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Jackson County Annual Report 2024

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May 9, 2025

Message from the District Director

Thank you for another great programming year of partnership between Jackson County and Michigan State University (MSU) Extension! Because of your continued support, we’ve been able to make a difference in the lives of youth, families, businesses and communities. MSU Extension offers a broad range of research-based educational outreach to county residents. 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.

Over this past year, we’ve empowered families and individuals to live healthier lives, supported new and local businesses, created opportunities for youth leadership development and career exploration, helped farmers with business management and mental health, and much more. Our staff live and work alongside county residents, are rooted in community relationships and are responsive to community needs.

The following pages highlight just some of the programming that staff delivered to Jackson County residents in 2024. We continue to provide our programs in a variety of spaces and delivery methods that are convenient for our participants to engage in and access. Our partnership with you makes this all possible. On behalf of the MSU Extension team serving the county, thank you for another great year! We look forward to your continued support and hope you will be able to join us during one of our upcoming programs.

Impact data

  • 1,561 participants from the county attending programs
  • 511 youth enrolled in 4-H
  • 288 total volunteers
  • 405 programs (across the state) attended by participants from this county
  • 7 community coalitions within the county that MSU Extension employees are members of
  • 101 'Ask Extension' questions answered
  • 67,320 participants in community, food and environment programs from across Michigan
  • 281, 068 acres protected, enhanced, restored or managed sustainably with MSU Extension assistance in Southeast Michigan
  • 286 participants in county agriculture programs
  • $246.5 billion annual impact of food and ag on Michigan's economy 
  • 470 virtual programs offered related to financial education, food systems, water and environmental quality, government and businesses
  • 350 nutrition and physical activity participants hosted in-county
  • 555 county residents who participated in health and nutrition programs
  • 9,808 people participating in food safety programs, including ServSafe® (statewide)

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