MSU Extension

Zachary Parent is the Michigan State University Extension Agriculture and Agribusiness Fiscal Officer. He provides fiscal oversight and financial forecasting to ensure responsible stewardship of our financial resources.

Prior to joining MSU in 2025, he served the agricultural community as a livestock production assistant manager. His passion for agriculture stems from childhood, when he participated in 4-H and FFA. Zach graduated from MSU with a bachelor's in Agribusiness Management and is pursuing a master's in Accounting and Data Analytics.