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Re: Nicole Debose’s Awards Information: Cuyahoga County Extension Director in Cleveland, OH.
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Re: Extension Today: 2022 AEA System-wide Conference
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Funding Available!!!!
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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Re: NUEL Southern and 1890s Regional Conference
Who are the participants in this conference? Minesweeper
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Re: NUEL Southern and 1890s Regional Conference
Who are the participants in this SDFSDF conference?
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Urban Extension Initiative - Leadership Fellows - APPLY BY AUGUST 15! Don't Miss this Opportunity
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
Hello, is there information somewhere on the conference itself (dates, potential schedule, fees, etc.)? I looked but couldn't find anything and would also like to share this opportunity with a colleague but again don't see information anywhere for the conference itself. Thank you!
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Re: Urban Extension Initiative - Leadership Fellows - APPLY BY AUGUST 15! Don't Miss this Opportunity
Jenia I'm adding an additional file with that information. Jeff
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Opportunities and Challenges for Indiana's Urban Agriculturalists
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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WCMER Deep Dive Fellows Want to Hear from You!
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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Announcing GROW Urban Agriculture Conference
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
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: Urban Extension Initiative - Leadership Fellows - APPLY BY AUGUST 15! Don't Miss this Opportunity
I was wondering whether there was any documentation on the conference itself. I checked but couldn't find anything, and I'd love to tell a coworker about this chance, but I can't seem to discover any details on the conference itself. What a relief! wordle today
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WCMER Urban Extension Toolkit Survey - One Week Left!
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
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: Extension Today: 2022 AEA System-wide Conference
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Re: Nicole Debose’s Awards Information: Cuyahoga County Extension Director in Cleveland, OH.
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Re: Nicole Debose’s Awards Information: Cuyahoga County Extension Director in Cleveland, OH.
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Don't forget to submit YOUR abstract for NUEC2024!
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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Backyard Poultry Certification Course
Interest in keeping backyard poultry for personal and family food security has steadily increased over the past decade. Many cities and municipalities require a certificate for residents to keep backyard poultry. Increased numbers of youth are raising chickens and turkeys for 4-H livestock projects. Maybe you just want to learn more about the keeping of a backyard flocks. Whatever your reason, OSU Extension has you covered with this Backyard Poultry Certification Course that discusses...
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NUEL Updates, 2023 Annual Meeting, New Orleans
Greetings and Happy Holidays to my colleagues and to Extension Directors around the country. I am writing to share a few brief updates as NUEL is working to our momentum and address the needs of our Extension system working to remain relevant, responsive, and recognized in our urban communities. The NUEL Steering Committee held our latest Bi-Annual Face to Face meeting in New Orleans, LA, December 6-8, 2023 . Special thanks to Anthony Tuggle and the Tennessee Extension System for their...
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Bringing back America's "Legacy Cities"
(above) Legacy City of Springfield, Massachusetts, where basketball was invented. Today's New York Times (2/3/2024) has an article about Gary, Indiana. The midwest "Legacy City" of nearly 70,000 people, like many other once vibrant manufacturing centers, is looking to reinvent itself. Many Extension professionals working in similar cities, as I do, are finding new ways to leverage the many assets that these cities have. One important point that the article makes is that investing in existing...
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Re: Bringing back America's "Legacy Cities"
The introduction of the Controlled Environment crop insurance program underscores the USDA's commitment to the Front Porch Cracker Barrel supporting urban agriculture and fostering new markets for American producers.
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Re: Nicole Debose’s Awards Information: Cuyahoga County Extension Director in Cleveland, OH.
Congratulations Nicole! She has won a very valuable award after a lot of pro efforts.
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Help Increase Visibility of Urban Extension Programs
Urban Extension colleagues, help spread the word, see our Survey!
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Re: 2 University of Maryland Extension 4-H Youth Development Tenure-Track Openings in Urban Communities
It's fantastic to see the University of Maryland Extension seeking talented individuals for their 4-H Youth Development Educator positions. These roles play a crucial part in nurturing youth potential and fostering community engagement. Utilizing press release distribution can amplify the visibility of such opportunities, attracting qualified candidates and enhancing the institution's online presence . By leveraging PR submission, the University can ensure that these positions reach a wider...
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First 4P Webinar Recording is Now Available
Did you miss the first webinar from the NUEL Professional Development Action Team? Well don't despair, the recording of that webinar is now available on YouTube . You'll hear from Katherine Williams, Marie Ruemenapp, Brad Gaolach, and Anthony Tuggle as they share insights on Positioning with moderator Jeff Young. The next webinar in the 4P series will focus on partnerships and will be co-moderated by David Wright and Jeff Young. We hope you will join us in-person at the National Urban...
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Re: Help Increase Visibility of Urban Extension Programs
Great to see this innovative approach to identifying and lifting up successful programs from the Northeast. Really appreciate the investments from the Northeast Directors to support our urban programs.
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Year-Round Advocacy
The annual Joint Council of Extension Professionals (JCEP) Public Issues Leadership Development (PILD) conference will be held next week in Virginia. The theme of Year-Round Advocacy is important to all Extension professionals across all program areas and recognizes Extension’s ongoing ability to connect national, regional, and local advocates to meet the challenges of economic development, youth and adult programming, and emerging issues to strengthen and empower local communities and...
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Ohio State Hiring Urban Ag Specialist
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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National Urban Extension Conference
It's not too late to register for the National Urban Extension Conference in Nashville, TN, May 28-31, 2024. A great lineup of speakers and workshops has been planned for your professional development. Check out the registration link below. Register Here
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JEDI Learning Circle: Supporting Refugees and Asylum Seekers
Join the Conversation on May 17! Many cooperative Extension systems have experienced a recent influx of people seeking asylum. For many states, this is a new target audience to welcome and introduce to Extension programming, but they have questions about how to support them. These questions range from who are considered asylum seekers versus refugees to how we support their integration into the workforce. Please join us as Nick Ogutu, President of Safari Yangu , answers these questions and...