We Create Prosperity
What separates NC State from other schools? The same thing that connects it to every corner of North Carolina: NC State Extension. We extend knowledge from our university to families, farmers and residents in every N.C. county. We don’t just conduct groundbreaking research; our experts deliver solutions directly into the hands of North Carolinians.
We grow North Carolina through programs and partnerships focused on feeding our future, enriching our youth, improving our health and strengthening our communities.
Extension Creates $2.1B in Annual Economic Impact
NC State Extension’s work helps fuel the N.C. economy.
Feeding Our Future
NC State Extension innovates better agricultural products and practices, helping to grow agribusinesses, strengthen our food supply and foster the long-term success of North Carolina agriculture.
Improving Our Health
Extension offers thousands of food, health and nutrition education programs that improve our economic well-being, help people make healthier choices and live better lives.
Enriching Our Youth
NC State Extension and Cooperative Extension at N.C. A&T conduct 4-H programs that empower hundreds of thousands of young people with the confidence and life skills to make the world better.
Strengthening Our Communities
Extension’s vast array of programs revolve around a core concept: connecting communities. Rural and urban, in-person and online. We meet people where they are and create brighter futures.
101 Local Centers
Extension offers local services in every North Carolina county and with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
Partnering for Progress
NC State Extension is one component of a strategic partnership among NC State University, N.C. A&T State University, and federal, state and local governments. This century-old partnership is called North Carolina Cooperative Extension.
National Focus on Local Issues
The USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture is a cornerstone of Extension. Their financial and programmatic support help strengthen Extension efforts to identify timely local issues, apply science and technology to develop solutions, and deliver results that improve communities’ economic and social well-being.
Land-Grants Lead the Way
Since the Smith-Lever Act of 1914, land-grant universities have worked toward a common mission to extend knowledge to the public. North Carolina is home to two land-grant schools – NC State and N.C. A&T State universities – that ensure that research discoveries are delivered from our campuses to your communities.
Serving All North Carolinians
Extension provides practical, science-based guidance that helps families, businesses and communities statewide achieve better outcomes. From promoting public health and protecting natural resources to strengthening food systems and developing the leaders of tomorrow, Extension is everywhere for North Carolinians.
