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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  • Growing Healthy Eaters: A SNAP-Ed PSE Success Story

    How do local partners collaborate to strengthen fruit and vegetable access for preschoolers in Northern Michigan? Learn more in this SNAP-Ed success story video!

  • MSU Extension: 30 years of SNAP-Ed

    Current and former members of MSU Extension's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education team reflect on the program's changes over the last 30 years and impact on Michiganders throughout the state.

  • MSU Extension makes a difference in Alcona County with SNAP-Ed

    MSU Extension is making a difference in counties like Alcona by providing people with the resources they need to lead healthier lives.

  • 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.

  • 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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