MSU Extension

Community, Food & Environment

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  Keeping Businesses and Communities Strong

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  Making the most of our Natural Resources

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  Securing a Better Financial Future

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  Supporting Food Systems and Improving Food Access

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  Supporting Michigan's Future through Community, Food & Environment Programming: 2023 Impacts

  Published on April 22, 2024
  MSU Extension educators work with businesses, local governments and communities to improve local economies and the lives of Michigan residents.

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  MSU Product Center 2022 Economic Impacts

  Published on July 21, 2023
  Since 2003, the MSU Product Center has assisted in business expansions resulting in total investments of $537 million and creation of 3,536 jobs.

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  Supporting Michigan's Future through Community, Food & Environment Programming: 2022 Impacts

  Published on May 17, 2023
  MSU Extension educators work with businesses, local governments and communities to improve local economies and the lives of Michigan residents.

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  SUPPORTING LOCAL FOOD COUNCILS AND FOOD SYSTEMS

  Published on November 11, 2020
  Local food councils in Michigan are a critical part of the collaboration infrastructure for local food systems education and policy-making.

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  Working to Keep Michigan Families in their Homes

  Published on August 2, 2020
  Members of MSU Extension’s Financial and Homeownership Education Team deliver free foreclosure prevention counseling services directly to Michigan residents.

• Enhancing Environmental Literacy

  Michigan Sea Grant is a leader in Great Lakes literacy and science education, helping to create a network of educators, students, and informed citizens who share their knowledge of and commitment to Great Lakes stewardship with others.

• Resilient Communities and Economies

  The Sustainable Small Harbor project, funded by Michigan Sea Grant and partners, has helped communities identify barriers preventing small harbors from becoming economically, socially, and environmentally sustainable.

• Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture

  Michigan Sea Grant supports the Great Lakes fisheries through teaching about the connection we have to the Lakes; through research that directly or indirectly has an impact on the fisheries; and through outreach to communities.

• Michigan Sea Grant 2017 Impact by Focus Area

  Michigan Sea Grant focuses on four areas: Healthy Coastal Ecosystems, Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture, Resilient Communities and Economies, and Environmental Literacy and Workforce Development.