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
- 4-H Volunteers – Critical to the success of Northeast positive youth development programsMembers of the Northeast Region Volunteerism Group (NERV) conducted a … Read more
- UMaine, UVM earn $6.5M USDA grant for Youth Innovators Empowering Agriculture Across America (YEA) programThe University of Maine (UMaine) Extension will work with the … Read more
- NEED honors four exemplary, innovative northeast Urban Extension projects.
How can we help?
NEED can connect you to extension wherever you live.