Legal Definitions - Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service

The Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES) is an agency within the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Its main responsibility is to coordinate research activities between the department and academic institutions, particularly land-grant universities.

For example, if the Department of Agriculture wants to research a new type of crop, CSREES would work with land-grant universities to conduct the research and share the findings with the department. This collaboration helps ensure that research is thorough and effective.

Another example of CSREES' work is providing funding for educational programs related to agriculture and rural communities. This includes programs for farmers, youth, and other community members to learn about topics such as sustainable agriculture, food safety, and rural economic development.