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MSU Extension reports strong outreach: Sanilac County led live participation
Summary
MSU Extension educators told commissioners the virtual breakfast series drew 5,465 live participants last season and that Sanilac County had the highest live participation with 392 attendees; the extension highlighted local research plots and upcoming safety trainings.
MSU Extension representatives briefed the Sanilac County Board of Commissioners on extension programming and local outreach. Jenna Faylor introduced an intern and outlined research plots in the county, and Phil Cates reported statewide participation statistics for the virtual breakfast series.
Cates said, "There were 5,465 live participants during the season," and added that Sanilac County had the highest number of live participants in Michigan with 392. He described additional educational efforts including grain-bin and manure-pit safety training and pesticide certification opportunities. Commissioners thanked extension staff for programming and outreach to local producers.
