MSU Extension Van Buren County

Based on MSU Extension annual reporting and evaluation feedback, 2022 proved to be another good year leveraging resources provided by Van Buren County to help us do our work in the community.  Staff reports revealed working with schools, service organizations, local government, residents and youth to provide educational programs, and one-on-one consultation in Van Buren County.  Indirect work was also strong in the county with outreach through newsletters, social and print media, educational articles for farmers and businesses and fact sheets on nutrition, immunizations, early childhood education, youth development and other important topics to help people make decisions and improve quality of life.  In 2022, District 13 educators worked together with MSU researchers, federal and state agencies and non-profits to bring in nearly $1 million in grant funding to expand their research and outreach efforts.  This report provides a few statistics and sample stories as evidence of our work.  We look forward to continuing our partnerships in Van Buren County and strengthening the community through quality research-based information and educational programs.