Cooperative Extension Service's Mission and Federal Role Need Congressional Clarification.

Abstract

The Cooperative Extension Service has expanded into new and more socially oriented programs from its original focus on agriculture and home economics programs in primarily rural areas. As demands for its services have increased, disagreements have arisen over what its mission should be. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's role in providing overall program leadership and guidance and in evaluating extension activities is also not clear. Because the Extension Service's resources are limited ($700 million in 1980) and demands for its services are increasing. GAO recommends that appropriate congressional committees examine the Cooperative Extension Service's mission, including the appropriate Federal role. (Author)

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Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 21, 1981
Accession Number
ADA107482

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