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Facts about Pike County

The County lies in the northeastern part of the state along the Delaware River; it borders partly on New York State and New Jersey. Lake Wallenpaupack, along the county's northwestern border, forms its boundary with Wayne County. The southwestern side lies in the heart of the famed Pocono Mountains. In area, Pike County covers 547.2 square miles including about 13 square miles of water. The County is approximately one-half the size of the entire state of Rhode Island.

Mission of Penn State Cooperative Extension

The mission of Cooperative Extension is to extend non formal educational opportunities to the citizens, both youth and adults, of Pennsylvania—educational opportunities that will enhance income-producing skills, improve quality of life, and develop leadership skills.

Cooperative Extension is administered by the College of Agricultural Sciences within the Pennsylvania State University. Educational programs are based on the latest research-based information in agriculture and natural resources, family living, 4-H and youth development, and community development. Cooperative Extension program priorities are established on the basis of clientele needs, latest research information and legislative mandates.

The scope and breadth of educational programs are dependent upon the scientific knowledge and expertise available within the College of Agricultural Sciences and other Colleges in the Land Grant institutions.
Support and assistance are provided by volunteers for program planning and implementation and also for obtaining necessary resources at county, regional and state levels.

Penn State Cooperative Extension supports the following educational objectives:

• Strengthen families, enhance the development of children and youth, and build caring, safe, and healthy communities.
• Foster the development and maintenance of productive, profitable and competitive businesses and a sustainable food system in Pennsylvania's changing economic climate.
• Ensure the long-term vitality and sustainability of Pennsylvania's natural resources and local environments.
• Enable people to reach informed public judgments on complex issues by fostering public dialogue.