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Cooperative extension services supports outreach education, research and farming advice through a series of county offices. This public educational service is maintained by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Subcategories

• 4-H Programs
• Michigan State University Extension
• University of Connecticut Extension

Resources in This Category

• Alabama Cooperative Extension System

  http://www.aces.edu/
  Operates as the primary educational outreach organization for the land-grant function of Alabama A&M and Auburn University. Site features news, calendar, and resource areas.

• Clemson Cooperative Extension Service

  http://www.clemson.edu/extension/
  Offers educational program to communities in South Carolina in the areas of community development, agriculture, and family and consumer sciences.

• Colorado State University Cooperative Extension

  http://www.ext.colostate.edu/
  Information for consumers about crops, farm management, food and nutrition, gardening, insects, livestock, resources and youth development across the state.

• Cornell Cooperative Extension

  http://www.cce.cornell.edu/
  Aims to improve New York State communities through partnerships and university-based research in the areas of agriculture and food systems, youth and family services, economic development, nutrition, and natural resources.

• Fort Valley State University Cooperative Extension

  http://ag.fvsu.edu/index.php/extension
  Develops educational programs for a diverse clientele through meetings, workshops, field days, newsletters, publications, videotapes, educational materials and one-on-one contact with individuals, families and the general public.

• Iowa State University Extension to Agriculture and Natural Resources

  http://www.extension.iastate.edu/ag/
  Includes information on field specialists, farm business management,gardens, food safety, water quality, value-added agriculture.

• Kansas State University Research and Extension

  http://www.ksre.k-state.edu/
  Offers educational programs and resources in the areas of agribusiness and economics, crops and livestock, environment, health and nutrition, home and family, youth development, and lawn and garden.

• Mississippi State University Extension Service

  http://extension.msstate.edu/
  Offers a collection of research-based information about Mississippi farms, homes, and communities.

• Montana State University Extension Service

  http://extn.msu.montana.edu/
  Provides research-based knowledge to strengthen the social, economic and environmental well-being of families, communities and agricultural enterprises.

• National Association of County Agricultural Agents

  http://www.nacaa.com/
  Code of ethics, list of educational opportunities, and meeting history.

• New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service

  http://aces.nmsu.edu/ces/
  Offers research-based educational programs and publications in the areas of agriculture, community development and family and consumer sciences.

• North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service

  http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/
  Educational partnership offers numerous programs implemented by county field faculty and supported by university-based specialists.

• North Dakota State University Extension Service

  http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/extension/
  Offers research-based education programs and resources in the areas of agriculture, horticulture, youth and family.

• Ohio State University Extension

  http://extension.osu.edu/
  Aims to improve the lives of Ohioans through research-based education programs in the areas of agriculture, nutrition and family and consumer sciences. Offers publications, research and program information.

• Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service

  http://www.oces.okstate.edu/
  Offers programs focusing on increasing opportunities for agricultural enterprises, natural resources, environmental management and education on such issues as food, nutrition, health and safety.

• Oregon State University Extension

  http://extension.oregonstate.edu/
  Provides education and information based on timely research to help Oregonians solve problems and develop skills related to youth, family, community, farm, forest, energy, and marine resources.

• Penn State Cooperative Extension and Outreach

  http://www.extension.psu.edu/
  Extension and outreach programs for producers, agricultural businesses and consumers in Pennsylvania and northeast U.S.

• Purdue Extension

  http://www.ag.purdue.edu/extension
  Offers services and education programs in the areas of agriculture and natural resources, consumer and family sciences, leadership and community development, and 4-H.

• Rutgers Cooperative Extension

  http://njaes.rutgers.edu/extension/
  The New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station provides resources to encourage agricultural sustainability, healthy lifestyles, community development, the environment, natural resources, food safety and nutrition.

• South Dakota State University Extension Service

  http://www.sdstate.edu/sdsu-extension
  Offers research-based educational programs and publications in the areas of agriculture, community development, family and consumer sciences.

• Texas Cooperative Extension

  http://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/
  Offers practical, how-to education based on university research. Includes list of county agents, resources, class and events schedule, and 4-H programs.

• Tuskegee University Cooperative Extension Program

  http://www.tuskegee.edu/about_us/outreach/cooperative_extension.aspx
  Provides non-formal educational and technical assistance programs to Alabama citizens and community groups. Includes program news and information.

• UF/IFAS Extension: Solutions for your Life

  http://solutionsforyourlife.ufl.edu/
  Extension is a partnership between state, federal, and county governments to provide scientific knowledge and expertise to the public, in areas such as sustainable agriculture, competitiveness in world markets, natural resource conservation, energy conservation, food safety, child and family development, consumer credit counselling, and youth development.

• University of Alaska Fairbanks: Cooperative Extension Service

  http://www.uaf.edu/ces/
  State outreach educational delivery system with research-based programs in the areas of home economics, land resources, community development and 4-H youth development.

• University of Arizona Cooperative Extension

  http://extension.arizona.edu/
  Serves as a statewide network of faculty and staff that provides lifelong educational programs for all Arizonans in the areas of agriculture, horticulture, family and youth development, community development and leadership.

• University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service

  http://www.uaex.edu/
  Offers research-based education programs and publications in the areas of agriculture, community development, home and garden, and youth services.

• University of California Cooperative Extension

  http://ucanr.edu/
  Offers educational programs throughout California in the areas of farm management, 4-H, nutrition, and family and consumer sciences. Page includes list of programs and county offices.

• University of Delaware Cooperative Extension

  http://ag.udel.edu/extension/
  Educational and advisory services for farmers, 4-H members, and families. Includes publications, calendar of events, program information, and related resources.

• University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service

  http://extension.uga.edu/
  Offers educational programs to citizens and communities in the areas of agriculture and family and consumer sciences. Includes publications, program information, news and calendar of events.

• University of Hawaii Office of Cooperative Extension

  http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/site/extprograms.aspx
  Offers research and educational programs in the areas of agriculture, home and garden, community development, environmental resources, and food and nutrition.

• University of Idaho Extension

  http://www.extension.uidaho.edu/
  Offers research-based educational programs and publications in the areas of agriculture, community development and family and consumer sciences.

• University of Idaho Extension

  http://www.uidaho.edu/extension
  Offers research-based educational programs and publications in the areas of agriculture, community development and family and consumer sciences to citizens and communities in Eastern Idaho.

• University of Illinois Extension

  http://web.extension.illinois.edu/
  Provides practical, research-based information and programs to help individuals, families, farms, businesses and communities in Illinois.

• University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service

  http://ces.ca.uky.edu/ces/
  Partnership between the University of Kentucky and Kentucky State University aims to improve the lives of rural Kentuckians through educational programs in the areas of 4-H, economic development, and family and consumer sciences.

• University of Maine Cooperative Extension

  http://extension.umaine.edu/
  Links to county offices, resources, publications, topics of local interest.

• University of Maryland: Extension

  http://extension.umd.edu/
  Offers educational programs and problem-solving assistance to citizens and communities, based on the research and experience of land grant universities.

• University of Massachusetts Extension

  http://ag.umass.edu/
  Sponsors statewide programs in agriculture and landscape, natural resources and environmental conservation, 4-H youth and family development, and nutrition education.

• University of Minnesota Extension Service

  http://www.extension.umn.edu/
  Features access to Extension publications, newsletters, audio scripts, news releases and programs.

• University of Missouri Outreach and Extension

  http://extension.missouri.edu/
  Offers research-based educational programs and publications in the areas of agriculture, community development and family and consumer sciences.

• University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension

  http://www.extension.unl.edu/
  Offers research-based educational programs, publications and resources in the areas of agriculture, family and child development, community leadership and development, food and safety, health and nutrition, and environmental resources.

• University of Nevada Cooperative Extension

  http://www.unce.unr.edu/
  Delivers non-degree, educational programs in these areas of agriculture; children, youth and families; community development; health and nutrition; horticulture; and natural resources.

• University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension

  http://extension.unh.edu/
  Find resources covering agriculture, forestry, family, 4-H, youth, Sea Grant, water and marine topics for professionals and consumers.

• University of Rhode Island Outreach Center

  http://web.uri.edu/ceoc/
  Aims to help people improve their lives and communities by extending university-based research for the benefit of families, farms and the environment.

• University of Tennessee Extension

  http://utextension.tennessee.edu/
  Provides research-based information about agriculture, family and consumer sciences to Tennessee communities.

• University of the Virgin Islands Cooperative Extension Service

  http://www.uvi.edu/community/cooperative-extension-service/default.aspx
  Offers publications, educational services and programs in the areas of agriculture, 4-H youth, and family and consumer sciences.

• University of Vermont Agriculture Extension

  http://www.uvm.edu/extension/
  Provides educational programs and practical information concerning Vermont communities, families and homes, farms, businesses, and the natural environment. Includes calendar of events, publications and news.

• University of Wisconsin Extension Cooperative

  http://www.uwex.edu/ces/index.cfm
  Offers educational, research-based programs in agriculture, food and nutrition, 4-H youth development, community development, home and family, and rural leadership. Includes publications and program information.

• University of Wyoming Cooperative Extension Service

  http://ces.uwyo.edu/
  Offers research-based educational programs and publications in the areas of agriculture, community development and family and consumer sciences.

• USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture

  http://nifa.usda.gov/
  NIFA provides leadership and funding for programs that advance agriculture-related sciences. Invest in and support initiatives that ensure the long-term viability of agriculture.

• Utah State University Extension

  http://extension.usu.edu/
  Delivers research-based education and information to Utah residents in the areas of agriculture, community development and family and consumer sciences.

• Virginia Cooperative Extension

  http://www.ext.vt.edu/
  Aims to improve the lives and well-being of people and communities in the state of Virginia by offering education programs in agriculture, farm management, parenting, personal finance, home management, and gardening.

• Washington State University Cooperative Extension

  http://ext.wsu.edu/
  Offers research-based programs and services to assist individuals, businesses and communities to find solutions for local issues and to improve their quality of life.

• West Virginia University Extension Service

  http://ext.wvu.edu/
  Offers educational programs and research in the areas of community development, agriculture and family and consumer sciences to people and communities throughout West Virginia.

 

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