Penn State Extension is an educational network that provides resources and expertise. It helps individuals, families, businesses, and communities throughout Pennsylvania with information and a broad range of educational programs designed to: Support productive, profitable, and competitive businesses and a strong agriculture and food system. Strengthen families, children and youth, and the elderly, build caring, safe, and healthy communities. Ensure the long-term vitality of Pennsylvania's natural resources, enable people to better understand and deal with complex public issues.