Extension Stats and Strengths
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Collapse ▲NC State Extension is addressing North Carolina’s grand challenges, from protecting natural resources and promoting public health to developing future leaders and helping farmers feed, clothe and fuel a growing population.
Discover how our 1,000+ experts, based on campus and at 101 local centers, transform science into everyday solutions for North Carolinians, while generating more than $2 billion in annual economic impact for our state.
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Extension Annual Report
Extension Annual Impact Fact Sheet
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CALS Annual Impact Report
KEY FACTS & FIGURES
Extension is the largest non-formal educational outreach organization in the 17-campus UNC system.
- 101 local centers (including every county and with the Qualla Boundary)
- 1,307 Extension professionals
- 758 based in local centers
- 549 based on campus and at other facilities
- 26,000+ educational programs
- 11.5M annual visitors to Extension websites
- $44.1M annual gifts plus county investments in infrastructure enhancements
- 180,000+ educational outreach activities
- 6.2M connections made with audiences and program participants
Extension’s economic and functional impacts on the state are significant, with returns on Extension programming eclipsing the cost of operations many times over.
- $2.1B annual economic impact
- 27-to-1 return on annual government investments
- $36M+ in annual tax revenue generated
A dedicated group of volunteers play a key role in supporting our programs, helping us pursue local needs and enhancing our impact. In 2023, Extension volunteers…
- Donated more than $13 million worth of time and services (source)
IMPACT HANDOUTS
![Cover of the 2019 NC State Extension Impacts Booklet](https://state.ces.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/NC-State-Extension-Impact-Booklet_TEConomy-info-2019_Cover-Pic-232x300.jpg)
Extension Impacts 1-Pager
(TEConomy Partners)
Full Impact Study (Teconomy)
(TEConomy Partners)
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Extension innovates products and practices that grow our state’s $103B+ ag industry, connecting farmers with the research-based information they need. | We help people make healthier decisions, lower the risk of chronic disease and live better lives through education in nutrition, food safety, local foods and more. | Extension’s 4-H program welcomes youth of all beliefs and backgrounds, empowering hundreds of thousands of young people with skills and confidence to lead for a lifetime. |
100,960 educational activities offered 130,684 participants engaged in programs 3,350 farms and others in the local food supply chain that increased revenue |
13,917 educational activities offered 43,971 participants engaged in programs 141,758 participants increased their knowledge of safe home food handling, preservation or preparation |
29,894 educational activities offered 188,255 youth participated in 4-H activities 67,949 youth enhanced their knowledge of biological sciences or plant sciences |
VIDEOS
These videos are housed on YouTube for easier embedding on sites and sharing with audiences through presentations, events or email marketing efforts that showcase NC State Extension. To get the video link and access other sharing options, click the three stacked dots icon at the top right of each video player box, then select Share.
NC State Extension Pandemic Response Video | We Still Grow N.C.
We Are NC State Extension
We Are NC State Extension (Condensed ver.)
Find N.C. Cooperative Extension partnership videos.
N.C. AGRICULTURE OVERVIEW & IMPACT
Agriculture is North Carolina’s largest industry, generating over $103 billion annually while employing 16% of the state’s workforce of 4.6 million people.
N.C. Agriculture and Agribusiness Annual Impact (PDF)
The N.C. agriculture industry — including food, fiber and forestry — is the No. 3 most diverse agriculture economy in the country, with more than 90 commercial crops and a robust animal agriculture presence that comprises nearly 70% of the industry.
- 42,000+ farms
- 8.1M farm acres
- 736,000+ jobs
- #1 in sweet potatoes, tobacco and poultry/egg sales
- #6 in total livestock sales
- #9 in total farm sales (69.5% Animals / 30.5% Crops)
Sources:
2022 Census of Agriculture – USDA-NASS (North Carolina | Counties)
N.C. Agriculture Economic Impact (NC State)
N.C. Agricultural Statistics (USDA-NASS)
MORE RESOURCES
- NC State Research + Extension | 2023-24 Impact Handout
- How Extension Works
- 2030 Strategic Plan | NC State Extension
- USDA-NIFA Federal Report of Accomplishments | CALS 2023-24
- NC State University Impacts
Employees can visit the Impacts section of the Brand Site for more resources.
PAST REPORTS
- 2022 Report Summary Sheet (Full Report PDF | Full Report Digital)
- 2021 Report Summary Sheet (Full Report PDF | Full Report Digital)
- 2020 Report Summary Sheet (Full Report PDF | Full Report Digital)
- 2019 Report Summary Sheet (Full Report) (Watch Annual Impact Video)
- 2018 Report Summary Sheet (Full Report)
- 2017 Report Summary Sheet (Full Report)
- 2016 Report Summary Sheet (Full Report)
- 2015 Report Summary Sheet
- 2014 Report Summary Sheet
- 2013 Report Summary Sheet
- 2012 Report Summary Sheet
- 2010 Report Summary Sheet