Welcome to Michigan State University Extension in 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 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

Click here for a map to our office

Michigan State University Extension takes aim at five critical Michigan issues, helps residents improve their lives

Get the latest news and information about Michigan agriculture

Find out how healthy your finances are and get tools to improve your financial health

Learn about MSU Extension's redesign effort

Oil and gas leasing information for homeowners from MSU Extension

Director Coon's webinar regarding proposed Memorandum of Agreement between MSU and Michigan counties

Proposal for standardized Memorandum of Agreement between MSU and Michigan counties

Place your order at the MSU Extension specialty "e" store at shop.msu

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.

Strengthening Michigan's Economy: Roles for MAES and MSUE

Great Lakes Leadership Academy

A Report to Our Partners - 2008 Programs

A Report to Our Partners - 2007 Programs

Hispanic Resource Guide

MSU Extension's International Programs

Michigan AgBioResearch

College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Michigan State University

"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.

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.

• MSUE Report of Our Partners April 2013

MSU Extension Now Has Toll Free Number

Jerry Lindquist
lindquis@anr.msu.edu
Agriculture Educator

Jacob Stieg
stieg@anr.msu.edu
4-H Program Instructor

Shannon Lindquist
lindqui8@anr.msu.edu
Improving Health & Nutrition Educator

Tonia Hartline
hartlin5@anr.msu.edu
Support Staff

Renee Bisel
biselr@anr.msu.edu
SNAP Ed, Associate


Extension educators serving Osceola County

John Amrhein, State & Local Government
amrhein@anr.msu.edu

Tom Dudek, Horticulture & Marketing
dudek@anr.msu.edu

Kevin Gould, Livestock
gouldk@anr.msu.edu

Linda S. Huyck, Food Saftey Educator
huyck@anr.msu.edu

Katherine Lee, Dairy
leeka@anr.msu.edu

Jill O'Donnell, Christmas Trees
odonn10@anr.msu.edu

Carlos Garcia Salazar, Small Friuts
gracias4@anr.msu.edu

Kurt Schindler, Land Use 
schind9@anr.msu.edu

Curtis Talley Jr., Farm Management Educator
talleycu@anr.msu.edu

Ask An Expert!

For answers to your questions ... 

MSU Extension invites you to 'Ask An Expert' in our national internet system.  It is easy, quick, and confidential.  Search our database, upload pictures, and ask our experts on a wide variety of topics.  Experts are Extension Faculty from Michigan State University and from universities across the country.

Your answer will arrive within a few days via e-mail along with links to additional information.  Each answer is based on research so you can be confident that it is accurate and unbiased.

 How do I ask a question?

Go to one of these sites and type in your question:

•  Go to http://www.extension.org/, click on the Ask An Expert button in the right column.
  
   
• For questions about Gardening in Michigan:  http://www.migarden.msu.edu/ 
  
   
• To contact Michigan experts in many areas, go to http://people.msue.msu.edu/ 
  
   
• To call your local Extension office call:  1-888-678-3464 (or 1-888-MSUE-4MI

   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.
 

The NEW 2013 Plat Books are now available!

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