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{{Program | {{Program | ||
|ProgramName= | |ProgramName=Cooperative Extension | ||
|ProgramType=Program | |ProgramType=Program | ||
|OrgSponsor=Department of Agriculture | |OrgSponsor=National Institute of Food and Agriculture | ||
|TopOrganization=Department of Agriculture | |||
|CreationLegislation=Smith-Lever Act | |CreationLegislation=Smith-Lever Act | ||
|Purpose=The USDA Cooperative Extension delivers science-based knowledge from land-grant universities to the public, focusing on agriculture, health, nutrition, youth development, and community well-being. It aims to educate and empower individuals, families, and communities to improve their quality of life. | |Purpose=The USDA Cooperative Extension delivers science-based knowledge from land-grant universities to the public, focusing on agriculture, health, nutrition, youth development, and community well-being. It aims to educate and empower individuals, families, and communities to improve their quality of life. | ||
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|InitialFunding=Federal formula grants based on state population | |InitialFunding=Federal formula grants based on state population | ||
|Duration=Ongoing | |Duration=Ongoing | ||
|Historic= | |Historic=No | ||
}} | }} | ||
The '''USDA Cooperative Extension System''' collaborates with land-grant universities to provide practical, research-based education to people across the U.S. It engages in areas like agriculture, family and consumer sciences, 4-H youth development, and community resource development, striving to address local needs with scientific knowledge. | The '''USDA Cooperative Extension System''' collaborates with land-grant universities to provide practical, research-based education to people across the U.S. It engages in areas like agriculture, family and consumer sciences, 4-H youth development, and community resource development, striving to address local needs with scientific knowledge. | ||