MSU Extension began an organization-wide effort to look at its programming and administrative structure in early 2009. The goal was to ensure that MSUE continues to remain responsive to the needs of Michigan's residents and makes the best use of resources.
The redesign effort was made public in the fall of 2009, and with input from stakeholders and decision makers from across the state, it is being launched in 2010. To learn more about the MSU Extension redesign effort, including the organization’s statewide program priorities and new district structure, please click here.
MSU Extension
Bringing Knowledge to Life!
When families need help keeping the food they eat healthy and safe, where do they find help? When communities are looking for ways to support the positive growth and learning of their kids, where do they go for support? When developers and farmers struggle over the opportunities and challenges of using land in their communities, where do they turn?
Many people in Michigan's 83 counties turn to Michigan State University Extension! Michigan State University extension educators do research and translate research results into educational programs and information that help families and community leaders bring knowledge to a variety of life issues.
Montmorency Extension Director
Montmorency County Extension Director, Dennis McClure
Hi! My name is Dennis McClure, the Montmorency County Extension Director. I began working here in 1986 as a 4-H Program Assistant, then a 4-H Agent, then the CED. The County Extension Director's position is the administrative/paper part of the office. However, it is only a part-time position. I also am an Extension Educator primarily in Children, Yourth, and Family, and Community Development. I work with Karen Fifield on the 4-H program, which is our biggest area in the Montmorency office. I also do the Firewise Program (how to help your home survive a wildfire) for the twelve counties of Northeast Michigan.
Extension jobs are very diverse and allow for meeting great numbers of the county individuals and involvement of many different interesting projects. You work with areas as diverse as insect identification, 4-H youth programs, wildfire education, community development projects, facilitator training, and local government. Work ranges from formal grant writng to cleaning hog stalls at the fair. It's never boring (except for the report writing).
It really has been a privilege to have the opportunity to have worked with so many fine individuals over the past twenty-three years.
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.
MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status. Issued in furtherance of MSU Extension work, acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Thomas G. Coon, Director, MSU Extension, East Lansing, MI 48824. This information is for educational purposes only. Reference to commercial products or trade names does not imply endorsement by MSU Extension or bias against those not mentioned.
