MSU Extension Ottawa County

MSU Extension offers free nutrition education to those that qualify.  Topics covered in classes include “My Plate & My Pyramid”, label reading, food safety, healthy snacks, basic nutrition and shopping smartly. Our nutrition instructors teach in a variety of settings with individuals across the lifespan, from preschoolers to older adults

For more information on nutrition education or to make a referral please contact:

MSU Extension also offers technical assistance and coaching to eligible schools, worksites, childcare providers, and faith-based sites to create a positive wellness culture in these places with the goal of improving nutrition and physical activity supports through policy, system, and environmental initiatives.

Contact:

Other Resources

Michigan Fresh Fact Sheets

MSU Extension Michigan Fresh educational program helps people explore our state’s bounty of fresh, locally grown fruits, vegetables, flowers and ornamentals.

Michigan Cottage Food Law On-line Training

Thinking of starting a food related business….this website will take you to a description for this on-line training.

West Michigan Farm Markets an opportunity to search by county or zip code to locate farm markets and to see which markets accept Bridge Cards.

Food Safety & Preservation Resources

Wade Syers - Extension Specialist - Food Safety
Food Safety / Canning / Food Preservation 
(231) 724-6694 or email syerswad@msu.edu

• USDA Safe Food Handling Links
• USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline:  1-800-535-4555
  This hotline is staffed by food safety specialists. The “real person” hotline is available from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern time on weekdays year round. You can also choose from an extensive menu of recorded food safety messages 24 hours a day.
• So Easy to Preserve Book (5^th edition);University of Georgia Cooperative Extension  
• Complete Guide to Home Canning (USDA)
• Michigan Department of Agriculture
• Michigan Product Center online or call (517) 432-8750

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