The purpose of cooperative extension is to help people help themselves. This is accomplished by providing informal educational programs and activities in agriculture, home economics and family living, community development, 4-H youth, environment, energy and housing. Ligos are named Master Farmers. Mercer County farmers featured at Penn State's Ag Progress Days. Extension expands emphasis on rural health and safety.
Extension works with livestock producers to develop marketing opportunities.
Extension and Ag Development Council cooperate on important projects. Family Living Food handlers earn certificates in food safety. Investing in our children's future. Nutrition education programs sponsored for resource stressed families. Retirement series conducted.