- Author: Karen Giovannini
On May 22, UCCE Sonoma hosted a centennial luncheon celebrating the signing of the Smith-Lever Act in 1914 which established Cooperative Extensions nationwide. Those who attended learned about the different programs and research the office is doing by way of a quiz format Power Point followed by a delicious lunch. Here are is an example (answer below).
Cooperative Extension was signed into law in 1914. What was the original intent of Cooperative Extension?
- Increase rules and regulations for farming
- An extension of the land grant universities to farmers and home makers.
- An extension of local cooperatives to farmers
- Develop a confusing acronym
I'll sprinkle in more questions in future Blogs, stay tuned! B is the answer. More about Cooperative Extension can be found here.
We need your help to make our science projects successful. The more people who participate, the more data we'll have to analyze.
Everyone in California is invited to participate. It's quick and easy. Go to beascientist.ucanr.edu, choose a project, and record your observations about conserving water, growing food or counting the numbers of pollinating bees, birds and butterflies in your neighborhood. You can share your observations on an interactive map and upload photos if you like.
This is a great opportunity to learn about California's natural resources and the role of agriculture in all our communities.
For 100 years UC Cooperative Extension has been turning science into solutions to build healthy communities. From creating new varieties of fruits and vegetables, fighting off invasive pest attacks, and helping school kids learn about healthy eating, UC's work benefits every Californian.