NUEL Steering Committee Meets
The National Urban Extension Leaders Steering Committee will meet December 5-7. If you would like to learn more but are unable to attend in person please utilize the Zoom link below: https://msu.zoom.us/j/625290736
November 2022
"The Root Zone Environment" a Key Factor In Controlled Environment Hydroponic Production?
When it comes to hydroponic vegetable production the root zone environment, including oxygen levels and root temperature, play a critical role in the success of the crop. “For true hydroponics, which would include deep water culture and nutrient film technique (NFT), both have different oxygen profiles,” said Neil Mattson, greenhouse horticulture professor at Cornell University. “Typically with NFT, there is near saturation with oxygen because of mechanical aeration from the water...
The NYSIPM Program is looking for an Extension Specialist in Urban/Community IPM
The New York State Integrated Pest Management Program (NYSIPM, Cornell University) is looking for a Community Integrated Pest Management Associate, with expertise in applied entomology, pest or wildlife management, and/or turfgrass management, to support statewide community pest management programs and to develop an outstanding extension and applied research program in community settings. A portion of time will also be allocated to extension responsibilities that support urban agricultural...
A National Framework for Urban Extension
Adopted by the Extension Committee on Policy (ECOP), the National Framework for Urban Extension is the product of NUEL leadership designed to call attention to three primary external shifts influencing Extension's work in urban communities: demographic characteristics community conditions urban-suburban-rural interdependencies In addition to this external perspective, an internal strategic analysis resulted in common themes that have emerged in urban Extension: positioning programs personnel...
NUEL North Central Regional Conference June 7-9, 2023
NUEL’s North Central Regional Conference will be held June 7-9, 2023 on the beautiful campus of the University of Wisconsin-Madison! Join us and be a part of a conference “shift” as we cultivate spaces to discuss hot Extension topics, discover creative ways to elevate urban outreach, engage in thoughtful dialogue about critical issues, and participate in think tank sessions. We currently seek facilitators to help lead this dynamic, non-traditional conference experience. If you want to be a...
Take the Michigan State University Controlled Environment Agriculture Labor Survey
Michigan State University invites you to participate in their Controlled Environmental Agriculture (CEA) labor survey. The purpose of this survey is to understand production-related labor requirements and estimate labor costs in CEA farms, including a vertical/indoor farm setting, containers or permanent greenhouses. In this survey, you will be asked about labor hours, level of automation and associated costs through your farm’s production stages. Your answers will be completely anonymous...
A New Twist on Urban Agriculture
Check out this article at Turn Your Backyard Into a Snack Yard With Edible Landscapes . Learn how one couple turned their suburban yard into a mini-farm, reimagining the space and installing fruit trees and bushes. Daniel and Sarah Mobley grow many fruits and vegetables, including pomegranates, persimmons, satsumas, peaches, and blueberries.
Ohio State University Extension is Hiring an ARN Educator
The Ohio State University Extension seeks an Agriculture and Natural Resources educator in Montgomery County (Dayton, Ohio). The educator will work collaboratively with county, area, and state teams of OSUE professionals and with local agency leaders and volunteers to provide leadership for programming targeted to local and area needs. Among other responsibilities they will design, implement, and teach community‐based programs that respond to local agriculture and natural resources needs and...
NUEL Southern Region Conference - Save the Date
The NUEL Southern Region Conference planning committee encourages you to SAVE THE DATE - August 8-10 - for our 2023 regional conference in Houston, TX. As with all NUEL events this conference is open to colleagues across the nation. More information to come.