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Required Statements

Key statements must appear on Extension publications—whether printed or available online. They indicate we uphold federal and state civil rights laws and regulations, as well as University equal opportunity policies.

Required for All Publications

  1. Equal opportunity statement (EEO)

    Include one of these official versions on all publications.

    Standard Form: University of Minnesota Extension shall provide equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

    Short Form (when space is limited): University of Minnesota Extension is an equal opportunity educator and employer.

  2. Disability access statement (ADA)

    For Publications: This material is available in alternative formats upon request. Direct requests to XXX-XXX-XXXX.

    For Publications Distributed Through the Extension Store: This material is available in alternative formats upon request. Contact your University of Minnesota Extension office or the Extension Store at 800-876-8636.

    For Conferences, Events and Activities: To request disability accommodations, please contact XXX-XXX-XXXX.

  3. Recycling statement and symbol

    (Note: not required on pubs repurposed for the web)

    Recycle symbol.

    Printed on recycled and recyclable paper with at least XX percent postconsumer material.

    Download recycle symbol (316 K EPS)

Statements to Use When Applicable or When Space is Available

  1. Copyright notice

    Standard Form: © 2009, Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. Send copyright permission inquiries to: Copyright Coordinator, University of Minnesota Extension, 405 Coffey Hall, 1420 Eckles Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108-6068. Email to extcopy@umn.edu or fax to 612-625-3967.

    Short Form (when space is limited): © 2009, Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved.

  2. Extension's public website address

    Standard Form: Find more University of Minnesota Extension educational information at www.extension.umn.edu

    Short Form (when space is limited): www.extension.umn.edu

  3. Product disclaimer

    The information given in this publication is for educational purposes only. Reference to commercial products or trade names is made with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no endorsement by Universityof Minnesota Extension is implied.

  4. How-to-order statement for Extension Store items

    Standard Form: Additional copies of this item can be ordered from the Extension Store at http://shop.extension.umn.edu/; or place credit card orders at 800-876-8636; or email questions to ShopExtension@umn.edu.

    Short Form (when space is limited): Order additional copies at http://shop.extension.umn.edu or call 800-876-8636.

This page is updated regularly; please check every time you develop materials.
Last update: September 2009

The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.