As the United States has grown and progressed, many significant contributions have been recognized as a result of the Cooperative Extension Service. In recent years, however, many states have been moving away from the word "Service" and replacing it with "System." This commentary is based on the premise that, regardless of what we call ourselves, Cooperative Extension professionals must continue to see the organization as responsive and service-based, if we are to remain strong and progressive during our nation's third century and beyond.
Sonya S Greene (Fri,) studied this question.