Events

  • Sep 16

    Walk with Ease (Self-directed Enhanced) Fall 2025

    September 16, 2025 – October 21, 2025

    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.

  • Sep 16

    Tai Chi for Better Sleep - Tuesday & Thursday AM

    September 16, 2025 – November 6, 2025 9:00 - 10:30 am ET Zoom

    Our special program combines two popular workshops: Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention and Sleep Education for Everyone Program (SLEEP).

  • Sep 16

    Camine con Gusto (Autodirigido)

    September 16, 2025 – October 21, 2025

    El programa Camine con Gusto de la Fundación de la Artritis es un programa GRATIS de ejercicios que puede reducir el dolor y mejorar la salud en general.

  • Sep 16

    2026 Cash Composition Contest

    September 16, 2025 – March 1, 2026

    Youth residing in Michigan, age 9-19 (as of January 1, 2026) are encouraged to answer this year’s financial essay question in 300 words or less for a chance to win a $100 gift card.

  • Sep 18

    Chronic Disease Personal Action Toward Health (PATH) Virtual Series - Sept/Oct 2025

    September 18, 2025 – October 31, 2025 Online via Zoom

    Chronic Disease PATH is a six-week self-management workshop designed to help people take an active role in managing their chronic disease.

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Contact Us

3255 122nd Ave., Suite 200 Human Services Building Allegan, MI 49010

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.

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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 lawnsgardeningagriculturenutrition and physical activity, food safetyfood preservationnatural resourcescommunity developmentyouth 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

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.