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In a rapidly evolving world, where diversity is celebrated, and inclusivity is championed, the role of extension programs has taken on a new level of significance. As a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) leader, I am excited to shed light on the crucial work to ensure that extension programs are at the forefront of fostering an inclusive environment that empowers individuals from all walks of life. Embracing Diversity: A Source of Strength The essence of extension programs lies in their...

Registration for Oral Public Comments Opens Mark Your Calendar for 10:00 AM ET on August 10, 2023 to Register to Provide Virtual Oral Public Comments to the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee The 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee will hold its third Committee meeting on September 12 and 13, 2023. Registration to attend the livestream meeting and to provide virtual oral comments to the Committee will open on Thursday, August 10, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. ET through DietaryGuidelines.gov...

University of Hawaii / College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources / Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Management Job Opening: Tenure-track Junior/Assistant Extension Agent for Agricultural Finance College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (CTAHR) Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Management (NREM) University of Hawai'i at Mānoa CTAHR is a premier college that has a mission to provide exceptional transdisciplinary education, research, and...

Check out the new video training modules and updated resources from the " Getting to the Heart and Mind of the Matter ," Washington State University EXCITE Team. This team has designed a toolkit and training program specifically aimed at helping become more confident in being a trusted messenger of accurate health information. These new video modules effectively convey the toolkit's concepts and include engaging educational activities. Access the playlist for each section of the training...

Please attend my event! It'll be great 🙂 https://connect.extension.org/event/free-online-in-person-ist-on-august-8-an-introduction-to-community-engagement-for-technology-adoption I'm writing to invite you to a free two-hour IST (with online and in-person attendance options) on August 8 from 10 AM to 12 PM ET: "Introduction to Community Engagement for Technology Adoption"! All are welcome, from anywhere in the United States. Purpose and Objectives: 1. To introduce...

Attention, you courageous hearts and fearless spirits! Prepare to step out of your comfort zone and embark on a developmental adventure like no other with the National 4-H Council. Get ready for an extraordinary journey that will call upon your bravery and determination to redesign equity in your community. An experience where youth and adults unite to deepen their knowledge and leadership skills for a better tomorrow. Together, our cohort of community changemakers will build a strong...

College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (CTAHR) Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Management (NREM) University of Hawai`i at Mānoa CTAHR is a premier college missioned to provide exceptional transdisciplinary education, research, and extension in tropical agriculture, natural resources, and human well-being to local and global communities. NREM is an interdisciplinary department, weaving multiple knowledge systems for stewardship of natural resources, and...

Drilling Down on EPA Regulations: What is the latest buzz on pesticides and bees? September 27th, 2023 | 2:00 - 3:00 pm ET Register HERE Since 2010, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has taken big steps to better estimate pesticide risks to bees. In this session, we will explore EPA's approach by following a pesticide through its assessment of risks to bees to its appearance in the marketplace. Join us to answer our question - is the EPA effectively protecting bees? Register...

Open faculty position in the Learning Games Lab at New Mexico State University (NMSU): Extension Educational Technology Specialist (tenure-track, assistant professor): Please share with interested candidates. This non-teaching position focuses on educational games and media development, including research and publication, outreach and service in areas of instructional design and education, including: user testing, accessibility, message development, virtual reality or another specialties.

Sixteen land grant universities will receive first-year CDC awards totaling more than $11 million to help reduce disparities in US counties with high rates of obesity. The awards are part of the 5-year High Obesity Program (HOP) . Through these awards Cooperative Extension at these sixteen institutions will work to increase the availability of affordable, healthy foods and safe, convenient places for physical activity. HOP serves counties where more than 40% of adults have obesity. Obesity...

U.S. consumers haven’t just experienced a “perfect storm” of financial challenges…they have experienced a “perfect tornado!” Challenging financial events include sustained high inflation (and increased costs for food, utilities, rent, gas, insurance, housing, etc.), recession fears, increased interest rates, bank failures and government bank take-overs, volatile stock prices, lower savings rates, and increasing household debt. Extension professionals routinely answer questions from clients...

The Department of Family Social Science in the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) and University of Minnesota Extension Department of Family, Health and Wellbeing seeks a tenure track Assistant Professor whose work centers community-based applied research approaches to studying family health, resilience and thriving in the context of social and economic inequalities. The person in this role will contribute through 1) establishing a national and international reputation in...