Every State’s Cooperative Extension

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If you have been with me for any amount of time you know I love gardening and cooking with the freshest ingredients I can. Got gardening questions? One of the best resources is your local cooperative extensions. They are made up of local experts who can provide advice with tricky insect problems, the best varieties to plant in your area, raising livestock and so much more! 

What Is a Cooperative Extension?

In 1914, the U.S. Department of Agriculture partnered with a nationwide network of universities to create a system of “extension” services. The goal of these services was to provide farmers across the country with advice from local experts regarding all things agriculture and farming. 

The program was a huge success, and today, there are extension services in all 50 states (though some are not associated with the USDA). Extension services routinely put on community events, hold lectures and courses, and answer gardening and farming questions from locals. Typically, an extension service has a “home base” located at a prominent university in the state but will often have a series of county offices, too.

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Cooperative Extensions in U.S. Territories

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