>> Directorate of Extension  The Directorate of Extension (DOE) was was established on January, 2000 (2055-10-7) to strengthen the extension service delivery system of the IAAS. The mission is to provide services to farmers by using more innovative, participatory and methodological approaches in the areas of developing human resource as well as farm resources on a continuous basis.   The major objectives are:   Exposure of the faculty and students to of real farm conditions and agricultural production systems and their integration in the academic programs, research and innovative extension approaches and         Establishment of relationship with community and sharpening its image as the active contributor and partner of the national agricultural development. Following are the areas where the DOE has the opportunity and conducts its regular programs:  Developing and providing short term trainings based on clients’ needs inclusive of all stakeholders. Provide technical and diagnostic services to farmers as soil testing insect-pest and diseases of plants, and veterinary services on campus and also in the form of mobile animal health clinic to rural area farmers. Conduct farm and home visits to specialized groups of farmers in specific crops, vegetables and fruits Establish linkage with and co-work with the extension programs of District Agriculture Development Office and District Livestock Service of the home district. Arrange workshop, seminar and interaction meeting for all types and levels of stakeholders of agriculture development and ultimately the farm families.