The priorities listed below were developed by MSU-ES Administration for the Federal Plan of Work and will be utilized in developing the State, Regional, and County Plans of Work. These priorities also determine the regional expertise needed within the MSU Extension faculty and staff.  These priorities may change pending continued needs assessment at the local level.

1. 4-H Youth Development
   1. 4-H Club Maintenance
   2. 4-H Volunteer Development
   3. 4-H Science, Engineering, and Technology (Animal Science, Plant Science, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Consumer Science)
   4. 4-H Citizenship and Leadership (Communications, Leadership, Citizenship & Expressive Arts)
   5. 4-H Healthy Living (Nutrition, Food, and Fitness)

2. Animal Systems
   1. Food Animal Production
   2. Dairy
   3. Aquaculture
   4. Equine
   5. Marine Resources
   6. Engineering Systems for Animal Production

3. Community Resource and Economic Development
   1. Technology Outreach
   2. Economic Analysis
   3. Leadership Engagement
   4. Community Planning
   5. Public and Nonprofit Organizational Management and Maintenance
   6. Government Training and Local Government Education
   7. Tourism Development
   8. Small Business Assistance
   9. Emergency Preparedness

4. Enterprise Economics
   1. Farm Financial Management
   2. Marketing, Trade, and Policy
   3. Food and Environmental Economics
   4. Small Business

5. Environmental Systems and Sustainability
   1. Water Resources
   2. Managed Landscapes
   3. Climate Change Adaptation/Mitigation
   4. Ecosystem Function, Services, and Integrity
   5. Soils
   6. Nutrient Management
   7. Waste Management
   8. Integrated Pest Management
   9. Safety Education
   10. Renewable fuels conversion technologies
   11. Biotechnology

6. Family and Consumer Sciences
   1. Food Safety and Bio Security
   2. Nutrition/Obesity
   3. Health and Wellness
   4. Financial Management
   5. Family Development
   6. Early Childhood Development
   7. Housing
   8. Clothing and Textiles

7. Forestry
   1. Commercial Forestry
   2. Forest Products
   3. Urban Forestry
   4. Residual Utilization
   5. Renewable Energy
   6. Harvesting/Transportation/Safety
   7. Climate Change Adaptation/Mitigation

8. Plant Systems
   1. Horticulture
   2. Agronomic Crops
   3. Energy Crops
   4. Plant Pathogens and Pests
   5. Climate Change Adaptation/Mitigation
   6. Insect Ecology and Plant Interactions
   7. Engineering Systems for Crop Production
   8. Irrigation and Water Resources Technologies

9. Staff Development
   1. Evaluation
   2. In-Service Training

10. Wildlife and Fisheries
    1. Natural Resources
    2. Wildlife Conservation and Management
    3. Farm Pond Management
    4. Fisheries (Sport Fishing)
    5. Marine Resources
    6. Climate Change Adaptation/Mitigation