Office Services
MSU Extension offers a broad range of research-based educational outreach to county residents
PLAT BOOKS
Plat books available for purchase in our office for $30.00 with cash or check written to AMCD.
Home, Yard and Garden
Toll Free Lawn and Garden Hotline: 1-888-678-3464 (1-888-MSUE-4MI)
The hotline is staffed by MSU Extension Consumer Horticulture Educators and Master Gardener volunteers, the Hotline is available weekdays 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. When calling the 1-888-678-3464 number, please make sure to choose Option #1 for the Hotline.
Garden Resources
For more information, visit the Gardening in Michigan website.
Educational Bulletins & Publications
Extension Educational bulletins / publications are sold in the office; however, best to call ahead for availability. You can also search for and order bulletins at our MSU Extension Bookstore Publications from the convenience of your home!
Soil Testing (Don’t guess…soil test!)
Home Soil Test Kit (Residential Lawns, Vegetable Gardens, Flower Gardens, Trees and Shrubs)
Available to purchase for $26 (includes postage) in our office with cash, check or credit card. Note: You must provide an email address as results will be sent directly to you via email. If you would like help interpreting test results, call our statewide Lawn and Garden Helpline at 1-888-678-3464, option 1.
Commercial (Agricultural Crops, Commercial Growers, Pastures and Wildlife Forage)
Soil mailers for sample collection CANNOT be ordered on-line but can be purchased at the office at a cost of $18 each. Does not include postage.