The North Dakota State University Extension Service exists to serve the people of North Dakota. The Cooperative Extension System was established in 1914 to address through education critical needs of the public in the areas of agriculture, family and youth. The work of the Extension Service continues to be extremely important to producers, families, community leaders and young people.
Extension maintains a unique relationship among federal, state and county constituents.
Local input into programs, combined with support and funding from state and federal partners, enables the Extension Service to truly meet the needs of people. Our Mission To create learning partnerships that help adults and youth enhance their lives and communities. Programs Planned programs. The Extension Service has an ongoing program planning process. This process typically begins with advisory council discussions in late winter, program planning team meetings in spring and early summer, program development during the summer and early fall, and program implementation during the fall, winter and spring.