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Kent County Extension
775 Ball Ave. NE
Grand Rapids, Michigan
49503
United States

Email Address: msue41@msu.edu
Phone: 616-336-3265
Fax: 616-336-3836
 
NUTRITIONAL EDUCATION OVERVIEW Detach

MSU Extension offers FREE nutrition education to those that qualify.  The topics covered include "My Plate & My Pyramid", label reading, food safety, healthy snacks, basic nutrition and shopping smartly.  Our nutrition instructors teach in a variety of settings with individuals across the lifespan, from preschoolers to older adults.  For a More Detailed Overview

If you are interested in learning more, you can contact Extension Educator, Stephanie Marino at (616) 336-3366 or by email at marinos1@anr.msu.edu.
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CLASSES & EVENTS

 

MSU Extension Spring 2013 Nutrition Education Schedule
 
What:MSUE@ The Kroc!Cooking Matters for Teens– FREE Cooking Class!
Where:The Kroc Center– 2500 S.Division - Grand Rapids MI 49507
When:Mondays,April 22– June 3
Time:6:00 pm– 8:00 pm
To Register: Call The Kroc Center at (616) 588-7200
 
What:MSUE FREE Nutrition and Cooking Classes!
Where: MSU Extension– 775 Ball Ave NE - Grand Rapids MI49503
When: Wednesdays, April 24-June 12
Time:10:00 am– 11:00 am
To Register: Call Gloria Martin at (616) 336-3281
 
What:MSUE@ The Kroc! FREE Spanish Nutrition and Cooking Classes!
Where:The Kroc Center– 2500 S.Division - Grand Rapids MI 49507
When: Wednesdays, April 24–June 12
Time:11:00 am– 12:00 pm
To Register: Cal lThe Kroc Center at (616) 588-7200
 
What:MSUE@ The Kroc! FREE Nutrition and Cooking Classes!
Where:The Kroc Center– 2500 S.Division - Grand Rapids MI 49507
When:Thursdays, April 25 – June13
Time:5:00 pm– 6:00 pm
To Register: Call The Kroc Center at (616) 588-7200
 
What:MSUE@ The Kroc! FREE Nutrition and Cooking Classes!
Where:The Kroc Center– 2500 S.Division - Grand Rapids MI 49507
When:Tuesdays, June 11– July 30
Time:5:00 pm– 6:00 pm
To Register: Cal lThe Kroc Center at (616) 588-7200
 
What:MSUE@ The Kroc! FREE Spanish Nutrition and Cooking Classes!
Where:The Kroc Center– 2500 S.Division - Grand Rapids MI 49507
When: Wednesdays, June 12–July 31
Time:11:00 am– 12:00 pm
To Register: Call The Kroc Center at (616) 588-7200
What:MSUE FREE Cooking Matters Class!
Where: MSU Extension– 775 Ball Ave NE - Grand Rapids MI 49503
When: Thursdays, June 13 – August 1
Time:2:00 pm– 4:00 pm
To Register: Call Gloria Martin at (616) 336-3281
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FOR AGENCIES & ORGANIZATIONS

Agency "Client Referral" Form for use in referring clients to MSUE Nutritional Education classes.  Form is confidential and should be faxed or emailed to Stephanie Marino, contact information below.

Quick and Easy Nutrition for Families this flyer will give you more information and you can use the "Client Referral" form noted above in working with a class.  Form is confidential and should be faxed or emailed to Stephanie Marino, contact information below.

 

Stephanie Marino, Extension Educator

Phone:  (616) 336-3366 or FAX (616) 336-3836

marinos1@anr.msu.edu

 

 
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FOOD SAFETY & PRESERVATION
 
 
USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline
1-800-535-4555
This hotline is staffed by food safety specialists with backgrounds in home economics, nutrition, and food technology. The “real person” hotline is available from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern time on weekdays year round. You may also choose from an extensive menu of recorded food safety messages 24 hours a day.
 
 
Reliable Resources for Food Preservation
 
So Easy to Preserve Book (5th edition);University of Georgia Cooperative Extension - www.soeasytopreserve.com
 
 
Ball Blue Book; National Center for Food Preservation - www.uga.edu/nchfp
 
 
 
Complete Guide to Home Canning (USDA) -http://foodsafety.psu.edu/canningguide.html
 
 
 
Michigan Department of Agriculture - www.michigan.gov/mda
 
 
 
MSU Product Center - www.productcenter.msu.edu or call (517) 432-8750
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OTHER RESOURCES
Michigan Fresh Fact Sheets
 
MSU Extension Michigan Fresh educational program helps people explore our state’s bounty of fresh, locally grown fruits, vegetables, flowers and ornamentals. Michigan Fresh fact sheets feature topics such as dealing with tomato disease, selecting healthy transplants, starting seeds and preserving tomatoes. Many fact sheets focus on individual produce such as asparagus, rhubarb, raspberries, strawberries and cherries. Many more fact sheets are in the works. Visit the Michigan Fresh website, the MSU Extension Bookstore website You can also find Michigan Fresh fact sheets at select local farmers markets across Michigan

Michigan Cottage Food Law On-line Training

Thinking of starting a business....this website will take you to the MSUE Bookstore, which will give you more of a description for this on-line training.
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