MSU Extension - Bay County

08/24/2026

Chronic Pain PATH Telephone Toolkit is a 6-week, self-management workshop designed for people living with chronic pain and their family members, friends, and caregivers. This workshop is free and open to all Michigan adult residents.

Dates/Time: Tuesdays, Sept. 1- Oct. 6, 1:00-2:00 p.m. E.T.

Registration link: https://pears.io/events/msuext/6534/

Registration deadline: Friday, August 28th

Instructor: Naomi Hyso, [email protected]

08/19/2026

Join us for the Year Two Cover Crop Workshop!
📅 September 3, 2026
📍 Saginaw Valley Research and Extension Center, Frankenmuth, MI
Enjoy hands-on activities, tours of cover crop demonstration plots, and dinner—all at no cost!
✅ Free event
👉 Register here: https://pears.io/events/msuext/8272/

08/17/2026

08/13/2026

Come on out to spin the wheel & win a prize at Bay Area Farmers Market! Don’t forget to say hello to Ronda & Cheri at MSU Extension table.

07/21/2026

Michigan Fresh Green Beans coming soon to markets and gardens near you! Green Beans must only be Pressure Canned or frozen to ensure safety (water bath canning is acceptable only when pickling). Visit our website to learn how to safely use, store and preserve green beans by canning or freezing. Preserve the taste of summer now to enjoy all winter. https://www.canr.msu.edu/resources/michigan_fresh_snap_beans

07/21/2026

It is very easy to get a foodborne illness from unsafe practices at fairs. https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/food_safety_at_the_fair

07/15/2026

Foodborne illness is in the spotlight with the recent Cyclospora outbreak. What steps should you take if you get sick? Read this article to find out: https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/know_the_steps_to_follow_if_you_develop_a_foodborne_illness

07/15/2026

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06/16/2026

Don't Guess - Soil Test!
Plants require nutrients for healthy, productive growth. Applying fertilizer without conducting a baseline soil test may put gardeners at the risk of over fertilization. This can have negative effects on plant growth, create an imbalance in the soil environment, and can lead to pollution of local water resources.

Michigan State University Extension provides an easy to use soil test kit that can be purchased online from the MSU Extension Bookstore or from your local county MSU Extension office. https://homesoiltest.msu.edu/

06/11/2026

Beat the heat with summer food safety tips. https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/summer_with_safe_food