MSU Extension director reports program growth, will seek funding to extend coordinator hours

Jun 25, 2026

MSU Extension District Director Julie Darnton told the Crawford County Board the county's 4‑H programs have waiting lists and she will request funding at the budget hearing to extend the program coordinator's hours; Darnton also announced she is moving to a new District 9 director role.

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Julie Darnton, Michigan State University Extension District Director, presented the 2025 MSU Extension annual report to the Crawford County Board on June 25 and highlighted expansion of local 4‑H programs and a need for more staff hours. Darnton said Crawford County has waiting lists for programs and will request funding at the county budget hearing to extend the program coordinator's hours.

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