North Central & Southern Region ANR Extension Introduction

100 Years of rich history of addressing our clientele’s issues & needs . . . Will the next 100 years bring the same success?

Key Legislation Land Grants Acts 1862 1890 1994

Key Legislation - Hatch Act of 1887 Created agricultural experiment stations for the land-grant universities  The Hatch Act of 1887 created agricultural experiment stations for the land-grant universities. William Henry Hatch (September 11, 1833 – December 23, 1896) was a U.S. Representative from Missouri. He was the namesake of the Hatch Act of 1887, which established state agricultural experiment stations for the land-grant colleges. Hatch is also the namesake of Hatch Hall, a Residence Hall at the University of Missouri.  

Cooperative Extension The Smith-Lever Act Created Cooperative Extension May 8, 1914 With the success of the Morrill and Hatch Acts, leaders recognized the value of research-based information in the hands of the many. In support of this idea, the Smith Lever Act was passed in 1914.   With this act, Congress directed the land-grant universities and the U.S. Department of Agriculture to work together to establish a new program to provide for both the "practical and liberal higher education of all Americans."

Mission Throughout the United States and the U.S. Territories Extension faculty deliver research based education and applied research at the local level that is Relevant, Responsive and Reliable that is enhancing communities, businesses, farmers, families … economic viability and improving people’s quality of life .

Extension is engaged in: Teaching Research Economic Development

Funding Model - Tripartite Federal – NIFA State Local

New Model - Revenue Generation Contracts Grants Fees Gifts

Program Areas Agriculture & Natural Resource Family & Consumer Science 4-H Youth Development Community Economic Development Business & Industry Development Science

Agriculture & Natural Resource Extension Addressing Local, State, National Industry Grand Challenges

Role of ANR Program Directors ANR Program Directors provide the administrative leadership for the development, delivery and evaluation Extension programs involving campus and off-campus faculty specialists and partners that address local, state and regional agriculture and natural resource issues and opportunities identified by our clientele that include - farmers, agribusiness, partners, agencies, organizations, …

North Central & Southern Region Agriculture & Natural Resources Program Leaders

Land Grant Universities Represented

Celebrating 100 Years of Impact!! Building for the next 100 years of SUCCESS!!

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