“Alger County Profile” available from MSU Extension
The Alger County MSU Extension office has a new set of demographic information available relating to community and economic development.Based on the most recent census data, the Alger County Profile booklet compares information from the 2000 census with the 1990 census and contains more recent data where available.Categories include:population (by township and city), educational attainment, age, ethnicity, disability, workforce/unemployment, households/families, income, and poverty levels.This information can be useful to grant writers, local elected officials and other community members interested in details about our county situation.To obtain a copy of the new profile, click on the link below.You may also phone us at 387-2530 or email us at msue.alger@county.msu.edu to request an electronic or written copy.
MSU Extension staff members use the university’s resources to meet needs in every Michigan county. The County Partner Report demonstrates how MSU Extension educators, program associates and specialists are working with nonprofit organizations, agencies, schools, businesses, farms and families to “bring knowledge to life” in your community. Click the link below to read more.
Handout from 2005 Apple Tree Pruning Demonstration
Central UP Sm Sawmill Project
This ongoing project is focused on improving markets for small, independent sawmill operators. Several sawmill operators, agency representatives and MSU Extension staff are involved.
A feasibility was completed in July 2004 which indicates that the potential exists for a viable concentration yard business. Such an enterprise would accumulate quality, sawn hardwood products and market them. The concentration yard could incorporate drying and secondary processing before marketing. A summary of the study is available by clicking the link above. For a copy of the study, including basic business plans, contact the Alger County MSU Extension office.
Training programs in hardwood lumber grading and sawing hardwood for grade were offered in January and April at the Michigan Technological University Ford Forestry Center in Alberta. Additional trainings were offered at Bell Forest Products, INc. in Ishpeming. These trainigs were supported by a grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. Other sponsors included Northern Michigan University, Bell Forest Products, Inc., Wood Mizer, Inc., Besse Forest Products, and Erickson Lumber.
Bell Forest Products, Inc. of Ishpeming has announced that it will purchase sawn hardwood products from small producers. For details, click the link below:
Learn About State Ballot Issues From MSU Extension Bulletin
This November, Michigan voters will head to the polls to decide the fate of two statewide ballot proposals. To assist them in understanding the proposals, MSU Extension has published a bulletin describing the proposals and giving the official language, the background and a policy discussion, including the differing viewpoints on each issue. Click here to read the bulletin.
New County Commissioner Training
For more than 30 years, MSU Extension and the Michigan Association of Counties have offered the New County Commissioner workshop series and other educational opportunities for new and returning commissioners, administrators and county officials. New commissioners are encourage to attend one of the six New County Commissioner Workshops, designed to help you learn about the challenges and responsibilities of this new role. For more information see the brochure, talk with your local Extension office or click here to register now.
Alger County Plat Book
The 2007 Alger County Plat Books are available. Cost is $30. If you prefer to have one mailed to you, please send $34.60, check made payable to MSU Extension and send it to MSU Extension, 413 Elm Avenue Suite 5, Munising, MI 49862.
The Alger County Plat Book sales support 4-H in Alger County.
MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status. Issued in furtherance of MSU Extension work, acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Thomas G. Coon, Director, MSU Extension, East Lansing, MI 48824. This information is for educational purposes only. Reference to commercial products or trade names does not imply endorsement by MSU Extension or bias against those not mentioned.
James D. Isleib, County Extension Director 
Liana Graves, Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Program 
Mary Ellen Pond, Secretary 
Joan K. Vinette, Extension Educator, Family & Consumer Sciences 