Virginia Cooperative Extension
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2006 Facts and Figures

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  • 43,018 Number of volunteers who assisted Extension
    staff in delivering educational programs
  • 1,302,445 Hours of volunteer time contributed
  • $23,496,107* Estimated value of volunteer time
  • 447,264 Number of people who spent at least four hours each in Extension educational programs
  • 177,282 Number of 4-H members enrolled
    13% Growth in 4-H enrollment over 2005
  • $19,261,270 Amount of external funding generated to support Extension programs
  • 107 Number of organized Extension Leadership Councils (one in every unit)

 

Virginia Cooperative Extension Goals

  • To achieve an agricultural production system that is highly competitive in the global economy
  • To provide a safe and secure food and fiber system
  • To achieve a healthier, more well-nourished population
  • To achieve greater harmony between agriculture and the environment
  • To enhance economic opportunities and the quality of life for families and communities

 

Solutions is published once a year by Virginia Cooperative Extension, a partnership of Virginia Tech and Virginia State University.
Comments, questions, and subscription requests: Editor, Solutions, 230 Smyth Hall (0904), Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061, solutions@vt.edu, (540) 231-4310
Solutions is produced by the Office of Communications and Marketing in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.