Why does Michigan State University Extension do what we do?

We do it for those everyday moments behind our work and our mission. A teen discovering a lifelong passion in 4-H. An entrepreneur seeing their product on a grocery store shelf for the first time.

These are some of the stories behind those moments. These videos, features, and testimonials highlight the people and places we serve and the real-world results that happen when we bring the resources and knowledge of MSU into homes, businesses and communities across Michigan.

So come see Extension in Action!

For a broader look at how this work adds up across the state, explore the reports on our Discover Our Impact page, including our 2025 impact report, Extension at Work.

Articles

MSU Extension names inaugural Administrative Fellows

Published on August 12, 2026
Four MSU faculty and staff members will spend the next year learning across the organization, working alongside Extension leaders and tackling projects tied to strategic priorities.
Michigan voters approve all 11 MSU Extension county millages

Published on August 5, 2026
The results underscore the value Michiganders place on the trusted, local expertise and programs that MSU Extension provides.
From competitor to coach: Michigan 4-H youth gives back by leading novice team to state title

Published on July 30, 2026
A Washtenaw County 4-H youth chose to forgo her eligibility for this year’s Michigan 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Contest to coach her county’s novice 4-H team. The team came out victorious at the contest, winning the novice state title.
MSU Extension's neighborhood experts supporting connection

Published on July 28, 2026
MSU Extension programs and partnerships foster meaningful connections by creating opportunities for people to learn, engage with others, and strengthen their sense of belonging within their communities.
Coming home to help Gratiot County 4-H grow

Published on July 27, 2026
After returning to the community where she grew up, Gratiot County 4-H program coordinator Ashley Foster has focused on rebuilding relationships, expanding hands-on opportunities and helping more young people find a place in 4-H.

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Videos & Podcasts

The Value of Eating Local: National Farmers Market Week

In this video, Community Food Systems Educator Kelly McClelland Horton discusses the importance of eating local foods at the Flint Farmers' Market, in celebration of National Farmers Market Week.
A Second Bloom: Preserving Mackinac Island's Lilacs

Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau was notified by one of their staff that the lilacs were suffering from lilac borers, an insect that leads to health decline in the plants they inhabit. Luckily, they knew to call MSU Extension for help. Several years and 28 volunteers later, the historic lilacs are flourishing on the island ensuring the success of the Bureau's summer season opener - the annual lilac festival.
Supporting Healthy Aging Through Accessible Fitness

Learn how Michigan State University Extension helped Breton Green Village Apartments in Grand Rapids, MI champion physical activity in older adults.
Extension Does...Tourism in Roscommon

In 2023, Roscommon County Economic Development Corporation and Michigan State University Extension partnered together to strengthen rural tourism across the county and three communities - Prudenville/Houghton Lake, St. Helen, and Village of Roscommon.