Thriving Agricultural Systems in Urbanized Landscapes Project Overview Register for the webinar here October 31st, 2:00 PM ET About: This webinar will introduce and discuss findings from the Thriving Agricultural Systems in Urbanized Landscapes project, a 6-year, $9 million project funded by USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) ( https://thrivingag.org/ ). This transdisciplinary research-extension-education project is working to create economically thriving and...

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Reviewing and Evaluating Transdisciplinary and Engaged Research Projects: Perspectives from Funding Programs Date : December 11, 2024 @ 1pm ET Registration : https://www.nifa.usda.gov/events/reviewing-evaluating-transdisciplinary-engaged-research-projects-perspectives-funding Description : As more research funding agencies begin to support the use of transdisciplinary and engaged research practices in their programs, to help generate tangible, positive societal impacts, we can take advantage...

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,...

Thanks to those who were able to join the Transdisciplinary Approaches Series webinar, Reviewing and Evaluating Transdisciplinary and Engaged Research Projects: Perspectives from Funding Programs . For those who weren’t – we’ll share the recording link as soon as it’s posted. Next Transdisciplinary Webinar: Webinar Title: Transdisciplinary approaches for sustainable landscapes: International perspectives Registration : You can register here Date : March 25, 2025 Time : 7am to 8:30am Pacific...

The National League of Cities is offering an opportunity for cities, towns and counties to receive free technical assistance and fee waivers through our LEED for Cities Certification Cohort program, generously supported by the Bank of America. Please pass this on to any municipal or county contacts who might be interested. LEED for Cities is a comprehensive framework for local governments to manage community-wide sustainability efforts. It incorporates social, economic, and environmental...

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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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For those of you interested in civic engagement, community-engaged research, service-learning, informal science learning ...this professional development opportunity being offered by Michigan State University Outreach and Engagement might be for you. Summer Intensive on Community Engaged Scholarship--June 2-6, 2025 , welcomes graduate students, post-docs, Extension and academic staff, and faculty to an interactive week of learning at Michigan State University. Enjoy workshops, community...

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Ready, Set, Go! The NUEL Professional Development Action Team invites you to attend the first webinar for 2025. The March 13 webinar will feature the NUEL Executive Team - Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary. Join us to hear about the priorities that NUEL will be advancing this year. As we head towards the next biennial conference, this year also offers the opportunity for you to attend and participate in a regional NUEL meeting. March 13, 2025 3:30 P.M. EST Join Zoom Meeting: Meeting ID: 815...

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You are invited to join your regional urban colleagues at the 2025 North-Central NUEL Regional Conference. The conference will be held May 27-29, 2025, at Kirkwood Linn County Regional Conference Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Cedar Rapids is Iowa’s second largest city, is home to more than 100 miles of county biking & hiking trails and contains nearly 100 public parks. Quaker Oats in downtown Cedar Rapids is the largest milling facility in the world! As a nod to the Community Development...

Join us for the Northeast NUEL Regional Meeting June 4-June 6, 2025, Hartford, CT (Registration open mid-March)! We invite members of the Northeast region to showcase innovative programming initiatives addressing urban, suburban, and peri-urban populations. Call for exemplary or promising Urban Extension projects or programs to be considered for Northeast NUEL Innovation Award and to present a 10-minute overview of the project/program for all attendees at the Northeast Region NUEL Meeting:...

March 19, 10:00-11:00 Central, 11:00-12:00 Eastern Register Now: https://connect.extension.org/event/financial-security-for-all-webinar-mapping-manufactured-housing As affordable housing becomes a growing concern, many communities and home buyers are considering manufactured housing as a solution. Home buyers may face special challenges in financing, land, zoning, and more. A new manufactured housing resource maps the locations of manufactured housing. Learn about ways that this resource can...