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Understanding the Cost of Convenience
Our society moves at a fast pace. Most any purchase is available at the push of a button, making delayed gratification a concept of the past. Do you want groceries or merchandise now? No problem. Are you hungry, but don’t have time to get takeout? Don’t worry, it can be conveniently delivered. The question is… what does all this convenience really cost?
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Extension Field Specialist I – Dairy Forage
South Dakota State University (SDSU) Extension is hiring an Extension Field Specialist I to provide strong regional and statewide leadership in delivering research-based programming to support the dairy industry in South Dakota. We are looking for a skilled individual who can build collaborative relationships with producer groups, agribusiness, and governmental agencies to identify ongoing and emerging needs of dairy producers. This position can be located at one of our Extension Regional...
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Extension Foundation Celebrates a Year of Achievement and Growth in 2023
The Extension Foundation proudly announces the successful culmination of its endeavors in 2023, marking a year of significant accomplishments and strategic advancements in collaboration with the Cooperative Extension System (CES). The annual report is available on the Extension Foundation website at this link. Throughout the year, the Extension Foundation reinforced its commitment to supporting the CES by enhancing infrastructure and expanding capacity to manage larger grant awards on behalf...
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Unearthing Financial Trauma
Transitioning into 2024 marked a new year. Many of us saw the new year as an opportunity to start fresh, but financial hardships and losses can have a lasting impact on our mental health. This type of impact leads to unforeseen trauma. Often, we make resolutions to hit the ground running in the new year, but old habits die hard, mainly when these habits are deeply rooted in our psyche. Let us be realistic: We all plan to go to the gym on January first; we even go shopping over the holiday...
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Recruiting: Assistant Professors in Urban Forestry at Oregon State University
The Oregon State University Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society in the College of Forestry is recruiting 2 full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, Assistant Professors of Practice in Urban Forestry. Forests in urban areas provide valuable ecosystem services. The expansion of urban areas coupled with growing recognition of the importance of forests, trees, and green infrastructure in these regions makes more critical than ever urban foresters who can help plan and maintain sustainable and...
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National Online Dialogue on Disability Inclusion in Small Business
We are launching a national online outreach effort to hear from America’s smallest businesses on what we can do to help them hire, keep, and support disabled workers. We would love to hear from the folks that reach out to extension services and businesses in the agricultural sector. Please feel free to distribute this information, below and in the attached flier, to your extension services’ networks. Reach out if you have any questions. Thanks! - Did you know that more than 90% of businesses...
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Urban Agriculture and Food Systems Program Action Team Fellow and Workforce Development Coordinator Position Available
Summary: One individual is needed to fill an Urban Agriculture and Food Systems Coordinator role across the LGU system with the Urban Ag and Food Systems PAT and AgriProspects. As Urban programs are active across the country, the incumbent will serve as a lead with assistance in program execution from other AgriProspect coordinators, specifically those where CES regions overlap. This critical position will help build and engage our national network of partners working to provide access to...
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New Edition of "Extension Evaluation Matters" Released
The Extension Foundation is pleased to announce the release of a new edition of Extension Evaluation Matters , edited by Dr. John Diaz (University of Florida) and Dr. Teresa McCoy (Ohio State University). This comprehensive resource empowers Extension professionals with knowledge and tools to effectively evaluate their programs. Designed for Practical Application Packed with actionable resources, "Extension Evaluation Matters" equips Extension professionals to: Grasp evaluation fundamentals:...
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Re: National Online Dialogue on Disability Inclusion in Small Business
Hi everyone, We have an exciting update! We will be hosting a Fireside Chat on X/Twitter in conjunction with the dialogue on May 2, 2pm-3pm ET. Please tune in - and respond on the hashtag #EPWChat. Thanks, Jonathan
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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!
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Student Loan Repayment Updates
Learn about the return to student loan repayment, the new SAVE plan, historical loan balances and upcoming changes that impact borrowers.
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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)...
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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)...
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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)
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AFT Southeast Regional Advanced Soil Health Training Application Now Open
We are thrilled to announce that applications to AFT’s Southeast Regional Advanced Soil Health Training (ASHT) are now open! (Please click on this link to access the application ). The Advanced Soil Health Training (ASHT) program is designed for farmers and farm advisors who share an interest in improving soil health and who will share their expertise with their clients, communities, and the next generation of farmers. We are excited to bring you the best in agricultural education through...
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AgriProspects Mini-Grants Launched to Address Extension Adult Workforce Development Needs in the Agricultural Sector
The AgriProspects Workforce Development Network, a collaborative effort of the Extension Foundation (EXF), the Extension Committee on Organization and Policy (ECOP) Economic & Workforce Development Program Action Team (Workforce PAT) 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. Round 1...
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Opportunity: La Cooperative Extension Service Associate Director - Youth Programs (4-H & FFA)
The Cooperative Extension Service of the Louisiana State University Agricultural Center (LSU AgCenter) is seeking a highly motivated and creative individual with a passion for youth and service to join our team. This position serves as part of the AgCenter’s Cooperative Extension upper-level management team in administering a comprehensive program area. This position focuses on the area of Youth Development which includes both the Louisiana 4-H Youth Development Program and the Louisiana FFA...