Teaching refugees and immigrants skills to work in the food industry. Inspiring children and adults with developmental disabilities to try — and love — new fruits and vegetables. Connecting farmers in crisis to lifesaving resources like teletherapy services.
Every day, in communities across Michigan and beyond, MSU Extension’s health and nutrition staff makes the extraordinary possible, changing lives for the better. Learn more about our projects, programs, staff, and the work we do.
Articles
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MSU Extension and partners launch Move Your Way® campaign to encourage physical activity
Published on March 8, 2024
In support of the initiative, Michigan State University Extension is promoting its free educational health resources. -
MSU Extension educator wins prestigious award to launch breastfeeding and infant care project in Egypt
Published on February 16, 2024
Ghaida Batarseh Havern, a maternal, infant and early childhood health educator at Michigan State University Extension, was chosen as a 2024 CANR Global Scholar to launch an innovative project. -
Growing healthy eaters
Published on December 22, 2023
An MSU Extension-supported effort brings local farmers and childcare providers together to support healthy children. -
“No room for error”: Keeping Halloween food safe for children with allergies
Published on October 20, 2023
Community awareness and food safety education, like that offered through MSU Extension, can help all kids have a safe and happy Halloween experience. -
Books, pencils and school meals: Putting kids first
Published on September 29, 2023
Making Michigan school meals an essential part of the school day. -
MSU Extension awarded four-year, $600,000 grant for chronic disease management programming
Published on June 16, 2023
The funding will support four key programs and focus on reaching underserved adults with disabilities and Spanish-speaking/Latinx communities. -
How MSU Extension and Greater Lansing Food Bank support the right to food
Published on June 13, 2023
By creating meaningful, culturally preferred resources, the Greater Lansing Food Bank's Garden Project cultivates a sense of belonging among Lansing’s newest Americans. -
MSU Extension and tribal partners highlight Indigenous foods through Cooking Matters program
Published on May 15, 2023
To include more traditional Indigenous foods in Cooking Matters recipes, MSU Extension nutrition educators worked with staff from Bay Mills, Hannahville, Pokagon and Little Traverse Bay tribes. -
Service and strength: An interview with MSU Extension tribal educator Charlee Brissette
Published on February 10, 2023
At the heart of MSU Extension educator Charlee Brissette's work is an unyielding dedication to the communities whose cultures, languages, customs and beliefs are just as integral to Michigan’s identity as our vast natural resources. -
Healthy food for all
Published on December 16, 2022
How one rural school community is taking action to support food and nutrition security.
Videos
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SNAP-Ed Success Stories: Growing Healthy Eaters
By connecting caregivers to community farmers, Growing Healthy Eaters increases access to local produce, educates providers about nutrition and teaches children about gardening and agriculture. Learn more about a Flint-area daycare provider's experience with the program.
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Vaccine Outreach on Beaver Island
Follow along with MSU Extension program instructor Katie Parr as she travels to Beaver Island to provide vaccine education to a group of older adults. Along the way Katie learns about the unique healthcare challenges faced by residents on the rural island.
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SNAP-Ed Success Stories: Mustang Food Share
Nutrition and access to healthy food is critical for kids to do their best at school. Learn about what MSU Extension doing to help with the Mustang Food Share at Munising High School.
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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.
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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.
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