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The Northeast Regional Center for Rural Development invites you to attend a webinar on April 8th at 1:00 p.m. Eastern to learn about "Food Recovery for Rhode Island" — a Cooperative Extension community development train-the-trainer program that simultaneously addresses food waste, food insecurity and climate change.

Urbanization refers to the increasing population concentration in urban areas, leading to the expansion of counties, cities and towns. It has a wide range of social, economic, environmental, and cultural impacts, both positive and negative. Here are some key impacts of urbanization: 1. Economic Impacts Positive: Job Opportunities: Urbanization typically leads to increased employment opportunities due to the concentration of industries, services, and businesses. Economic Growth: Urban areas...

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.

Cooperative Extension Forestry and Natural Resources Advisor Serving Shasta, Trinity, and Siskiyou Counties, California University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources County Locations: Shasta County, Siskiyou County, Trinity County Date Posted: February 28, 2025 Closing Date: April 14, 2025 Job Description: https://ucanr.edu/publicFiles/jobs/2979.pdf The University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) invites applications for a UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE)...

National AgriProspects Summit June 24-25, 2025 Nashville, TN The AgriProspects Workforce Development Network is hosting its first national summit this summer and we want to see you there! AgriProspects is an adult agricultural workforce development grant project funded by NIFA. The team is working hard to plan this two-day event to network, engage, and learn about adult workforce development in food and agriculture. Participants will hear from keynote speakers and panels on topics such as...

Written by: Jason Jowers, MS , MFT Supporting the mental well-being of youth and teens is a top priority for many mental health professionals today. The age group of 12-18 year olds are developing the social and emotional habits that will lead them into adulthood. With school transitions, new friend groups, and opportunities, many are navigating and handling stress in new ways, for the first time. Youth in military families have added pressures to their lives that are unique, from parental...

Food Systems Area Advisor (AP 24-21) University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources County Locations: Los Angeles County, Ventura County Date Posted: February 18, 2025 Closing Date: April 7, 2025 Job Description: https://ucanr.edu/publicFiles/jobs/2970.pdf Position Overview The University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) invites applications for a UC Cooperative Extension Food Systems Area Advisor, serving Los Angeles and Ventura Counties. The advisor...

Join AgriProspects and Merit on March 19th at 3pm EDT as we discuss the AgriProspects Marketplace. The AgriProspects Marketplace is a multi-phase platform aimed at connecting CES opportunities to the rapidly evolving digital credential ecosystem and the earners, learners, employers, agencies, and intermediaries using them. Participants will gain insights into the current digital credential ecosystem, get an overview of the first phase of the Marketplace platform and learn more about future...