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COES is Proud to Serve the District
By Howard McCullough - Managing EditorIssue date: 11/5/08 Section: News
The Cooperative Extension Service (CES) provides beneficial research based information to enhance the well-being and economic welfare of residents in the District of Columbia. Information is provided through free and fee-based programs, as well as publications. Each program areas staff includes a specialist and extension agents that work solely in the community with residents of the District. The unit distributes this information through 4 different program areas:
Community Resource and Economic Development & the Center for Cooperatives programs include: Basic Financial Management, Community Economic Development, Market Makers, Affordable Housing, home Based Business Development, Leadership and Organizational Development, High School Financial Planning and Financial Literacy, Basic Home Repair, Advanced Home Repair, and indoor Air Quality and Energy Conservation.
Environment and Natural Resources & the Institute for Applied Agriculture provides training to meet licensing and certification regulations for pesticide applicators, water quality technicians, and horticulturalists.
Programs include: Lawn and Garden Assessment, Master and Junior Master Gardening training, Agriculture in the Classroom Teacher Training, Water Quality Education, Urban Pest Management Education and Urban Pest Safety Certification.
Family and Consumer Sciences & the Center for Nutrition, Diet and Health provides information on literacy, nutrition and health.
Programs include: Food Stamp Nutrition Education, CES Asthma Project, Nutrition Diet & Health Education, and Teachers Understanding Nutrition.
4-H & the Center for Youth Development assist youth in uncovering and developing their leadership skills and confidence.
Programs include: D.C. Reads, Life Smarts Consumer Education for Teenagers, Community Based 4-H Clubs, Public and Charter School Based 4-H Clubs, Operation Military Kids, Leadership Development, Citizenship Development, Agriculture in the Classroom and Parenting and Grandparenting classes.
COES takes great pride in being part of the University of the District of Columbia the nation's only totally urban land grant institution. "What separates UDC from other land grant institutions is that we are an urban institution that solely addresses the unique needs in the urban environment, serving District residents by providing research and useful information that helps to improve the quality of life of each individual and to improve our communities" states Wyche-Moore.
Students are encouraged to serve as volunteers and be a part of UDC's outreach community. By serving as a volunteer, students gain valuable experience and help strengthen their communities. Anyone wanting to volunteer and be a part of this vast experience should contact COES at 202-274-7011.
Community Resource and Economic Development & the Center for Cooperatives programs include: Basic Financial Management, Community Economic Development, Market Makers, Affordable Housing, home Based Business Development, Leadership and Organizational Development, High School Financial Planning and Financial Literacy, Basic Home Repair, Advanced Home Repair, and indoor Air Quality and Energy Conservation.
Environment and Natural Resources & the Institute for Applied Agriculture provides training to meet licensing and certification regulations for pesticide applicators, water quality technicians, and horticulturalists.
Programs include: Lawn and Garden Assessment, Master and Junior Master Gardening training, Agriculture in the Classroom Teacher Training, Water Quality Education, Urban Pest Management Education and Urban Pest Safety Certification.
Family and Consumer Sciences & the Center for Nutrition, Diet and Health provides information on literacy, nutrition and health.
Programs include: Food Stamp Nutrition Education, CES Asthma Project, Nutrition Diet & Health Education, and Teachers Understanding Nutrition.
4-H & the Center for Youth Development assist youth in uncovering and developing their leadership skills and confidence.
Programs include: D.C. Reads, Life Smarts Consumer Education for Teenagers, Community Based 4-H Clubs, Public and Charter School Based 4-H Clubs, Operation Military Kids, Leadership Development, Citizenship Development, Agriculture in the Classroom and Parenting and Grandparenting classes.
COES takes great pride in being part of the University of the District of Columbia the nation's only totally urban land grant institution. "What separates UDC from other land grant institutions is that we are an urban institution that solely addresses the unique needs in the urban environment, serving District residents by providing research and useful information that helps to improve the quality of life of each individual and to improve our communities" states Wyche-Moore.
Students are encouraged to serve as volunteers and be a part of UDC's outreach community. By serving as a volunteer, students gain valuable experience and help strengthen their communities. Anyone wanting to volunteer and be a part of this vast experience should contact COES at 202-274-7011.
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