Lincoln University Cooperative Extension department provides research-based educational outreach programs to Missouri's hard to reach populations. The main office is on the campus of Lincoln University, in Jefferson City, and the outreach centers are located in Kansas City, St. Louis and Southeast Missouri.

Lincoln University Cooperative Research Department conducts a variety of research programs concentrating on essential subject areas which are relevant to Missouri residents and which support research for both immediate and future applications.

The Media Center serves as the information clearinghouse for Cooperative Extension and Research. From video conferencing and publication production to graphic arts and photography, the center uses a multimedia approach to publicize progress in the program areas offered.