Welcome to the contacts page of our farm and education center! Here, we are excited to introduce you to the core staff who play a pivotal role in bringing our vision to life. Each member of our team is dedicated to fostering a nurturing environment where learning and agriculture intersect. While the staff listed below are readily available to assist you with inquiries or collaborations, we want to acknowledge the invaluable contributions of our numerous volunteers. These passionate individuals, though not listed, are the heartbeat of the farm, providing their time, energy, and expertise to support our mission and help create meaningful experiences for the community. Together, we are committed to cultivating knowledge, sustainability, and a connection to the land.
Tollgate Farm and Education Center Staff
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Nobert Leppanen
Farm Manager Assistant
248-347-3860
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Debra Morgan
4-H Program Coordinator
morga194@msu.edu
248-347-3860, ext. 279
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Monique Mose
Program Instructor
hemkermo@msu.edu
248-347-0269 Ext 219
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Roy Novara
Educational Program Leader
novararo@msu.edu
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Destiny Pearson
Livestock Coordinator/Assistant Farm Manager
pears278@msu.edu
248-347-3860 ext. 209
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Katie Peet
Director, Tollgate Farm
peetkati@msu.edu
248-347-3860 ext. 235
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Derek Plotkowski, Ph.D.
Southeast Michigan Fruit Extension Educator
plotkow5@msu.edu
248-347-3860 ext 202
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Roy Prentice
Farm Manager
prentic1@msu.edu
248-347-3860 ext. 251
Contact Us
Email: tollgate@anr.msu.edu
Phone: 248-347-3860
Directions
MSU Tollgate Farm Director
Katie Peet: Phone (248) 347-0269 ext.235 peetkati@msu.edu
Educational Programs:
Barbie Kellner: Phone (248)347-0269 ext. 227 kellnerb@msu.edu
Community Programs:
Garden Volunteer Information
Roy Prentice: Phone (248)347-3860 ext. 251 email: prentic1@msu.edu
Event Rentals
Lisa Bahm: Phone (248)347-3860 ext. 200 email: bahmlisa@msu.edu
Sustainable Agriculture Coordinator
Monique Mose 248-347-0269 Ext 219 hemkermo@msu.edu
Livestock Coordinator
Destiny Pearson (248) 347-0269 pears278@msu.edu
Michigan State University Extension Educator
Kassie LaVigne: Email: lavignek@msu.edu
Meet Your District Director
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Kristi Evans
District 11 North Director
evanskr1@msu.edu
313-494-4977