Jeff Dwyer

Director of Michigan State University Extension. Sociologist by training, Yooper by choice. Father of two, husband of one.
#msuextension

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Our embeddedness in communities and the ability to respond to immediate and emerging needs in areas ranging from agriculture, to youth, and health to community development, make us an important resource in a rapidly changing environment.

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Today, I testified before the House Higher Ed Approps Subcommittee about @MSUExtension's outreach efforts during #Covid_19 while wearing a mask made by Eaton County 4-H’er Kaylee Rickerd. The mask represents the over 5,000 masks @Michigan4H'ers sewed and donated.

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Michigan 4-H Virtual Showcase and Auctions to create online fair experiences for youth,

Heroes to Hives, our veteran ag training program, nearly 1,000 veterans enrolled,

Converting our Food Processing and Innovation Center to a #PPE decontamination facility -- and many more.

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I would like to extend my thanks to the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry and @SenStabenow for inviting me to testify about the importance of strengthening our health services in rural communities and our continuing work in managing #farmstress.

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“The Cooperative Extension System needs to build on our 100-year-old reputation of serving rural audiences through agriculture education programs and integrate it with programming around behavioral health management and chronic health conditions.” - @MSUDwyer

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This summer I spent 15 weeks on the road, visiting staff and stakeholders in all 83 Michigan counties. I saw the ongoing challenges and risks that farmers take to feed the world.

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@cnjhudson @MSUExtension Thank you, @cnjhudson, I appreciate your support and the support of our @miseagrant colleagues.

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Great to have a chance to greet @SenStabenow and express my thanks before testifying before the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry.

[Jeff Dwyer @MSUDwyer]

I’m honored by the opportunity to testify in front of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry this morning. You can watch my testimony live here: https://t.co/2EBNAwif6z, & you can follow MSU Extension on Twitter for live updates @MSUExtension

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Grateful for the opportunity to share about the importance of our partnership with @Focus_HOPE.

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"After a summer road trip visiting all 83 counties, it's an honor to be here partnering with @Focus_HOPE to partner on building up neighhoods on Oakman Boulevard and beyond." - MSU Extension director @MSUDwyer

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Irma talked about her pride living in historic Oakman Boulevard neighborhood in northwest Detroit. A lifelong gardener, she loves planting trees at her home & watching them grow. We are proud to plant new @MSUExtension roots on Oakman Boulevard at our @Focus_HOPE location.

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Urban farmer, Oakman Boulevard resident and Wayne County Commissioner Irma Clark-Coleman speaks at the @Focus_HOPE celebration just two blocks from her home. "You can't ask for a better neighbor."

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Enjoyed meeting so many people who are passionate about making a difference in Wayne County and celebrating a new chapter in MSU Extension's work in the community.

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We LOVE our new Wayne County location at @Focus_HOPE and invited some of the community members, leaders and partners who inspire us to celebrate!

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After 15 weeks I think that my selfie skills have improved tremendously. Hope you're proud Becca Dwyer and Erin Moore!

[Jeff Dwyer @MSUDwyer]

I began the Michigan Summer Tour 2019 in Sanilac County on May 8th near Lake Huron and conclude tonight in Ontonagon County on the shores of Lake Superior. 15 Districts. 83 Counties. 1 great State. 600+ amazing MSU colleagues. Life is good. #MSUExtension

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Great visit to our Dickinson County #MSUExtension office located at baycollegewest https://t.co/40SUSOVZ6R

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In the historic Iron County Courthouse with #MSUExtension Master Gardener educator Rebecca Krans, educator Liz Slajus, and @michigan4h program coordinator Debra Divoky who serve Iron County residents. #upperpeninsula

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Thanks to Lori Ann Sherman from the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community for giving me a tour of Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College! Great chance to talk with her and DeAnna Hadden about our partnership. #UpperPeninsula #MSUExtension

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Had a great conversation with second grader Dawson Saari at our #MSUExtension Houghton County office. #upperpeninsula