Michigan State University Extension is a diversified educational, high technology organization serving residents throughout the county and Michigan. MSU is Michigan’s "Land Grant" university which has the special charge of bringing research from campus to local communities for practical application to the needs of local communities and government. Michigan State University Extension - Bay County helps people improve their lives through an educational process that applies knowledge to critical needs, issues, and opportunities. This site is designed to provide you with the most up-to-date, easily accessible information about our many educational offerings, from bulletins and other publications to online courses.

People are at the very heart of our work, and through this site you can link to any of our county or campus-based educators. They are all working to meet the challenges facing Michigan's citizens and can provide you with access to the information you need. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me through MSU Extension - Bay County, or e-mail me at wettersh@msu.edu.

Sincerely,

Howard Wetters
Bay County Extension Director

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.