MSU Extension Monroe County

Message from the District Director

Thank you for another great programming year of partnership between Monroe County and Michigan State University (MSU) Extension! Because of your continued support, we’ve been able to make a difference in the lives of youth, families, businesses and communities. MSU Extension offers a broad range of research-based educational outreach to county residents. Our programs reach all audiences and age groups. From youth learning essential life skills and farmers exploring ways to increase efficiency and effectiveness, to older adults being able to access healthier foods and local communities discovering ways to increase economic impact.

Over this past year, we’ve empowered families and individuals to live healthier lives, supported new and local businesses, created opportunities for youth leadership development and career exploration, helped farmers with business management and mental health, and much more. Our staff live and work alongside county residents, are rooted in community relationships and are responsive to community needs.

The following pages highlight just some of the programming that staff delivered to MonroeCounty residents in 2024. We continue to provide our programs in a variety of spaces and delivery methods that are convenient for our participants to engage in and access. Our partnership with you makes this all possible. On behalf of the MSU Extension team serving the County, thank you for another great year! We look forward to your continued support and hope you will be able to join us during one of our upcoming programs.

Impact data

• 74 commercial and farm soil tests sold
• 4,490 participants attended programs hosted in Monroe County
• 1,377 people impacted by sites receiving nutrition or physical activity Policy, Systems, or Environmental education within the county
• 1,008 volunteers in the county
• 1,331 youth enrolled in 4-H
• 983 volunteers for 4-H
• $31,052.97 per hour value for 4-H volunteers
• 1,209 nutrition and physical activity participants hosted in-county
• 1,347 county residents who participated in health and nutrition programs
• 9,808 people participating in food safety programs including ServSafe^® (Satewide)