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Extension

From the mountains to the coast, Extension transforms science into everyday solutions that improve lives and grow North Carolina.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.