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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.

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MSU Extension to undertake three-year, $7 million vaccination education effort

Published on August 17, 2021
The immunization education initiative will focus on educating the general public about COVID-19 vaccines and other childhood and adult vaccinations.
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.
A year into pandemic, MSU Extension’s health and nutrition virtual programming thrives

Published on March 9, 2021
From food safety to farm stress, MSU Extension’s dedicated educators and instructors found innovative ways to learn, teach and connect — even in the most challenging of times.
MSU research team wins grant to help rural communities deal with opioid crisis

Published on October 15, 2020
The $390,000 grant will fund a two-year effort to help underserved rural communities struggling with opioid misuse.
Michigan Inter-Tribal Land-Grant Extension System Team receives MSU Extension Diversity and Multiculturalism Award

Published on October 14, 2020
The Michigan Inter-Tribal Land-Grant Extension System Team received the MSU Extension Diversity and Multiculturalism Award Sept. 28 during the annual Fall Extension Conference held virtually on Sept. 28.
MSU Extension receives MDARD funding for two-year farm stress efforts

Published on October 14, 2020
The two-year, $500,000 partner-funded Legacy of the Land project aims to reduce farm losses and aid farmers with their mental health across the state.
MSU Extension instructor recognized as a “Children’s Champion”

Published on February 7, 2020
Community nutrition instructor LaShanda “Shane” Jackson takes home a prestigious award for her service in Genesee County.
Moving mountains: MSU Extension instructor changes families and communities through good food

Published on January 31, 2020
Community nutrition instructor Kendra Gibson explains why dignity at food pantries matters, why she loves MSU Extension, and how we can all make an impact, one garden at a time.
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.
Relaxation, balance, and confidence: One participant’s MSU Extension tai chi experience

Published on November 26, 2019
Diane Hyer of Marquette County talks about the many benefits of Michigan State University Extension’s tai chi classes.