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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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2020 NUEL Regional Award Winners

NUEL (Guest) ·
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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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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Nebraska Extension hiring Urban Food, Nutrition and Health Educator

Cindy Zluticky ·
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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Re: Nebraska Extension hiring Urban Food, Nutrition and Health Educator

Former Member ·
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NUEL Southern Region Conference - Save the Date

Jeffery A Young ·
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

Former Member ·
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NUEL North Central Regional Conference June 7-9, 2023

Cayla Taylor ·
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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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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Southern Region NUEL Award Proposals

Jeffery A Young ·
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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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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Southern Region & 1890's NUEL Regional Conference - Deadlines approaching

Jeffery A Young ·
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

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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Former Member ·
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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 National Conference Hospitality Suite Host

Nkenge Hyter ·
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

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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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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Re: NUEL North Central Regional Conference June 7-9, 2023

Sarah Lison ·
I want to know the details of this conference. Where will it be found?
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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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2024 National Agricultural Marketing Summit

Leslie Glover ·
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

Jessica Shade ·
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,...
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Registration is Open! NUEL Southern and 1890's Regional Conference May 6-8, 2025

Susan A. Kelly ·
Are you an urban extension professional? Are you excited to share what your urban community has to offer? Would you like to learn from others’ experiences in the urban setting? Would you enjoy exploring another cool Southern city? If so, JOIN US for the 2025 National Urban Extension Leaders (NUEL) Southern and 1890’s Regional Conference! Happening in the “Bull City” of Durham North Carolina from May 6-8, 2025, this NUEL conference provides extension professionals with an opportunity to grow...
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2025 NUEL Webinar Series

Ramona Madhosingh-Hector ·
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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Northeast NUEL Regional Meeting June 4-June 6, 2025, Hartford, CT-Call for Exemplary Programs and Posters

Jacqueline Kowalski ·
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:...
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EXTENDED to Wednesday, March 5, 2025: Call for Presentation Proposals: 2025 NUEL Southern & 1890 Regional Conference

Rachel Herring ·
This post includes updated information on the call for proposals since the original posting. 📅 Submission Deadline: EXTENDED to Wednesday, March 5, 2025 📍 Conference Dates: May 6-8, 2025 📍 Location: Durham, NC 🎯 Theme: The Power of WE: Partnering for Impact We invite members of the Southern and 1890 regions to showcase innovative programming initiatives addressing urban, suburban, and peri-urban populations. Presentation Types: Team and/or Individual Presentations : 45-minute moderated...

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