Extension education is an essential component of not only the Land Grant Mission of the United States Government but also, of many other institutions including non-profit agencies in the US and throughout the world.Extension requires that the agent (messenger) understand, develop, and deliver a message in an appropriate way to the target audience. Furthermore, as part of the process the agent needs to evaluate the program for success, revision, and accountability. In this course we will be exploring the fundamental aspects of extension education and outreach.