Review overall impacts to Michigan State University research and Extension. Useful as talking points (PDF) and also available as a Web site.
Download a pie chart showing how MAES and MSUE funds are allocated (PDF).
- The Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station (MAES) and Michigan State University Extension (MSUE) are inextricably linked components of MSU’s research and outreach missions that provide tremendous benefits to all Michigan residents.
- Agriculture is the one bright spot in the Michigan economy, contributing $71.3 billion annually with the potential to grow because of bio-energy and related bio-industry growth. Michigan is well positioned to be a leader in the bio-economy.
- MAES and MSUE are providing the research for the green economy that is creating new jobs for Michigan. Funding for MAES/MSUE enables Michigan to build the one economic sector we currently have an advantage in. The research and outreach engine for the green economy gives Michigan’s economy a structure to build on.
- Significant annual funding comes to MSU to support programs:
- $16.4 million in annual federal allocation connected to land-grant programs, i.e. Smith-Lever, Hatch Act funding
- $21.5 million in county support of MSUE programs
- In 2008, MAES and MSUE funds generated a total economic impact for the State of Michigan of $1.062 billion. For every $1 provided by the state, MAES and MSUE generate another $2.33 for research and extension work in Michigan.
- 70 percent of CANR funding is provided by MAES and MSUE. Without it, the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources may not exist. Students have access to agriculture and natural resources majors that are the only one of their kind in the state.
- Every county, every legislative district, are affected by MAES and MSUE funding. These are outreach programs that make a significant impact on people's lives. From babies to seniors, urban, suburban or rural, people of all communities will feel the impact.
- 236,000 Michigan youth and 27,000 volunteers participate in 4-H programming.
Download the Michigan State University Extension Annual Report (PDF).
Download the Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station Annual Report (PDF).
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