Welcome to the Ottawa County Extension website. Our mission is to assist county residents to improve their lives through an educational process that applies knowledge to critical issues, needs and opportunities. MSU Extension in Ottawa County is part of a state wide information and education delivery network, applying university level, research-based knowledge to locally identified critical issues. We respond to local needs through a unique partnership of County, State and Federal resources. Information is extended to Ottawa County residents through the MSU non-formal education system, which assists individuals, families and communities to make better decisions.
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Ottawa County MSU Extension is located in the Administration Building at the Ottawa County Fillmore Complex in West Olive. Our address and contact information is listed below:
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Office Hours8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Monday through FridayOur office is closed from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. If you should need to visit a staff member during 12:00 to 1:00, please make prior arrangements.
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