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2006 - 2007 Extension Programming Priorities
Water Quality
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Protect groundwater resources through Groundwater Stewardship Grant goals
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Be involved with Muskegon River Watershed Assembly
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Work with farmers on Michigan Agricultural Environmental Assurance Compliance
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Help Producers with irrigation regulations
Agriculture
- Work with producers to achieve economic success
- Promote on - farm environmental stewardship
- Educate producers and public on the use of bio-fuels
- Work with farmers on Progressive Planning
Land Use
- Provide educational leadership with Better Designs for Development Program
- Woodlot owner education
Family and Consumer Issues
- Earned Income Tax Credit education
- Nutrition and physical fitness education with limited income families
- Educational outreach to day care providers (Better Kid Care series)
- Resources for money management
- Form a community childrens health taskforce
- Public education of childhood health issues relating to nutrition
- Work with Team Nutrition schools
- Promote healthy lifestyles across the county
4-H
- Work with 4-H Council and other advisory committees to identify needs and opportunities for 4-H club and program development
- Communication development - increase awareness of 4-H activities and opportunities to existing members and within the community
- Financial accountability - working with clubs to comply with MSUE 4-H policy
- VISTA Americorp Teen Action through Leadership, Citizenship & Community Service Project
Economic and Community Development
- Assist public in understanding the use of alternative energy options
- Help communities develop long range planning goals
- Diversity training for businesses and schools on Amish culture
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