health inequities. Utilization of this “twin approach” (CDC, 2015) supports improved health for the larger population while also using precision interventions to address barriers and challenges implemented through oppressive and discriminatory policies, systems, and environments. It is important to note that some individuals may view efforts to address barriers to health as being outside of Cooperative Extension’s core work and mission. Others may see efforts to drive resources toward groups that have been historically underserved as taking resources away from those who currently benefit from the work of Cooperative Extension. Not only are these beliefs historically inaccurate, as evidenced by the work by the chronically under-resourced 1890 and 1994 land grant universities, they also jeopardize the future of Cooperative Extension. Accordingly, a central theme of the updated framework focuses on how Cooperative Extension can address the social determinants of health and well-being that are preventing some communities and groups from experiencing optimal health.
“ It is important to note that some individuals may view efforts to address barriers to health as being outside of Cooperative Extension’s core work and mission. Others may see efforts to drive resources toward groups that have been historically underserved as taking resources away from those who currently benefit from the work of Cooperative Extension. Not only are these beliefs historically inaccurate, as evidenced by the work by the chronically under-resourced 1890 and 1994 land grant universities, they also jeopardize the future of Cooperative Extension.”
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