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Safely preserve your produce at home
Published on August 4, 2021
There are many resources available to assist home food preservers in preserving a safe product. -
Healthy foods benefit veterans living with chronic pain
Published on March 25, 2021
Food insecurity is linked to obesity and chronic pain among some veterans. Access to healthy foods can help improve veterans’ health outcomes and quality of life. -
Food bank gardening with surprising yields
Published on January 21, 2021
Kalamazoo County’s Giving Garden provides fresh produce to the food-insecure population. -
Planning next year's garden? Consider donating produce to your local food pantry
Published on December 28, 2020
Many food banks and pantries welcome donations of safe, high-quality fresh produce. -
Preserving fresh tomatoes
Published on September 22, 2020
Fresh tomatoes can be frozen or canned. -
Thinking of using your own canning recipe? Think again.
Published on May 20, 2020
The science behind home canning and why it’s important to only use science-based recipes. -
Finding food during novel coronavirus
Published on March 20, 2020
Resources to help you and your family locate food during the novel coronavirus outbreak. -
Project FRESH: Nutrition education at farmers markets
Published on August 5, 2019
Bringing families and farmers markets together creates opportunities for nutrition. -
Discover Michigan Fresh and Prescription for Health
Published on August 5, 2019
A pilot program in Midland to tie healthy eating with the local farmers market. -
Consider Kohlrabi for winter salads and roasts
Published on December 19, 2018
This cold-weather brassica brings freshness to Michigan meals.