Cooperative Extension
Teaching of Agriculture and Science
Since being designated as a land-grant school in 1890, a key part of Lincoln University's mission has been the teaching of agriculture and science. It's a mission we still take seriously today and fulfill in large part via our Cooperative Research and Cooperative Extension programs.
Lincoln University Cooperative Extension (LUCE) aims to enhance the quality of life for people throughout Missouri with limited access to resources. Specifically, our programs address the needs of small farm owners throughout the state. We teach key skills relating to sustainability, leadership, agricultural innovation and more so farmers throughout Missouri and beyond can keep up with a changing economy and continue to meet the needs of their customers.
We utilize research-based education and engagement at local, state, regional, national and international levels to achieve our goal. Extension specialists, located primarily on Lincoln's main campus, facilitate extension and outreach programs covering essential subject areas that are relevant and positively impact those living in Missouri.
We also have educators in Urban Impact Centers in both Kansas City and St. Louis, as well as Southeast Missouri outreach centers in Sikeston, Lilbourn and Caruthersville.
To learn more about our Cooperative Extension programs and to see how you can contribute, please contact us or follow the links below.
Programs and Projects
- Agricultural Economics and Marketing
- Aquaculture
- Community and Leadership Development
- Composting
- Diversity Programs
- Hemp Institute
- Horticulture
- Human Nutrition & Health
- Human Resource Development
- Innovative Small Farmers' Outreach Program
- Integrated Pest Management Program
- Paula J. Carter Center on Minority Health and Aging
- Small Ruminant Program
- Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers (2501 Program)
- Southeast Missouri 1890 Extension Program
- Specialty Crops
- Wildlife Science
- Youth Development and 4-H Program
Areas of Interest
- Cooperative Extension Faculty and Staff
- Cooperative Research
- Information Technology Center
- Media Center
- Memorandum of Understanding (Operating Principles)
Extension Outreach Centers
- Central Missouri (Jefferson City and surrounding areas)
- St. Louis Urban Impact Center (Eastern Missouri: St. Louis & surrounding areas)
- Southeastern Missouri Outreach Centers (Sikeston, Charleston, Caruthersville & surrounding areas)
- Kansas City Urban Impact Center (Western Missouri: Kansas City & surrounding areas)
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Contact
John Kessell, Ph.D.
Associate Extension Administrator
103 Allen Hall
900 Chestnut St.
Jefferson City, Missouri 65101
E: kessellj@lincolnu.edu
P: (573) 681-5557