Perspective.

The United States Extension Service was established in 1914 by the Smith Lever Act to work with land-grant universities. The idea was to apply research and provide education in agriculture. However, that role has continued to evolve and expand. In 1914, more than 50% of the population lived in rural areas, and 30% of the workforce was engaged in farming. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that those numbers have dropped to less than 2% of the population being directly employed in agriculture. The Extension Service still plays a major role in agriculture but it has also expanded its programming and services to meet the needs of those living in rural, urban and suburban parts of the country. Guest: Dr. Gregg Hadley, associate director for Extension at Kansas State University. Perspective is a weekly public affairs program hosted by Richard Baker, communications professor at Kansas State University. Perspective has been continuously produced for radio stations across the nation by K-State for well over six d