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Professional Associations:
  ANREP Association of Natural Resource Extension Professionals - http://www.anrep.org/
An association or natural resource specialists interested in increasing communication, cooperation, and networking among the diverse professionals in the field of extension.
  ESP
(National)		 Epsilon Sigma Phi (National) - http://espnational.org/
The Cooperative Extension Professionals' Organization is dedicated to fostering standards of excellence in the Extension System and developing the Extension profession and professional.
  ESP
(State) 		Epsilon Sigma Phi (PA Alpha Omicron Chapter) - http://www.cas.psu.edu/docs/casprof/esp/
This website was established to serve as a resource for our chapter members and those who serve and have served Cooperative Extension in Pennsylvania and across the nation. Epsilon Sigma Phi is dedicated to fostering standards of excellence in the Cooperative Extension System and providing professional development opportunities and support to all extension staff.
  JCEP Joint Council of Extension Professionals - http://www.jcep.org/
A partnership of professional Extension organizations that focuses on strengthening the efforts of the member organizations and does what each cannot do individually.
  NAE4-HA National Association of Extension 4-H Agents - http://www.nae4ha.org/
The professional's organization for those dedicated to promoting, strengthening, enhancing, and advocating for the 4-H youth development profession.
  NEAFCS National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences - http://www.neafcs.org/
An organization formed to educate its professionals to empower individuals and families to make informed decisions.
  PACAA Pennsylvania Association of County Agricultural Agents - http://www.cas.psu.edu/docs/COEXT/regions/southeast/cumberland/pacaa/pacaa.htm
An association dedicated to: developing effective working relationships among members, encouraging professional improvement, maintaining close liaison with Extension Administration and key leadership, and providing for recognition of distinguished service and noteworthy contributions to the extension service.
  PAE4-HA

Pennsylvania Association of Extension 4-H Agents - http://www.extension.psu.edu/pae4ha/default.htm
We are an organization focusing on the needs of the 4-H Youth Development profession, promoting, strengthening, enhancing, and advocating the 4-H Youth Development profession.

  PASA Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture - http://www.pasafarming.org/
A nonprofit organization working to improve the economic and social prosperity of Pennsylvania food and agriculture, promoting profitable farms which produce healthy food for all people while respecting the natural environment.
  PCCEA Pennsylvania Council of Cooperative Extension Associations - http://www.extension.psu.edu/ncregion/pccea/
 A line of communication between the people of Pennsylvania and The Pennsylvania State University supporting extension and research programs.
  PEAFCS Pennsylvania Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences - http://peafcs.cas.psu.edu/default.htm
 An organization for extension educators of Pennsylvania dedicated to empowering individuals, families, and communities to meet their needs and goals through a learning partnership.