MSU Extension Isabella County

Are you concerned about your child's anxiety? Are you wondering if your child is depressed? Dr. Crystal Cederna joins MSU Extension to discuss strategies for parenting and teaching children who may suffer from anxiety and creating safe and supportive environments.
Tuesday, May 12 from 7:30-9pm ET on Zoom. Certificates are available. Registration is required: https://bit.ly/Springextras
Please contact Courtney Aldrich, [email protected], with questions.

LADDER Training is coming June 25 (9:30–3)! Join us for a discussion-based training focused on disaster readiness and emergency planning that includes animals and agriculture. ✅🐄

Register at: https://events.anr.msu.edu/OtsegoLADDER/

💰Retirement Myths and Facts - Thinking about what your future will look like? To reduce confusion about retirement it is important to separate fact from fiction.

💰Every Penny Counts - Saving money may seem like the impossible dream. It can be done with some planning and discipline. The one-hour webinar will discuss where to find the money to save and 10 strategies to make savings happen. For example, save 50 cents a day for a year and you can build nearly 40% of a $500 emergency fund!

✅Register at: https://www.canr.msu.edu/mimoneyhealth/events

Osceola County MSU Extension is hiring a Forage Systems Educator
Apply online by May 22: https://careers.msu.edu/jobs/search?query=1123691&button=

We’re hiring! Join our team as a Forage Systems Educator serving Osceola County.
Apply by May 22, 2026 at careers.msu.edu and search posting #1123691.

https://careers.msu.edu/jobs/extension-educator-fixed-clare-michigan-united-states-gladwin-isabella-mecosta-osceola

Chronic Pain Self-Management Workshop

Living with chronic pain can be overwhelming—but you don’t have to navigate it alone. This FREE workshop series is designed for people living with chronic pain, as well as family members, friends, and caregivers who support them.

Join our 6 week series:
📅 May 28 – July 2, 2026
🕐 Thursdays | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

During the workshop, participants will learn tools to:
✔️ Work effectively with health care providers
✔️ Manage pain, fatigue, sleep issues, difficult emotions, and depression
✔️ Make healthy lifestyle changes, including nutrition and physical activity
✔️ Set realistic goals—and achieve them

Pre-register at: https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/chronic-pain-path-toolkit-may-july-2026

Slow down, stay alert, and give farm machinery plenty of space—arriving safely is always worth it.

Spring is crunch time for farmers trying to get their crops planted. A little patience and a few simple rules can ensure it is not crash time for farm equipment and motorists. 🚜🌱

👉 Read more about how we can all share the road safely: https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/safely_moving_farm_equipment_on_public_roads_can_be_a_challenge

FREE online Food Preservation class tomorrow at 1 PM & 6 PM!

Have frozen berries tucked away? Learn how to turn them into delicious syrups, sauces, jams, and jellies to enjoy all winter long! Join us to pick up safe preservation tips and tried‑and‑true recipes that make the most of your frozen fruit. 🍓🍇

Learn more and register at:
https://events.anr.msu.edu/Preserving2026/

Perfect for gifting, topping pancakes, or adding a burst of summer flavor when it’s cold outside!

Check out our latest Report to Our Partners! https://conta.cc/4cWGteq

If you or someone you care for is affected by diabetes or prediabetes, join us for a FREE virtual series focused on key strategies for managing your health. Each session covers a different topic to support living well with diabetes.
📅 Dates: May 5, 12, 19 & 26
⏰ Time: 12:00–1:00 PM ET
💻 Where: Zoom

👉 Register here: https://events.anr.msu.edu/LivingWellDiabetesMay2026/