Administrative Agency:

State Agency: University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF)

Program Goals:

To help people and communities identify and solve their farm, home, and community problems through application of results of federal and university research programs.

Resource Provided:

U.S. Department of Agriculture provides formula grants to each state to operate programs. University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service programs provide the general public with information and educational assistance to increase income opportunities, improve community decision-making regarding community economic development and uses of natural resources, and facilitate technology transfer.

Eligibility:

Information and assistance are available to the general public.

Alaska Program Status:

The University of Alaska Fairbanks, as a Land Grant University, operates the Cooperative Extension Service program with 12 offices statewide. Extension education, workshops, and technical assistance are provided in the following areas: 4-H and Youth Development; Agriculture/Horticulture; Health, Home, and Family Development; and Natural Resources and Community Development.

Program Contact:  (Primary Contact listed first.)

Tony Nakazawa, Professor of Rural Development/Extension Economist
Cooperative Extension Service
2221 E. Northern Lights Blvd., Ste. 118
Anchorage, AK 99508-4143
Phone: (907) 279-2712 (907) 460-0825
Fax: (907) 279-2716
e-mail: atnakazawa@alaska.edu
Web site: http://www.uaf.edu/ces