Office Services

Educational Bulletins & Publications

Extension Educational bulletins / publications are sold in the office, however, best to call ahead for availability. You can also search for and order bulletins at our MSU Extension Bookstore Publications

Commercial Soil Testing & Home Soil Testing

Currently unavailable. Updates to follow.

Home, Yard and Garden

Toll Free Lawn and Garden Hotline: 1-888-678-3464 (1-888-MSUE-4MI)

Hotline is staffed by MSU Extension Consumer Horticulture Educators and Master Gardener volunteers, the Hotline is available weekdays 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. When calling the 1-888-678-3464 number, please make sure to choose Option #1 for the Lawn and Garden Hotline.

Pesticide Applicator Program; Certification, Training, Exams & Manuals

Certification and Training In Allegan In 2023!!!

For questions about online registration, or program content contact John Stone, Coordinator MSU Pesticide Safety Education Program at stonejo2@msu.edu or 616-890-6729.

Contact for MDARD pesticide applicator certification status: Lisa Graves at gravesl@michigan.gov or 1-800-292-3939.

Check-in time for the session is 7:30 to 8 a.m.
PARTICIPANTS MUST ATTEND THE CORE REVIEW AND THE TEST.  
ALL REGISTRATIONS ARE FINAL!!! - NO REFUNDS OR DEFERRING TO OTHER LOCATIONS ARE ALLOWED.

Manuals for Certification Training

  • Can be purchased at the Allegan County MSUE office, however, please call ahead to ensure they are in stock.
  • Manuals can be also be purchased online from National Pesticide Safety Education Center using a credit card. https://npsecstore.com/pages/michigan