MSU Extension Genesee County

10/01/2026

Are you a farmer interested in selling food to local institutions or distributors? Do you want to source more local food for your food service operation? The Good Food for Michigan Buyer/Supplier Event is for you!

Join us for a Flint and Genesee County focused Buyer/Supplier event hosted by Good Food for Michigan on Oct. 29 from 5:30-7 p.m. at Bendle High School, 2283 E. Scottwood Ave., Burton, MI 48529. The event’s program will focus on bringing together buyers from local institutions, farmers and producers, & local food suppliers for an evening of good food purchasing matchmaking, though all interested buyers and suppliers are welcome.

Register by October 19th!
Register here: https://forms.gle/7CSM4X2MVf15HrqG7

09/24/2026

Join us for a FREE 6-week virtual Chronic Pain PATH Workshop and learn practical strategies to manage pain, reduce fatigue, improve communication with healthcare providers, and make healthy lifestyle changes.

The program begins with a required 30-minute introductory session on October 15, followed by six weekly workshops held on Thursdays, October 29 through December 10, from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. ET.

Family members, friends, and caregivers are encouraged to attend and support your journey to better pain management.

Registration closes October 15. For more information or to register, visit https://bit.ly/cp-path-oct15

09/18/2026

Time is running out! Sign up now!

Join MSU Extension Educators to learn more about starting and maintaining a school or community garden. This workshop will include discussion, group activities, and demonstrations.
When: 10am-3pm Saturday, September 26, 2026
Where: Genesee County MSU Extension, 452 S Saginaw St, Suite 100, Flint, MI
Cost: $20, Lunch Provided
Registration Deadline: Sept 20, 2026
Registration Link: https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/starting-a-school-or-community-garden-workshop-9-26-26

08/24/2026

Join MSU Extension Educators to learn more about starting and maintaining a school or community garden. This workshop will include discussion, group activities, and demonstrations.
When: 10am-3pm Saturday, September 26, 2026
Where: Genesee County MSU Extension, 452 S Saginaw St, Suite 100, Flint, MI
Cost: $20, Lunch Provided
Registration Deadline: Sept 20, 2026
Registration Link: https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/starting-a-school-or-community-garden-workshop-9-26-26

08/21/2026

We’re hosting a Genesee County MSU Extension Open House on Friday, September 11th, 3:30–7:30 PM!

Local educators, youth‑serving organizations, and community partners are invited to stop in, meet our team, and learn about the programs available to Genesee County residents!

📍 452 S. Saginaw St, Flint Suite 100
🟢 No registration required

08/21/2026

Cafecito con Pan: Bilingual Community Health Workers Supporting Hispanic Communities

Join us for our next Spanish language coffee chat featuring Odalis Perales. Learn how bilingual community health workers (promotores de salud) help improve health outcomes and connect Hispanic families in rural and semi-rural communities with valuable resources and services.

Thursday, August 27, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. EDT
Zoom: https://msu.zoom.us/j/97836542953
Guest Speaker: Odalis Perales
Grab your cafecito and join the conversation!
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Cafecito con Pan: Promotores de salud bilingües: Apoyando la salud de la comunidad hispana en zonas rurales y semi-rurales
Acompáñanos a nuestra próxima charla en español con Odalis Perales. Conoce cómo los promotores de salud bilingües ayudan a conectar a las familias hispanas con información, recursos y servicios que apoyan su bienestar y calidad de vida en comunidades rurales y semi-rurales.

Jueves 27 de agosto de 2026
Hora: 6:00 p.m. EDT
Zoom: https://msu.zoom.us/j/97836542953
Invitada especial: Odalis Perales
¡Prepara tu cafecito con pan y conéctate para aprender juntos!

08/18/2026

🍎🍒 Seasonal Recipe Demonstration Today! 🍒🍎
Join MSU Extension at the Flint Farmers' Market today from 11:30 AM–1:30 PM for a taste of our delicious Cherry Apple Chicken Salad!

Come taste, learn, and celebrate Michigan’s seasonal flavors.

08/17/2026

Join us this September to help release young lake sturgeon into the Saginaw Bay watershed. This free, family-friendly event offers a hands-on way to support the return of this native species to our local rivers.

08/11/2026

Join us on Friday, August 21, from 1 - 2 PM ET for our Let's Learn Something New Series! Register here: https://bit.ly/411x1Bq