PaulW.Wylie County Extension Director Paul is the Allegan County Extension Director and Ag & Natural Resources Educator. While able to answer questions about a variety of topics, he has specialized in educational programs for agriculture in manure management, environmental farm regulation, poultry, Christmas trees and pesticide applicator training. Paul is familiar with specialized District agents serving the county but stationed in other counties. He can refer people to the appropriate District agent for programs and information in other areas.
In the area of natural resource education, he has worked extensively with tree pest management and answers many questions about residential pest control and lawn & garden plant production.
Paul was the AG & Natural Resources Agent in Allegan County from 1987 to 2008. He has a B.S. degree in Agriculture from Lincoln University, Jefferson City, MO (1969) and his M.S. degree in Poultry Science from the University of Missouri in Columbia, MO (1971). Paul has worked in agriculture since 1972, in livestock feed sales and farm credit prior to coming to Extension.
YOU CAN REACH PAUL IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING WAYS: PHONE NUMBER: 269-673-0370 press 23
FAX NUMBER: 269-673-7005 Email: wyliep@msu.edu
MONEY BACK IN MICHIGAN
Tax refund programs available for low income residents
The federal tax credits include the Earned Income Credit, the Dependent and Child Care Credit and the Child Tax Credit. Michigan tax credits include the new State Earned Income Credit, the Home Heating Credit, the Homestead Property Tax Credit, and the Child Deduction. Some of these credits are available to individuals who are exempt from filing requirements. In addition, some credits are retroactive and can be claimed after the normal income tax filing deadline of April 15th
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.
ALLEGAN MSU EXTENSION
Contact your local MSU Extension Staff Paul WylieCo. Extension Director Jane Hart Family Consumer Science Mike Staton Agriculture & Nat. Res. Jan Brinn 4-H Youth Development Dian Liepe 4-H & Office Bookkeeper Janet Wolfe Family Nutrition Program Sue Elwell Family Nutrition Program Christine CosbySecretary Jackie King Secretary Allegan County MSU Extension is located in the Lower Level, Suite 101, of the Human Services Building at the Allegan County Services Complex at Dumont Lake. Office hours are 8am to 5pm (Closed noon to 1pm) For directions please click HERE
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Allegan Partner Reports
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. September 2009 June 2009 January 2009 October 2008 June 2008
MSU Extension has a new toll free phone service for Michigan citizens and businesses to use when calling their local countyMSU Extension office. Now those people calling the Allegan County Extension Office from South Haven, Holland, ByronCenter, Plainwell or Wayland, or anywhere else where it is a long distance call may use the toll free number.
The number to dial is 1-888-MSUE-4MI (1-888-678-3464). Callers will need a touch tone phone to use the service. They will be prompted by an automated system to enter the first five letters of the county they are calling, in the case of Allegan MSU Extension they would enter on the phone touch pad “alleg” (25534) to reach the Allegan MSU Extension office. Now contacting your local MSU Extension Office is easier than ever with this toll free number.
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