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MSU Extension is a deep-rooted and far-reaching organization, but the concepts that drive Extension education are elegantly simple. This page contains brief explanations about MSU Extension that staff and media can refer to when writing or speaking.
What is MSU Extension?
MSU Extension is a state-wide educational outreach network that extends university resources to help Montanans thrive. It connects researchers and educators on campus with a web of MSU faculty located throughout the state's 56 counties and seven reservations. Guided by public input, Extension agents and campus-based specialists develop educational programs and partnerships that respond to local needs. The result is a dynamic educational resource the helps Montanans meet new challenges, make informed decisions an take action to improve their own lives.
What is MSU Extension's mission?
The Montana State University Extension Service is an educational resource dedicated to improving the quality of people's lives by providing research-based knowledge to strengthen the social, economic and environmental well-being of families, communities and agriculture enterprises.
Is MSU Extension an agriculture program?
Not exclusively. Created by Congress nearly a century ago to address exclusively agricultural issues, the Extension system has always been and will always be deeply involved in supporting agricultural enterprises and rural life. However, as a fundamental part of the land grant university mission, MSU Extension is equally committed to supporting the well-being of urban Montanans. The Extension education system is designed to adapt and respond to the educational needs of all Montanans, whether they live on a remote ranch or in a bustling city. Resources range from cutting-edge agricultural technology and natural resource topics to environmental health, housing, business, community, economics, youth, family, nutrition and wellness-related education.
Who makes MSU Extension possible?
MSU Extension is a cooperative partnership between Montana Counties, Montana State University and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, receiving funds from county, state and federal sources. Public input and engagement is also critical to the cycle of developing and delivering relevant and effective public education resources.
What is MSU Extension "about?"
- Helping people help themselves, through self-education.
- Providing practical applications of research knowledge that people can use to improve their own lives.
- Offering unbiased information that people are free to apply on their own terms.
- Creating partnerships for effective programs to produce positive impacts state-wide.
- Developing relevant educational resources that respond to current and changing needs.
- Empowering people and communities, through education, to improve their own quality of life.
- Providing accessible resources to all people, equally and without discrimination.
- Making efficient use of state, federal and local resources.
- Solving public needs with university resources through non-formal, non-credit programs.
- Serving as an unbiased, non-regulatory educational outreach agency.
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