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Benefits of Community Supported Agriculture
Published on February 20, 2020
CSAs offer an opportunity to get high quality food and help strengthen the local food system. -
New attitudes toward nutrition in Guatemala
Published on February 7, 2020
The MASFRIJOL Project had a major impact on the food choices people made. -
MSU Extension instructor recognized as a “Children’s Champion”
Published on February 7, 2020
Community nutrition instructor LaShanda “Shane” Jackson takes home a prestigious award for her service in Genesee County. -
Moving mountains: MSU Extension instructor changes families and communities through good food
Published on January 31, 2020
Community nutrition instructor Kendra Gibson explains why dignity at food pantries matters, why she loves MSU Extension, and how we can all make an impact, one garden at a time. -
Do sheep always need a fluid water source?
Published on January 24, 2020
This article describes water requirements for sheep during different production stages and environments. -
Keeping New Year’s resolutions
Published on January 17, 2020
Most people are often encouraged to make New Year’s resolutions. So, where do you start? -
More about the new USDA bioengineering label
Published on January 3, 2020
Beginning Jan. 1, 2020, food products containing bioengineered material will have to be labeled as such. -
Black beans and rice history and fun facts
Published on January 2, 2020
Beans are a staple in many Latin American cultures and around the world. Rice and beans and beans and rice are two very different dishes. -
Plant science at the dinner table: Oats
Published on December 13, 2019
Just like animals, we eat plants from the grass family, which include corn, wheat and oats. -
Curious or concerned about GMOs? Visit MSU’s GMO website for more information.
Published on December 6, 2019
MSU’s GMO website is a regularly updated source for science-based information on GMOs and the genetics, physiology and other aspects related to modern agriculture.