About Us

Welcome to Branch County Michigan State University Extension. It is our mission to help people improve their lives through an educational process that applies knowledge to critical issues, needs and opportunities. 

MSU Extension directs its programming initiatives to meet Michigan’s most pressing needs in four key areas:

•  Leverage Natural Resources and Human Assets for Prosperity
•  Enhance Michigan’s First Green Industry: Agriculture and Agribusiness
•  Preparing Michigan's Children & Youth for Future
•  Improving the Health and Nutrition for Michigan Families

          Programs Available throughout Michigan:

• Social-Emotional well- being
• Chronic Disease prevention
• Food Safety
• ServSafe Certification Classes
• Nutrition and Physical Activity
• Children and Youth Institute - Prepare Michigan’s Children and Youth for the Future
• 4-H Youth Programs

If we can be of assistance, please contact us by e-mail, mail, phone, fax, or stop in for a visit.

Contact Information

MSU Extension | Branch County

570 Marshall Rd, Suite C

Coldwater, MI 49036
email:  msue.branch@county.msu.edu

Ph: 517-279-4311 x 0

Fx: 517-278-5064

Staff Directory

Julie Pioch - District 13 Coordinator

 

Victor Malacco, Extension Educator Dairy, Agriculture and Agribusiness Institute
Tamra Bildner, Office Manager, County Employee

Dave Thompson, Extension Educator Swine, Agriculture and Agribusiness Institute

Hannah Smith, Administrative Assistant, Branch County 4-H Foundation