Who We Are

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.

Our Funding

Traditional funding of the NDSU Extension Service has been a blend of federal, state and county dollars.  In the past few years, grant dollars and agency partnerships have increased.  Today, about 23 percent of the budget is comprised of federal dollars, most of which are appropriated funds.  In the future, we will have to compete for more of our federal funds.  Nearly 44 percent of NDSU Extension Service resources are obtained from the state legislature.  And county commissioners support about 20 percent of the Extension budget included in this is a segment of the Extension agents' salaries as well as all operating expenses for county offices.  The remainder of Extension funding comes from grants, contracts and partnerships.

Our Programming Areas

• Competitiveness and Profitability of Animal Production

• Nutrition, Food Safety and Health

• Competitiveness and Profitability of Crop Production

• Human Development

• Farm and Family Economics

• 4-H Youth Development

• Natural Resources and Environmental Management

• Community, Economic Development and Leadership

Location & Office Hours

3715 East Bismarck Expressway
Bismarck North Dakota
Office Hours:  Monday - Friday; 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.