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8527 E Government Center Drive, Suite 107
Suttons Bay, Michigan
49682
United States

Email Address: msue45@msu.edu
Phone: 231-256-9888
Fax: 231-256-8331
 
Leelanau County MSU Extension

  

Bringing Knowledge to Life!

In Leelanau County:

 

MSU Extension

8527 E Government Center Dr, Ste 107

Suttons Bay, MI  49682

msue45@msu.edu

 

Office hours are Monday - Friday from 8 am to 4 pm.  We are normally open during the lunch hour.

(Photo by Ken Scott)

Ready to assist you...

 

 Patrick Cudney

District 3 Coordinator

J Robert Sirrine, Ph.D.

Community Food Systems Educator
Barb Duvall
Extension Educator,
4-H Youth Development

 Karin Stevens

4-H Program Coordinator

 steve552@msu.edu  

Pam Schmidt Bardenhagen
Master Gardener Program Coordinator
& Home Horticulturalist

Annette Kleinschmit

Office Manager

Brigid Hart
4-H Assistant

 

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Leelanau County Information

Leelanau County Demographic Profile

A publication from MSU Extension brings together the most recent demographic information for the county in a colorful, easy to read format. The 12-page pamphlet includes population, labor force, household and income data and statistics drawn from many sources. This publication was developed by the MSU Extension Community Development Team.

 

To receive a copy, contact the Leelanau County MSU Extension office or click here to download a copy.

 

In March 2006, MSU Extension across the state, including Leelanau County, went through an extensive process of identifying issues that face citizens of their county.  Seventeen participants from Leelanau County participated in this process.  They were divided into 3 groups identifying issues in these areas -(Group 1) Family, Youth and Health, (Group 2) Community and Economy, (Group 3) Agriculture, Natural Resources, Water and Land Use.  The groups shared and prioritize the issues, resulting in the 13 top issues listed in this report for Leelanau County.

 

MSU Issues Identification - Leelanau County (html)

MSU Issues Identification - Leelanau County (pdf)

Leelanau Issues Identification -

 

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   Do you know your numbers?

 

The MSU Extension “I Know MI Numbers” (pronounced: “I know my numbers”) initiative is intended to inspire Michigan residents to actively engage in understanding what “numbers” translate into healthier living, a cleaner environment, educational achievement, good local government, and ultimately, a prosperous Michigan. The final goal is a state that is thriving and successful.

 

Watch the video here.

 

Read the announcement here.
 

 

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The Michigan Prosperity Initiative (MPI) is an innovative effort by Michigan State University, in partnership with the Michigan Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, the Michigan Association of Regions, the Michigan Municipal League, the Michigan Townships Association, the Michigan Association of Planning and Michigan State University Extension to help return economic prosperity to the state. The MSU Land Policy Institute (LPI) is leading this effort.

The MPI will provide the state of Michigan and its citizens with strategies based on MSU and other university and think-tank research that have the potential to return the state to a place among the most prosperous places in the world. From mid-April to mid-June, 100 training programs will be offered across the state by LPI and MSUE educators in over 50 locations. Three separate training programs are being offered:

  • New Economy 101 will describe how Michigan's present economic circumstances developed, and emphasize that because Michigan has many assets there is good reason to be hopeful about our economic future.
  • New Economy 201 will focus on a simple common vision and basic goals for prosperity; it will describe in detail Michigan's critical assets and then identify place-based strategies to help us create new prosperity on a regional basis.
  • New Economy 301 will address detailed economic analyses that can be performed to help inform regional strategic growth plans and the key strategies necessary to implement those plans.

The first program is intended for all audiences. The second and third programs are intended for stakeholders, economic development professionals and those people that attended the first program and desire more information.For more information visit : www.landpolicy.msu.edu/MPI.

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Upcoming Programs

Master Gardener Volunteer Training Class is scheduled for September 5-December 12, 2013, and will take place Thursday afternoons from 4-8 PM at the Northwest Michigan Horticultural Research Center, located at 6686 S. Center Highway, Traverse City.  The cost of the program is $300 per person.  Click HERE to register.  (The registration deadline is August 26th- but don't wait until then as the class size is limited!) 

Leelanau Co Plat Book – Recently published in January 2013!  The new plat book shows property owners, public lands, boat launches, roads, parks, and more.  Stop in to purchase a copy for $35 or use this mail order form.  All proceeds from the sale of the book benefit 4-H programs for Leelanau County youth!!

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Order a Leelanau Plat Book

The 2013 Leelanau County Plat Books are now available for $35.  Stop by the office to purchase or download a Plat Book Order Form to have one shipped. 

All proceeds from the sale of the book benefit our 4-H Youth Program.  Thanks for your support.

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