Ten-Year Comparison of Extension Use

Key Points

• This research aims to compare the usage and characteristics of households utilizing Pennsylvania Extension over a ten-year period.
• Analyzed data from two statewide surveys conducted in Pennsylvania a decade apart.
• Respondents reported participation in Cooperative Extension programs over the past two years.
• Focused on four distinct programming areas.
• Notable changes were observed in the number of households using Cooperative Extension.
• Distinct characteristics of participant households evolved over the decade.
• Findings indicate shifts in engagement with different programming areas.