Mission & Vision

NACDEP is an organization dedicated to improving the visibility, coordination, professional status and resource base of community and economic development Extension programs and professionals.

Vision:
Advocating community and economic development programming, while educating and recognizing Extension professionals who develop successful programs and expand resources to strengthen communities.

 Values:    What is Community Development?

• Economic and Business Development
• Leadership Development and Civic Engagement
• Local Government/Nonprofits and Public Decision Making
• Land Use Planning and Housing
• Tourism, Arts, and Creative Placemaking
• Core Skills: Facilitation, Inclusion, Collaboration, Analysis, Evaluation, and Planning
• Integrative work on emerging issues across Extension:
• Environment and climate change
• Local food systems
• Public health and poverty