From the 2023 1890 Extension Transforming Lives Report:
The dynamic work of Cooperative Extension at the 1890 Land-grant Universities is changing lives and connecting people to vital information.
Extension professionals have the unique responsibility of translating federal and state dollars into educational outreach that advances the well-being of their states’ diverse audiences, particularly those with limited social and economic resources. They provide services in five
key areas: nutrition and health; economic prosperity; youths, families and communities; environmental stewardship; and small-scale farming.
Each year, 19 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the southern region of the United States share research-based information with limited-resource families, businesses and communities to empower them to reach their goals. These 1890 Land-grant Universities shape a brighter future for their communities through their Cooperative Extension programs by improving the profitability and sustainability of small-scale farm businesses and providing families with the information they need to make healthy lifestyle choices.
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