Tagged With "Regional Award Winners"
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North Central Region Network Conference
Connect, Discover, Action NUEL North Central Region Network Conference is Going Virtual! May 18-19, 2020 The NCR Network Conference was held via Zoom on May 18 and 19 and featured many of the same presenters that were scheduled to be in Madison. This decision was made in an effort to keep all participants safe and healthy as COVID-19 continues to spread globally and have dynamic impacts on our families and communities. The virtual sessions will be offered on May 18-19, 2020. The same dates...
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2020 NUEL Regional Award Winners
NUEL is thrilled to recognize our 2020 Regional Award Winners! 1890 Region Leadership Award: Misty Layne Watkins , Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent with Tennessee State University Misty Layne Watkins' Homebuyer Education Program has provided 138 counseling sessions and 8 first-time homebuyer classes, resulting in $ 18.8 million in mortgage loans. Southern Region Leadership Award: Diana Doggett , Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent at the University of Kentucky Diana...
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The 2021 National Urban Extension Conference was a virtual summit
National Urban Extension Leaders (NUEL) 2021 Virtual Summit was held May 19-20 For a printable agenda CLICK HERE Wednesday, May 19, 2021 Recognition of regional Urban Extension award winners Keynote speakers Extension Committee on Organization and Policy (ECOP) and Urban Extension Dr. Christopher Watkins, Director, Cornell Extension and ECOP Chair Crisis Births Opportunity: Extension’s DEI Role Dr. Quentin Tyler, Associate Dean and Director for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Interim...
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USDA Announces Framework for Shoring Up the Food Supply Chain and Transforming the Food System to Be Fairer, More Competitive, More Resilient
Full USDA press release: https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2022/06/01/usda-announces-framework-shoring-food-supply-chain-and-transforming. Goals of USDA’s Food System Transformation framework include: Building a more resilient food supply chain that provides more and better market options for consumers and producers while reducing carbon pollution Creating a fairer food system that combats market dominance and helps producers and consumers gain more power in the marketplace by...
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Costs for High-Speed Internet Reduced for Millions of Americans
High-speed internet service is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. But too many families go without high-speed internet because of the cost or have to cut back on other essentials to make their monthly internet service payments. Lowering prices—including the cost of high-speed internet service—is President Biden’s top priority. In early May 2021, President Biden and Vice President Harris announced that they have secured private sector commitments that will lower high-speed internet costs...
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FUNDING OPPORTUNITY - Urban, Indoor, and Emerging Agriculture
USDA NIFA has release a Request for Applications for the new Urban, Indoor, and other Emerging Agricultural Production Research, Education and Extension Initiative (UIE). Anticipated available funding: $9,400,000 Average Award: $50,000 - $1,000,000 Letter of Intent Due: July 11, 2022 Full Proposals Due: September 22, 2022 FIND OUT MORE . . . UIE is a NIFA competitive grant program implemented in 2022 to support research, education and extension activities that facilitate development of...
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2022-23 Southern Region Quarterly Zoom Themes Announced
Southern Region NUEL will again host quarterly Zoom meetings during 2022-23. In addition to communicating the latest NUEL information and updates, these virtual meetings are opportunities for professional development and theme-based program sharing. The dates and themes for 2022-23 are listed below. All times are 1-2:30 p.m. eastern time. August 12, 2022 – Strengthening Communities https://uky.zoom.us/j/84227939510 November 11, 2022 – Protecting the Environment...
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Nebraska Extension hiring Urban Food, Nutrition and Health Educator
Do you have the drive to help others create healthier lifestyles for a higher quality of life? Work in the vibrant growing metropolitan Omaha area as a member of the Nebraska Extension team. We have an excellent opportunity for a full-time faculty position with focus on food, nutrition and health programs and working with the Nutrition Education Program. Review of applications will begin September 26, 2022 and continue until position is filled. To view details of the position and create an...
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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.
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Re: 2020 NUEL Regional Award Winners
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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...
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Southern Region NUEL Award Proposals
NATIONAL URBAN EXTENSION LEADERSHIP AWARD Purpose: Recognize Extension Leaders who have made exceptional contributions to urban programming. One regional winner will be selected from 1890 institutions, and one regional winner will be selected from 1862 institutions. Eligibility: Applications can be made by individuals or teams. Individuals with at least three years of Extension service are eligible to apply. Programs with at least three years of documented impact can also be nominated. Award...
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USDA presents: Equity in Conservation Outreach Cooperative Agreements
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NCRS) has created an outreach opportunity in collaboration with partners to expand conservation assistance to historically underserved producers and underserved communities and to provide opportunities for students to pursue careers in agriculture, natural resources, and related sciences. The following is a list of priority areas that NRCS will consider. Addressing local natural resource issues, promoting potential conservation career opportunities,...
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Re: NUEL Southern and 1890s Regional Conference
The conference is open to all urban serving Extension professionals, even though it has a regional focus on the Southern and 1890s regions. The conference provides an opportunity to attend various sessions, network with colleagues, share ideas and knowledge, and hogwarts legacy map learn from one another. If you are an urban serving Extension professional and are interested in attending the conference, you can find more information about the event by contacting the conference organizers or...
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Re: Nicole Debose’s Awards Information: Cuyahoga County Extension Director in Cleveland, OH.
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Re: NIFA Invests $9.4M in Urban Agricultural Production REE Initiative
Proud of the cross university work being done - our local Extension office is a participant in the UAB grant award. Partnerships are essential!
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Southern Region & 1890's NUEL Regional Conference - Deadlines approaching
May 15 th is the deadline for workshop proposals and awards for the Southern Region/ 1890’s NUEL Regional Conference. In addition, registration for the conference and hotel is also open. Please use the link below to go to the registration site for the 2023 NUEL SR & 1890’s Conference in Houston. https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/ereg/index.php?eventid=749815&
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Re: NUEL North Central Regional Conference June 7-9, 2023
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"Green Creekwood" - Gardens Build Community
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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Re: Nicole Debose’s Awards Information: Cuyahoga County Extension Director in Cleveland, OH.
I would like to congratulate Nicol as she has won a very valuable award after a lot of contributions and efforts. slither io
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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.
I would like to congratulate Nicol as she has won a very valuable award after a lot of contributions and efforts. aa route planner
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Re: NUEL North Central Regional Conference June 7-9, 2023
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Re: NUEL Southern and 1890s Regional Conference
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Southern and 1890's Regional NUEL Conference Award Winners
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
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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Scholarships Available to North-Central Extension Professionals for NUEC '24
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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New SARE Bulletin: Best Practices for the Sustainable Urban Farm
For decades, urban farms and community gardens have helped meet demand for fresh and local produce. Urban farming creatively utilizes limited space, conserves land and transforms vacant lots or buildings into productive greenspaces. Farming in cities can be a rewarding way for communities to grow healthy food while receiving a wide range of other interrelated environmental, economic and social benefits. SARE Outreach’s newest bulletin, Best Practices for the Sustainable Urban Farm , outlines...
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NUEL National Conference Hospitality Suite Host
Dear NUEL Regional Leader, It’s just a few short months until our NUEL National Conference, May 28-31, 2024, in Nashville, TN. We are excited about connecting with colleagues across the nation under the theme: Rhythm to the Future. We have a chance to add a new experience and enhance our connections through the addition of a hospitality suite. We are proposing regional hosting nights so that we can all better appreciate the diversity of our regions. This initiative allows each region to...
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News from NUEL Northeast Region
The NUEL Northeast Region begins 2024 with the year's first Regionwide Meeting on Thursday, February 15, 2024 (1:00pm - 2:30pm). Our work this year will focus on providing support for ongoing Extension collaborations across the Northeast, from West Virginia to Maine. Our mission emphasizes innovative Extension programming, and professional development options to meet the local needs of our diverse region. We invite colleagues from the Northeast Region to join our Steering Committee. For more...
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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
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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...
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Re: NUEL North Central Regional Conference June 7-9, 2023
I want to know the details of this conference. Where will it be found?
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New Funding Opportunity for NUEL: Adult Immunization Integration Projects with EXCITE
We are excited to announce a new funding opportunity through the Extension Collaborative on Immunization Teaching & Engagement (EXCITE). This initiative, funded by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), aims to address health disparities in rural and underserved communities through immunization education. All Extension program areas are invited to apply. Funding Opportunity: Adult Immunization...
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2024 National Agricultural Marketing Summit
The National Agricultural Marketing Summit will take place Wednesday, November 13 through Friday, November 15, 2024, at Albuquerque Marriott Pyramid North in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The AgSummit provides a unique networking opportunity for agricultural marketing practitioners to form new partnerships and learn new business strategies that can improve the performance of their farms and businesses. The Summit will feature resources to assist market managers, direct marketing farmers and food...
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USDA Highlights Investment of $124 Million in Business Builder Grants for Small and Mid-Sized Food Businesses
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12, 2024— The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it has invested a total of $124 million in Business Builder grants to support small and mid-sized farm and food businesses by funding projects that increase business viability, develop regional market opportunities, and expand value chain capacity. The Business Builder grants are being offered through USDA’s 12 Regional Food Business Centers (RFBC) and is a part of their work to support a more resilient,...