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3299 Gull Rd., Wing 2
4th Floor, Rm. 410
Kalamazoo, Michigan
49048
United States

Email Address: msue39@msu.edu
Phone: 269-383-8830
Fax: 269-384-8035
 
Kalamazoo County Staff

Extension Educators 

Jeanne Himmelein, Interim County Extension Director

Commercial Horticulture AoE Educator

himmele1@msu.edu

Leatta Byrd, Nutrition Extension Educator

byrdle@msu.edu

John Burhans, 4-H Youth Educator

burhansj@msu.edu

Linda Whitlock, Consumer Horticulture and Master Gardener Coordinator

whitlo13@msu.edu

Joyce Stout, Kinship Care Education Program Coordinator

stoutjo@msu.edu

Barb Vortman, Kinship Care Education Program Facilitator

vortman@msu.edu

Mark Thomas, Community & Economic Development Educator

mthomas@msu.edu

  

Program Assistants

Cathy Drew, Nutrition Instructor

drewc@msu.edu

Stonia Starling-Hunter, Nutrition Instructor

jonessto@msu.edu

Pat Wydick, Nutrition Instructor

wydick@msu.edu

 Amanda Hulet, Breastfeeding Peer Counselor

huleta@msu.edu

Sarah Hoagg, 4-H Youth Program Assistant

hoaggs@msu.edu

4-H Club Site Coordinator - New Genesis

Bobby Blakely, Jr.
(MSUE email pending) bblakely@newgenesisinc.org
 
 

Support Staff

Karen Smeltzer, Administrative Assistant

Commercial and Consumer Horticulture,

Nutrition Program Support

smeltze6@msu.edu

Diane Erikson, Program Support

4-H Program

eriksond@msu.edu

Karen Carvell, Accounts Manager

carvell@msu.edu

Deb Redman, Receptionist/Program Support

Kinship Care Education Program

Nutrition Data Entry

redmand@msu.edu

 

 
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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.
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Upcoming Events

 Help Support the Kalamazoo Master Gardener Program

        COOKING WITH THE MASTERS!

Recipes from Master Gardeners' kitchens 

Cookbooks are available to purchase 

$15 each

Click here for an order form 

A great Holiday Gift!

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WKZO Holiday Cookbook Sales to Help Support Master Gardener Veggie Garden Project

2009 2nd Place Winner in the WKZO Community Service Project Contest

Lori Moore will sign all cookbooks sold on November 27, 2009 at the 'Nature Connections' Store on the Kalamazoo Mall.

Proceeds to go to the Kalamazoo Master Gardener Vegetable Garden Project.

If you can't be there on November 27,

you may place an Advance Order!

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 Winter 2010 Master Gardener Class   

Tuesdays, January 5 - March 30, 2010

5-9 p.m.

Health & Community Services Bldg., 3299 Gull Rd. - Georgian Room

Partial Scholarships Available

Click here to receive a Registration Packet

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Looking for answers to Gardening questions? 

 

Call the Master Gardener Helpline

at (269) 384-8056 

or email mghelp@msu.edu

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 Ag Action Day

at KVCC - Texas Twp. Campus,  6767 W. O Avenue, Kalamazoo

Friday, January 29, 2010    8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Many topics will be offered

 ~ More details coming ~

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VEGGIE 101 CLASSES

6-week series (12 total hours):  Mondays, March 22-April 26 - 6:30-8:30 p.m.

at the Health & Community Services Bldg., Georgian & Walnut Room

3299 Gull Rd., Kalamazoo

OR

1 1/2 day session (12 total hours):  Friday, March 26 & Saturday, March 27

at the Health & Community Services Bldg., Georgian & Walnut Room

3299 Gull Rd., Kalamazoo

~ Click Here for Brochure/Registration Form~
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To learn more about  Kalamazoo County MSU Extension programs and services, click on the program titles in the left column or visit  http://www.kalcounty.com/msue 

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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 on a Partner Report listed below to read more.
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