Extension Stats and Strengths
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Collapse ▲NC State Extension generates more than $2 billion in annual economic impact for North Carolina by turning research into real-world results. Our experts help communities thrive — from farms to families, from the mountains to the coast, and everywhere in between.
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KEY FACTS & FIGURES
Extension is the largest non-formal educational outreach organization in the 17-campus UNC system.
- 101 local centers (including every county and the Qualla Boundary)
- 1,377 Extension professionals
- 805 based in local centers
- 572 based on campus and at other facilities
- 12.6M annual visitors to Extension websites
- 28,000+ educational programs
- 170,000+ educational outreach activities
- $25.5M annual gifts plus county investments in infrastructure enhancements
- 1.4M participants engaged firsthand in our education programs
Extension’s economic and functional impacts on the state are significant, with returns on Extension programming eclipsing the cost of operations many times over.
- $2.1B annual economic impact
- 27-to-1 return on annual government investments
- $36M+ in annual tax revenue generated
Many dedicated volunteers play a key role in supporting our programs, helping to address local needs and enhance our impact.
- Extension volunteers contribute more than $30 million worth of time and services annually (source)
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 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT |
| Extension innovates products and practices that grow our state’s $111B+ ag industry, connecting farmers with research-based information they need. | We help people make healthier decisions, lower their risk of chronic disease and live better lives through education in nutrition, food safety, local foods and more. | Extension’s 4-H program equips hundreds of thousands of youth with the confidence and skills to succeed tomorrow by meeting them where they are today. |
| 102,820 educational activities offered 131,039 contacts generated by programs 652 new farms began selling into local markets |
21,250 educational activities offered 55,398 contacts generated by programs 68,418 participants increased their intake of fresh produce |
31,047 educational activities offered 276,389 youth participated in 4-H activities ~20,000 youth increased their college and workforce readiness |
AGRICULTURE
FOOD & NUTRITIONCALS IMPACTS
CALS Annual Impact Report
CALS By the Numbers
CALS By the Numbers 2023-24 (Accessible PDF)
N.C. AGRICULTURE OVERVIEW & IMPACT
Agriculture is North Carolina’s leading industry, generating more than $111 billion each year and supporting over 750,000 jobs across the state.
N.C. Agriculture and Agribusiness Annual Impact (PDF)
North Carolina boasts the nation’s third most diverse agriculture economy, producing over 80 commercial crops alongside a thriving animal agriculture sector that makes up 70% of total farm sales.
N.C. Agriculture by the Numbers
- 42,000+ farms across 8.1 million acres
- 777,000+ agriculture-supported jobs
- #1 in U.S. for sweet potatoes, tobacco and poultry/egg sales
- #9 overall in total farm sales
- #6 in livestock
- #19 in crops
County Agriculture Profiles (Infographics)
Explore how agriculture shapes local economies in every North Carolina county. These easy-to-read profiles highlight key data and trends — from farm income to job impacts — and show how agriculture supports resilient communities and statewide growth.
Sources:
2022 Census of Agriculture – USDA-NASS (North Carolina | Counties)
N.C. Agriculture Economic Impact (NC State)
N.C. Agricultural Statistics (USDA-NASS)
A STRONG RESEARCH FOUNDATION
Extension may have a vast footprint across the state, with 101 local centers spread across every county and 18 agricultural research stations covering close to 20,000 acres, but the knowledge and resources we share start with sound science.
We extend “research-based” information, so it’s a good thing we’re part of one of the nation’s preeminent research universities. NC State’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) casts a wide research net, with ~$130 million in annual expenditures supporting 600 active projects that explore more than 70 different commodities.
CALS research highlights from 2024:
- 21 new plant varieties released
- 89 commercialization agreements executed for CALS IP (plants, materials, etc.)
- ~1,200 peer-reviewed research publications published
Discover more: CALS Research Annual Impact Handout 2024
MORE RESOURCES
- Extension Impact Study | TEConomy Partners
- How Extension Works
- 2030 Strategic Plan | NC State Extension
- USDA-NIFA Federal Report of Accomplishments | CALS 2023-24
- CALS Research Annual Impact Handout 2024
- NC State University | Rankings and Facts
Employees can visit the Impacts section of the Brand Site for more resources.