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Food Safety & Nutrition
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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. -
Keeping your kitchen safe
Published on May 6, 2020
Learn how to safely clean and sanitize your kitchen. -
Does washing foods make them safer?
Published on April 20, 2020
Follow these recommendations for safely handling certain types of foods. -
Become a grillmaster by using a food thermometer
Published on May 30, 2019
Meat quality and the overall eating experience can be improved by using a food thermometer to determine doneness and improve safety at the same. time
Food Transparency
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Blockchain and the pork chain - A strategy for both producers and consumers
Published on September 5, 2019
Following examples of BeefChain, pork producers may have an opportunity to share their “why” directly with consumers. -
Millennials in agriculture – Part 2
Published on November 22, 2017
Millennials tend to be discerning consumers willing to purchase food brands and products that embody their preferences for authenticity, transparency and responsible ingredient sourcing. -
Millennials in agriculture — Part 1
Published on November 22, 2017
Millennials are expected to make farming more efficient and profitable by relying more on technology, innovation and entrepreneurship.
Shopping Safely
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Safe food handling when shopping in stores or using grocery delivery
Published on March 30, 2020
Safety tips for handling food in grocery stores or that was home delivered. -
Food safety and megastores
Published on March 27, 2018
Avoid foodborne illness, follow food safety tips when shopping. -
Grocery shopping skills to keep your food safe
Published on January 21, 2015
Food safety begins at the grocery store – with selection, transportation and more!
Labeling and regulation
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Animal raising claims can be confusing on food labels
Published on January 8, 2021
New infographic created by Michigan State University Extension helps consumers understand animal raising label claims such as free range, cage free, and natural. -
Food label claims: Clearing up the confusion
Published on September 5, 2018
Consumers are focused on looking for a products shelf-life and how healthy the ingredients are above all else. Ease in reading the label and product health benefits are paramount for local artisan food manufacturers. -
Food labels – more info please!
Published on February 27, 2015
Consumers prefer products with specific food labeling instead of general references.
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Fechas de productos alimenticios
Published on October 2, 2021
Se pueden encontrar dos tipos de fechas en las etiquetas de los alimentos. El fabricante o minorista aplica “Fechas abiertas” que le indica a los consumidores la estimación de cuándo el producto será de la mejor calidad. -
Declaraciones de etiquetas de hormonas
Published on October 2, 2021
Las hormonas son sustancias químicas producidas naturalmente tanto en animales como en plantas. Las hormonas son necesarias para las funciones básicas de las células. -
Declaraciones o aclaraciones de etiquetas de alimentos
Published on October 2, 2021
Toda la información en las etiquetas de los alimentos no debe ser falsa o engañosa. -
Declaraciones de etiquetas de antibióticos
Published on October 2, 2021
Los antibióticos son sustancias producidas por un microorganismo y tienen la capacidad de matar o inhibir el crecimiento o la multiplicación de otros microorganismos. -
Declaraciones de etiquetas de OMG
Published on October 2, 2021
Los organismos genéticamente modificados (OGM) a veces se denominan derivados de ingeniería genética, de bioingeniería o genéticamente modificados (GM).
Food affordability, Access and Waste
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First-time USDA school meal waiver is an action towards equity
Published on April 1, 2024
School meals allow for flexibility in observance of Ramadan. -
Understanding the paradox of obesity and food insecurity
Published on December 22, 2023
Adults and children living in under-resourced communities experience disproportionate exposure to obesity risk factors. -
Growing healthy eaters
Published on December 22, 2023
An MSU Extension-supported effort brings local farmers and childcare providers together to support healthy children. -
Books, pencils and school meals: Putting kids first
Published on September 29, 2023
Making Michigan school meals an essential part of the school day. -
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.
Home Gardening
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What bug chewed on my plants last night?
Published on June 27, 2024
Under cover of darkness, a variety of animals might chew on your leaves. So how do you know who to blame and what to do about it? -
Tips for composting in the summertime
Published on June 27, 2024
Tips and tricks to keep in mind when managing your backyard compost pile during the summer. -
When beige beetles with orange legs start to take over your garden this summer
Published on June 20, 2024
A high population of rose chafers can do serious damage to plants in the landscape. -
Box tree moth quarantine covers 12 southern Michigan counties
Published on June 19, 2024
The regulated area for box tree moth includes 12 southeast and central Michigan counties: Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, Livingston, Oakland, Jackson, Washtenaw, Wayne, Lenawee, Monroe, Macomb and St. Clair. -
Veggie Vibes Social Time, Third Tuesdays at Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center
Published on June 18, 2024
Visit the MSU research farm outside Benton Harbor and learn about vegetables and vegetable production from peers and experts in a social walk-about setting.
Food Preservation
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Get a head start on the summer food preservation season
Published on June 14, 2024
Get your equipment ready and learn how to preserve your favorite foods. -
Sticky Spoons Jam, LLC wins MSU Product Center’s 2024 Best Barrier Buster Award
Published on April 24, 2024
This veteran-owned, women-owned, and Black-owned Business has been working hard to expand. -
Spring is on its way – prepare for food preservation
Published on April 11, 2024
It is never too early to start planning for your summer home-preserved foods. -
Dates on meat packages – Sell by, use by, freeze by, packaged on, expiration date
Published on March 1, 2024
Ever wonder why different food has different indicator dates on the package and what they mean? -
Safely coloring, hunting and enjoying Easter eggs
Published on February 27, 2024
Tips to keep your Easter eggs safe.