Penn State Cooperative Extension’s mission for more than 75 years has been to provide research based information to the people of Pennsylvania. Our goal is to help people use this information to improve their lives, their families and their communities.

The backbone of this community-based educational network is people working together including extension agents, volunteers, and faculty sharing the resources and expertise of Penn State with local residents.

Each year more than 8 million people across the state participate in Penn State Cooperative Extension seminars, workshops, conferences, short courses, computer-assisted learning, learn-at-home programs, and other activities. Countless others request information and guidance from cooperative extension in making decisions. Through publications, newspapers, radio, television, and a computer network, current information is delivered to people where they live and work. Penn State Cooperative Extension offers a broad range of programs in areas vital to the quality of life in Pennsylvania including:

By clicking on any of the following links Community Economic and Social Well-Being Family, Social and Economic Well-Being Nutrition, Health & Food Safety 4-H, Leadership and Personal Skills Managing Water, Soil, and Forest Resources you can check out the work that the Pike County Extension agents, support staff, and our dedicated group of volunteers have worked on together this past year, to help people put knowledge to work for their families, businesses, and communities. 1999 marks the 75th year cooperative extension has been in existence and providing assistance to individuals and families in Pike County. We are proud of the work that has been done this year and in previous years to help make life better for Pike County residents.

Pike County Extension Staff Left to right: Robin, Peter, Jeanne, Nancy, Gloria, Beverly

Sincerely,

Nancy E. Grotevant
County Extension Director