MSU Extension Agriculture

Social Issues Surrounding Food - A Global View

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  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.

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  Hunters can help feed the hungry in Michigan

  Published on November 12, 2021
  The Michigan Sportsmen Against Hunger program helps food pantries provide meat to the food insecure.

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  $500,000 grant will help Michigan communities address food insecurity and limited access to healthy food

  Published on October 6, 2021
  The Michigan Local Food Council Network will advocate for more equitable policies and practices.

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  Are we Leaving our Seniors Food Insecure and Deserted?

  Published on August 25, 2021
  Food insecurity and under-nutrition have negative consequences for our underserved senior populations. Haskell and DeAngelo look at the issue and explain how bills like the Healthy Food Access for All Americans bill are essential.

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  Food Insecurity and Food Deserts: How are they Related?

  Published on February 11, 2021
  Food for thought: Scott Haskell argues that regulatory changes to food pricing, taxation, education, and business incentives, are needed to address food deserts, swamps, and mirages.

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  MSU Extension works with Michigan organizations to feed the whole child the whole year round

  Published on January 7, 2019
  Michigan State University (MSU) Extension works with organizations such as the Michigan Department of Education Office of Health and Nutrition Services to ensure children have access to quality meals and nutrition education.

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  First CANR Snacks for Success initiative delivers 500 care packages to MSU students

  Published on December 21, 2018
  The CANR Snacks for Success initiative serves students with care packages and brings campus food security into focus.

• Food insecurity - what can be done?

  Published on March 14, 2018
  Ways we can address food insecurity?

• Tips for cutting back on food waste

  Published on May 3, 2017
  With Earth Day behind us, there are still ways we can all reduce and recycle tips to cut back on food waste.

• Reducing food waste at home

  Published on January 17, 2017
  Living more sustainably in the New Year can be simple.

• How to reduce food waste

  Published on December 15, 2016
  Reduce food waste with these tips and resources.

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  CSUS alumna spotlight: Deepa Iyer

  Published on May 24, 2021
  Deepa shares what makes her work as a farmer and educator meaningful.

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  Pathology of Displacement: The Intersection of Food Justice and Culture

  Published on January 19, 2018
  In this narrative originally published on WhyHunger.org, Shane Bernardo gives a personal perspective on food justice and his attempt to reclaim food traditions that reconnect him to his culture.

• Everyone eats: Beginning to understand social justice and community food systems

  Published on March 20, 2017
  The work of community food systems must reach broadly and tackle problems of access with authenticity and a concern for social justice.

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  Date marking: What does it mean for a food pantry?

  Published on December 4, 2020
  Clarifying product dating for food bank and food pantry volunteers and staff.

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  Holiday giving to food pantries

  Published on November 30, 2020
  The holiday season is a great time to give to your local food pantry.

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  Finding food during novel coronavirus

  Published on March 20, 2020
  Resources to help you and your family locate food during the novel coronavirus outbreak.