Association of Northeast Extension Directors
Supporting an effective Cooperative Extension System through leadership collaboration.
Who we are
NEED is the non-profit professional association where Cooperative Extension Directors and Administrators from the northeast region come together to set priorities, link resources, collaborate on new projects, and support an effective Extension System.
What we provide
NEED supports Cooperative Extension in the northeast region by convening regional symposium and conferences, connecting experts, providing professional development, and fostering partnerships.
Regional Extension Highlights
- Northeast 4-H Leaders Unite Around Workforce Readiness, Volunteers, and Regional CollaborationArticle prepared by Stacey Sterns, UConn Extension 4-H program leaders… Read more: Northeast 4-H Leaders Unite Around Workforce Readiness, Volunteers, and Regional Collaboration
- Lauren Weatherford (West Virginia University) wins 2026 Northeast Exceptional Local Educator AwardThe Association of Northeast Extension Directors (NEED) has awarded WVU… Read more: Lauren Weatherford (West Virginia University) wins 2026 Northeast Exceptional Local Educator Award
- NEED Announces Planning Grant and Seed Funding Award RecipientsNEED Announces Planning Grant and Seed Funding Award Recipients June… Read more: NEED Announces Planning Grant and Seed Funding Award Recipients
How can we help?
NEED can connect you to extension wherever you live.
Photo credits: Above right (bridge) – Photo courtesy of Cornell Cooperative Extension: photog R.J. Anderson | Above left (barn) – Photo courtesy of UMaine Extension: photog Remsberg