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ICYMI: National Action Dialogue, Community Based Development in the Digital Networked COVID-19 Age

Aaron Weibe ·
Yesterday, 300 Cooperative Extension professionals came together for a National Action Dialogue put together by the eXtension Foundation and the Extension Committee on Organization and Policy (ECOP). The dialogue, facilitated by @Molly Immendorf , featured three panelists: @Chuck Hibberd , Dean & Director of Nebraska Extension @Paul Hill , Extension Associate Professor, County Director, Community Economic Development, Utah State University Doug Edlund, Assistant Director of Operations,...
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National Action Dialogue: Participant Leadership Needed

Aaron Weibe ·
eXtension has been mobilized to support Cooperative Extension System (CES) during this tough time of social distancing and in response we have started a webinar series to address working virtually and connecting with your audiences through digital technology. You will also find more information at virtual.extension.org and for eXtension members in the Connect Extension Group: Extension Response & Resources for Extension Professionals Working Online . WHAT NEXT? To take this all one step...
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SAMHSA Training & Technical Assistance Resources Related to COVID-19

Aaron Weibe ·
The Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has put together a list of COVID-19 training and technical assistance resources to help address the mental health/substance use disorder impacts in rural communities. You can access a copy of that list here and attached to this blog post.
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Re: Part I: National Action Dialogue: Participant Leadership Needed

Eli Sagor ·
Just for clarity - this is not about how to offer programming ABOUT Covid-19, it is about how to offer programming in our new remote / social distancing world, correct?
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Re: Part I: National Action Dialogue: Participant Leadership Needed

Aaron Weibe ·
@Eli Sagor , you are correct. This is NOT about how to offer programming about COVID-19, it is about how to offer programming in our new remote world. Thank you for that question.
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Re: Reimagining the Civic Mission of Extension in COVID-19 Virtual Chat (Members Only)

Aaron Weibe ·
Just a reminder that this event is for eXtension Members. A full listing of eXtension member institutions is available here .
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Re: Part II: National Action Dialogue: Community Based Programming (CBP) in the COVID-19 Age

Brad Gaolach ·
Relevant article from NACo County-installed hotspots bring broadband to rural areas. Goochland County, Va. installed external and internal hotspots at certain county facilities in an effort to expand broadband internet access. Read more
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Re: Part II: National Action Dialogue: Community Based Programming (CBP) in the COVID-19 Age

Aaron Weibe ·
@Brad Gaolach - if you'd like, you could go to the National Action Dialogue group here on Connect Extension and create a blog post to share this information.
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On a Time for Grit

Mike Knutz ·
During these uncertain times when programming has ceased as we know it, as well as most other aspects of our life being upended, it can be discouraging or even overwhelming. It seemed a perfect time to continue my read and study into the concept of “Grit” by renown researcher and author, Angela Duckworth. In her New York Times best-selling book “ Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance” ; she lays out her initial studies at the U.S Military Academy at West Point. Duckworth’s quest was to...
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Re: On a Time for Grit

Rose Hayden-Smith ·
This is wonderful. Thank you for posting! I'll definitely check out Angela Duckworth's website.
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Re: On a Time for Grit

Aaron Weibe ·
Wonderful post Mike. I enjoyed reading this.
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Re: Antimicrobials 101: A Perspective from EPA on Registration and Labeling (PACT Series)

Aaron Weibe ·
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Re: Applicator Certification & Training: Antimicrobials/Disinfectants - COVID19 and Beyond (PACT Series)

Aaron Weibe ·
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Re: Applicator Certification & Training: Antimicrobials/Disinfectants - COVID19 and Beyond (PACT Series)

Rob Miknis ·
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Encouraging adoption of protection behaviors to mitigate the spread of COVID-19

Roberta Riportella ·
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM) have highlighted a new guidance document for encouraging the adoption of COVID-19 protection behaviors, "The current pandemic requires adoption of health-promoting behaviors, such as mask wearing, physical distancing, and handwashing. The first two of these behaviors—mask wearing and physical distancing—require the development of health habits that are new to the U.S. population and inconsistent with existing habits and...
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Re: Sesame Street and You: Caring for Each Other During COVID-19 and Other Emergencies

Aaron Weibe ·
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Digital Technology eFieldbook Webinar Shares Project Info & Findings

Rose Hayden-Smith ·
More than three dozen Cooperative Extension professionals joined in a webinar to learn more about eXtension's new Using Digital Technology eFieldbook . @ashleygriffin @Jerry Thomas and @rosehayden-smith offered a panel discussion that explored the eFieldbook content and features, the Fellowship project (including professional development activities), lessons learned, and findings from the eXtension Technology Futuring Project. The eFieldbook was produced as part of of eXtension’s New...
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Re: Elder Mistreatment Victims During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Aaron Weibe ·
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Re: Webinar on COVID-19 Vaccine Development, Approval, Allocation, and Distribution

Aaron Weibe ·
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Re: Asset Based Community Recovery - Add Your Voice!

Aaron Weibe ·
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Re: Asset Based Community Recovery - Add Your Voice!

Aaron Weibe ·
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Re: Asset Based Community Recovery - Add Your Voice!

Aaron Weibe ·
Jessica - this would be a great blog post as well!
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Re: Part II: National Action Dialogue: Community Based Programming (CBP) in the COVID-19 Age

Lisa Kelley ·
Where can I find the Summary Report for Community Based Programming (CBP) in the Digital Networked COVID-19 Age ?
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Re: COVID-19 Vaccination for Food and Agriculture Workers

Aaron Weibe ·
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COVID-19 Vaccine Education Toolkits for Cooperative Extension

Roger Rennekamp ·
Overcoming hesitancy to receive the new COVID-19 vaccines is a growing issue across the U.S. despite more 400,000 deaths resulting from virus to date. According to a recent report published by the Kaiser Family Foundation, rural residents are among the most vaccine hesitant groups with seven in ten rural residents expressing at least some reluctance to receive the vaccine. But as trusted members of the communities they serve, Cooperative Extension faculty and staff are in a unique position...
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Re: COVID-19 Vaccine Education Toolkits for Cooperative Extension

Roberta Riportella ·
Thanks for sharing the excellent resource Roger...and for giving some good context on how it might be used. Know that CDC also has a toolkit for essential works (think ag and food workers) is also important as well as we collaborate with our partners in Ag, Forestry, Sea Grant, and such. CDC Essential worker toolkit . We'll be preparing our workforce to handle both toolkits as part of a vaccination education campaign.
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Asset Based Community Recovery - Add Your Voice!

Jessica B. ·
The pandemic has shown us that we can’t do anything alone. However, we can use our experience and the experiences of others to learn and grow from this pandemic to be better prepared for future disasters and emergencies. That's our invitation to you. If you work with community groups, local government, families, businesses, non-profits, farmers, youth, or any other sector of communities, consider joining us for one of our upcoming Asset-based Community Recovery Workshops! Through the...
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Re: COVID-19 and Your Finances

Aaron Weibe ·
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COVID-19 and Your Finances

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Re: New Stimulus Updates Workshop II

Aaron Weibe ·
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Re: Register Now - CDC National Forum for COVID-19 Vaccine

Aaron Weibe ·
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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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