MSU Extension Chippewa County

Message from the district director

Mother Teresa once said, “I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters and
create many ripples.” MSU Extension is a catalyst for creating a lasting impact that ripples across the Upper
Peninsula, the state and beyond. Our programs reach all audiences and age groups. From youth learning
essential life skills and farmers exploring ways to increase efficiency and effectiveness, to older adults being
able to access healthier foods and local communities discovering ways to increase economic impact. The
possibilities of making an impact with Extension are endless.

Through partnerships we can produce exponential ripples to change the lives of our neighbors, family, and
friends. For over a century, MSU Extension’s goal has been to “bring knowledge to life.” By connecting with
organizations and agencies across the U.P., we bring the knowledge and research from Michigan State
University to our communities and empower them to improve their lives. Alone we can cast a small stone to
create ripples. Together our stone grows to produce a larger impact than any one organization can create
themselves.

I have been with MSU Extension for nine years. Originally as a health educator focusing on improving the
health and nutrition of community members. I now serve as a district director in the Eastern Upper Peninsula.
As I continue to work in this role, serving the Eastern U.P., I am looking forward to exploring new ways to
work with our partners as we create ripples of impact across Chippewa County and beyond.

Erin Daines
District 2 Director

Impact data

• 165 Extension programs including Chippewa residents
• 1,719 Chippewa residents attended Extension programs
• 56 Extension programs held in the county
• 1,663 people attended programs held in the county
• 65 Extension educators, specialists and program staff reported data for Chippewa County
• 59 direct, one-to-one contacts in the county
• 26 "Asl Extension" questions answered in Chippewa County
• 7,470 questions answered across the state
• 127 youth enrolled in county 4-H
• 1,669 youth participants

• $18, 901 spent on local businesses by MSU
• Over $4 million of total economic impact
• Over $1 million given to local students for financial aid