Overcoming Rural-Urban Polarization

Key Points

• The aim is to examine how Extension services can better serve urban residents and address their needs.
• Analysis of the historical presence of Extension in urban areas
• Evaluation of urban residents' needs
• Assessment of elected officials' expectations for support
• Urban Extension services have been largely fragmented and tokenistic.
• There's a growing demand from urban elected officials for better programmatic support.
• Meeting urban needs could enhance financial and community support for Extension services.