A wildlife specialist is added. Extension works on civil defense projects in the early 1960s, including radioactive fallout. A weed control specialist is hired in 1963 and a potato specialist in 1969. 4-H clubs are established. A full-time sugar beet specialist is added, as farmers invest in cooperative plants.
Extension takes on a role of informing farmers about proper use of farm chemicals.
Area agronomists are instituted, with centers in Carrington, Devils Lake, Dickinson and Minot. Microcomputer installation starts and is completed in the late 1980s. ExtNet is connected to the Internet. In 1993-94, NDSU Extension builds its first Web site. In 1998 the web site delivers audio and in 1999 it delivers video.