To create learning partnerships that help adults and youth enhance their lives and communities.

Description:
Cass County Extension Service's purpose is to address, through education, needs of the public. This county office is part of a unique relationship of federal, state and county partners that delivers a grassroots program.

Extension Staff members serve the people of Cass County through practical application of research-based knowledge and information. Using multiple delivery methods, our work in agriculture, horticulture, human development, food and nutrition and 4-H youth development is based on local needs. By working with local agencies, organizations and individuals, we hope to improve the quality of life for the citizens of Cass County.

This local office embraces the mission of the NDSU Extension Service to "create learning partnerships that help adults and youth enhance their lives and communities."

History:
The Cass County Extension office is a field office of the North Dakota State University Extension Service and exists to serve the people of North Dakota. The Cooperative Extension System was established in 1914 to address through education critical needs of the public in the areas of agriculture, family and youth.

Contact people:

John Kringler, Extension Agent/County Chairman, (701) 241-5700, (email) Maxine Nordick, Extension Agent/4-H Youth, (701) 241-5700, (email) Todd Weinmann, Extension Agent/Horticulturist, (701) 241-5707, (email)

Office fax number: (701) 241-5935

Address:

1010 2nd Ave. South PO Box 2806 Fargo, ND 58108 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.ext.nodak.edu/county/cass

Directions:

We are located in the lower level of the Cass County Government Annex on the corner of 10th St (one-way heading north) and 2nd Ave. Located west across the street from the Cass County Courthouse.