Welcome to the Calhoun County - Michigan State University Extension Website
A partnership between Calhoun County Government and Michigan State University
Our Mission Helping people improve their lives through an educational process that applies knowledge to critical needs, issues and opportunities.
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Calhoun Partner Report
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.
Calhoun County Staff
Rita Klavinski, County Extension Director, Family & Consumer Sciences Extension Educator
Sherry Grice, Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development
Roger Betz, South West District Extension Educator, Farm Management
Mike Metzger, Multi-County Extension Educator, Field Crops
Tom Guthrie, Multi-County Extension Educator, Swine
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.
