Whether you’re supporting a service member transitioning to civilian employment, alongside a military spouse, or helping both as they explore options for their child(ren), discover four ways for military families to plan for education expenses.
There has never been another person like you on the planet...ever. And, there won't ever be another person like you again...ever. Inherently then, everything you do is unique. So why do we fill our lives like a Thanksgiving plate? Yes, we have many responsibilities that all need looking after. What we're talking about is YOUR unique contribution to this world. If your "plate" is an inch deep and a mile wide (like your Thanksgiving plate) it's hard to know where your focus should go. You're...
Provide administrative and program oversight and supervision to the Master Gardener in Santa Clara County. Provide leadership to the community volunteers associated with the program. Identify potential partners and facilitate collaboration within the UC ANR system and between numerous agencies within the county and region. Supervise support staff and manage the budget. Identify and prepare proposals for additional funding opportunities. This position is a career appointment that is 100%...
The EXCITE team is hosting a webinar for Extension professionals to learn more about H5N1 and the resources that will be available for education related to H5N1, coming up on December 12th, 2:00 PM ET. At the meeting you will hear from the EXCITE project Director, CDC and other communication specialist to learn about how you can reach and support farmers in your state. Register for the meeting here. Meeting agenda: H5N1 Overview/update How to Deal with Misinformation CDC Recommendations...
Reviewing and Evaluating Transdisciplinary and Engaged Research Projects: Perspectives from Funding Programs Date : December 11, 2024 @ 1pm ET Registration : https://www.nifa.usda.gov/events/reviewing-evaluating-transdisciplinary-engaged-research-projects-perspectives-funding D escription : As more research funding agencies begin to support the use of transdisciplinary and engaged research practices in their programs, to help generate tangible, positive societal impacts, we can take...
Director of Center for Sustainable Small Farms and Urban Agriculture Job Description: Provide leadership for the rapidly growing signature certification programs of the College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (CAFNR). Serve as Director of the Center for Sustainable Small Farms and Urban Agriculture (CSSFUA). Establish a vigorous, nationally recognized educational certification program and research integration agenda in the areas of small farm sustainability and urban agriculture.
The Community-University Engagement group is having their second quarterly discussion next week ! You are invited to join the team in their efforts to inspire collaboration and share valuable insights on community engagement. This session will be an opportunity to learn, connect, and exchange resources that can enhance collective impact. Date & Time: Nov 21, 2024 03:30 PM ET Register here Below is the agenda for the meeting: 1. Case Study Presentation: Elizabeth Weybright on "Health...
Agriprospects, a groundbreaking national marketplace for Cooperative Extension programs, today is announcing the support of 11 projects across Cooperative Extension to deliver and expand adult agricultural workforce development. This first round of mini-grants will expand the training available to the public through Agriprospects and fill in gaps in training in farm business coaching, dairy farm safety management, permaculture, among other topics. Led by The Extension Foundation,...
Are you using The Arts -- poetry, music, painting, etc. --in your extension programs. If so, please let Dave or Hiram know.
For the first time, the EXCITE program team convened in person this week, bringing together partners from USDA-NIFA, the CDC, and the Extension Foundation in New Orleans, Louisiana. This landmark gathering allowed team members to celebrate past achievements, assess progress, and set strategic goals for the future. During the event, CDC partners Julie Zajac and Alexi Piasecki shared a special letter from Dr. Georgia Peacock, Director of the Immunization Services Division, commending the...
NYS 4-H is hiring its next statewide Director
At NECI's recent Professional Development webinar with UVM's Suzy Hodgson, she reflected on her career helping farmers and service providers make informed climate-related decisions as part of UVM Extension’s New Farming and Women in Ag Network, the Northeast Risk Management Education Center, and the USDA Northeast Climate Hub. One of the projects Suzy mentioned was about biochar, which stimulated a lot of conversation in our group. I promised I'd post a summary ("Impact Brief") of recent...
This position is located at UNH Cooperative Extension’s Cheshire County office in Keene, N.H. As part of the natural resources team, forestry field specialists conduct county‐based and statewide programming. Cheshire County is in southwestern New Hampshire, bordered by Massachusetts and Vermont. The City of Keene is in the geographic center of the county, surrounded by rural and suburbanized towns. In this landscape, the forestry field specialist provides extension forest resources education...
Some of the most cherished memories from my military career are centered around the privilege of visiting with Veterans. Connecting with one of the last WWI veterans, Robley Rex , was amazing. Hearing individual accounts of WWII directly from members of the greatest generation, including Pearl Harbor survivors, was a gift. Stories from Korean War veterans, Vietnam veterans, Gulf War veterans, the many who we served alongside after the attacks on September 11, our allies, and even veterans of...
There is still time to register for the NAEPSDP (National Association of Extension Program and Staff Development Professionals) Virtual Conference on November 12-14! Sessions are scheduled for 11:30 am - 5:00 pm Eastern time each day of the conference. The conference features: Keynote speakers focusing on employee engagement and leadership A keynote panel discussion focused on generative AI in Extension Interactive panels with the Journal of Extension and the Extension Foundation Concurrent...