Extension Office

Overview

The University of Minnesota Extension at Le Sueur County is the educational outreach of the University of Minnesota, connecting education and research to the needs of citizens and communities.

Contact

Find contact information for the Extension Office and its employees.

Areas of Outreach

Le Sueur County links with the University of Minnesota to provide trained Extension staff in the areas of:

  • Agriculture
  • Home horticulture
  • Natural resources
  • Nutrition education
  • Youth development (4-H)

Programs

Settings

Educational programs are offered in:

  • Collaborative efforts
  • Distance learning
  • Group settings
  • Mass communications
  • One-on-one contacts
  • Self-learning opportunities

Participants

These programs include:

  • Communities
  • Families
  • Food producers
  • Organizations
  • Seniors
  • Youth

Regional Centers

In addition to Le Sueur County, 15 Regional Centers have been established around the state, funded with state and federal dollars, providing educational programming in the areas of:

  • Community Development and Vitality
  • Land, Food and the Environment
  • Youth Development and Family Living