What question did this study set out to answer?

To examine the changing role of Cooperative Extension agents in economic development within counties.

May 28, 2026

The Cooperative Extension Service's Role in Running a Successful County Economic Development Program

Key Points

To examine the changing role of Cooperative Extension agents in economic development within counties.
Descriptive analysis of the role transition of extension agents from agriculture to economic development.
Case study of a Community Economic Development Agent in North Central Ohio.
Extension agents have shifted focus from agriculture to broader economic and youth development initiatives.
Increased community involvement and support in economic programming has been noted.

Abstract

Through the years, the role of a county Cooperative Extension agent has changed somewhat. Originally dealing with agriculture and home economics education, Extension agents now get involved in managing economic development programs for counties. This article discusses the evolution of an extension agent's role in an assigned county from agriculture and home economics education to youth development and community economic development. Specifics are provided on one Community Economic Development Agent's role in filling the economic development programming needs in a rural North Central Ohio county.

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