Success Stories

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  Written in the stars: MSU Extension instructor awarded for her dedication, passion

  Published on July 1, 2019
  MSU Extension community nutrition instructor LaShanda “Shane” Jackson wins the Golden Apple Award for her exceptional work teaching Flint-area children and adults to take control of their health and nutrition choices.

Videos

• Lions Partner to Fight Diabetes

  Published on March 31, 2021

  MSU Extension is proud to partner with the Lions Club to help fight diabetes in our communities through advocacy, education, resources and specialty clubs.

• Lions Defense Against Diabetes

  Published on March 31, 2021

  MSU Extension is proud to partner with the Lions Club to help fight diabetes in our communities through advocacy, education, resources and specialty clubs.