These brand statements serve as a foundation for telling our story—in person, through audio or video messaging, or in print.
Use them verbatim or interspersed with your own personalized messaging to introduce audiences to the wider extension portfolio of products and services. Where there is room, they will appear on all extension publications.
One-liner
(This is a quick, shorthand explanation of Penn State Extension—a helpful scene-setter for an audience that is not yet acquainted with us.)
Penn State Extension provides trusted, science-based education and solutions to strengthen Pennsylvania’s agriculture, food systems, and natural resources for a sustainable future.
Compact
(While still succinct, this statement is helpful for an audience who knows about Penn State Extension but has yet to learn about the extent/scope of Penn State Extension responsibilities and capabilities.)
Penn State Extension harnesses the power of Penn State research to deliver practical, science-based education. Our educators and specialists partner with you to advance agriculture, support a healthy and safe food supply, and promote responsible natural resource stewardship.
Extension is available when and where you need us—online, in the classroom, and throughout your community. We serve all 67 Pennsylvania counties, allowing us to tailor our programs to meet local needs while addressing challenges that affect the entire Commonwealth.
Full version
(This statement offers a detailed explanation of Penn State Extension's mission, capabilities, and value. This statement helps demonstrate extension's evolving, increased relevance and high return on investment for current/potential stakeholders.)
Penn State Extension—the outreach arm of the Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences—empowers farmers, agribusinesses, youth, and communities with science-based education and innovative solutions to advance agriculture, strengthen food systems, and promote responsible natural resource stewardship across Pennsylvania and beyond.
We are teams of educators and scientists working alongside you to apply Penn State research in practical, meaningful ways. We bring you learning you can trust that helps you solve problems, improve operations, and create a more sustainable future.
Extension is available when and where you need us—online, in the classroom, and in your community—with practical, accessible, and continuously updated learning resources.
Our educators serve all 67 Pennsylvania counties, giving us a deep understanding of local needs and the ability to deliver customized solutions. In addition, statewide program teams provide focused, in-depth expertise in agriculture, food systems, and natural resources.
Penn State Extension delivers an exceptional return on investment for the people and communities of Pennsylvania. Every dollar invested locally is strengthened by state and federal support—working together each day to help Pennsylvanians build resilience, drive innovation, and sustain the resources that support us all.
