Cooperative Extension is the county-based education and research branch of the University of California's Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Extension programs exist in almost every county in the United States and are funded jointly by Federal, State and County Governments. Cooperative Extension has been serving San Mateo County since 1945, and San Francisco County since 1970.

County staff extends knowledge and provides expertise in specific Cooperative Extension program areas. Educational programs use practical research information to solve community problems. Subject matter specialists, housed on UC campuses, partner with county staff to research and supply information for county-based programs. County Advisors are links in the dissemination of knowledge from the University to the public. They maintain close links with key community leaders, other county-level agencies and services and serve as resources for the public, private agencies and organizations.

Submitted by Steve Slomka, Half Moon Bay

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