1. Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service History of the Cooperative Extension Service Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service West Lafayette, IN January, 2001

2. Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service What Is the Cooperative Extension Service? n Premiere non-formal education n Part of a national educational effort n Administered by the Land-Grant University system n Uniquely funded from federal, state, and local governments

3. Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service Why Did We Need an Extension Service? n Early universities in the U. S. taught classics / professionals u Harvard, Yale, William and Mary n In the mid-1800s science was gaining importance n Efforts to provide a liberal, practical education to all citizens

4. Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service The Land Grant University System Is Created Justin Smith Morrill

5. Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service The Land Grant University System Is Created n On July 2, 1862 the Morrill Act was signed into law by President Lincoln n Known as the Land-Grant Act u Each state was given public land to be sold u Proceeds used to maintain a college

6. Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service The Land-Grant Mission n Original mission was to teach u agriculture u military tactics u mechanical arts n To promote the liberal and practical education of the industrial classes

7. Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service Purdue University is Created

8. Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service Purdue University Is Created

9. Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service Research Linked to Land Grant n Experimental farms focused science on the problems of agriculture n Hatch Act passed in 1887 n Resulted in growth of experiment stations and related research to agriculture

10. Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service The Land-Grant Mission Grows n A 2nd Morrill Act in 1890 u Additional resources for the Land-Grants u Contributed to development of universities rather than colleges u Separate institutions for blacks were established in the south n 1994 legislation gave Land-Grant status to the tribal colleges

11. Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service Extending the University to the People n A way was needed to spread new ideas and practices n Early efforts included Farmers’ Institutes and Movable Schools n In 1898, USDA hired Seaman Knapp to “demonstrate” research results to local farmers in Louisiana

12. Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service The Father of Extension: Seaman A. Knapp

13. Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service An Early History n Boys’ corn clubs formed at the turn of the century n Started payment of premium money as prizes n First county agents appointed 1906 n First home demonstration agents appointed in 1910

14. Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service The System Grows

15. Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service The Official Beginning n May 8, 1914 President Woodrow Wilson signed the Smith-Lever Act u Extension Service became the educational arm of the U.S. Department of Agriculture u Established activities within a unique nationwide system u Funded and guided by a national, state, and local government partnership

16. Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service Extension Through the Years

17. Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service Extension Through the Years n During WW I, Extension spearheaded the nation's food production effort n During the depression of the 20’s, the emphasis changed from production to economic concerns n Helped to organize farm cooperatives

18. Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service Extension During the Depression n USDA used Extension to acquaint farmers and rural people to new agencies n Helped people understand emergency government action programs n Home demonstration agents taught home / money management n Indiana Rural Youth - 1934

19. Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service Extension During the War Years n 1941 - Extension took on national defense role u “Food and Feed for Family Living” u “Victory gardens” grown on farms and backyards n 4-H’ers conducted scrap metal drives n Home demonstration agents stressed food conservation

20. Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service Extension After the War n Program planning was re-emphasized n More involvement with local people and local situations n New areas of outreach u Community and rural development u Family living

21. Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service Extension in the 60s and 70’s n Initiated EFNEP n Continued expansion of Community Development n Name changed from Agricultural Extension Service to Cooperative Extension Service n Changed agent titles to County Extension Agent n Purdue system moved to an area approach in 1966

22. Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service Extension in the 80s and 90s n “Farm crisis” redirected Extension to production/stress management n System focused on issue programming n Indiana combined 10 areas into 5 districts n Downsizing began in 1987 n Strong emphasis on accountability n New outreach efforts to collaborate with organizations with similar goals

23. Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service The Old Image n Insert Rockwell’s “county agent” here

24. Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service Land-Grants Today n System of linking teaching, research and outreach took nearly 50 years n Purdue University and all other Land-Grants are: “Dedicated not only to teaching young people and the discovery of information, but also to applying that knowledge to the solutions of problems to help people live better lives and to have better livelihoods.” (V. Lechtenberg, 11/2000.)

25. Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service Extension Continues to “Take the University to the People” n Extension’s philosophy has not changed but some of the subject matter has n Demonstration method still relevant n New technology changes information dissemination n Organizational stress and resource redirection is common

26. Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service The Cooperative Extension Service….. Is a proactive, responsive and collaborative organization Committed to the growth and development of people through life-long learning

27. Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service Our Vision n Empower clientele to access information, sort through and process it n Develop volunteers who share time and expertise

28. Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service Our Vision...

29. Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service Our Vision Is Accomplished By... n Utilizing appropriate technologies and communication networks n Creating a climate for our staff to realize their potential while being team players n Focusing on excellence

30. Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service The End n Questions? Optimizing Your Potential as a 4-H Volunteer January, 2001 (Rev. 2/05) 4-H Youth Department, Purdue University West Lafayette, IN Catherine E. Burwell, Ph.D., Extension Specialist cathy.burwell@ces.purdue.edu

31. Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service References: Getting On Board. Purdue Cooperative Extension Service. Lafayette, IN. http://www.admin.ces.purdue.edu/field/gob History of Indiana Extension. EDCI 555. Introduction to Extension Education. Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. Lechtenberg, V. ( Nov, 2000.) The Land-Grant System. Presentation at the annual meeting of the Indiana P-CARET, West Lafayete, IN. Seevers, B., Graham, D., Gamon, J., Conklin, N. Education Through Cooperative Extension. Albany, NY: Delmar Publishers. Some Historical Background. EDCI 555. Introduction to Extension Education. Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. Taking the University to the People: 75 Years of Cooperative Extension. Iowa State University Press, Ames, Iowa, 1989. The Land-Grant Tradition. Office of Public Affairs,http://www.admin.ces.purdue.edu/field/gob National Association of Land-Grant Colleges. Washington, D.C.