Events
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Oct 7
Chronic Pain PATH Toolkit
October 7, 2025 – November 18, 2025 Zoom
The Chronic Pain PATH Toolkit Telephone Course is a series of 6 weekly telephone calls with a leader and 2-4 other people living with chronic pain.
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Oct 13
Walk with Ease (Self-directed Enhanced) October - November
October 13, 2025 – November 21, 2025 Self-paced
The Arthritis Foundation Walk with Ease Program is an exercise program that can reduce pain and improve overall health. If you can be on your feet for 10 minutes without increased pain, you can have success with Walk with Ease.
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Oct 28
Online - Mindfulness for Better SLEEP Oct/Dec Weekly
October 28, 2025 – December 2, 2025 Online via Zoom
This series will introduces participants to the practice of mindfulness and techniques to improve the quality and quantity of their sleep.
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Oct 28
Local Government Leadership Intensive
October 28, 2025 10:00AM – 4:00PM Kirtland Community College, 4800 W Four Mile Road, Grayling, MI 49738
The Great Lakes Leadership Academy and MSU Extension are partnering to offer a 1-day leadership intensive for local government staff and elected or appointed officials.
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Oct 28
TOMANDO CONTROL DE SU SALUD/Spanish Chronic Disease Self-management workshop (CENTRO DE ESPERANZA MUSKEGON)
October 28, 2025 – December 2, 2025 1041 E. Broadway Ave Suite A, Muskegon, MI
Tomando Control de su Salud es un taller Gratis de seis sesiones semanales con un grupo de 8-12 personas con condiciones crónicas. Este taller se reúne en persona. Centro de Esperanza, 1041 E. Broadway Ave Suite A, Muskegon, MI
Contact Us
Email: msue.allegan@county.msu.edu
Phone: 269-673-0370
Fax: 269-673-7005
Hours of Operation:
Monday: by appointment only.
Tuesday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Directions
Educational Bulletins & Publications
Financial transactions by cash, check, or credit cards via a QR code; however, please note that we are not able to accept credit card payments for some workshops and events.
Extension Educational bulletins / publications are sold in the office, however, it is best to call ahead for availability. You can also search for and order bulletins at our MSU Extension Bookstore Publications
Soil Testing (Don't Guess...soil test!)
Home Lawn and Garden Soil Test Mailer
Residential Lawns, Vegetable Gardens, Flower Gardens, Trees and Shrubs
Available to purchase for $26 in our office; or order online at the MSU Extension Bookstore at http://shop.msu.edu/product_p/bulletin-e3154.html. Note: You must provide an email address as results will be sent directly to you via email.
If you would like help interpreting test results, call our statewide Lawn and Garden Helpline at 1-888-678-3464, option 1. Hotline is staffed by MSU Extension Consumer Horticulture Educators and Master Gardener volunteers, the Hotline is available weekdays 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. When calling the 1-888-678-3464 number, please make sure to choose Option #1 for the Lawn and Garden Hotline.
Toll Free Lawn and Garden Hotline: 1-888-678-3464 (1-888-MSUE-4MI)
Commercial Field Crop Soil Test
Agriculture Crops, Commercial Growers, Pastures and Wildlife Forage
Soil boxes for sample collection cannot be ordered on-line but can be purchased at the office at a cost of $18 each. You will receive a Soil Sample Information form to complete and send with your samples to the Laboratory. Test results will be interpreted by an agricultural Extension educator. To understand your soil test results, fertilizer calculator etc. please visit https://homesoiltest.msu.edu/
Plant and Insect Diagnostics
Questions involving plant health analysis, plant/weed identification and insect infestation may be answered by also calling toll-free 1-88-678-3464 (Option 1). If a complete diagnostic analysis is necessary, a live sample may sent to the Michigan State University Center for Integrated Plant Systems (CIPS) for a fee. There is more information on services offered by CIPS.
Ask Extension
Ask Extension offers one-to-one answers from MSU Extension experts and Extension Master Gardener volunteers on topics such as lawns, gardening, agriculture, nutrition and physical activity, food safety, food preservation, natural resources, community development, youth programming and more!
- If you are asking questions relating to pests or plant disease, please include close-up photos of the entire plant or pest (and as much detail as possible) to help our experts identify the issue.
- We do not answer questions relating to mushroom identification, household mold, or medical advice.
During holidays it may take a few additional days for you to receive a response to your question while our staff and volunteers enjoy some time away from their work. Thank you!
Pesticide Applicator Program; Certification, Training, Exams & Manuals
Certification and Training
- MSU Extension Pesticide Training & Certification
- Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD)
To schedule an exam or for questions, contact Michigan Department of Ag (MDA) at 1-800-292-3939.
Manuals for Certification Training
- Manuals can be purchased at the office, however, it is suggested that you call ahead to make sure they are in stock.
- Manuals can also be purchased online with a credit card at the National Pesticide Safety Education Center.
Food Preservation: Pressure Cooker Gauge Testing
Testing of canner gauges or lids is available by appointment. Call 269-673-0370 Ext. 2556 or email simondsr@msu.edu to set up an appointment.
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