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MSU Extension says its programs reached more than 6,000 Kent County residents; county provided $500,000
Summary
Kai Gritter told the Kent County Policy & Operations Committee MSU Extension engaged over 6,000 local residents in 2025, offered 152 county programs, and the Extension received more than $500,000 from Kent County last year.
Kai Gritter, district director for MSU Extension District 7, told the Kent County Board of Commissioners Policy & Operations Committee on Aug. 11 that MSU Extension engaged “over 6,000 Kent County residents” in 2025 and that county funding helped sustain local programming.
"Last year, we received over $500,000 from Kent County, and that really made a huge impact in the type of programs we're able to bring to the community," Gritter said. He described 152 programs hosted in the county, partnerships with more than 100 organizations and enrollment of more than 200 youth in 4‑H activities.
The report highlighted several program areas — consumer horticulture, youth leadership, financial education and nutrition — and listed metrics Gritter said show depth of reach: 281 volunteers, more than 200 youth enrolled in traditional 4‑H clubs, and 880 program accesses when including virtual or nearby offerings. Gritter invited commissioners to visit MSU Extension’s demonstration garden at 775 Ball and Bradford.
The presentation closed with staff introductions and an offer to follow up on commissioners’ requests. The committee did not take formal action on the report itself; commissioners asked follow‑up questions about program delivery, county funding and possible partnerships with the county’s agritourism and land‑preservation work.
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