The word ‘Extension’ is derived from the Latin roots ‘ex’ meaning ‘out’ and ‘tensio’ meaning ‘ stretching’. Extension is that type of education which is stretched out to people in the rural areas far and near, beyond the limits of the educational institutions to which the formal type of education is usually confined. Extension Education is generally considered as non-formal education. Extension Education is the process of teaching rural people how to live better by learning ways to improve their farm, home and community institutions (Leagans, 1961). Hence teaching, research in Extension Education is an important career for students of agricultural sciences.

It is well known that ‘Extension Education’ is that particular branch of agricultural sciences or social sciences which helps in the process of transferring/ spreading the new information and innovations to the farmers. These innovations may include new seed varieties, new agricultural technologies, new breeds of animals, etc. All these activities lead to the rural development.

Branches of Extension Education

1. Agricultural Extension Education

2. Animal Husbandry & Dairy Extension Education

3. Veterinary/livestock Extension Education

4. Agricultural Engineering Extension

5. Forestry Extension Education

6. Fisheries Extension Education

7. Home Science Extension Education

8. Medical Extension Education/