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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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2019 National Urban Extension Conference
It was great to see you all in Seattle! Innovation in the City: A Land Grant University Experience The National Urban Extension Conference provided opportunities for Extension professionals from all program areas to share their research and innovative educational strategies that address the needs of urban, suburban, and peri-urban populations as well as urban-rural interdependencies. Click on the image below for more information and to register.
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Facing Racism in a Diverse Nation Train the Trainer Program (Virtual)
Webinar series: August 18, 19, 25 and 26, 2022, 9:00 a.m.-Noon each day Participants are expected to attend all sessions as they build on each other. Cost $100. To register: https://events.anr.msu.edu/FRDN922/ Facing Racism in a Diverse Nation is a dialogue based program that helps participants explore the impacts of racial inequities and the opportunities to help create more inclusive change and approaches forward. This program is based on a dialogue to action process, and through...
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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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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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Washington State University Extension Youth and Families Program Unit invites applicants for the Extension Youth and Families Unit Director position.
This is a permanent, full-time, 12-month, career track continuous or tenured/tenure-track Associate Professor or Professor faculty position (depending on background), with a negotiable location based in Washington State. CAHNRS seeks a candidate to provide leadership to the statewide Youth and Families Program Unit of approximately 23 faculty and 63 staff conducting applied research and programming related to nutrition and food safety; individual and family development; and health, wellness,...
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Urban County Extension Director Position in Charlotte, NC
We have an exciting new opportunity for an urban extension-minded leader in the vibrant city of Charlotte, North Carolina. The Mecklenberg County Center is moving into a new facility with room for expansion into an arboretum and a lot of possibilities for innovation. Just posted, but don't wait to apply! https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/164559 Contact: Susan Kelly (919) 515-0399 susan_kelly@ncsu.edu or Keith Walters (919) 515-8437 keith_walters@ncsu.edu for more information.
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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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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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Nicole Debose’s Awards Information: Cuyahoga County Extension Director in Cleveland, OH.
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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Farm Service Agency Now Accepting Nominations for Farmers and Ranchers to Serve on Local County Committees
WASHINGTON, June 15, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) is now accepting nominations for county committee members. Elections will occur in certain Local Administrative Areas (LAA) for members. LAAs are elective areas for FSA committees in a single county or multi-county jurisdiction. This may include LAAs that are focused on an urban or suburban area. County committee members make important decisions about how Federal farm programs are administered...
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Natural Resources Program Coordinator position is Open for Iowa State Extension in Polk County
ISU Extension and Outreach in Polk County (Polk County Extension) builds a strong Iowa by connecting residents to the research and resources developed by Iowa State University. ISU Extension and Outreach in Polk County serves the diverse urban, suburban and rural areas of the Des Moines metro, 500,000+ population. Polk County Extension, based in Altoona, has an immediate full-time opening for a Natural Resources Program Coordinator. Under general supervision, the coordinator will work with...
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Leadership in the City Registration Open
Leadership in the City is a professional development program for Extension professionals working in urban areas who aim to be locally relevant, responsive statewide, and recognized nationally. In the first five years of the program, 127 Extension professionals from 31 states have participated. Here’s what some of your peers had to say: “Thought-provoking and a good way to learn about what others are working on across the country.” “The course went beyond giving content, to encouraging...
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2022 National Urban Extension Conference Hosted by Rutgers Offered Opportunity to Inspire and Reconnect
2022 National Urban Extension Conference Hosted by Rutgers Offered Opportunity to Inspire and Reconnect JUNE 28, 2022 BY OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS Attendees at 2022 NUEC networking and connecting. Photo: Avi Steinhardt The National Urban Extension Leaders (NUEL) presented the 2022 National Urban Extension Conference in Camden, NJ, on May 23 -26. The conference, hosted by Rutgers Cooperative Extension and held at the Rutgers Camden Campus Center, attracted 300 participants from over 85...
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Working with Immigrant Youth in 4-H: 2022 Learning Series for Extension Professionals
This series is being offered by the Immigrant and Refugee Youth Champions which is sponsored by the Access, Equity and Belonging Committee of the National 4-H Program Leaders Group. You can register for the series at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VVIt2QcSrzAea8Er4wLUw2u8_1PZyiTw/view?usp=sharing Topics to be discussed during the series includes: 8/11 History of U.S. Immigration and Current Status 8/25 Social Conditions common to youth and families with immigrant backgrounds 9/15 Marketing...
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Urban Ag and Food Systems Program Action Team Update
A Connect Extension NUEL subgroup was created. Aaron Weibe, Extension Foundation, completed the review/audit of NUEL's current webpage hosted by the Extension Foundation and shared the results with the NUEL Executive Committee so that they could make decisions about how to move forward with changes to the website. Aaron and the NUEL fellow, Cayla Taylor, worked together to rework the layout of the website and connect it to the NUEL Connect Extension site so that information on the website...
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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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YOUR HELP NEEDED collecting urban workforce development programs
The Extension Committee on Organization and Policy (ECOP) Workforce Development Program Action Team (PAT), in partnership with the Extension Foundation, is in the process of developing an Extension network for workforce development. Key to this effort is identifying a point of contact at each land-grant university to learn about Extension's workforce development efforts across the country. This effort will help guide the work of the PAT, will be shared with Extension directors through a...
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Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service seeks Assistant Director/State Program Leader
Oklahoma State University seeks an innovative and creative leader to identify, plan, implement, coordinate, evaluate and report statewide Extension Agriculture, Natural Resources and Community Economics Development programs with campus and field staff to address critical needs of Oklahomans. The Assistant Director/Program Leader is administratively responsible to the Associate Vice President, Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service (OCES). The tenure track professor position is to be filled...
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Leadership in the City - Limited "Seats" Available
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. In the first 5 years of the program, 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...
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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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Take the Michigan State University Controlled Environment Agriculture Labor Survey
Michigan State University invites you to participate in their Controlled Environmental Agriculture (CEA) labor survey. The purpose of this survey is to understand production-related labor requirements and estimate labor costs in CEA farms, including a vertical/indoor farm setting, containers or permanent greenhouses. In this survey, you will be asked about labor hours, level of automation and associated costs through your farm’s production stages. Your answers will be completely anonymous...
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The NYSIPM Program is looking for an Extension Specialist in Urban/Community IPM
The New York State Integrated Pest Management Program (NYSIPM, Cornell University) is looking for a Community Integrated Pest Management Associate, with expertise in applied entomology, pest or wildlife management, and/or turfgrass management, to support statewide community pest management programs and to develop an outstanding extension and applied research program in community settings. A portion of time will also be allocated to extension responsibilities that support urban agricultural...
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NUEL Steering Committee Meets
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
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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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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Sustainable Living Series
Registration is now open for the Sustainable Living Series offered by University of Florida, Purdue University and Michigan `State University Extension systems. The program focuses on how participants can live a more sustainable lifestyle and lead sustainability efforts in their communities. Please consider signing up and helping to promote this program to audiences you work with. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/5pw5ybdt The full program flyer is attached if you click on READ STORY.
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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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Purdue Extension Food Systems Coordinator Position
Purdue University Cooperative Extension Services is hiring Food Systems Coordinator! This person will lead a state extension program with the main focus on realizing value-added opportunities for local food systems. These systems include clusters of producers, processors, distributors, sellers, consumers, and supporting organizations that have proven to enhance the rural and urban economy, the environment, food access and nutrition, and strengthen producers and markets.
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4-H Youth in Action Applications
https://4-h.org/programs/4-h-youth-in-action-program/ The 2024 deadline to apply for National 4-H Youth in Action is March 27. This is a chance to win a $5,000 scholarship for 2-year or 4-year programs, plus a lot of other prizes for winners, so it’s kind of a big deal.
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Watch Livestream of Chicks as they Hatch
For the 10th year, the world can watch chickens hatch via the Oregon State University Extension Service livestream. Go to: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/watch-chicks-hatching-osu-extensions-webcam?utm_source=OSU_Today&utm_medium=News&utm_campaign=Chicks_Hatching&utm_term=&utm_content=Mar_2023 The livestream started recently and will document the chicks as they hatch. The cameras will remain on until March 16. The expected hatch date is March 14. Faculty and staff at the...
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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: Nicole Debose’s Awards Information: Cuyahoga County Extension Director in Cleveland, OH.
Nicole has been a strong leader in Cuyahoga County, with impact highlights in various areas. tunnel rush