MSU Extension in Oscoda County

MSU Extension values the opportunity to bring knowledge and expertise to meet the needs of the residents of Oscoda County. Please reach out to Interim District Director Julie Darnton at darntonj@msu.edu with questions or requests related to youth development, community development, health and nutrition, and agriculture.

Enrollment is open for 4-H statewide. Participation fees are no longer required for youth. Enroll in 4-H via 4-H Online (https://v2.4honline.com/)

Events

Jul 18

Building Strong Adolescents Kinship Care Webinar Series July-August 2025

July 18, 2025 – August 15, 2025 11:00am-1:00pm ET online

Building Strong Adolescents is a FREE online course for parents of adolescents ages 9-16 to learn strategies for helping teens develop the skills and supports they need to be successful.
Jul 22

Hunting and Conservation Series

July 22, 2025 – August 10, 2025 Zoom & In-person

Learn about the history, ethics and practice of hunting, the consumptive use of game species, and public policy issues . This series includes practical experiences in safe home game processing, archery, and firearm safety.
Jul 28

Moving Beyond Cottage Food

July 28, 2025 – November 3, 2025 Zoom Webinar

Entrepreneurs and cottage food operators can learn basic knowledge to guide them in the right direction for becoming a licensed food operator and Moving Beyond Cottage Foods.
Jul 28

Cover Crops Essentials

July 28, 2025 – November 21, 2025 Online

The Midwest Cover Crops Council is offering a free online course about cover crops this summer and fall.
Jul 28

Mindfulness for Better SLEEP

July 28, 2025 – September 8, 2025 12 to 1:30 p.m. CT/1 to 2:30 p.m. ET Zoom

Mindfulness for Better SLEEP Mondays, July 28 through Sept. 8, 2025 12 to 1:30 p.m. CT/1 to 2:30 p.m. ET via Zoom