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The Cooperative Extension system provides life-long learning to millions of Americans in all walks of life, from every social and economic level, cities and rural and in-between, from young people to our senior citizens; in short, to all Americans.
Extension develops skills in practical, real life situations with minimal risk.
The case for public education in our democratic society is strong, historic and essential. Federal, state and local governments created the largest, and by far most successful, practical out-of-school system of public education with the establishment of the Cooperative Extension Service in the Land-Grant University System. Extension’s focus on people, purpose and programs contributes immeasurably to the strength of this country. Its success in youth education, through 4-H, is well documented and world-renowned.
The need for Extension’s help in supplementing the formal education provided by the schools is no less critical today than it was 80 years ago. The need for practical education for youth in the laboratory of real life is abundantly clear. The Extension program, including 4-H, must continue to exert a strong influence on the development of people, as well as on what people do or produce.
The continuing education and development of all our people is crucial to the success of the nation. Publicly supported education is essential to the preservation of our democratic society. The public funding investment in education in both the laboratory of real life and in the classroom is essential. Both areas must be broad in scope; they cannot and should not be limited to one or a few specialized areas.
4-H is part of the public trust for
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