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2035  \n2025 VCE-1227NP  \nContents  \nFrom the Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3  \nFrom the Associate Extension Administrator. . 4  \nExecutive Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  \nIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  \nStrategic Planning Process & Engagement . . . 7  \nStrategic Planning Engagement Timeline . . . . . 8  \nMission and Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  \nCore Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  \nProgrammatic Initiatives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  \nStrategic Framework . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  \nThe Land-Grant Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  \nAcknowledgments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  \nAppendix: Implementation at a Glance . . . . . . . 23  \nFrom the Director  \nVirginia Cooperative Extension exists to turn knowledgeinto action — connecting the research and expertise ofVirginia Tech and Virginia State University with the real -world needs of Virginians. Through our 107 local offices,we help families, farmers, businesses, and communitiesstrengthen their resilience, improve their well-being,and build a sustainable future.  \nWhen I began my role as director, I was immediatelyinspired by the dedication of our people andthe trustcommunities place in us. Yet I also saw opportunitiesto listen, learn, and grow. Over the past year, I traveledacross the commonwealth, meeting with faculty, staff,local leaders, and stakeholders to hear firsthandabout our strengths, our challenges, and our sharedaspirations.  \nWe entered the strategic planning process with two key goals:  \n1. Focus our efforts on the areas where we have the greatest strength and impact.  \n2. Strengthen our system so that we are:  \n• A destination for talent that attracts and supports exceptional people.  \n• A trusted partner delivering science-based solutions for our communities,industries, families, youth, and campuses.  \nGuided by these goals, and with the help of an external consultant, we engagedcolleagues from across our campuses, communities, and industries to develop thisstrategic plan. It reflects both our long-standing mission and a bold vision for thedecade ahead — one that positions Virginia Cooperative Extension to lead throughinnovation, collaboration, and service.  \nI am deeply grateful to everyone who contributed time, insight, and enthusiasm to thiseffort. Together, we will continue advancing our shared purpose: empowering everyVirginian to thrive through knowledge, connection, and action.  \nSincerely,  \nMichael Gutter, Ph.D.  \nDirector  \nVirginia Cooperative ExtensionVirginia Tech  \nStrategic Plan  \nFrom the Director  \n3  \nFrom the Associate ExtensionAdministrator  \nAt Virginia State University, we are proud to co-leadVirginia Cooperative Extension, a unified system of twoland-grant universities committed to serving everycommunity across the commonwealth. Together,Virginia State University and Virginia Tech extendresearch-based education, innovation, and communityengagement that empowers Virginians to thrive.  \nVirginia State University’s Cooperative Extensionprograms are organized into two units: Food, AgricultureSystems, andAgroforestry (FASA) and IntegratedWellbeing of Youth, Family, and Community (IWYFC) .  \nThrough FASA, we strengthen Virginia’s agriculturaland natural resource systems, empowering producersthrough programs like the Small Farms Outreach Program, which provides education,resources, and technical assistance to small, beginning, and veteran farmers. IWYFCadvances holistic community well-being by fostering health, nutrition, 4-H STEMand youth leadership, and family resilience through evidence-based education andengagement.  \nThis strategic plan reaffirms our collective commitment to innovation and measurableimpact. It reflects how our one Cooperative Extension system","cbCaioVUNOVD3d59","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaioVUNOVD3d59","pdf",9119612,29,"English","# Executive Summary\n## Core Initiatives and Strategic Priorities\n# Introduction\n## Strategic Planning Process & Engagement\n# Mission and Vision\n## Core Elements\n# Programmatic Initiatives\n## Strategic Framework\n# The Land-Grant Campus\n# Acknowledgments\n# Appendix: Implementation at a Glance","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of the 2025–2035 Strategic Plan for Virginia Cooperative Extension?\",\"answer\":\"It provides a 10-year vision to strengthen VCE’s role as a trusted, science-driven partner while staying responsive to the evolving needs of Virginia’s communities.\"},{\"question\":\"What system-level goals guide the strategic planning process?\",\"answer\":\"The plan targets focusing efforts on where VCE has the greatest strength and impact, and strengthening the organization to attract exceptional talent and deliver science-based solutions.\"},{\"question\":\"Which programmatic initiatives does VCE plan to focus on?\",\"answer\":\"VCE outlines seven initiatives, including agricultural production and innovation, health and well-being, community development and resilience, natural resources and forestry, and positive youth development, among others.\"}]","Strategic Plan 2025 - 2035 | PDF",73]