“Alger County Profile” available from MSU Extension
The Alger County MSU Extension office has a new set of demographic information available relating to community and economic development.Based on the most recent census data, the Alger County Profile booklet compares information from the 2000 census with the 1990 census and contains more recent data where available.Categories include:population (by township and city), educational attainment, age, ethnicity, disability, workforce/unemployment, households/families, income, and poverty levels.This information can be useful to grant writers, local elected officials and other community members interested in details about our county situation.To obtain a copy of the new profile, click on the link below.You may also phone us at 387-2530 or email us at msue.alger@county.msu.edu to request an electronic or written copy.
MSU Extension staff members use the university’s resources to meet needs in every Michigan county. The County Partner Report demonstrates how MSU Extension educators, program associates and specialists are working with nonprofit organizations, agencies, schools, businesses, farms and families to “bring knowledge to life” in your community. Click the link below to read more.
MSU Extension for the 21st century will move Michigan forward
MSU Extension has conducted a vigorous internal discussion focused on resculpting itself into a 21st-century organization, while continuing its dedication to furthering the quality of life and prosperity of Michigan citizens. The program now will carry that conversation to its external stakeholders, starting with partners in state government.
“The Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station and Michigan State University Cooperative Extension have historically provided relevant, responsive services that were tailored to our rural communities," said Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm. "As Michigan moves from rust to green, these programs will be focused on enhancing our local communities’ efforts to collaborate and innovate in the new clean energy economy. I support continued funding for this restructuring, with its emphasis on growing Michigan's new green economy.” Read the entire announcement on the MSU News site.
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MSU Extension for the 21st century will move Michigan forward
MSU Extension has conducted a vigorous internal discussion focused on resculpting itself into a 21st-century organization, while continuing its dedication to furthering the quality of life and prosperity of Michigan citizens. The program now will carry that conversation to its external stakeholders, starting with partners in state government.
“The Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station and Michigan State University Cooperative Extension have historically provided relevant, responsive services that were tailored to our rural communities," said Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm. "As Michigan moves from rust to green, these programs will be focused on enhancing our local communities’ efforts to collaborate and innovate in the new clean energy economy. I support continued funding for this restructuring, with its emphasis on growing Michigan's new green economy.” Read the entire announcement on the MSU News site.
New Office Location!
Effective July 13, 2009, we are in our new location. We are in the LMAS District Health Dept. Building. Office hours are 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. closed 12 - 1, Monday through Friday.
Our mailing address is:
E9526 Prospect Street, Suite 1, Munising, MI 49862
***For UPS and/or FedEx, please use the following:
E9526 Prospect Street, Suite 1, Wetmore, MI 49895
Soil Testing Available
Effective May 1, 2009 the cost for a soil sample will be $15.00.
The 2007 Alger County Plat Books are available. Cost is $30. If you prefer to have one mailed to you, please send $34.60, check made payable to MSU Extension and send it to MSU Extension, E9526 Prospect Street, Suite 1, Munising, MI 49862.
The Alger County Plat Book sales support 4-H in Alger County.
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.
James D. Isleib, County Extension Director 
Vicki Ballas, SNAP-Ed Program Associate 
Liana Graves, Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Program 
Mary Ellen Pond, Secretary 
Joan K. Vinette, Extension Educator, Family & Consumer Sciences