"We are very pleased that Gov. Nixon has identified funds to enable MU Extension to be part of the solution to Missouri's economic crisis," University of Missouri Chancellor Brady Deaton said. "Extension's ability to stimulate economic development, create jobs, train the workforce, educate Missourians about nutrition and preventative health care and provide pathways for our youth to contribute to Missouri’s economic success is being recognized and we are grateful. We know the millions of citizens across Missouri who have benefitted from Extension celebrate this news."

"I echo Chancellor Deaton’s message of gratitude to the Governor and our appreciation to the supporters and customers of Extension for their commitment," MU Extension Vice Provost Michael Ouart said.

As the legislative budget process moves forward, we will continue to emphasize that MU Extension is an integral part of higher education in the state.

Internal information about the FY10 budget

University of Missouri Extension, Building a Bridge to Community Learning (download .pdf)
Document explaining the meaning and value of being a Land-Grant institution and cooperative extension service. — updated 3/16/09

MU Extension’s Economic Impact in Missouri (download .doc) Two-page document included both cooperative extension and continuing education examples of economic impact in Missouri — posted 2/27/09

Enacting a Bill in Missouri (download .pdf)
Illustrated chart outlines the process for enacting a Missouri bill into law. — posted 2/27/09

Budget Summary Fiscal Year 2009 (download.pdf)
Two-page, color, graphical document includes July1, 2008 - June 30, 2009 budget summaries. — posted 2/23/09

Building a Bridge to Community Learning: Practical Education for Everybody (download .pdf) (download .doc)
Eight-page document uses a Q&A format to explain the Land-Grant university system, the cooperative extension service and specifically MU Extension. Also includes program profiles for Agriculture, 4-H Youth, Business Development, Continuing Education, Human Environmental Sciences and Community Development. — posted 2/16/09

Leveraged Cooperative Extension Funding for FY 2008 (download .pdf)
One-page document explains how state dollars were leveraged in FY 2008 and how budget cuts would impact MU Extension’s partnerships with other institutions.

Reliable, Responsive, Relevant to Today’s Needs (download .pdf)
Two-page document describes how MU Extension is aligned with the greatest needs in the state and is continually changing to address future needs.

2008 MU Extension Annual Report (download .pdf)
The official 32-page, 2008 Annual Report for MU Extension. Limited quantities are available in print through Extension Publications.

FY 2009 MU Extension budget information