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National Urban Extension Leaders

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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North Central Region Network Conference

Carrie Edgar (Guest) ·
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 Accomplishments

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2019 Accomplishments

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2018 Accomplishments

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2021 Accomplishments

Aaron Weibe ·
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Extension Today: 2022 AEA System-wide Conference

Shruti Nahar ·
Get ready to position Extension for the next generation Tired of virtual meetings and conferences? Well, you’re in luck! The 2022 Association of Extension Administrators (AEA) System-Wide Conference will be held this year in sunny Orlando, Florida – the City Beautiful! Orlando is known for its scenic landscapes and tourist attractions, but from July 31-August 4, it will be the destination to network with 1890 colleagues and friends! The nation’s events of the past three years taught 1890...
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2022-23 Southern Region Quarterly Zoom Themes Announced

Jeffery A Young ·
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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Nicole Debose’s Awards Information: Cuyahoga County Extension Director in Cleveland, OH.

Shruti Nahar ·
Biography Nicole D. Debose, MPA, MHA Area Leader – OSU Extension, Cuyahoga County Nicole holds a Bachelor of Arts in Urban Planning, Design and Development, a Master’s in Public Administration with a concentration in Nonprofit Management, and a Master’s in Healthcare Administration with a concentration in Informatics. Nicole joined OSU Extension in 2015 as the Cuyahoga County Extension Director in Cleveland, OH. Prior to joining OSU Extension, Nicole worked for Cuyahoga County Health and...
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Apply Now! WCMER Fellowship Application Closes 7/31

Brad Gaolach ·
About Deep Dives, Urban Sabbaticals, and Urban Graduate Fellowships are designed to enhance the impact of Extension, and the broader land-grant university system, in metropolitan communities. Learn more or meet our past fellows at https://metroextension.wsu.edu/fellows/ . Application: Click here Application deadline (11:59 PDT): July 31, 2022: Fellowship Programs DEEP DIVES: Deep Dives were created to spur innovation within Extension, address complex issues facing metropolitan areas, and...
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NUEL Steering Committee Meets

Jeffery A Young ·
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
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Learn to Work with Communities to Implement Crime Prevention Strategies

Marie Ruemenapp ·
Are you, or would you like to be, working with communities on crime prevention strategies? This is your opportunity to learn strategies to do this. Michigan State University Extension has been working with faculty in the MSU School of Planning, Design and Construction (SPDC) and the MSU National Charrette Institute (NCI) to develop training for Extension professionals and communities on how to do crime prevention through placemaking and environmental design. The program is called Placemaking...
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2022 Accomplishments

Katherine Williams ·
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USDA presents: Equity in Conservation Outreach Cooperative Agreements

Eric Killian ·
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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Register for the Southern Sustainable Stormwater Summit Today!

Katherine Williams ·
You are invited to attend the Southern Sustainable Stormwater Summit either in-person in historic downtown Wilson, NC or virtually via Zoom on Thursday, August 31st at 9:00AM! Join professors Brian Bledsoe (University of Georgia), Bill Hunt (North Carolina State University), and Jon Hathaway (University of Tennessee at Knoxville) as they lead a team of industry experts in a discussion on sustainable stormwater issues facing the South. The agenda includes discussion themes about changing...
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Kentucky Extension Engages in Strategic Planning for Urban Extension

Jeffery A Young ·
Kentucky’s population (like many other states) continues to shift to larger counties and cities. This shift brings challenges for the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service. We must remain committed to our rural foundations while exploring ways to be more relevant to our urban communities. University of Kentucky Extension has engaged Michigan State University to facilitate a strategic examination of how Extension can best serve citizens living in our larger communities. Dr. Marie Ruemenapp,...
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Re: NUEL North Central Regional Conference June 7-9, 2023

Former Member ·
Do I need to meet any requirements to participate in the NUEL North Central Regional Conference? I have heard about the conference. This is an opportunity for me. spacebar clicker
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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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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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New SARE Bulletin: Best Practices for the Sustainable Urban Farm

Sean McGovern ·
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 Hosts Professional Development Webinar Series - Part 1

Jeffery A Young ·
Please plan to attend this informative webinar. Learn more about NUEL's 4 - P's (Programs, Personnel, Partnerships and Positioning). On February 8, 2024, @ 3:30 p.m. EST learn about how NUEL positions itself to focus on Urban Extension Issues. Speakers include Katherine Williams (North Carolina State University); Marie Ruemenapp (Michigan State University); Brad Gaolach (Washington State University); Brenda Rogers (University of Florida), Anthony Tuggle (Tennessee State University), and Jeff...
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News from NUEL Northeast Region

Michael DiPasquale ·
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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NUEL Webinar Series Launches on February 8

Ramona Madhosingh-Hector ·
The NUEL professional Development Action Team kicks off a series of webinars focused on the 4Ps. Join us to learn more about Programs, Personnel, Partnerships, and Positioning in the urban context. No registration needed for the first webinar on February 8 at 3:30 p.m. EST. Join Zoom bit.ly/3PRNhjo If you need assistance, email ramona.m.hector@ufl.edu.
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Year-Round Advocacy

Ramona Madhosingh-Hector ·
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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AgriProspects Mini-Grants Launched to Support Extension Ag Adult Workforce Development Needs

Jason Weigle ·
The AgriProspects Workforce Development Network, a collaborative effort of the Extension Foundation (EXF), the Extension Committee on Organization and Policy (ECOP) Economic & Workforce Development and Urban Ag & Food Systems Program Action Teams, and USDA-NIFA, aims to bolster the Extension system’s capacity to meet the evolving workforce demands within the food and agriculture sector. To further its mission, AgriProspects is seeking proposals for Round 1 of its Mini-grant Program.
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Final 4P Webinar

Ramona Madhosingh-Hector ·
The NUEL Professional Development Action Team will wrap up the series of webinars focused on the 4Ps on November 14, 2024. The final webinar will focus on Extension Personnel in the urban context. Our speakers include Julie Fox (OH), Kristina Hains (KY), and Ramona Madhosingh-Hector (FL) with Marie Ruemenapp (MI) as moderator. No pre-registration is required for the webinar which starts at 3:30 p.m. EST. Join Zoom bit.ly/3PRNhjo All webinar recordings are hosted on the YouTube channel . If...
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It's Finally Here - Last 4P Webinar

Ramona Madhosingh-Hector ·
The NUEL Professional Development Action Team will wrap up the series of webinars focused on the 4Ps this Thursday (11/14/24). Join our panelists – Julie Fox (OH), Kristina Hains (KY), and Alyssa Bowers (WA) to explore Personnel in the urban context. No pre-registration is required for the webinar which starts at 3:30 p.m. EST. Join Zoom bit.ly/3PRNhjo All webinar recordings are hosted on the YouTube channel If you need webinar assistance, email ramona.m.hector@ufl.edu or bgrogers@ufl.edu
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