West Virginia State University

Gus R. Douglass Land-Grant Institute

Community Development

The Extension Service story

Introduction

All universities engage in research and teaching, but the nation's more than 100 land-grant colleges and universities, have a third critical mission—extension. "Extension" means "reaching out," and—along with teaching and research—land-grant institutions "extend" their resources, solving public needs with college or university resources through non-formal, non-credit programs.

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Get ready for the holidays with Extension Matters!

The holiday season is right around the corner, so Extension Matters is getting a headstart on the planning with both our magazine and television series! Read the fall edition of Extension Matters Magazine for tips on getting a headstart on the holiday rush. That way you can avoid stress and have a fun, relaxing season! Read it on our Web site or e-mail extension@wvstateu.edu for a free copy. Also, catch the November episode of Extension Matters for a preview of our annual Wreath-making Workshop and Poinsettia Sale!

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