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Cooperative Extension
Cooperative Extension offers quick and convenient access to university research through a unique three-way partnership of county, state and federal funds. As one of UW-Extension's four divisions, Cooperative Extension provides educational programs that address the learning needs of individuals, families and communities everywhere in the state.
Interim Dean and Director: Richard M. Klemme
Number of employees: Approximately 1,000
Location: Offices in 72 Wisconsin counties, three tribal nations and on eight four-year campuses
Number of contacts in calendar year 2006: 999,542
Expenditures in fiscal year 2007: $80,893,203
Funding sources:
- County funds - 25%
- Federal funds - 28%
- State funds - 38%
- Program revenue - 9%
Six major units and their educational program focus:
Agriculture and Natural Resources focuses on the needs and issues of Wisconsin's $51.5 billion agriculture and horticulture industry.
Community, Natural Resource and Economic Development assists communities in meeting challenges including economic development, leadership, local government, organizational development and finance.
Family Living Programs responds to community needs with research-based education and partnerships that support Wisconsin families and communities.
4-H and Youth Development supports young people through 4-H clubs, community youth development, leadership, governance and skill development.
Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey conducts natural resources inventory and research to produce information for decision making, problem solving, planning, management, development and education.
Wisconsin Rural Leadership Program strengthens communities by preparing leaders as catalysts for positive change.
For more information:
www.uwex.edu/ces/about (Click on "Cooperative Extension at a Glance.")The Office of the Dean and Director
Cooperative Extension
(608) 263-2775
By Pamela Seelman, public information specialist, Cooperative Extension
Features
Cooperative Extension programs address economic development issues in many forms, including direct marketing, downtown development and entrepreneurial ventures.
Photo by Jo Futrell
Parenting education and school readiness are examples of educational programs offered through Cooperative Extension's Family Living Program.
Photo courtesy of Family Living Programs
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