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The Extension Foundation’s work in technology is supported by a New Technologies in Agriculture (NTAE) Grant from the United States Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA) (funding opportunity USDA-NIFA-OP-010186, award number 2023-41595-41325), in partnership with the University of New Hampshire. This grant enabled the Foundation to deliver a dedicated Artificial Intelligence (AI) track at the 2024 National Extension Technology Conference (NETC)—an...

The Extension Foundation has added a new title to its publications library. " Extension Tourism: Impact and Opportunities of Land- and Sea-Grant Programming Across U.S. Regions " shares findings from a national survey process conducted by the National Extension Tourism design team and Regional Rural Development Centers from 2017-2019. The intent of the survey process was to catalog current tourism and recreation programming being conducted by U.S. Extension professionals. The findings are...

The Extension Foundation has published a new research report titled Land-Grant University Capacity to Support Recreation Economies in National Forest Gateway Communities. This study provides insights into how well Land-Grant Universities (LGUs) are positioned to promote and develop outdoor recreation economies near U.S. national forests. It also identifies specific locations that are best equipped to allocate resources for recreation economy programs. The report aims to assess the ability of...

The New Technologies for Ag Extension (NTAE) 2023-2024 Yearbook is now available as the latest addition to the Extension Foundation’s publications library. This vibrant publication captures the progress of dozens of projects funded through the New Technologies for Ag Extension (NTAE) program—a cooperative initiative between the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA), the University of New Hampshire, and the Extension Foundation. NTAE’s mission...

Publications Manager Application Due Date: Open until filled. Application Link: https://registry.extension.org/242904784061155 Extension Foundation (EXF) is a well-established non-profit organization providing diverse services to over one hundred public universities across the United States. EXF is a membership-based 501(c)(3) non-profit operating foundation formed in 2006 by Extension Directors and Administrators. EXF partners with university-based Cooperative Extension Services to increase...

Application Link: https://registry.extension.org/242736198558168 Application Due Date: Open until filled. Summary: The Extension Foundation, in partnership with the ECOP Workforce Development Program Action Team, is seeking dynamic, collaborative individuals to join our AgriProspects team. Supported by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture AFRI Education and Workforce Development Competitive Grant 2023-67037-40533, AgriProspects focuses on growing and refining the national...

You are invited to submit proposals for the Association of Science Communicators annual conference, Science Talk ’25 . It’s a hybrid conference, with virtual programming March 26 through April 4 and in-person April 3–4 in Raleigh, North Carolina. This year’s theme is “Science With Society”: Our greater ecosystem is one of civic science, open science, community science, public engagement, science policy, science journalism, equity in STEM, and more. But more often than not, what should be a...

OneOp, a leader in supporting military family service professionals, is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert "Bob" Bertsch as its new National Project Leader. With over 30 years of experience in communication, education, organizational development, and digital technology, Bertsch brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to this pivotal role. Bertsch, an Extension Specialist with NDSU Extension at North Dakota State University, has been an integral part of OneOp for 13 years. His...

The Extension Foundation (EXF) is pleased to announce a funding opportunity for Pesticide Safety Education Programs (PSEP) for 2025. This opportunity is made available through a cooperative agreement (X8-84066001) with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to continue the administration of the national subaward program in support of pesticide applicator education, and training for certified applicators of restricted use pesticides. In addition, during this funding period EXF will aid in...

Virginia Cooperative Extension is actively seeking applicants to be our Associate Extension Specialist for Volunteer Engagement. Please read through the job details and apply if interested.

Utah State University Extension is seeking applicants for an Assistant Professor of Physical Activity and Mental Health. Please read through the job description below and apply if interested. Overview The Department of Kinesiology and Health Science at Utah State University (USU) seeks an Assistant Professor to serve as an Extension Specialist. The position will be housed on the USU Logan Campus and includes statewide responsibilities. This 12-month, tenure-track, full-time benefited...

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,...