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Michigan State University Extension
Thomas G. Coon, Director
Agriculture Hall,
Room 108
Michigan State University
East Lansing,
MI 48824-1039
Phone: 517-355-2308
Toll Free:1-888-MSUE-4MI
(1-888-678-3464)
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Health & Wellness Information Detach

Examples of information available from the Extension Library under Health:
 

Breastfeeding: New Health Benefits
Overview of the health benefits to infants of breastfeeding.

Eating Great Lakes Fish
Bulletin describing the nature of fish contaminants, the amount of contaminants in the Great Lakes, how they get into fish and the potential health effects of eating the fish. Major revision

Every Body is Good
Every Body is Good Curriculum (EBIG) is a set of lessons designed for use by any teacher to promote healthy weight and a positive body image in students. There are two 20-minute lessons for each grade K-6, two lessons for 7th and 8th grades, and two lessons for 9th-12th grades.

Family Bookbag Tip Sheet - Information for Families on Nutrition, Physical Activity, Health, and Reading
Tip sheet providing ideas for parents to help their children to become better readers, increase their vocabulary, eat a healthy diet, and increase their physical activity.

Measuring Financial Performance: A Critical Key to Managing Risk
This article discusses common financial information and performance measures frequently used by farmers and lenders to evaluate farm financial health and make risk management decisions.

Balancing Your Retirement Budget
Parts of the bulletins were adapted from Maryland factsheet 424 "Managing Assets in Retirement"

The bulletin suggests ways to examine your retirement income, and expenses and make necessary adjustments.

Sources of Retierment Income, Relation of Retirement Income to Inflation, Balancing Income and Expenses,  Increasing Income, Using your home to yield Income, Survivor's Income, Estimated Survivor's Income after Retirement, Managing Expenses in Retirement,  Housing Costs, Health Care Costs, Taxes, Keeping Your Affairs in Order, Help When You Need It

Before 65
How to prepare before old age for health, money, shelter and more after reaching age 

Archive copy of bulletin. Do not use for current recommendations.

 

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Agrability Detach

AgrAbility helps farmers and ag workers continue working with a disability or change in their health.

It offers a farm or work site assessment to identify modifications to accommodate a worker's ability so he or she can continue their agriculture employment.

Information and program referrals are also available. Assistance is available to apply for a low interest loan for persons with disabilities managed by a nonprofit service agency.

The Michigan AgrAbility Web Site
http://www.michiganagrability.org/

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ServSafe Detach

Food Service Certification Training (ServSafe)

New laws passed in Michigan require food service establishments to employ “certified food managers” who must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge in the areas of food safety, food sanitation, and the current concepts and principles of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP). By June 30, 2009, Michigan food service establishments must have a certified full-time managerial employee. The MSU Extension ServSafe training provides food workers with the training, knowledge and preparation needed to take the ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification Exam. Successfully passing the exam is required for certification.

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Health and Wellness - Depts Detach
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Home Maintenance and Repair Detach
Home Maintenance and Repair database

Are you a new homeowner or do you have some long-overdue home maintenance challenges? Would you like to make your own environmentally and economically friendly cleaning supplies? Check out these and numerous other household topics on the MSU Extension Home Maintenance and Repair Database. 

This online resource features simple procedures for making home repairs and performing home maintenance tasks. Discover simple carpet stain removal strategies and other cleaning tips, and information about everything from spring cleaning to winterizing a vacation home.  

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MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status. Issued in furtherance of MSU Extension work, acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Thomas G. Coon, Director, MSU Extension, East Lansing, MI 48824. This information is for educational purposes only. Reference to commercial products or trade names does not imply endorsement by MSU Extension or bias against those not mentioned.