since 1914
the cooperative extension service has been helping individuals and communities
reach their full potential by providing practical information based in
university research
the extension service responds to the needs and concerns of the people
bringing the University to them
the Cooperative Extension Service is part of the land grant university system
signed by President Abraham Lincoln in 1862
the Mural act established state colleges
that focused on the agricultural and mechanical arts
these institutions were intended to broaden
educational opportunities in our country by educating the sons and daughters of
farmers and craftspeople
Lincoln was the visionary who saw that the future the nation
depended upon educational opportunity for all
established as a land-grant institution in 1867
today the University of Illinois is a world leader
in research teaching and public engagement
this year the University of Illinois celebrates 150 years
the heritage of land-grant universities in the United States
lincoln's dream for public education
endures through university of Illinois extension. the Cooperative Extension
System
was created by the Smith lever Act of 1914
Smith Lever provides a source of federal funding
which is matched by states and county programs
to extend University educational resources
and provide learning opportunities for all.
not only does the University of Illinois extension program
provide countless hours of face to face education
and demonstrations, but information is also available
24/7 on extensions website, online courses
in-depth features, blogs, videos
and more bring the university to any computer
in any classroom community center and to your home.
work while on the goal with mobile apps
for nearly a century in one form or another
the people of Illinois have invited us into their lives
trusting our advice and expertise as we help them build a safer
healthier and more satisfying life. today's most important issues are
complex
no matter if they are environmental issues, neighborhood revitalization,
health issues, youth development, school reform or
economic growth and jobs they affect everyone
U of I extension continues its historic commitment
to meet the needs of the people of Illinois