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Overview of Cooperative Extension Laura Perry Johnson Associate Dean for Extension University of Georgia Extens nsion & n & Outreach I n 1914 Legislation was passed to create the Cooperative Extension Service Extension: To

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Overview of Cooperative Extension

Laura Perry Johnson Associate Dean for Extension University of Georgia

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Extens nsion & n & Outreach

I n 1914 Legislation was passed to create the Cooperative Extension Service Extension: To “extend” education of the University to the entire state

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“Cooperative” Extension Why Cooperative???

How we work and Cooperatively Funded

State
Federal
Local

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FY 17 Extension Funding

State

County

Sales & Service Federal G G & C

11.18% 37.17% 28.85% 7.42% 0.46% 14.81% 0.11% Federal Appropriations State Appropriations Local Appropriations Gifts, Grants, and Contracts Indirect Cost Recoveries Sales and Services Other Sources

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Mission

Making Life Better

The mission of UGA Cooperative Extension is to extend lifelong learning to the people of Georgia through unbiased, research-based education in agriculture, the environment, communities, youth and families.

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Our W r Work rkforce

~ 450 Faculty
~ 700 Staff
Located Statewide

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Program Ar Areas

Agriculture & Natural Resources Family & Consumer Sciences 4-H Youth Development

(Community Development)

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Extension Specialists

Tenure Track and Public Service Faculty
Around 100 EFT, About 140 people
~ 105 ANR Specialists
~ 15 4-H
~ 10 FACS
~ 10 Other

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Our Footprint

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Examples of Issue Based Programming by Program Area

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Agriculture & Natural Resources

Water
Profitability and Sustainability
New Crop Varieties
Urban Ag Issues (Horticulture, etc.)
Avian Influenza
Animal Health
Food Production & Safety
Homeland Security

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Family & Consumer Sciences

Community Health and Wellness
Food Safety
Financial Literacy
Nutrition
Family Well Being
Nutrition for Low Income Families
Housing
Energy Education

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GA 4-H Issue Focus

Civic Engagement
Healthy Living for Youth
Financial Literacy
Science, Engineering & Technology

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What does Extension bring?

Broad expertise and the proven ability to translate that

to common language

Statewide Network
Local Connections and Relationships
Passionate and committed workforce
When it fits our mission – we want to partner!