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  Food Policy

  MSU Extension works with partners to identify and sustain emerging and existing local food councils. Food policy councils are innovative collaborations between residents and government that serve residents who have been unrepresented in food decisions.

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• Jun 19

  Emergency Preparedness

  June 19, 2020 – June 26, 2020 EDT Online Via Zoom

  Lunch and Learn Series on Emergency Preparedness.

• Oct 14

  Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Training

  October 14, 2020 – October 15, 2020 4/30/2019, 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. 5/1/2019, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Michigan State University - Agronomy Farm, 4450 Beaumont Rd., Lansing, MI 48910

  This workshop is a certificate training course accredited by the International HACCP Alliance.

• Aug 19

  Summer Fun Series - Road Trip / Fruit & Vegetables

  August 19, 2020 – August 20, 0020 Online VIa Zoom

  MSU Extension Presents a Series of Safe Food Handling Tips for Summer Events.

• Aug 5

  Summer Fun Series - Pool Side / Watermelon

  August 5, 2020 1:00PM – 2:00PM Online Via Zoom

  MSU Extension Presents a Series of Safe Food Handling Tips for Summer Events.

• Jul 13

  Pantry Food Safety - It's Your Job

  July 13, 2020 – August 18, 2020 Online Via Zoom

  MSU Extension educators present food safety topics for volunteers and staff working in food pantries and food banks.

• Jun 16

  Michigan Cottage Food Law Workshop

  June 16, 2020 – July 28, 2020 Online Zoom Webinar

  Cottage Food Law workshop for those interested in starting a cottage food business in Michigan.

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  Rob Sirrine

  Statewide leadership for hops education, outreach and research
  sirrine@msu.edu
  

• Sanitation guidance vary by regulatory agency for small and very small meat and poultry establishments

  Published on November 20, 2019
  Areas of overlap exist among regulatory agencies for facility sanitation guidance in ready-to-eat facilities, but some are more stringent.

• Our Table helps put theory into action

  Published on October 29, 2018
  The Our Table discussion on food law and policy provided Food@MSU seed grant winner Dawn Opel with ways to explore the idea of “food is medicine" across different disciplines.

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  The last federally sponsored meal program undergoes nutrition standard changes

  Published on May 19, 2016
  The Child and Adult Care Food Program meal pattern changes have been announced.

• How to prepare an emergency food supply for your family

  Published on February 16, 2012
  You may not know when a disaster will strike, but keeping an emergency food supply will help you and your family better handle the situation.

• What happens after it leaves the farm? Producing and processing safe food

  Published on January 19, 2017
  The production of all food must occur with public health and safety at the forefront. No foods are exempt from the possibility of making someone ill or being part of a costly recall.

• Summer eating and food safety: Sweet, juicy melons

  Published on July 2, 2014
  Melons are now available in markets and at fruit and vegetable stands. Food safety when purchasing and storing melons is important so follow these critical points.

• Organic foods: Understanding the labels

  Published on June 29, 2012
  Sometimes it seems that making a choice in the produce aisle is harder than it needs to be; start with gaining an understanding of what the labels mean – and don’t mean.

• Avoid the dilemma: County fair livestock need an owner before slaughter

  Published on July 24, 2012
  Many small meat processors are booked all summer long due to the livestock that come from county fair sales, be sure to follow the rules no matter where the livestock originated.

• Hungry children at higher risk of poor school performance

  Published on February 23, 2013
  School breakfast programs and innovative supplemental feeding programs help reduce childhood hunger, a problem teachers report is increasing.

• Food for Change Summit 2013 focuses on community food systems

  Published on February 23, 2013
  Second annual gathering puts spotlight on impact local food can have on health, economy and sustainability issues.

• Michigan Food Policy Council and MSU Extension team up to link local food councils

  Published on April 20, 2012
  Collaboration will result in the identification of local food councils and greater access to helpful resources.

• Help food pantries meet the dietary needs of all individuals

  Published on December 8, 2017
  Keep special dietary needs in mind when contributing food items to pantries.