Annual Extension Report -2014

The Branch County MSU Extension Annual Report is ready for your viewing.  Interim Director, Julie Pioch presented this report to the Board of Commissioners on July 9th.  Click HERE to check out our 2014 Annual Report.

Farmer's Day Activities Planned

Monday, February 16th is the 48th Annual Farmer's Day to be held at the Branch Area Careers Center. Exhibits open at 9:00 a.m. with morning programs starting at 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. with afternoon sessions from 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.  Exhibits will close at 4:00 p.m.  Lunch is available for $3, which funds earned will go towards the Agri-Business Scholarship Fund for area seniors.  The Farmer's Day Flyer is attached.  RUP testing is provided and classes with RUP credits and MAEAP Phase 1 are also offered. PQA is available for area youth showing swine and 30 minute 4-H Livestock classes are also included.

Share Your Michigan State University Extension Story

Michigan State University (MSU) Extension helps people improve their lives by bringing the vast knowledge resources of MSU directly to individuals, communities and businesses.  For more than 100 years, MSU Extension has helped grow Michigan’s economy by equipping Michigan residents with the information that they need to do their jobs better, raise healthy and safe families, build their communities and empower our children to dream of a successful future.

MSU Extension, Branch County provides education and activities to children, teens, adults and seniors to build life skills.

• Goal Setting
• Problem Solving
• Communication
• Nurturing Relationships
• Responsible Citizenship
• Self-Motivation
• Character
• Healthy Lifestyle Choices

These skills are learned through programs offered by MSU Extension such as Take the Lead, Dale Carnegie, Citizenship Washington Focus, Capital Experience, Exploration Days, Exchange Programs, State and National 4-H Contests, Cooking Matters, Eat Smart, Live Strong, Nurturing Your Child’s Mind and Body, Show Me Nutrition, FRIEND’s Day Camp, SMILE, Relax, Pesticide Exams, and Farmer’s Day.

With a presence in every Michigan county, Extension faculty and staff members provide tools to live and work better. From a personal meeting to information online, MSU Extension educators work every day to provide the most current information when people need it to ensure success – in the workplace, at home and in the community.

Please share your Extension story.  Share it with your children, grandchildren, neighbors, and community leaders.

You can also share your stories by visiting our Facebook page at Branch County Extension or our Branch County MSU Extension website at msuebranch.blogspot.com.  You can also visit MSU Extension at http://msue.anr.msu.edu/.

For a printable copy please click here.

Nurturing Your Child's Mind and Body

Learn tips and tools to help with parenting matters and providing healthy nutrition for your child by attending one of these series. We have one in September, January and April of 2013.  Check out the flyer for details and cost. Click here, Nurturing Your Child's Mind and Body Flyer.

For Daycare Providers you can receive 12 hours of credit!

All sessions will be held at MSU Extension.  Call us to register at  517-279-4311 or E-mail: pishs@anr.msu.edu