Rural Communities/Health Archives - Land-Grant Impacts

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Land-grant university research and Extension support resilience for youths, families and communities nationwide

Here are a few examples of that work: The effectiveness of the Department of Defense’s Military Family Readiness System depends on well-trained Extension professionals with research-based tools and resources. Extension specialists in Kentucky contributed by providing personal finance training to military service providers so they can pass on knowledge, tools and resources that help military families prevent and navigate financial [...]

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Healthy foods and exercise equipment.

Land-grant university research and Extension strengthen nutrition, health and well-being

Chronic diseases are the leading cause of illness, disability and death in America. Research and Extension are fighting back. Over half of adults who participated in a Texas diabetes education program now choose healthier foods, monitor glucose levels during exercise, and control their diabetes to avoid interference with daily life. These changes could help participants save up to $94,021 in [...]

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Research and Extension ensure everyone has ample access to affordable, safe, nutritious food

Invasive pests damage crops, costing U.S. agriculture an estimated $30 billion every year. Pest management research and Extension stabilize the food supply chain. Researchers and Extension specialists in Oregon, developed cost-effective alternatives to glyphosate for herbicide-resistant Russian thistle control, protecting more than 30,000 acres of wheat and preventing over $1 million in yield losses so far.Oregon State University Extension Service. [...]

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Research and Extension support resilient ecosystems

Recent studies and programs are conserving and protecting water used for drinking, fishing, irrigation and recreation. Washington research helped establish 25 anaerobic digesters across the Pacific Northwest, turning dairy manure from more than 143,000 cows into biogas that provides more than 126 million kilowatt-hours of renewable energy per year. Digesters decrease water quality risks associated with nutrient runoff from manure [...]

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Research and Extension make agricultural systems more efficient, profitable, competitive and resilient

Strategies and tools for managing crop pests and diseases have increased productivity and profitability. For example: Extension units across the nation offer plant and pest diagnostic clinics. In New Mexico, free diagnoses saved producers an estimated $36,000 in testing fees in 2025, while also supporting biosecurity and export compliance. In Indiana, lab results and recommendations saved clients $890,000 in reduced [...]

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Texas A&M AgriLife Extension provides disaster relief and recovery

In 2025, the state of Texas experienced 31 severe weather events, including drought, floods and major fires. The Texas State Emergency Operations Center activated 21 times in 2025 for a total of 94 days. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Disaster Assessment and Recovery (DAR) is an educational network that focuses on preparing for, mitigating and responding to disasters. The DAR [...]

Story, Youth, Family, and Communities 2026, Child and Family Resilience, Community Development/Engagement, Economic Development, Emergency/Disaster Preparedness/Management/Recovery, Extension, Facilities/Infrastructure, Food Safety, Human Nutrition/Health/Wellness, Profitability/Competitiveness, Public Health, Rural Communities/Health, Southern, Texas, Texas A&M University

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Reducing barriers to strengthen community resilience across Florida

Nearly half of Pasco County households (more than 109,000) struggle to meet basic needs. Of the county’s 230,060 households, 28,079 live below the federal poverty line, while 80,928 fall under the ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) threshold. East Pasco communities face the greatest hardship, with 62% of Zephyrhills residents, 58% of Lacoochee residents and 52% of Dade City [...]

Story, Youth, Family, and Communities 2026, Child and Family Resilience, Economic Development, Extension, Florida, Food Security, Human Nutrition/Health/Wellness, Rural Communities/Health, Southern, University of Florida

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Lending library saves schools time and money

Over 50% of West Virginia’s children in public schools are from low-income families and half of the state’s schools are designated as Title I, experiencing high poverty. As a result of West Virginia’s resource-based funding formula, over half of the state’s youth lack access to the high-tech equipment and innovative learning tools available to students in higher-income school districts. West [...]

Story, Youth, Family, and Communities 1890, 2026, Extension, Rural Communities/Health, Science/Technology/Engineering/Arts/Math (STEAM), West Virginia, West Virginia State University, Youth Development/4-H

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Indiana expands broadband map

Through the federal Broadband Equity, Adoption and Deployment program, Indiana received nearly $870 million starting in 2024. Because a map assembled by the Federal Communications Commission dictates where these funds will be invested to extend internet access, Purdue Extension in Indiana set out to ensure the state’s broadband map was as accurate as possible. Purdue University’s Office of Engagement, Purdue [...]

Story, Youth, Family, and Communities 2026, Broadband Access/Digital Literacy, Community Development/Engagement, Extension, Indiana, North Central, Purdue University, Rural Communities/Health, Youth Development/4-H

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Improving financial literacy and well-being in adults

Adults in the U.S. often struggle with financial well-being. They face challenges including insufficient savings, debt struggles and confusion around changing tax codes. The Land-grant University System helps adults improve their financial literacy and stability. Here are a few examples of that work: In-person and virtual finance education programs in South Dakota taught fiscal management practices and consumer economics that helped [...]

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Immersive study abroad builds language skills and global readiness in Arkansas

University students must develop foreign language fluency and cross-cultural competence to remain competitive in today’s global workforce. Traditional classroom instruction often limits opportunities for real-world language practice and cultural immersion, creating gaps in applied communication skills. University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, through its Office of International Programs and Studies and the Department of English, Humanities and Foreign Languages, launched [...]

Story, Youth, Family, and Communities 1890, 2026, Arkansas, Community Development/Engagement, Economic Development, Extension, Human Nutrition/Health/Wellness, International/Global, Profitability/Competitiveness, Rural Communities/Health, Science/Technology/Engineering/Arts/Math (STEAM), University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, Youth Development/4-H

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Free tax prep pays dividends

Paying taxes is a civic responsibility that funds essential public services. Unfortunately, many people face barriers to affordable, accurate tax preparation. Free tax assistance programs, such as the IRS-sponsored Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE), offer high-quality services to low-income earners, students, retirees, individuals with disabilities and limited English-speaking taxpayers. In 2025, Kansas State [...]

Story, Youth, Family, and Communities 2026, Child and Family Resilience, Economic Development, Extension, Human Nutrition/Health/Wellness, Kansas, Kansas State University, North Central, Rural Communities/Health

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Expanding rural youth access to biomedical research careers

Rural students often have limited access to immersive STEM experiences that expose them to advanced scientific research and biomedical career pathways. Without early engagement and mentorship, many young people, particularly first-generation college students, lack awareness of academic opportunities in health science and regenerative medicine fields. This gap limits workforce pipeline development and participation in high-demand STEM careers. The University of [...]

Story, Youth, Family, and Communities 2026, Advanced Breeding/Genomics, Extension, Human Nutrition/Health/Wellness, Northeast, Public Health, Rural Communities/Health, Science/Technology/Engineering/Arts/Math (STEAM), University of Vermont, Vermont, Youth Development/4-H

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EXCITE community immunity: Langston University expands vaccine awareness through trusted outreach

Vaccination rates remain low across Oklahoma, particularly in communities experiencing higher poverty and chronic disease, increasing preventable health risks and widening health disparities. Fewer than half of Oklahomans are vaccinated against several common preventable illnesses, according to national public health data. To address this challenge, Langston University Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) partnered with the Extension Collaborative [...]

Story, Youth, Family, and Communities 1890, 2026, Child and Family Resilience, Community Development/Engagement, Emerging Infectious Diseases, Extension, Human Nutrition/Health/Wellness, Langston University, Oklahoma, Public Health, Rural Communities/Health

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Empowering volunteer leaders to facilitate supportive networks and personal development

According to the Puerto Rico Department of Health, one in four people in Puerto Rico live with a mental health condition. With research-backed approaches and deep community ties, Extension is particularly equipped to address issues of individual and community health and well-being. To extend its reach, the University of Puerto Rico Agricultural Extension Service consolidated offices in Camuy, Hatillo [...]

Story, Youth, Family, and Communities 2026, Community Development/Engagement, Extension, Human Nutrition/Health/Wellness, Puerto Rico, Rural Communities/Health, Southern, University of Puerto Rico, Workforce Development and Readiness

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Connecting rural communities through digital opportunities and education

Limited availability of reliable broadband and digital tools continues to restrict educational attainment, workforce participation and access to essential services in rural Georgia. Communities surrounding Fort Valley State University face persistent digital inequities that disproportionately affect seniors, youth and low-income households. Addressing these gaps is critical to strengthening rural economies and improving service access. Fort Valley State University Cooperative Extension [...]

Story, Youth, Family, and Communities 1890, 2026, Broadband Access/Digital Literacy, Community Development/Engagement, Extension, Fort Valley State University, Georgia, Rural Communities/Health, Workforce Development and Readiness

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Confronting farm stress through research, Extension

Across the Land-grant University System, outreach and research-based work are critical to strengthening the health, safety and well-being of agricultural communities. By pairing scientific evidence with trusted Extension networks, land-grant universities address urgent challenges while improving quality of life nationwide. Here are a few examples of that work: Researchers in Pennsylvania held discussion groups with 68 farm women in Ohio, Vermont [...]

Summary, Youth, Family, and Communities 2026, Child and Family Resilience, Community Development/Engagement, Emergency/Disaster Preparedness/Management/Recovery, Extension, Florida, Human Nutrition/Health/Wellness, Illinois, Missouri, North Central, Northeast, Pennsylvania, Public Health, Research, Rural Communities/Health, Southern, Texas, Texas A&M University, The Pennsylvania State University, University of Florida, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, University of Missouri

Collaborative planning strengthens tribal economic resiliency and leadership capacity

Tribal Nations continue advancing economic resiliency efforts for their communities grounded in sovereignty, cultural values and priorities. Strategic planning that reflects Tribal governance structures, supports internal capacity and strengthens leadership skills is essential for addressing complex challenges related to housing, food sovereignty, financial literacy and long-term community well-being. Creating space for Tribal leaders to collaboratively reflect, refine plans and [...]

Story, Youth, Family, and Communities 2026, Community Development/Engagement, Economic Development, Extension, Food Security, Michigan, Michigan State University, North Central, Rural Communities/Health, Workforce Development and Readiness

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Building healthier communities through land-grant mental health programs

Communities across the United States are affected by mental health challenges. The Land-grant University System is addressing those challenges through programs that provide practical skills training, supportive environments and pathways to healthier, more resilient lives. Here are a few examples of that work: In Oregon, Extension professionals launched the AgriStress Helpline in 2023, providing 24/7 call and text support from suicide-preventionists [...]

Summary, Youth, Family, and Communities 2026, Alaska, Child and Family Resilience, Community Development/Engagement, Emergency/Disaster Preparedness/Management/Recovery, Extension, Human Nutrition/Health/Wellness, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Michigan State University, New Mexico, New Mexico State University, North Central, Oregon, Oregon State University, Public Health, Purdue University, Research, Rural Communities/Health, University of Alaska Fairbanks, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Western, Workforce Development and Readiness, Youth Development/4-H

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Empowering community resilience

Community resilience support is a critical function of the land-grant system because it equips individuals, families and local organizations with the knowledge, tools and partnerships needed to adapt to economic, environmental and public health challenges. Through research-based education and Extension outreach, land-grant universities strengthen local capacity, promote equity and help communities not only recover from disruption but build long-term [...]

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Extension programs strengthen families through health, parenting initiatives

Healthy and resilient communities are built by supporting families and youths through reliable childcare, mobile health services and strong, healthy relationships. Extension-led efforts strengthen well-being by building life and parenting skills and fostering environments where individuals and families can thrive. Here are a few examples of that work: In 2025, Ohio Extension educators launched a maternal health program to support mothers [...]

Summary, Youth, Family, and Communities 1890, 2026, Central State University, Child and Family Resilience, Community Development/Engagement, Economic Development, Extension, Human Nutrition/Health/Wellness, Louisiana, Louisiana State University, Nevada, North Central, Ohio, Public Health, Rural Communities/Health, South Dakota, South Dakota State University, Southern, University of Nevada Reno, Western

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Well water testing improves public health

Clean and safe water is essential to public health, agricultural productivity and environmental sustainability. Those with private wells are responsible for their own water safety. Without accessible testing, education and coordinated planning, contaminants can threaten drinking water, food safety and ecosystem health, particularly in rural communities. Here are a few examples of that work: In Connecticut, 65% of participating households took [...]

Nutrition and Health, Summary 2026, Connecticut, Ecosystem Services, Extension, Human Nutrition/Health/Wellness, Montana, Montana State University, Northeast, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State University, Public Health, Research, Rhode Island, Rural Communities/Health, Southern, Texas, Texas A&M University, University of Connecticut, University of Rhode Island, Waste Management, Water Resilience/Management, Western

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Reducing farm stress

Farm stress management addresses the unique mental, emotional and financial pressures that agricultural producers face, helping them build resilience as they confront unpredictable weather, volatile markets and demanding workloads. Supporting farmers’ well‑being is critical not only for their personal health but also for the stability and sustainability of our food systems and rural communities. Extension plays an essential role [...]

Nutrition and Health, Summary 1890, 2026, Community Development/Engagement, Economic Development, Emergency/Disaster Preparedness/Management/Recovery, Extension, Food Security, Food Systems, Guam, Human Nutrition/Health/Wellness, Indiana, Michigan, Michigan State University, North Carolina, North Carolina A&T State University, North Central, Public Health, Purdue University, Rural Communities/Health, University of Guam, Western

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Reducing fall risk and promoting independence

Falls and physical inactivity are critical public health concerns for older adults. National data indicate that only 21.6% of men and 17.6% of women aged 50–64 meet the recommended guidelines for aerobic and muscle-strengthening activities. This number decreases to just 9% among adults aged 65 and older. Insufficient activity leads to reduced muscle strength, balance and mobility, which in [...]

Nutrition and Health, Summary 2026, Child and Family Resilience, Extension, Human Nutrition/Health/Wellness, Indiana, Kansas, Kansas State University, Missouri, New Mexico, New Mexico State University, North Central, Public Health, Purdue University, Rural Communities/Health, University of Missouri, Western

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Land-grant universities improve lives through diabetes education, prevention

More than 38 million Americans have diabetes, and nearly 98 million have prediabetes, which costs the U.S. $412.9 billion annually between health care and lost productivity. Those affected often lack access to education that supports day-to-day diabetes self-management. Complications can include kidney disease, heart disease, loss of limbs and vision loss. This prevalent chronic disease is a major contributor [...]

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