Iosco County voters pass MSU Extension millage

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On Aug. 4, Iosco County voters chose to fund Michigan State University Extension through a millage renewal that will continue funding community programs through 2025.

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On Aug. 4, Iosco County voters chose to fund Michigan State University Extension through a millage renewal. The 0.12-mill request will continue funding for MSU Extension through 2025.

MSU Extension is a three-way funding partnership between local, state and federal government. Local investment secures federal, state and grant funding in service to Iosco County residents. Through this partnership, residents are connected to the university network of experts and to statewide programs in youth development, agriculture, health and nutrition, natural resources protection and development, and community and economic development.

“The community has our commitment to be good stewards of millage funds to further our mission to serve Iosco County,” said Julie Darnton, MSU Extension district director. “We pledge to continue working hard to ensure that we are meeting the needs of Iosco County residents by providing strong, relevant programming.”

Over the past year, MSU Extension provided life skills training and opportunities to more than 1,000 youth in programs such as 4-H, helped 300 adults and youth through health and nutrition programs, contributed to spending $22,785 with local businesses and an overall MSU total economic impact of $3,344,378 in Iosco County.

MSU Extension helps people improve their lives by bringing the vast knowledge resources of MSU directly to individuals, communities and businesses. With a presence in every Michigan county, MSU Extension faculty and staff members help grow Michigan’s economy by equipping Michigan residents with the information that they need to do their jobs better, raise healthy and safe families, build their communities and empower their children to dream of a successful future.

To find out more about MSU Extension programs and services, visit extension.msu.edu.

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