Extension agents in our Agriculture & Natural Resources Division take a close look at the needs of local farmers and consumers and also the health of plants and animals living in Guam. They meet with farmers to help them solve the issues of growing crops in Guam's climate and environment. They also conduct variety trials to find the fruit and vegetable varieties most suitable to the soils and climate of Guam. 

Our ANR agents specialize in:

• crop pests
• invasive species
• native plants
• diseases affecting crops, plants, and trees
• fruit and vegetable production
• plant health and nutrition
• sustainable production methods
• farm business management 
• livestock care and meat processing
• ornamental horticulture
• food preservation

Extension agents in our Family & Consumer Sciences Division provide individuals and families with evidence-based knowledge to help them make informed decisions about their own health and well-being. As families thrive, communities thrive. When Guam's community thrives, all benefit. 

Programs are developed and delivered in collaboration with community groups, schools, church groups, agencies, senior centers, and more.

Our FCS agents specialize in: 

• nutrition at all stages of life
• food safety practices
• value-added food products
• family resiliency and healthy relationships
• youth development
• home management and consumer education
• financial literacy
• disaster preparedness

Our Community Development Division work to improve quality of life in our community by helping to manage change. Our agents do this through two means: 

• Process expertise: Serving as facilitators to a range of community conversations about information and knowledge levels on key island issues.
• Content expertise: Helping community residents, government, and non-government organizations address how to deal with those issues.