K-State Research and Extension

Program Development Committees

Strong local extension programs are the outcome of a partnership between extension agents and members of the local Program Development Committee.

Kansas extension county and district laws require four program development committees with six or more members serving on each committee. Committees focus on four core areas: Agriculture and Natural Resources, Community Development, Family and Consumer Sciences and 4-H Youth Development.

Here are some resources for agents and program development committee members to use as they partner together in planning and implementation of programming for local residents.

PDC Engagement Policy

PDC Orientation Video

Table of Contents

General Resources

Recruiting PDC Volunteers

Orienting PDC Members

Holding Effective Meetings

Increasing Facilitation Skills

Assessing Community Needs

Planning with a Purpose

Communicating Impact

PDC Task Force Members