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Dying Early in Rural America

A recently released report in CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) shows the gap in preventable premature mortality (or early death) between rural and urban America is growing wider. People living in rural areas are at a higher risk of dying early from one of the five leading causes of death when the death could have been prevented compared to people living in urban areas. This report is an extension of the 2019 CDC study, which showed the percentage of preventable early deaths...

Join our Team, Urban Agriculture Educator in Omaha, Nebraska!

Apply Today! We are hiring a Horticulture, Landscape, and Environmental Systems Urban Agriculture Educator, a faculty member of UNL located in Omaha, focused on the metro, with statewide reach! See attached flier for more information. Apply at: University of Nebraska-Lincoln | Extension Instructor or Open Rank Extension Educator-HLES Urban Agriculture (Douglas-Sarpy Counties) (unl.edu)

Culture Clues

Life is always teaching us stuff. Lately, it's reminded me that we're human beings, not human "doings". When we are in an environment focused on all the "doing" we often feel like a thing or a resource. The clues to this are displayed in a lack of hearing people say... I'm sorry I need help I don't know I made a mistake These clues may seem overly simplified, they aren't. They often indicate too much fear is present. When we don't feel safe, our moral courage is shut down and replaced with...

EDEN Marketing and Communications Coordinator Position Available (Remote)

Summary: Join our team as a Marketing and Communications Coordinator, a pivotal role supporting the Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN). This 12-month contract position offers a dynamic opportunity to lead and shape EDEN's branding and marketing initiatives. Application Due Date: Open until filled. Application Link: https://registry.extension.org/241215416755151 Contact: Fred Schlutt, fredschlutt@extension.org Position Available: EDEN Marketing and Communications Coordinator (Remote)...

Community Based Instructor 3 - SNAP-Ed (Las Vegas)

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our recruitment helpline at (775) 784-1495 or jobs@unr.edu . For UNR Med professional job postings, please contact the Office of Professional Recruitment at (775)...

Leadership Opportunity: Director - Food Innovation Institute in Baton Rouge, LA

The Louisiana State University Agricultural Center (LSU AgCenter) is seeking a highly motivated and creative individual with an entrepreneurial spirit to provide leadership for the Louisiana Food Innovation Institute (FOODii) on the LSU AgCenter Campus in Baton Rouge, LA. More information can be found at Director - Louisiana Food Innovation Institute (FOODii) - East Baton Rouge Parish - R00088965 (lsuagcenter.com) . Join us!

Exciting Opportunity: Director of Extension Center for Health Outreach at Clemson University

We're currently seeking a dynamic leader to serve as the Director of Extension Center for Health Outreach (ECHO), driving collaborative efforts to address public health challenges and shape the future of our institution. Given your background, I believe you would be an excellent fit for this role. We have attached a PDF with information about the role and you can also find the official job posting at: https://apply.interfolio.com/144271 . If this position does not suit you, please pass the...

Leadership Opportunity: Director, Agriculture Communication, North Dakota State University

North Dakota State University invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for the position of Agriculture Communication Director . The Agriculture Communication Director will lead communication and marketing efforts for NDSU Agriculture and serve as the chief communications officer for units under the NDSU Vice President for Agriculture including NDSU Extension; the North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station; and the NDSU College of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Natural Resources. To...

Cornell Civic Ecology Lab hosts Climate Advocacy: Making Policy Change MOOC

All are welcome - 4-week Global Online Course May 20 – June 16, 2024 For educators, university and high students, community leaders, and volunteers Learn from Cornell University instructors, guest speakers, and participants from around the world Asynchronous lectures, readings, and assignments Optional live webinars with experts and instructor “office hours.” Receive a Cornell University certificate upon completing course To register: join the course here More about the Cornell Civil Ecology...

Latest Issue of Journal of Extension is Available; Follow JOE on Social Media

The Journal of Extension, Volume 61 Number 3, is available! It's packed full of articles that are sure to inspire and inform your work as an Extension professional. Issue 61 Number 4 should be out by the end of April. Volume 62 Number 1 and Number 2 will follow in May. Access the latest issue here . Find JOE on Instagram and LinkedIn You can now find JOE on Instagram and LinkedIn ! Please follow for news and links to articles and resources. The JOE board and staff would love to connect with...

Enhance Your Outreach with Community Engagement: Join Our Extension Skills Series!

The Extension Foundation is excited to invite you to the second topic series in Extension skills! Over the next few months, experts from Cooperative Extension will share diverse methods, best practices and strategies necessary to elevate your community engagement efforts. Register for Extension Skills here. We are excited about the opportunity to learn from Extension professionals on how to enhance our Extension programming and better serve our audiences through these engaging skill-builidng...

Identifying Child Sexual Abuse: Ways to Protect Children and Resources for Getting Help

Written by: Jason Jowers, MS, MFT April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to promote the safety and well-being of all children and families and to recognize the child welfare professionals and allies who work tirelessly to protect children and youth. When talking about child abuse, one of the toughest issues to face is child sexual abuse. According to the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (2024), “Child sexual abuse is any interaction between a child and an adult (or...

3 Leadership Bedrocks

Drew Dudley says we've made leadership such a huge concept it seems almost impossible for most of us to do. It seems reserved for the few people who can change the world. This, of course, isn't true. In reality, everyone is leading through their behaviors all the time. What we learn from this perspective is... Leadership is influence. Our influence is felt through our behaviors. Our behaviors are driven by our values. Here are three values to embody in your leadership! HUMILITY “Our job is...

New podcast episode : Reconnecting with Nature: Revisiting Liberty Hyde Bailey’s ‘The Nature Study Idea’

Our latest episode of the Extension Out Loud podcast, celebrating Earth Day, showcases the launch of a newly edited edition of Liberty Hyde Bailey's "The Nature-Study Idea." Edited by John Linstrom, Postdoctoral Fellow specializing in Climate and Inequality at the Climate Museum, this edition reintroduces Bailey's often-overlooked masterpiece. It includes enlightening introductory essays and supplementary materials to provide valuable context. Learn more at the Extension Out Loud website .

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About the Extension Foundation

The Extension Foundation was formed in 2006 by Extension Directors and Administrators. Today, the Foundation partners with Cooperative Extension through liaison roles and a formal plan of work with the Extension Committee on Organization and Policy (ECOP) to increase system capacity while providing programmatic services, and helping Extension programs scale and investigate new methods and models for implementing programs. The Foundation provides professional development to Cooperative Extension professionals and offers exclusive services to its members. In 2020 and 2021, the Extension Foundation has awarded 85% of its direct funding back to the Cooperative Extension System, 100% of funds are used to support Cooperative Extension initiatives. 

This technology is supported in part by New Technologies for Ag Extension (funding opportunity no. USDA-NIFA-OP-010186), grant no. 2023-41595-41325 from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture or the Extension Foundation. For more information, please visit extension.org. You can view the terms of useat extension.org/terms.

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