Welcome to Michigan State University Extensionin Osceola County
The Osceola County Extension office is part of a statewide information and education delivery network applying university level, research based knowledge to locally identified critical issues. Our office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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 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.
Land Use Planning & Zoning
Michigan State University Land Use Planning and Zoning Services October 20, 2009
Phone: 810-667-0341
MSU Extension, Lapeer County
287 W. Nepessing St, Suite 1
Lapeer, Michigan 48446-2104
List of all full members of the MSU Land Use Team click here.
For a brochure on the Regional Land Use/Policy Educators click here.
For a list of education programs and services click here.
If you do not see education programming desired here, contact your local County Extension Director. It is very possible we can create a new program which meets your specific needs.
Land Use Team Co- chairs:
Kurt H. Schindler, Regional Land Use Educator,| MSU Extension, Wexford County; 401 N. Lake Street, Cadillac, Michigan 49601 | (231)779-9480 |schindl9@msu.edu | fax(231)779-9105 | Map to office
Wayne Beyea, J.D., AICP, Associate Director, Citizen Planner | Land Policy Institute, 1405 South Harrison Road, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48823 | (517)432-8800 | beyea@msu.edu | fax (517)432-8769
Anyone can put anything on the Internet. It may or may not be true, it might not be credible.
Want to know how to research material on the web with a critical eye?
Kurt H. Schindler, Regional Land Use Educator,| MSU Extension, Wexford County; 401 N. Lake Street, Cadillac, Michigan 49601 | (231)779-9480 |schindl9@msu.edu | fax(231)779-9105 | Map to office
Wayne Beyea, J.D., AICP, Associate Director, Citizen Planner | Land Policy Institute, 1405 South Harrison Road, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48823 | (517)432-8800 | beyea@msu.edu | fax (517)432-8769
"One Stop Shop" for Economic Help for Michigan Families
While Michigan is in a turbulent economic climate, there is help for families to weather the economic storm! MSU Extension has developed a resource list (PDF) that can assist families with career development, entrepreneurship, financial and housing education resources.
In addition, a new national Web site created by eXtension, Managing Your Money In Tough Economic Times, highlights tips and tools to help families stretch their food dollars, decide what bills to pay first, build an emergency fund and manage debt, among other things.
To speak to someone about available resources specific to your community or to speak with an educator about any of these important topics, please contact your local MSU Extension office.
MSUE Toll Free Number
MSU Extension Now Has Toll Free Number
MSU Extension in October announced a new toll free phone service for Michigan citizens and businesses to use when calling their local county MSU Extension office. Now those long distance callers to the Osceola County Extension Office calling from Marion, Tustin or anywhere else where it is a long distance call may use the toll free number.
The number to dial is 1-888-MSUE-4MI(1-888-678-3464). Callers will need a touch tone phone to use the service. They will be prompted by an automated system to enter the first five letters of the county they are calling, in the case of Osceola MSU Extension they would enter on the phone touch pad osceo (67236) to reach the Osceola MSU Extension office. Now calling their local MSU Extension Office is easier than ever!
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.
While Michigan is in a turbulent economic climate, there is help for families to weather the economic storm! MSU Extension has developed a