See Extension In Action

Why does Michigan State University Extension do what we do?

We do it for those everyday moments behind our work and our mission. A teen discovering a lifelong passion in 4-H. An entrepreneur seeing their product on a grocery store shelf for the first time.

These are some of the stories behind those moments. These videos, features, and testimonials highlight the people and places we serve and the real-world results that happen when we bring the resources and knowledge of MSU into homes, businesses and communities across Michigan.

So come see Extension in Action!

Articles

Videos & Podcasts

  • Improving Nutrition Security: Garden to Food Club

    MSU Extension community nutrition instructor Kendra Gibson set in motion a vital partnership that enhances healthy food access and nutrition and physical activity education within Mason County, Michigan.

  • Fighting Hunger in Rural Michigan: Thumb Blessing Boxes

    In 2019, the Tuscola Food Access Collaborative was created to address food insecurity in the rural “thumb area" of Michigan. As a result, the organization leveraged existing structures and projects, including the Thumb Blessing Boxes.

  • MSU Extension community nutrition instructor Lainy Burress on "Building Health Muskegon"

    MSU Extension community nutrition instructor Lainy Burress joins Jamie Hekker for an episode of "Building Health Muskegon." Burress discusses what MSU Extension does, how to encourage kids to eat more fresh produce, buying in season to help your food budget and more.

  • Michigan farmers talk about MSU's farm stress teletherapy program

    Meet Jim and Kelly. After a devastating tuberculosis outbreak among his herd of cattle, Jim needed support to deal with his grief and stress. He was connected with the MSU Extension farm stress team, who helped him engage with our grant-supported teletherapy program. Jim and Kelly reflected on this experience and how teletherapy helped them through tough times.