Beth Waitrovich
waitrovi@msu.edu
Telephone: 906 302 3253
MSU Extension
Financial & Homeownership Educator/Food Safety Educator
Food Safety
Financial and Housing Education
Dickinson County Extension Office 2801 US-2,Iron Mountain, MI 49801, USA
Beth is a food safety and financial and housing educator based in Dickinson County.
Tags: dickinson, msu extension
Authored Articles
- How much did your vacation actually cost, March 9, 2020
- “Bad Credit Ok!” How to avoid becoming a victim of fraudulent loan companies, January 30, 2020
- What is card cracking, January 30, 2020
- Are you a victim of tax identity theft?, January 30, 2020
- File your taxes for free, January 28, 2020
- Stay safe when banking online, January 15, 2020
- Think G.O.R.D. for document organization, January 15, 2020
- Money Smart Week: Are you making smart choices?, November 19, 2019
- Take the panic out of utility bills!, October 15, 2019
- Planning meals saves time and money, July 18, 2019
- Tips for a financially fit Thanksgiving, November 7, 2018
- Fall is harvest time, October 4, 2018
- Marinades make grilling easy, June 24, 2018
- Caffeine, sugar and energy drinks, May 22, 2018
- Plan ahead to save time, money and eat healthier, April 30, 2018
- Avoid foodborne illness when entertaining, March 29, 2018
- 5 tips for using your income tax refund wisely, February 12, 2018
- Shopping for a loan, January 26, 2018
- How to use a smoker safely, December 12, 2017
- Smoked fish from Michigan, December 12, 2017
- Six tips to help control your holiday stress, November 21, 2017
- Holiday meal shortcuts, November 21, 2017
- I missed a house payment, now what do I do?, November 14, 2017
- Pumpkin pie filling from scratch, November 13, 2017
- Kitchen scales are a valuable tool, October 2, 2017
- Tips for incorporating green beans into your diet, August 7, 2017
- How to get rid of credit card debt, July 24, 2017
- Ten tips for summer salads, July 5, 2017
- Capture the fresh taste of strawberries, June 14, 2017
- Tips for food safety during camping season, May 31, 2017
- A new smartphone app is a handy resource for canning food at home, May 19, 2017
- Tips for eliminating “shoe leather” meat when grilling, May 2, 2017
- Grilling season begins with a clean grill, May 1, 2017
- Make a plan for preserving your garden's bounty, April 5, 2017
- Eggs for Easter and beyond, March 27, 2017
- Tips for avoiding E.coli in the kitchen, February 9, 2017
- Watch out for foodborne illnesses on Super Bowl Sunday, February 2, 2017
- Tips for reducing energy costs at home this winter, January 11, 2017
- Seafood for dinner: What to remember, December 20, 2016
- 6 tips for food safety at holidays parties and dinners, December 12, 2016
- 6 tips for making holiday cookies, November 21, 2016
- Preparing the holiday turkey, November 16, 2016
- What to do if your turkey is still frozen, November 16, 2016
- To stuff or not to stuff: That’s the Thanksgiving turkey question, October 28, 2016
- Winter squash is not just for Thanksgiving, October 19, 2016
- Prevention can reduce risk of chronic disease, October 17, 2016
- Prevent illness and avoid bills by utilizing your health insurance, September 20, 2016
- How to preserve fresh herbs, September 8, 2016
- Savor the taste of summer tomatoes, July 11, 2016
- Tips for keeping kids hydrated, June 22, 2016
- Five things to know about keeping food safe while enjoying the outdoors, June 17, 2016
- Plan now for summer canning, June 3, 2016
- Listeria recall affects many frozen vegetable products, May 13, 2016
- Spring clean your refrigerator, April 8, 2016
- Freeze now to reduce party stress later, March 25, 2016
- Safe food when traveling, March 18, 2016
- Spring clean your credit report, March 9, 2016
- Save money on your grocery bill, February 10, 2016
- Is it safe to eat a green potato?, February 4, 2016
- Enjoy cooking? Save money too, January 18, 2016
- Five steps to organize your finances, December 21, 2015
- Eggnog recipe with no risk of Salmonella, December 21, 2015
- Who is looking out for your best interest for retirement?, November 16, 2015
- Cut your heating bill, November 10, 2015
- How long does it take to thaw a turkey?, November 5, 2015
- Capture the freshness of summer produce, August 24, 2015
- Pay down your debt, August 17, 2015
- What are you worth? How to calculate your net worth, August 17, 2015
- Summer outdoor food events and the hazard that accompanies them, July 17, 2015
- Early summer produce, June 9, 2015
- Six ideas for taking an affordable summer vacation, June 3, 2015
- Protect your personal information, June 2, 2015
- Safe summer meals, May 22, 2015
- Botulism in Ohio foodborne illness outbreak, April 29, 2015
- Where did all my money go?, March 19, 2015
- Check your freezer for last year’s produce, March 18, 2015
- Healthy meetings, February 20, 2015
- Are you a saver or a spender?, February 12, 2015
- Chicken and other poultry inspection changes proposed, January 26, 2015
- Planning ahead provides peace of mind, January 14, 2015
- Spaghetti squash is fun to eat, October 21, 2014
- Grocery prices are on the rise, October 8, 2014
- Storing root vegetables, September 23, 2014
- Preserving small game, September 19, 2014
- Smart spending: Part 1, September 15, 2014
- Smart spending: Part 2, September 15, 2014
- Berries, berries, berries, July 11, 2014
- How can I pay for a new appliance?, June 30, 2014
- Open your vacuum packed fish before thawing, May 31, 2014
- Eating healthy on the go, May 28, 2014
- Cross-contamination: A few simple steps can keep your food safe, May 19, 2014
- Yard sales are in season!, May 14, 2014
- Cottage Foods: Making them safely, March 31, 2014
- Who’s keeping the office kitchen clean?, February 28, 2014
- When adult children come back home, February 18, 2014
- Antibacterial or not, handwashing is important, January 22, 2014
- Household inventory, December 19, 2013
- Making safe eggnog, December 18, 2013
- Venison jerky tips, November 27, 2013
- Health insurance alphabet soup, November 22, 2013
- To refrigerate pumpkin pie – or not?, November 22, 2013
- How can I afford to pay for health insurance?, October 7, 2013
- Credit reports: have you checked out yours?, September 27, 2013
- Apples, apples, apples, September 24, 2013
- Getting organized, August 23, 2013
- Looking for a new RV?, July 31, 2013
- Cucumber pickles are easy to make!, July 31, 2013
- Grilling favorites the safe way!, June 27, 2013
- What’s for dinner?, June 25, 2013
- Don’t drink your money away, May 31, 2013
- Pack a sack to save money and eat healthy, May 19, 2013
- You can take control of your debts, May 12, 2013
- Fact or fiction: Hoax or not?, April 28, 2013
- Got Easter eggs?, March 24, 2013
- Is it safe to eat?, February 28, 2013
- Quick, healthy meals, February 17, 2013
- Planning for a healthier you!, January 9, 2013
- Prevent holiday weight gain, December 7, 2012
- Turkey leftovers, November 27, 2012
- Customers can help keep food buffets safe, November 19, 2012
- Pumpkin: Incorporate it into your diet this fall, October 26, 2012
- Autumn ushers in apple season, October 9, 2012
- Fall is the time for winter squash, October 4, 2012
- Make sure your food preservation techniques are up-to-date, September 20, 2012
- Summer salads to the rescue!, July 13, 2012
- Planning for physical activity increases likelihood of meeting goals, May 16, 2012
- Organizing your plate can help heart health, March 5, 2012
- Fruits and vegetables: What’s in season?, February 17, 2012
Authored Documents
- How to start a successful cottage food business in Michigan, January 29, 2020
- Michigan Fresh: Pumpkin Puree, September 5, 2019
- Selling Safe Food: The Michigan Cottage Food Law (E3363), December 6, 2017