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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. -
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. -
SNAP-Ed – what is it?
Published on March 23, 2015
Participate in community SNAP-Ed programs to learn new ideas for saving money and creating healthy, easy meals. -
Planning family meals
Published on March 18, 2015
Tips for family shopping and cooking. -
What are SNAP Benefits?
Published on March 15, 2015
MSU Extension offers free programming to qualifying participants to help them shop for healthy meals, on a budget.