Mission: provide timely research-based information for all Pennsylvania citizens on important current and emerging issues pertaining to agriculture and natural resources; children, youth and families; and economic and community development.

Strengthening family's through research-based education is the goal of our children, youth and family extension programs. We are committed to life-long learning by providing high quality educational information and programs to help citizens of the Commonwealth enrich their quality of life. Discover how Extension can help you go far in life! Nothing is more important to our future as a state than helping our children grow up to be caring, confident, and contributing members of a community. Cooperative Extension can assist you to invest in yourself, your family and the future of our society.