MSU Extension contract renewed

St. Joseph County’s Board of Commissioners has renewed its annual contract with Michigan State University for extension services.
During the board’s meeting last week, commissioners OK’d the contract that calls for the full-time equivalent of one extension educator, whose collective duties will include field-crops expertise, program coordination and additional 4-H programs.
The county will provide office space, utilities, high-speed internet and a telephone for an educator, coordinator and clerical staff member.
In all, the county’s commitment to the position is nearly $122,000, according to the agreement approved last week.