Livingston County Annual Report 2024
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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
- 2,129 participants from the county attending programs
- 453 youth enrolled in 4-H
- 204 'Ask Extension' questions answered
- 288 volunteers
- 247 staff/faculty in Livingston County
- 469 programs attended by participants from this county
- 268 nutrition and physical activity participants hosted in the county
- 67,320 participants in community, food and environment programs (statewide)
- 283 client consultations
- 3,263 contacts through social media, web activity, e-newsletters, and handouts
- 47 Master Gardener volunteers
- 1,485 Master Gardener volunteer hours completed
- $447,727.50 Master Gardener hour value
- 167 total soil test samples processed
- $246.5 Billion annual impact of food and agriculture on Michigan’s economy (statewide)
- 136 participants in county agriculture programs
- 213 volunteers for 4-H
- $64,219.50 hour value for 4-H volunteers
- 4,330 MI Stronger Family total online participants (statewide)
- 783 total children and youth program participants
