Extension’s programs are the major educational efforts that are central to our mission and common to most Extension organizations. Programs are the set of dynamic, results-oriented educational efforts that receive significant resources throughout Extension from national, state, and county partners. Programs can be thought of as a foundation. Initiatives rise from one or more of the programs to receive special emphasis for an agreed-upon period of time. The programs cover three general areas:

In addition, Extension has developed strategic plans for diversity, communications, technology and distance education. These plans for the future support the programs and Extension’s capacity to meet the needs of today’s and tomorrow’s customers.