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ELIGIBILITY: Applications must be submitted by Extension professionals employed by land-grant or sea-grant universities that are members of the Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN). At least one individual on any proposed project must be an EDEN delegate or Point of Contact. AWARD AMOUNT: For (2024-2025), up to six $25,000 grants are available. TIMELINE: Application Open: September 3, 2024 Application Deadline: 11:59 pm Pacific on Friday, November 1, 2024 Award Notification: December,...

The Oregon State University Division of Extension and Engagement and College of Forestry are seeking an Extension 4-H and Forestry Natural Resources Program Coordinator to serve youth engaged in 4-H and Forestry Natural Resources programming in Benton County. This position is responsible for the development, management and integration of 4-H and Forestry natural resources non-credit education that meets the needs of youth in Benton County. The incumbent will collaborate with schoolteachers,...

Are you any good at managing your time? Some of you may think, “I'm not bad at it.” But most, like me, are no good at all. So here's the question. What if you worked on managing your energy instead of managing your time? Time is finite. But energy can appear seemingly out of nowhere. In truth, energy has four sources: the body, our emotions, our minds, and our spirit. Tony Schwartz, founder of the Energy Project, says we can learn to harness these dimensions, creating our own energy. Tony...

Written by: Kalin Goble Mathis, M.S. (she/her/hers) Empathetic communication allows for deeper connections, clearer communication, and trust-building for stronger relationships. For service providers, professional goals often include understanding people’s experiences, accessing needs, and providing personalized treatment plans and services. Towards these goals, a foundation of service provision is applying empathetic listening daily in work with clients. Empathy is not just a skill, but a...

In this mid-career series, I mentioned that this time in your professional life can be exciting and scary… simultaneously. That’s just the nature of mid-career. If you embrace both the excitement and the worry with humility and a growth mindset, you can set yourself up a fantastic late-career success and positive impact. The next six posts (titles listed below) will give you some specific ideas ( and pose some challenging questions ) that will help you move through this part of your career.

An evidence review produced by the USAID Enabling Farmers for Agricultural Transformation (EFAT) project delves into the role played by agricultural extension and advisory services in supporting climate change adaptation and mitigation. As climate change continues to disrupt agriculture and food production worldwide, the need for effective adaptation and mitigation strategies has never been more pressing. Agricultural extension and advisory services (EAS) provided by public, private, and...

Whether you’re working in Extension, education, the non-profit or government sector, or private business, mid-career can bring exciting professional development and growth, as well as great internal worry and doubt… often at the same time. At mid-career, we begin to trust ourselves (having been around long enough to learn a few things), but we can also have lingering existential questions about whether we’re really on the right path, or if our management and leadership and communication...

New handouts listing foods and beverages that are some of the highest sources of calcium, potassium, dietary fiber, vitamin D, and iron are now available on DietaryGuidelines.gov! These printable handouts focus on the 5 dietary components of public health concern identified in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025 . These dietary components are important for health and many people in the United States do not get enough of them. Calcium , potassium , dietary fiber , and vitamin D...

The National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit recently honored individuals and organizations for their exceptional contributions to improving vaccination rates within their communities. The 2024 Immunization Excellence Awards celebrated achievements in several categories, including overall influenza season activities, the Laura Scott Award, and the “Immunization Neighborhood” Champion Award. We are thrilled to announce that EXCITE received an honorable mention for the “Immunization...

Position Title: 1890 Region AgriProspects Workforce Development Network Content Coordinator Application Due Date: Open until filled Application and full position description here: https://registry.extension.org/242135569809162 Summary: The Extension Foundation, in collaboration with the ECOP Workforce Development Program Action Team, is excited to announce an opportunity to become a key player in shaping the future of agricultural workforce development. We are seeking a passionate,...

JCEP Announces Dates and Locations for 2025 Conferences! The Joint Council of Extension Professionals (JCEP) provides learning opportunities for Extension professionals. Mark your calendars for the 2025 conferences. ELC (Extension Leadership Conference) will be held February 19-20, 2025 in Savannah, GA. PILD (Public Issues Leadership Development) will be held April 7-9 in Arlington, VA, with April 9 reserved for Hill visits. Details will be posted at www.jcep.org

We just wrapped up the second series of Extension Skills, a monthly professional development offering for Extension Foundation members. The theme for this quarter of Extension Skills was "Elevating Community Engagement," featuring four sessions that delved into various facets of community engagement. These sessions provided skills and tools to enhance our Extension programs’ ability to connect with and serve our communities. We were privileged to host numerous experts who shared practical...