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What is Cooperative Extension?

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Welcome to the Carlisle County Cooperative Extension Service!  We're part of the University of Kentucky's off-campus information network.  Let us connect you to UK and the world.  We deliver information, education and solutions.  We also grow ideas which result in better communities, stronger local economies and healthier lives.  The information we deliver is based on the latest scientific research.  You can utilize our services to discover a wealth of expert, scientific information about many subjects and issues related to agriculture and natural resources, family and consumer sciences, 4-H and youth development and community and economic development.  If we do not know the answer, we can find it!  We are your UK CONNECTION!  Click below for more details.

WHO WE ARE

About Us
Kentucky’s two land-grant universities, the University of Kentucky and Kentucky State University, serve as partners in conducting educational programs through Cooperative Extension. The program delivery process involves Extension faculty, county agents, advisory council members, volunteer leaders and the general public.

 

Vision
Kentucky Cooperative Extension is the educational resource for all Kentuckians that serves as a catalyst to build better communities and improve quality of life.

 

Mission
Kentucky Cooperative Extension serves as a link between the counties of the Commonwealth and the state’s land grant universities to help people improve their lives through an educational process focusing on their issues and needs. We emphasize:

  • Valuing diversity and capitalizing on its potential to strengthen programs;
  • Being locally-driven, flexible, and responsive;
  • Identifying and supporting high priority statewide programming thrusts;
  • Educating people to solve problems, make decisions, and embrace change;
  • Applying knowledge and research-based information;
  • Accomplishing work through collaboration, volunteerism, and leadership development;
  • Fostering an empowered and contributing people;
  • Developing youth, adults, families, and communities;
  • Fostering effective lifelong use of personal and natural resources.

UK Ag & HES4HEducational programs of the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service serve all people regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, disability, or national origin. UK Cooperative Extension Service - UK College of Agriculture - University of Kentucky - Kentucky State University Cooperative Extension Programs Send mail to adchelp@uky.edu with questions about this web site.