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June 2024

New Publication: Cooperative Extension System Climate Action Plan Released

With over a century of experience, Extension is well-positioned to be a leading climate solutions provider. Extension’s network translates cutting-edge research from Land-grant universities into actionable education and resources for local communities. In partnership with the University of New Hampshire and the Extension Foundation through a cooperative agreement with the United States Department of Agriculture National Institute on Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA), leaders from the...

The Encouraging Mentor – A guest blog series by Dr. Brian Raison, The Ohio State University

The Extension Foundation and Dr. Raison are partnering to present this series offering self-study materials and advice for career growth. The series will focus on early, middle, and later career stages. We are proud to share this series with the Cooperative Extension System! The ideas shared in this series are extracted from Dr. Raison’s 2024 book, The Encouraging Mentor: Your Guide to 40 Conversations that Matter . This is a how-to manual for mentors, teachers, coaches, and anyone...

Cornell Cooperative Extension Seeks Applicants for Salesforce Business Analyst/Administrator Position

Salesforce Business Analyst - Administrator will work with colleagues, end-users and department managers to deliver innovative solutions for business priorities in Cooperative Extension and CALS. This position will work with constituents to identify business needs and determine solutions using the Salesforce platform. You will use intermediate to expert knowledge of the Salesforce platform and its capabilities to design, develop, test, and maintain complex programmatic (coded) and...

Upcoming Webinar: Diversifying Workforce with Effective & Creative Mentoring Practices

The Missouri Mentorship Project team is hosting a webinar series titled "Navigating Mentorship: Empowering Tomorrow's Leaders," featuring leaders from across Extension to share their mentorship experiences. The last session in the series will host Dr. Gulnihal Ozbay, who will present " Diversifying Workforce with Effective & Creative Mentoring Practices " on June 12th from 12:00 to 12:45 PM. Join us by registering here! About Gulnihal Ozbay: Dr. Ozbay is the Associate Dean of Cooperative...

EXCITE EFNEP: Integrating Immunization Education into Extension Health Programming

The Extension Collaboration on Immunization Teaching and Engagement (EXCITE) Program has received additional funding to enhance immunization education within Cooperative Extension communities. EFNEP programs have been awarded funds to educate underserved and rural audiences about the CDC’s Bridge program and other adult immunization opportunities, aiming to close gaps across all adult immunizations. This new phase will further integrate immunization education into Extension programming. By...

AgriProspects Mini-Grant Office Hours Launch June 6th

The AgriProspects mini-grant program was launched last week to support Extension professionals in delivering adult workforce development programs for the agricultural sector. AgriProspects Coordinators will host multiple office hour sessions for each Extension Region in June and July. The first session, led by the North Central Coordinators, will be held from 10:30-11:30am ET. Although focused on Land-grant institutions in the North Central region, all are welcome to attend. To see available...

UNH Extension seeks 4-H Program Manager, Merrimack County

This position is located at Extension’s Merrimack County office in Boscawen, New Hampshire. The 4-H program manager facilitates the growth of the county 4-H program and life-skill development of 4-H youth through recruitment, training, support, and guidance of volunteers in a community-based, youth organization. 4-H, the nation’s largest youth development organization, works in local communities to offer youth online and in-person programming through clubs, collaborative community...

 
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