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University of Vermont Researchers Engage New England Dairy Sector for Livestock Disease Prevention

While bird flu (H5N1) outbreaks are affecting dairy herds in the Midwest and western United States (U.S.), a team of researchers at the University of Vermont (UVM) is focused on the impacts of foreign animal disease outbreaks on regional dairy production in the "New England milkshed.” The milkshed is defined by all sources of milk processed or manufactured into dairy products within New England, including farms in eastern New York state that ship milk into the region.

Join MI on the Fly: A Hands-On Approach to Motivational Interviewing

Do you want to feel more confident in using motivational interviewing during conversations about adult vaccinations? Join MI on the Fly Project! Dr. Anya Sheftel from the WSU EXCITE project is recruiting participants to test Motivational Interviewing (MI) on the Fly materials and offer feedback. This project is focused on supporting Extension Professionals in integrating MI strategies into their typical programming. MI on the Fly is 16-week project that will provide you with: Free structured...

NorthStar 4-H Youth Mentoring is Hiring!

Job Description The NorthStar 4-H Program Coordinator is a leadership role within a collaborative team, responsible for managing day-to-day mentoring program activities, addressing student needs, and maintaining communication with schools. This position supports year-round programming, connecting students with caring adults through expeditionary learning, service learning, community and school engagement, and adventure education. Key responsibilities include program development and delivery,...

Join the OneOp Team: Professional Development Coordinator Position Available

OneOp, hosted at Auburn University's College of Human Sciences, is seeking a Professional Development Coordinator! This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on military family service providers through innovative online learning experiences and engaging programs. To learn more about this position and submit your application, please visit: https://www.auemployment.com/postings/50742 . Join us in making a difference in the lives of military families through...

Community Engagement and 4-H Youth Development Advisor (AP 22-04)

Community Engagement and 4-H Youth Development Advisor (AP 22-04) University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources County Locations: Fresno County, Kings County, Tulare County Date Posted: January 30, 2025 Closing Date: March 17, 2025 Job Description: https://ucanr.edu/publicFiles/jobs/2960.pdf Position Overview The University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) invites applications for a UC Cooperative Extension Community Engagement and Development 4-H Youth...

Exploring Neuromarketing in Extension Communication

Program Center Stage- Monday, February 24th, 2025 • 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET Join Dr. Paul Bolls from Washington State University’s EXCITE team for a Program Center Stage, on neuromarketing, an evidence-based approach that applies brain science to strengthen communication. This session will explore how neuromarketing has been used in EXCITE to develop vaccination messaging and is now being applied to improve outreach on H5N1 risks for dairy farms. Extension professionals will gain insights into how...

Job Opportunity - Area Orchard Systems Advisor

Area Orchard Systems Advisor (AP 24-26) University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources County Locations : San Joaquin County, Stanislaus County Date Posted : January 31, 2025 Closing Date : March 24, 2025 Job Description : https://ucanr.edu/publicFiles/jobs/2961.pdf Position Overview The University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) invites applications for a UC Cooperative Extension Area Orchard Systems Advisor, serving Stanislaus and San Joaquin Counties.

Survey: Help Us Understand and Strengthen Mental Health Efforts in Extension

A critical issue in many communities across the United States is the health and well-being of their residents. Extension is well-positioned, particularly in rural communities, to provide local, community-engaged programs that can promote health and well-being and strengthen community resilience. Many of you are already working on projects that address the mental health and well-being of diverse populations in your communities. Why Your Input Matters This survey serves two key purposes:...

Community CARES Project ECHO Back to Basics from the Rutgers Cancer Institute

Rutgers Cancer Institute and ScreenNJ invite you to participate in our Community CARES Project ECHO Back to Basics Professional Training Education Series. Community CARES is an in-depth training program that will help you confidently promote evidence-based, community-focused cancer prevention and screening to your patients, clients, and community members. Participants will receive educational coaching, and other resources to deliver cancer education to their communities. This program is a...

Wildlife Damage Management Series

Join us for weekly webinars starting March 11th- April 1st from experts who will share the latest research and IPM tactics for Deer, Voles, Pocket Gophers, Mice and Rats---all of which can be serious pests of ag, residential, and public lands. Find the session description below and register for the series by clicking here! March 11th: Dealing with Deer in Suburban Landscapes White-tailed deer pose tremendous management challenges for many communities. Deer are loved and seen as a symbol of...

Opportunity: Director (Louisiana IDEA Initiative)

The LSU AgCenter is seeking exceptional applicants for the Director for the IDEA initiative. This position will be responsible for leading the creation and execution of this state-wide program, designing deliverables, conducting various extension programming, monitoring the progress of program activities, and reporting to funding agency. This position reports to the Executive Associate Vice President and Director of the La. Agricultural Experiment Station (LAES). Detailed info at Director...

Impact Collaborative Workbook Redesigned and Released

The Extension Foundation is excited to announce the release of its redesigned Impact Collaborative Workbook , now available publicly as an interactive PDF. This format enhances collaboration, especially for participants in a virtual Impact Collaborative method training and for participants exploring the process independently. Established in 2014 by the Extension Foundation, the Impact Collaborative serves as a national network of Land-grant university professionals focused on empowering...

Next NECI Professional Development webinar: "Integrating Climate into Extension Programming"

Join the National Extension Climate Initiative (NECI) for its next professional development webinar on February 5th, at 3 pm Eastern/2pm Central/1pm Mountain and 12 noon Pacific time. The webinar will be presented by Duane Friend, Climate Specialist with University of Illinois Extension, who collaborated with several faculty, curriculum creators, and animation specialists to create a short course called "Integrating Climate into Extension Programming."

Setting Group Goals for Growth - March 5, 2025

MSU Extension and the National Charrette Institute is excited to offer the Setting Group Goals for Growth (SG3) workshop on the 5th of March, 2025. SG3 is a half-day, interactive, workshop for groups or teams with current strategic planning, goal setting, or futuring needs. Teams of 6-12 people will participate in a personalized visioning session with their own MSU Extension facilitation that will help them determine 5-7 priorities for future action. The March 5, 2025 session will use both...

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