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)
Fax: 517-355-6473
Phone: 810-667-0341
MSU Extension, Lapeer County
287 W. Nepessing St, Suite 1
Lapeer, Michigan 48446-2104
List of all full members of the MSU Land Use Team click here.
For a brochure on the Regional Land Use/Policy Educators click here.
For a list of education programs and services click here.
If you do not see education programming desired here, contact your local County Extension Director. It is very possible we can create a new program which meets your specific needs.
Land Use Team Co- chairs:
Kurt H. Schindler, Regional Land Use Educator,| MSU Extension, Wexford County; 401 N. Lake Street, Cadillac, Michigan 49601 | (231)779-9480 |schindl9@msu.edu | fax(231)779-9105 | Map to office
Wayne Beyea, J.D., AICP, Associate Director, Citizen Planner | Land Policy Institute, 1405 South Harrison Road, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48823 | (517)432-8800 | beyea@msu.edu | fax (517)432-8769
Anyone can put anything on the Internet. It may or may not be true, it might not be credible.
Want to know how to research material on the web with a critical eye?
Kurt H. Schindler, Regional Land Use Educator,| MSU Extension, Wexford County; 401 N. Lake Street, Cadillac, Michigan 49601 | (231)779-9480 |schindl9@msu.edu | fax(231)779-9105 | Map to office
Wayne Beyea, J.D., AICP, Associate Director, Citizen Planner | Land Policy Institute, 1405 South Harrison Road, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48823 | (517)432-8800 | beyea@msu.edu | fax (517)432-8769
September 2003 issue of Cattle Call, a quarterly newsletter produced and published by the MSU Beef Team. Articles include Getting Ready for Winter, Sickness effects Carcass Traits, Beef Team Projects, Short of Hay?, 2-Step Weaning, Recycling Feedlot Runoff, MCA/MSU Bull Test, MCA feedcalf sale, TB Testing, and Research Round-up.
Cover Crops: Always a good idea
Publication describes the benefits of using cover crops, mainly improving manure infiltration, decreasing runoff, recycling nutrients, reducing compaction, and improving soil tilth.
Site Assessment: Protecting Water Quality Around Your Home, Managing Household Trash, Waste Prevention, Reuse, Recycling, and Composting, Managing Hazardous Household Products, Stormwater Management, Household Wastewater, Septic Systems and Other Treatment Methods, Yard and Garden Care.
Recycling Nutrients for Crops
This publication discusses the advantages of using manure for the nutrient needs of crops. It describes how to take credits for manure nutrients in order to reduce fertilizer bills.
Recycling: Composting Livestock Manure
This publication discusses the process of composting livestock manure. Sections include the composting process, management methods, regulations, etc.
Home Maintenance and Repair
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.
MSU Turf Weeds.Net
MSU Turf Weeds.net.site is intended to help you learn the key identification characteristics of common and not-so-common turfgrass weeds found in Michigan and the midwest. Correct identification is the first step to proper management.
They have created biography pages for each weed to help you better understand why weeds invade. The biography pages include information on habitat, alternative common names (AKA), look-a-likes, management practices and chemical controls.
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.
