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Get engaged with NUEL! The National Urban Extension Leaders (NUEL) began in 2013 as a grass-roots effort of a group of passionate and committed urban Extension educators with the mission to advocate and advance the strategic importance and long-term value of urban Extension activities by being relevant locally, responsive statewide, and recognized nationally.

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Leadership in the City Registration Open

Michelle Gaston ·
Leadership in the City is a 6-month online professional development program that prepares Extension professionals working in urban areas to be locally relevant, responsive statewide, and recognized nationally. To date 127 Extension professionals from 31 states have participated. This online professional development program offers learning about leadership, networks, innovation, marketing, management, and more. The program is based on a foundation of entrepreneurial theory and urban Extension...
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John Myers

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Marlin Ford

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Shanetria Orr

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David Wright

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Collaboration, Engagement, and Communication

Brad Gaolach ·
Today's US Census Story behind the numbers is about multi-generational homes: Multigenerational households — three or more generations under one roof — made up 4.7% of all U.S. households but 7.2% of family households in 2020, an increase from 2010 .... There were 6.0 million U.S. multigenerational households in 2020, up from 5.1 million in 2010, according to 2020 Census data released recently. This helped with my reflection on a great NUEL Steering Committee, hosted by the North Central...
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People's Garden Initiative

Nina Bhattacharyya (Admin) ·
Hi Urban Ag Extension Leaders! I am the People's Garden coordinator with the USDA Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production. You may have seen our Connect Subgroup for registered gardens. We currently have 1,400 gardens registered and the network continues to grow! I am interested in extension resources and materials that are developed for community gardens, urban farms, school gardens, etc. to share with the larger network. If you have toolkits, outreach materials, brochures,...
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Re: National Urban Extension Conference 2022

Former Member ·
I really hope that the organizer can organize other events like this in the future because I really like this event and pizza tower
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Re: National Urban Extension Conference 2022

Former Member ·
I really like this event and pizza tower . I hope that the organizer can organize other events like this in the future.
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Re: National Urban Extension Conference 2022

Former Member ·
Great
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"Green Creekwood" - Gardens Build Community

Heather Kelejian ·
Therapeutic Horticulture is an important part of the Urban Extension programming we offer in New Hanover County, home to the coastal city of Wilmington, NC. We use gardening and other nature-based activities to work with a wide range of populations to achieve an equally diverse set of goals. Plants provide a way to connect and break down barriers between groups of people who may be unfamiliar with each other, or even people who live in the same community but for various reasons have little...
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Funding Available!!!!

Brad Gaolach ·
The National Urban Research and Extension Center (NUREC), formerly the Western Center for Metropolitan Extension and Research, is accepting applications for our Fellows program (Deep Dive, Urban Sabbatical, and Graduate Fellows)! The deadline for applications is July 31, 2023 ! For more information, see: https://metroextension.wsu.edu/fellows/ . Applications will be accepted on any topic of interest that addresses our mission and goals including projects related to: Extension programs;...
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2024 National Urban Extension Conference Hotel Registration Open

Anthony Tuggle ·
Tennessee Extension is looking forward to hosting the National Urban Extension Conference in Nashville. We have opening up hotel registration today. Please reserve your hotel room at the below link. If you need a double room, please call the hotel directly at 1-877-901-6632. https://book.passkey.com/e/50633971
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2024 National Urban Extension Conference Hotel Registration Open

Anthony Tuggle ·
Tennessee Extension is looking forward to hosting the National Urban Extension Conference in Nashville. We have opening up hotel registration today. Please reserve your hotel room at the below link. If you need a double room, please call the hotel directly at 1-877-901-6632. https://book.passkey.com/e/50633971
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Carrie Foss

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New Urban Ag Specialist Postion at Ohio State

Michelle Gaston ·
The Ohio State University is hiring an Urban Agriculture Specialist. This 12-month faculty member will lead a statewide Urban Agriculture team of faculty, staff, and students. They will lead urban ag system curriculum development and conduct research in collaboration with other CFAES urban-focused faculty members. They will serve as a Principal Investigator, managing grant funding, project leadership, and partner development. As leader of a five-year project funded Cooperative Agreement with...
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Jeffery A Young

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Urban Extension Initiative - Leadership Fellows - APPLY BY AUGUST 15! Don't Miss this Opportunity

Jeffery A Young ·
Now recruiting for Cohort 4, Urban Extension Initiative - Leadership Fellows is expanding to accept Extension professionals nationwide. Hosted by the University of Kentucky faculty, this year-long experience will connect you virtually with others working in larger communities through monthly Zoom meetings and other interactions. Want more information? Check out the attached flyer or contact me, Jeff Young at jyoung@uky.edu.
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Re: Urban Extension Initiative - Leadership Fellows - APPLY BY AUGUST 15! Don't Miss this Opportunity

Jeffery A Young ·
Jenia I'm adding an additional file with that information. Jeff
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Re: A Message From the Chair

Leslie Glover ·
Greetings Katherine, I work work for the USDA Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production. I have been waiting for an opportune time to meet with this group. USDA has recently opened 17 Service Centers in urban locations. I would love to connect that staff with their NUEL counterparts. Can you give me an email at leslie.glover@usda.gov ? Many thanks, Leslie Glover II
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Opportunities and Challenges for Indiana's Urban Agriculturalists

Nathan Shoaf ·
Here is a recent Purdue Extension publication that summarizes opportunities and challenges for Indiana’s urban agriculturalists. The data is part of an urban agriculture needs assessment conducted by Purdue Extension. Big thanks to all of the farmers, gardeners, and community partners who participated in this project! https://extension.entm.purdue.edu/publications/ID-531-W.pdf?_ga=2.252898944.822598867.1689783057-453391612.1689783056
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Southern and 1890's Regional NUEL Conference Award Winners

Jeffery A Young ·
Three individuals were recognized at the Southern and 1890s Regional NUEL Conference, Aug 8-10 in Houston, TX. Regional Team Innovation Awards. These awards are unique to our regions. The purpose of the NUEL Innovator Award is to recognize individuals and teams whose programming incorporates adaptation, innovation, impact, and commitment to urban communities. An innovative program could be one that adapts an existing successful program to the needs of an urban audience or could be a...
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Dr. Durriyyah R. Kemp recognized with North-Central NUEL Leadership Award

Marlin Bates ·
Dr. Durriyyah R. Kemp, Assistant Director for University of Illinois Cooperative Extension, received the North Central Urban Extension Leadership Award at the Regional NUEL Conference hosted at the University of Wisconsin – Madison June 7-9, 2023. This recognition is awarded to Extension Leaders who have made exceptional contributions to Urban Extension. Recipients have demonstrated success with programming and/or administration within the Cooperative Extension Service, specifically within...
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WCMER Deep Dive Fellows Want to Hear from You!

Ramona Madhosingh-Hector ·
WCMER Deep Dive Fellows are collecting data to inform the development of an Urban Extension Toolkit focusing on the skillsets and competencies of Extension professionals. Two surveys (for Extension professionals and Extension administrators) aim to investigate the essential skills that Extension professionals require to effectively work across the urban-rural continuum and identify the obstacles they encounter in this process. The surveys are being distributed to Extension professionals and...
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Re: NUEL Steering Committee Meets

Former Member ·
They provide a platform for travel wordle networking, learning, and strategizing that can have a positive impact on the communities and stakeholders served by urban extension programs.
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Announcing GROW Urban Agriculture Conference

Marie Ruemenapp ·
Announcing the inaugural Generating Research Opportunities Workshop for (GROW) Urban Agriculture Conference. This is a virtual three part conference for researchers, extension professional, educators and stakeholders designed to build interdisciplinary teams and support their efforts to secure funding for research, extension and education (REE) that supports and expands urban agriculture. Phase I is November 1-3, 2023. This virtual session will focus on connecting participants with similar...
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NUEC 2024 - Call for Proposals is Open

Ramona Madhosingh-Hector ·
The NUEC 2024 Conference Team invites you to submit proposals for the upcoming conference which will be held in Nashville, TN, May 28-31, 2024. We seek proposals that share impactful programming in one of these five focus tracks: Strengthening Communities Protecting the Environment Improving Our Health Enriching Youth Feeding the Future : Local food systems and networks In addition to these five programmatic focus tracks, we will also host a Leading Edge Dialogue administrative track . The...
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Re: Southern and 1890's Regional NUEL Conference Award Winners

Former Member ·
Congratulations to the three outstanding individuals recognized at the Southern and 1890s Regional NUEL Conference in Houston, TX! 🌟 It's truly commendable to see your dedication and commitment to urban communities being acknowledged through the Regional Team Innovation Awards. Your innovative programs, whether adapting existing ones to urban needs or introducing entirely new initiatives , demonstrate your profound impact and creativity. Your contributions are making a significant...
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Director of Center for Urban Agriculture at UGA

Mike Martin ·
The University of Georgia (UGA) currently has an opening for the Director of the Center for Urban Agriculture. This position is located on the Griffin Campus of UGA approximately 40 miles south of Atlanta. The position description and associated information for application is attached.
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Re: Southern and 1890's Regional NUEL Conference Award Winners

Former Member ·
These Regional Team Innovation Awards sound like a great way to acknowledge creative and impactful initiatives in urban communities. It's essential to adapt and innovate, much like how Kroger's survey gathers feedback to enhance its services and adapt to customer needs for a better shopping experience.
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WCMER Urban Extension Toolkit Survey - One Week Left!

Ramona Madhosingh-Hector ·
You still have time to share your input with WCMER Deep Dive Fellows to inform the development of an Urban Extension Toolkit . Two surveys (for Extension professionals and Extension administrators) aim to investigate the essential skills that Extension professionals require to effectively work across the urban-rural continuum and identify the obstacles they encounter in this process. The surveys are being distributed to Extension professionals and administrators within the land grant...
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Hiring Urban Extension Specialist for Ohio State University Extension

Michelle Gaston ·
The Urban Extension Specialist in the Department of Extension will address Ohio State University's RAISE themes of race, economic opportunity, and leadership. The successful candidate will foster a dynamic hub of innovation linking the priorities of urban communities with university assets. The position will advance Ohio State's efforts to coordinate and facilitate community-engaged research and relevant programming to address equity in the areas of food, health and wellness, environment,...
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Re: 2024 National Urban Extension Conference Hotel Registration Open

Former Member ·
The conference will bring together extension professionals, educators, researchers, and community leaders from across the country to explore innovative approaches and strategies for urban extension work.
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UMass Amherst - Open Extension Faculty Positions

Bill Miller ·
The University of Massachusetts is seeking to fill two positions: an Extension Assistant Professor in Urban Agriculture and an Extension Assistant Professor in Sustainable Fruit and Vegetable Production .
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Amrita, UCANR

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Lucy Diekmann

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University of Kentucky, Urban Extension Initiative - Leadership Fellows

Jeffery A Young ·
Currently in its fourth cohort, the Urban Extension Initiative Leadership Fellows program (UEI) provides professional support for Extension Agents who serve and engage within urban communities across the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Its primary focus is to enhance community engagement, professional development, advocacy, and research for urban-centered Cooperative Extension. This is the first year UEI has been offered to agents and administrators in other states, according to Dr. Jeff Young,...
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Jorge Penso

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Re: Join a NUEL Action Team Today!

Former Member ·
Good. Enhance capacity to address inequities and accessibility in urban communities. color blind test
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Scholarships Available to North-Central Extension Professionals for NUEC '24

Marlin Bates ·
The North-Central Regional Caucus of the National Urban Extension Leaders is pleased to offer a limited number of scholarships to urban-serving Extension Professionals within the North-Central Region to encourage attendance and participation at the 2024 National Urban Extension Conference in Nashville, TN, May 28-31. Scholarships are funded through the NUEL North-Central Regional Conference Committee. We expect to award up to four (4) scholarships in the amount of $550 each. Preference for...
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Urban Food Systems Masters & Graduate Certificate Program

Semra Fetahovic ·
As of this fall, Kansas State University is excited to offer an Interdisciplinary Graduate Certificate in Urban Food Systems , as well as our professional track Masters of Science in Horticulture with an emphasis in Urban Food Systems - both of which can be completed fully online or in-person at our Olathe & Manhattan, KS campuses. We have rolling admissions for domestic students and NO out of state tuition fees through our Olathe or Global campus. This is a great graduate program for...
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Don't forget to submit YOUR abstract for NUEC2024!

Ramona Madhosingh-Hector ·
The NUEC 2024 Conference Team wants to remind you to submit your proposal for the upcoming conference which will be held in Nashville, TN from May 28-31, 2024. The abstract submission portal will be open through December 1 , so there's still lots of time left to polish up that abstract you've been thinking about! Proposals will be accepted in any of the five focus tracks: Strengthening Communities, Protecting the Environment, Improving Our Health, Enriching Youth, and Feeding the Future :...

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