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Ethan White
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Chelsea White
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David White
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Understanding the Financial Literacy Divide
Since Extension educators work with individuals and families from a broad array of racial and ethnic backgrounds, ages, genders, income levels, and educational levels, it is important to understand the impact that financial literacy disparities may have on those they are serving.
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Funding Opportunity: EPA Let's Talk About Heat Challenge Grants
Extreme heat is affecting the Central and Eastern US right now (June 2022). Extreme heat is likely to be one of the greatest challenges brought on by climate change - and one of the highest causes of illness and death. These effects are exacerbated by the frailty of our electrical grid, and are felt most strongly among low-income communities of color. The EPA is currently offering a community challenge grant program to promote communication and public engagement around the impacts of extreme...
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Lina White - Ethel
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Jean White
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‘Just Good Food’ is topic of URI’s fall Honors Colloquium
‘Just Good Food’ is topic of URI’s fall Honors Colloquium Speakers to address equitable, sustainable and resilient food systems KINGSTON, R.I. – Aug. 22, 2022 – Just the mention of the word food can bring to mind varying images for Americans: a big dinner with family; a low-key night at home with pizza; children and families across the globe facing starvation; the behemoths of agribusiness; and the increasing interest and participation in local, sustainable farming and food production.
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The Office of Nutrition Research is Seeking Input on Food Is Medicine Research Opportunities
The NIH Office of Nutrition Research (ONR) has announced the release of an interagency Request for Information (RFI) on Food Is Medicine research opportunities. As part of a government-wide collaboration that includes 12 federal agencies and offices, as well as 16 NIH institutes, centers, and offices, the request invites input on the following Food Is Medicine topic areas: Research Community Outreach and Engagement Education and Training Provision of Services and Activities Coverage for...
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Morris White, III
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Morris White
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EXCITE Activity 2: Evaluation Tools
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CDC Awards $11M to Cooperative Extension to Combat Obesity
Sixteen land grant universities will receive first-year CDC awards totaling more than $11 million to help reduce disparities in US counties with high rates of obesity. The awards are part of the 5-year High Obesity Program (HOP) . Through these awards Cooperative Extension at these sixteen institutions will work to increase the availability of affordable, healthy foods and safe, convenient places for physical activity. HOP serves counties where more than 40% of adults have obesity. Obesity...
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Illinois Extension is Seeking a Watershed Outreach Associate
The University of Illinois Extension is seeking an individual to deliver research-based educational programs, developed in cooperation with University personnel and campus-based faculty with an emphasis on watershed management in or near one of the phosphorus-priority watersheds
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Addie White
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Michael White
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Dani White
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EXCITE Adult Vaccination Project
The Virginia Cooperative Extension EXCITE Team and the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) conducted a symposium on November 3rd, 2023 to discuss the EXCITE project funded through CDC and ways that Virginia Cooperative Extension Agents could get involved in vaccine education! This session introduced our vaccine ambassadors and their roles in their respective localities, provided background on adult vaccinations and the current vaccination schedule, and discussed approaches to communicating...
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Craig White
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NTAE Workforce Program Action Team Fellowship Position Available
Summary: One individual is needed to fill an Economic and Workforce Development Program Action Team (WF PAT) Fellow role. The Fellow will support the PAT co-chairs with PAT operations; assist with meeting planning; assist the PAT working group chairs with documentation and reporting; and assist with the development of a Workforce PAT convening and with writing of a post-conference white paper. Application Due Date: Open until filled. Application Link:...
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Building Financial Recovery Capital Among Service Members
Building recovery capital can mitigate the stressors often associated with Substance use disorder (SUD) recurrence (i.e., relapse or return-to-use), including financial stress.
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Odawa White
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Implementation Phase: Slidedecks- All Immunizations
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Food is Medicine Programs: Transforming Healthcare Through Nutrition
Access to nutritious food is a fundamental right, yet millions of Americans struggle with food insecurity, a challenge closely linked to the rise in diet-related chronic diseases. The "Food is Medicine" movement is gaining momentum across the United States as an innovative response to this issue, emphasizing that food can play a pivotal role in improving health outcomes, reducing healthcare costs, and addressing systemic inequities (Lofton & Peterson, 2023). While dietitians have long...
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Extension Foundation Seeks Publications Manager
Publications Manager Application Due Date: Open until filled. Application Link: https://registry.extension.org/242904784061155 Extension Foundation (EXF) is a well-established non-profit organization providing diverse services to over one hundred public universities across the United States. EXF is a membership-based 501(c)(3) non-profit operating foundation formed in 2006 by Extension Directors and Administrators. EXF partners with university-based Cooperative Extension Services to increase...
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Simone White
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Understanding Financial Recovery Capital
Professionals can impact the development of recovery capital (RC) in clients with a history of substance use disorder or addiction. Personal RC includes both physical and human capital. Essentially, it is the combination of resources one has available to aid them in overcoming substance use challenges.
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Wildlife Damage Management Series
Join us for weekly webinars starting March 11th- April 1st from experts who will share the latest research and IPM tactics for Deer, Voles, Pocket Gophers, Mice and Rats---all of which can be serious pests of ag, residential, and public lands. Find the session description below and register for the series by clicking here! March 11th: Dealing with Deer in Suburban Landscapes White-tailed deer pose tremendous management challenges for many communities. Deer are loved and seen as a symbol of...
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