The Agricultural Extension Service or Cooperative Extension Service is another great resource for property owners. These services normally provide local residents with access to the expertise of the local (usually public) university or university system. These services give information and advice to residents through classes and other educational programs, events, and publications. In addition, most extension services have hotlines where people can access additional information and have questions answered, and most local or state extension services are online, where a large body of knowledge is freely available.

The Agricultural Extension Service’s expertise normally pertains to agriculture, as the name implies. Mostly they deal with plants, planting, animals, and insects. However, extension services often provide information about health and wellness, finances, childcare, and much more.

While this may not be the office to contact for every contractor based referral, they may be able to help get you in touch with certain contractors, and they may even be able to help you figure out exactly what your need to have fixed to your home. If you are seeking landscaping, planting, and the like, a call or email to your Agricultural Extension Service may well be in order.