This enduring youth program works closely with county residents to provide a positive and challenging learning environment for children and families. Branch County 4-H participants include 1260 youth in clubs and special interest groups, with leadership from 345 volunteers. Through the Act One School Series, the Wharton Center for Performing Arts provides school districts with an opportunity to obtain theater study guides, participate in pre-performance workshops and attend one of thirty performances at the Wharton Center. Agricultural Education MSU Extension coordinates an annual educational program for Branch County farmers, working in partnership with the Agri-Business Council and the Career Center. More than 90 businesses that serve the agricultural industry exhibit their products and services.
Extension also coordinates educational programming particularly targeted for the swine industry.
This is a parent education program for low-income families, developed by MSU Extension. Offered in collaboration with the Michigan Family Independence Agency, referrals for the program come from the Michigan Department of Community Health, the WIC program, the probate court system, and a variety of other human service agencies. Statewide Campus System. This system supports the full spectrum of osteopathic education, including experiential learning for osteopathic medical students, interns, residents, and continuing medical education for physicians. The Community and Economic Development Program, administered by the Center for Urban Affairs, facilitates the use of university and community resources to address urban issues that enhance the quality of life.