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Healthy food for all

Published on December 16, 2022
How one rural school community is taking action to support food and nutrition security.
Lundeen receives MSU Extension Innovative Technology Award at Fall Extension Conference

Published on September 30, 2021
Norma Lundeen received the MSU Extension Innovative Technology Award for her partnership with the SNAP Program during the annual Fall Extension Conference held virtually on Sept. 28.
MSU Extension focuses on food access for all

Published on August 4, 2021
From farmers market vouchers to innovative meal delivery services, MSU Extension is committed to helping Michiganders access healthy and nutritious foods.
New online nutrition class in American Sign Language

Published on June 15, 2021
Eat Healthy Be Active in American Sign Language is a video-based nutrition class with live support as needed for SNAP-Ed participants.
Healthy foods benefit veterans living with chronic pain

Published on March 25, 2021
Food insecurity is linked to obesity and chronic pain among some veterans. Access to healthy foods can help improve veterans’ health outcomes and quality of life.
MSU Extension launches online nutrition program

Published on May 28, 2020
My Way to Wellness is a FREE online nutrition program available to individuals living in Michigan who are eligible for supplemental food assistance.
Finding food during novel coronavirus

Published on March 20, 2020
Resources to help you and your family locate food during the novel coronavirus outbreak.
MSU Extension’s Cooking Matters program awarded $10,000 grant

Published on December 2, 2019
The grant, from the AT&T Foundation, will help purchase take-home groceries for participants.
Written in the stars: MSU Extension instructor awarded for her dedication, passion

Published on July 1, 2019
MSU Extension community nutrition instructor LaShanda “Shane” Jackson wins the Golden Apple Award for her exceptional work teaching Flint-area children and adults to take control of their health and nutrition choices.
Fall is harvest time

Published on October 4, 2018
Winter squash and pumpkin are plentiful in the fall.
Increase fruit and vegetable intake the easy way

Published on April 25, 2018
Regularly eat more fruits and vegetables by making small changes to the meals you already enjoy.
Enjoying a lifetime of physical activity

Published on January 3, 2018
Consider the importance of sustainability when looking for physical activities that are right for you.
Michigan Farmers Market Association to celebrate 10 years with birthday parties across the state

Published on March 20, 2017
Celebrating 10 years of growth and achievement.
Worksite wellness for the win!

Published on April 26, 2016
Try implementing healthier habits in the work place then try those habits at home.
Education, vouchers and medical support offer three ways to impact chronic disease and obesity

Published on April 11, 2016
Sustained healthy changes will reduce risks and help those with conditions better manage them.
Preparing is key to eating healthy on a budget

Published on July 22, 2015
Preparing meals can help stretch your food dollars further.
Planning is key to eating healthy on a budget

Published on July 21, 2015
Planning healthy meals and snacks can help stretch your food dollars.
Purchasing is key to eating healthy on a budget

Published on July 17, 2015
Buy store brands and lower-cost fruits and vegetables to stay within your food budget.
Summer farmers markets

Published on July 14, 2015
Benefits to shopping at your local farmers market.
¿Cuáles son los beneficios de SNAP?

Published on April 6, 2015
El programa de Extensión de MSU ofrece programas sin costo para los que califican para ayudarles a hacer compras para comidas nutritivas que no cuestan mucho.