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
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