From the Director

As we approach the 110th anniversary of the Smith-Lever Act in 2024, it’s a time to both reflect on the past and look ahead to the future.

For more than a century, NC State Extension has connected farmers, families and communities across North Carolina with trusted solutions. Our history of extending knowledge and enriching lives is as rich and diverse as the state we serve.

And with the ongoing support of our partners – and dedication of our experts – we continue to shape the state's future, as you'll see in this report.

We're embracing technological innovations, like AI, while blazing new trails for interdisciplinary research. We're strengthening food systems and growing farms of the future. We're fostering community collaboration and resilience in rural and urban areas alike. We're helping our youth and their families navigate uncharted waters and achieve their full potential. We're protecting natural resources and ecosystems, while promoting sustainability in agriculture.

By addressing local needs and emerging issues today, Extension is positioning North Carolina communities for a brighter future.

Discover more about how we're transferring knowledge and transforming tomorrow at go.ncsu.edu/ExtensionImpacts.

A. Richard Bonanno
Director, NC State Extension
Associate Dean, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Vice Provost, University Outreach and Engagement

NC State Extension Director Rich Bonanno works with local leaders statewide to help address the needs of their communities.