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The SEED Method: An Evidence-Based Method for Engaging Communities

The SEED Method is a multi-stakeholder approach to engaging communities in research, problem solving, and action planning. Developed at Virginia Commonwealth University, SEED provides a framework for collaborative research and action planning that can be scaled up or down depending on project resources and goals.

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Three rural counties applying the SEED Method to opioid and substance misuse

We are assisting three rural Virginia counties use the SEED Method to critically evaluate the opioid and substance misuse issue that is effecting the health and well-being of the people that live there. We are currently forming the community teams that will lead the process, and have our first Kick-off meeting in one of the counties in April. The unique assests and resources of individual communities shapes the form that this process takes, and we are looking forward to seeing how these...

The SEED Method is a multi-stakeholder approach to engaging communities in research, problem solving, and action planning. Developed at Virginia Commonwealth University, SEED provides a framework for collaborative research and action planning that can be scaled up or down depending on project resources and goals.

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Caroline Nickerson

Tomorrow: $50 Honorarium from University of Florida

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Come to this event tomorrow, give feedback on the Internet of Things for Precision Agriculture, and receive a $50 honorarium! https://connect.extension.org/event/50-honorarium-for-farmers-growers-producer-and-extension-first-listening-sessionRead More...
Caroline Nickerson

Free online/in-person IST on August 8, an Introduction to Community Engagement for Technology Adoption

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Please attend my event! It'll be fun 🙂 I'm writing to invite you to a free two-hour IST (with online and in-person attendance options) on August 8 from 10 AM to 12 PM ET: "Introduction to Community Engagement for Technology Adoption"! All are welcome, from anywhere in the United States. Purpose and Objectives: 1. To introduce Extension agents and community leaders to community engagement and opportunities associated with the multi-state, NSF-funded Internet of...Read More...
Theodora Amissah

Welcome to all our new subgroup members! Featured

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Welcome to our new subgroup members! We're excited that this subgroup continues to grow and would love to engage with you! Take this quick survey , we'd love to hear how you learned about our subgroup!Read More...
Theodora Amissah

Welcome to all our new subgroup members! Featured

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Our subgroup is continuing to grow and we're so happy to have you here! We'd like to find out how we can support your use of the SEED Method or share resources with you that you can use. Take a moment and let us by completing this short 3 question survey: SEED Method Check-in Survey !Read More...
Carlin Rafie

Thoughts on Learning Collaborative Session 1 Featured

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We enjoyed seeing everyone at the first session of the Learning Collaborative. What were your initial impressions? Was it time well spent? How can we support each other in our community engagement work through the Collaborative? Tell us what you think?Read More...
Theodora Amissah

Reminder! Drop-in today 10/27 at 3PM for the FINAL SEED Method Technical Office Hour

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Today is the LAST SEED Method Office Hour! Still have questions about SEED? Drop-in this afternoon and get your questions answered! What: One hour office hour session with SEED Method leaders for all subgroup members to provide a forum for you to bring your technical assistance questions for applying the SEED method and/or SEED method tools to your research or action planning. Drop in and bring your questions! Who are these office hours for? All subgroup members interested in using the SEED...Read More...
Theodora Amissah

Reminder! Drop-in tomorrow (10/12) at 1PM for SEED Method Technical Office Hour

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Only ONE remaining Office Hour Session!! What: One hour office hour session with SEED Method leaders for all subgroup members to provide a forum for you to bring your technical assistance questions for applying the SEED method and/or SEED method tools to your research or action planning. Drop in and bring your questions! Who are these office hours for? All subgroup members interested in using the SEED Method or any of the SEED Method tools. Where : All sessions will be hosted on zoom. Zoom...Read More...
Theodora Amissah

Reminder: Join us today at 3PM for the September 22nd SEED Method Technical Office Hour

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Drop in at 3PM EST on and bring your questions! What: One hour office hour session with SEED Method leaders for all subgroup members to provide a forum for you to bring your technical assistance questions for applying the SEED method and/or SEED method tools to your research or action planning. Drop in and bring your questions! Who are these office hours for? All subgroup members interested in using the SEED Method or any of the SEED Method tools. Where : All sessions will be hosted on zoom.Read More...
Theodora Amissah

Welcome to all our new subgroup members! Featured

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Welcome to all our new subgroup members! We want to hear from you! Are you thinking of using the SEED method or any of the SEED tools? We would love to know how we can support you. Please reply in the comments or reach out for technical assistance HERE .Read More...
Theodora Amissah

Reminder! Drop-in tomorrow (9/14) at 1PM for SEED Method Technical Office Hour

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Drop in at 1PM EST on and bring your questions! What: One hour office hour session with SEED Method leaders for all subgroup members to provide a forum for you to bring your technical assistance questions for applying the SEED method and/or SEED method tools to your research or action planning. Drop in and bring your questions! Who are these office hours for? All subgroup members interested in using the SEED Method or any of the SEED Method tools. Where : All sessions will be hosted on zoom.Read More...
Theodora Amissah

Reminder: Join us today at 3PM for the August 25th SEED Method Technical Office Hour

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Drop in at 3PM EST on and bring your questions! What: One hour office hour session with SEED Method leaders for all subgroup members to provide a forum for you to bring your technical assistance questions for applying the SEED method and/or SEED method tools to your research or action planning. Drop in and bring your questions! Who are these office hours for? All subgroup members interested in using the SEED Method or any of the SEED Method tools. Where : All sessions will be hosted on zoom.Read More...
Theodora Amissah

Reminder: Drop-in tomorrow (8/10/2021) for the first SEED Method Office Hour

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Drop in at 1PM EST on and bring your questions! Who are these office hours for? All subgroup members interested in using the SEED Method or any of the SEED Method tools. Where : Zoom - https://zoom.us/j/93497838827 Interested, but can't join this session? Join one of our other sessions below. Upcoming Office Hour sessions: Wednesday, August 25th at 3PM EST Tuesday, September 14th at 1PM EST Wednesday, September 22nd at 3PM EST Tuesday, October 12th at 1PM EST Wednesday, October 27th at 3PM ESTRead More...
Theodora Amissah

Announcing Bi-monthly Office Hours with the SEED Method Team

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Thinking of using the SEED method or SEED method tools for your research, program implementation, or action planning, but still have questions? Bring your questions and join us for a series of upcoming office hour sessions! What: O ne hour office hour sessions for subgroup members to provide a forum for you and your team to bring your technical assistance questions for applying the SEED method and/or SEED method tools to your research or action planning. When: Second Tuesdays of the month at...Read More...
Theodora Amissah

Save the Date: Join the SEED Method team at the Impact Collaborative Summit

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Look for us at the Annual Impact Collaborative Project & Program Summit! October 5th, 6th, & 7th, 2021 We will be serving as Key Informants on strategies and tools for effective stakeholder engagement program and project planning, development, and implementation. The Impact Collaborative Summit connects Extension teams including their community partners with skills, tools, resources, and partners that can increase their innovation and local impact. Teams receive one on one support...Read More...
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