The Cooperative Extension Service (CES) at South Dakota State University contracts with the United States Department of Agriculture to assist in delivering programs including the Food and Nutrition Program (FNP), Expanded Food and Nutrition Program (EFNEP), Nutrition Network, and Team Nutrition. The CES department of Family and Youth/4-H at SDSU employs state specialists and extension educators who work together to help individuals, families and communities solve problems and improve the quality of their lives. Specialists and educators use research based information through education and collaboration with local and state partnerships to educate clientele. Educational efforts are in response to anticipated and emerging issues that are critical to local needs.