MSU Extension - Calhoun County

Address	315 W. Green St. Marshall, MI 49068
Phone	(269) 781-0784
Fax	(269) 781-0768
Hours	Monday thru Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Click here for the Holiday Schedule
Dept. Head	Rita Klavinski, Calhoun County Extension Director
*Staff*	Roger Betz, SW District Extension Farm Management Educator Natalie Rector, Manure Nutrient Management Specialist Sherry Grice, Extension 4-H Youth Educator Stacie Powell, Extension 4-H Youth Educator Sydney Olson, Family Nutrition Program Associate Carol Shaffer, Office Manager Janice Knuth, Program Support Staff Pat Dadow, Program Support Staff
Email	Click here to send an email

MSU Extension is jointly funded by Calhoun County and Michigan State University.

Our Mission

Michigan State University Extension helps people improve their lives through an educational process that applies knowledge to critical issues, needs and opportunities.

Purpose

MSU Extension provides educational programming that extends the resources of MSU to the people of Michigan by developing, interpreting and transmitting knowledge based information through applied science and research.

MSU Extension provides information and offers on-going educational programs in to help people better understand their environments, make the best possible use of their resources and enhance the quality of life for themselves, their families, and their communities through education and wise decision making.

MSU Extension staff use a wide variety of information systems to deliver educational information. These include community forums, one-on-one and group instruction, the World Wide Web, satellite downlinks, computer problems , instructional videos, consumer bulletins and research reports.

Extension Program Areas

4-H Youth Development

The 4-H Youth Development Program mobilizes volunteers and communities to meet the needs of youth by creating positive, non-formal, experiential and educational opportunities to help youth thrive in a complex and changing world. Programming is primarily delivered through 4-H clubs and in-and out-of- school and community based networks. The 4-H Youth Development Program is open to all youth ages 5-19 (some project areas have a minimum age requirement). For more information on the 4-H Youth Development Program, visit our MSU Extension website.

Agriculture

The Agriculture program provides educational assistance to Calhoun County producers in the areas of livestock production, farm financial management, manure nutrient management, pest management, fruit & vegetable production, horticulture, forestry, groundwater protection, land use planning, farmland preservation and crop production including research test plots. For more information on the Agriculture program area, visit our MSU Extension website.

Family & Consumer Sciences

The Family and Consumer Sciences area integrates university and community resources to provide education to help individuals and families succeed. Education focuses on the areas of food, nutrition & health, food safety, family resource management and human development. For more information on the Family & Consumer Sciences program area, visit our MSU Extension website.

Family Nutrition Program

The Family Nutrition Program provides food and nutrition education to individuals and families who are eligible for or receive food stamps. The program teaches participants how to improve their diets and manage their food budget. Lessons based on the needs of the family are presented to groups in a public location or to individuals during a home visit. For more information on the Family Nutrition Program, visit our MSU Extension website.

Community Development and Natural Resources

The Community Development and Natural Resources area helps people to addresses concerns regarding social and environmental conditions in their communities. Several state-wide programs have been designed to assist communities with planning and assessment, responsible land use, strategic planning and leadership training. For more information on the Community Development & Natural Resources area visit our MSU Extension website.

Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, or family status.

Calhoun County
315 West Green Street
Marshall, MI 49068
Phone: (269) 781-0700
Fax: (269) 781-0140

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