The AgriProspects Workforce Development Network, a national program of the Extension Foundation open to all Land-grant Institutions and funded through the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Workforce Development Competitive grant (2023-67037-40533), has initiated a nationwide data capture effort to identify and catalog adult agricultural workforce development programs offered by Land-grant Universities. This foundational step will inform and serve as the database for the...

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024), the cost of food at home increased 6.1% from 2022 to 2023. A military family's grocery spending will depend on many factors, including where they shop, what they buy, and how many people are being fed. Educators can help families identify cost-saving strategies that they can implement and connect how certain grocery shopping habits can help bolster financial and nutritional fitness.

https://connect.extension.org/g/impact-collaborative/blog/564432563051007254 Opportunity: Director of La. Food Innovation Institute (FOODii)

The Climate Adaption Intern Program (CAIP) is a semester-long, cohort-style Extension program at Utah State University where undergraduates are work with experts to develop resources that correspond to climate needs in Utah and the surrounding region. Join this webinar to learn more about the CAIP, its outcomes and impacts, and why the program is well-poised to be replicated in other universities/states. Hosted by the National Extension Climate Initiative.

Join NERCRD on March 20th for “Marylanders Online: Bridging the Digital Divide in Rural Communities,” an exploration of the innovative strategies and initiatives developed by University of Maryland Extension (UME) aimed at increasing internet access and digital literacy in Maryland’s rural areas. This webinar is free and open to all.