Agricultural and Extension Education ascribes to values which help define its character and serve as a foundation for establishing goals and making strategic decisions:

Respect for and emphasis on students and clients
A pragmatic approach toward roles and services
Capturing client-based and professional opportunities
Providing and modeling instructions as science and art
A commitment to service and professional development
Sustaining department expertise
Fostering a positive and productive work and learning environment
Ongoing collegial support
Honesty as a practice of respect and constructive feedback for growth
A commitment to excellence