Helping people improve
their lives and
communities through
learning partnerships that
put knowledge to work
You can count on Extension to…
• Bring University of Illinois resources to your
community
• Provide a wide variety of educational
programs
• Provide information and resources to make
lives better, easier, safer and more profitable
How is this possible?
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Individual land-grant universities
& state government
Public & private groups at the
local level
A rich history of helping
the people of Illinois…
1862 - Morrill Land-Grant College Act
Created the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
1914 - Smith-Lever Act
Formed the Extension Service as a joint effort between
Land-Grant universities and the USDA
4-H Youth Development
Family & Consumer Sciences
Community & Economic Development
Agriculture & Natural Resources
Horticulture & Home Garden
4-H Youth Development
Out of School Groups
• Community 4-H Clubs
• Special Interest Groups
• Teacher trainings
• Educational opportunities for youth and adults
School Enrichment
• Hands-on Science
• Service Learning
• Character Education
• Ag in the Classroom
• Nutrition & food safety
Family and Consumer Sciences
Nutrition & Food Safety
Community Wellness
Parenting & Childcare
Resources
Money Management &
Smart Shopping
Housing
…and many more!
Community and Economic
Development
Community Assessment & Planning
Leadership Development
Local Government Education
Business Planning & Marketing
Nonprofit Support & Education
Community Building
And more. . .
Agricultural and Natural Resources
Soil & Water Management
Integrated Pest & Weed Management
Small Farm Support & Education
Farm Computer Technology
Commodity Marketing
Risk & Financial Plans
Farm.doc
Illinois TRAIL
Horticulture & Home Garden
Master Gardeners
Ornamental & Vegetable Gardening
Integrated Pest Management
Commercial Production
Lawn Care
Community Gardens
Locally Grown
Building a Sustainable Local Food System
Farmers:
Improve growing methods
Increase farmers marketing skills leading to
increased sales and economic sustainability
Build relationships between farmers and
consumers
Consumers:
Increase consumer awareness
Increase consumption of fruits & vegetables
Increase purchasing of local products
Helping YOU put
knowledge to work!
www.extension.uiuc.edu