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Urban farming: four reasons it should flourish post-pandemic
Good article at conversation.com. Here are four reasons why food growing should become a perennial feature in our gardens, towns and cities after COVID-19. https://theconversation.com/ur...post-pandemic-144133 This is a sample post.
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2 University of Maryland Extension 4-H Youth Development Tenure-Track Openings in Urban Communities
University of Maryland Extension is seeking to fill two (2) 4-H Youth Development Educator positions, with one position at each of the following county Extension office locations: Montgomery County (Position 103437) - This Office is located in Derwood, Maryland, and provides programming to the Central Maryland Cluster, which includes Montgomery County. Prince George’s County (Position 103358) - This office is located in Clinton, Maryland, and provides programming to Prince George’s County...
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Ohio State University Extension is Hiring
Three Urban Area Leaders Are YOU a highly effective leader? Do you know a great leader? The Ohio State University Extension is looking for three area leaders. We are seeking individuals who are ready to make decisions and want a chance to work with some of the best staff, teams, and top coworkers. An area leader provides overall strategic leadership and perform all administrative functions within the county units by serving as administrative head. Area leader positions are available in...
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Join us in Oregon - 4-H evaluation position with an office in Portland
Oregon State University and the Division of Extension and Engagement are seeking applications for a Positive Youth Development Research Coordinator. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position. View the Posting: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/120964 The focus of this position is the 4-H Thriving Model in Oregon. The anticipated appointment period of this professional position is through December 31, 2024. Extending of employment past that date is dependent...
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Apply Now! WCMER Fellowship Application Closes 7/31
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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Re: Join us in Oregon - 4-H evaluation position with an office in Portland
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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...
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New Position - Ohio State University Urban Extension Specialist
Ohio State University Extension - Urban Extension Specialist / Associate or Full Professor The Urban Extension Specialist in the Department of Extension is a senior-level faculty 12-month position with a 60% Extension appointment and 40% applied research and teaching. The position will be located on the Columbus campus of The Ohio State University, will address the OSU RAISE theme of Race, Economic Opportunity, and Leadership and will foster a dynamic hub of innovation linking the priorities...
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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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A Message From the Chair
Greetings and Happy Spring to my Extension colleagues working in Urban Communities across the Country! I serve as Chair for the National Urban Extension Leaders Steering Committee. I am the County Extension Director in Wake County, Raleigh, North Carolina – a rapidly growing urban community home to NC State University. During my 30 years with Wake County Cooperative Extension, I have also served as a 4-H Program Assistant directly supporting justice involved youth, the Wake County 4-H Agent...
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Extension Administrator position open in Multnomah County (Portland, OR)
This is a full-time, professional faculty, Administrative Manager position serving the Oregon State University Extension Service team in Multnomah County. The office location will be at the OSU Food Innovation Center in Portland, Oregon. See the full job description and apply. Closes June 23. The Administrative Manager (AM) position is crucial to the operations and outreach services of the OSU Extension Service in Multnomah County and its role in the University. The AM provides positive...
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We are hiring! Are you the next leader for the Metro Master Gardener™ Program?
The position of Assistant Professor of Practice for Metro Master Gardener Program develops and conducts educational programs and contributes to applied horticulture research activities in topics relevant to gardening as well as economic development and community development in the Portland, OR area (Clackamas, Washington, and Multnomah Counties). This position will serve as an educational liaison to local metro area organizations and state and federal agencies, as well as work...
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Collaboration, Engagement, and Communication
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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Re: Leadership in the City Registration Open
Hi Michelle, Huge fan of this professional development opportunity. This post includes dates for 2022; is there an update to December 2 deadline?
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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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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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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: 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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MSU seeking Urban & Regional Planning Academic Extension/Outreach Specialist
The Michigan State University School of Planning, Design and Construction (SPDC) invites applications for a full‐time, 12‐month Continuing Academic Specialist with a 85% extension/outreach and 15% teaching assignment. The desired position start date is May 1, 2024. This position will focus on adaptive strategies to enhance the sustainability and resilience of communities with an emphasis on climate change and development regulation. Activities will include creating educational programs and...
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MSU seeking Urban & Regional Planning Academic Extension/Outreach Specialist
The Michigan State University School of Planning, Design and Construction (SPDC) invites applications for a full‐time, 12‐month Continuing Academic Specialist with a 85% extension/outreach and 15% teaching assignment. The desired position start date is May 1, 2024. This position will focus on adaptive strategies to enhance the sustainability and resilience of communities with an emphasis on climate change and development regulation. Activities will include creating educational programs and...
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2025 North-Central Regional Conference Planning
Join your North-Central colleagues in planning the 2025 Regional NUEL Conference! Since 2018, we have hosted a Regional NUEL Conference to provide professional development and networking opportunities for urban-serving Extension Professionals in the years between the National Urban Extension Conference. The organizing committee for the 2023 conference in Madison, WI conjured up an innovative experience for attendees that was met with positive reviews. As we set our sights on 2025, we hope to...
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Re: Join us in Oregon - 4-H evaluation position with an office in Portland
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