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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: Extension Futures Summary Report

Aaron Weibe ·
In partnership with ECOP, two National Action Dialogues (NAD) focused on Extension Futures were held on July 13 and July 14, 2020. 382 participants from 69 Land Grant Universities (LGU) representing all five ECOP regions and program areas along with18 partner organizations who collectively shared ideas, concerns, and needs within 5 focus topics, guided by 10 Facilitators, and informed by 17 Key Informants. The purpose of the Action Dialogue was to imagine near-future possibilities for how...
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Aufa'i Apulu Ropeti Areta ·
Thanks Aaron. Aufa'i *Aufa'i Apulu Ropeti Areta* *Director* *Agriculture, Community and Natural Resources (ACNR) Division (Land Grant Program)* *American Samoa Community College (ASCC)* *P.O. Box 5319* *PagoPago, American Samoa 96799* *Phone: 684-699-1575 or 684-733-0760 or 684-258-8895* * aareta72760@gmail.com ; or a.areta@amsamoa.edu < aareta72760@gmail.com >* *"The greatest among you should be the youngest, and the one who rules like one who serves." (Luke 22:26)"O lē sili ia te...
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HRSA National Rural Health Day - November 19

Roger Rennekamp ·
HRSA is hosting a variety of events throughout the week of November 16 to celebrate National Rural Health Day (NRHD) on November 19. While these events are open to the public, registration is required for some events. NRHD is HRSA’s opportunity to showcase the work and accomplishments across the agency supporting rural health. For more information and a schedule of events for each day, visit https://www.hrsa.gov/rural-health/about-us/rural-healthday.htm
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Now Available: The National Registry of Cooperative Extension Programs and Assets

Aaron Weibe ·
This tool is now available to Cooperative Extension. Join 50+ other Extension programs that have already registered! Responding to specific requests in regional meetings and through various projects including EXCITE , the Extension Foundation has developed a National Registry of Cooperative Extension Programs and Assets (NRCEPA) . This tool will enable Cooperative Extension professionals to register their projects, programs, or curriculum for nationwide collaboration among Cooperative...
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30 Days Left to Submit Presentation Proposals for the 2022 National Urban Extension Conference!

Angela Johnsen ·
Proposals for individual presentations, panels, lightning talks and posters are due by November 20, 2021 at 5pm Pacific Time.
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Deadline Extended for 2022 National Urban Extension Conference presentation proposals

Angela Johnsen ·
We heard you! In response to numerous requests for a proposal deadline extension due to pandemic complications, the Program Committee will accept presentation proposals until December 6, 2021 at 8am Eastern Time.
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30% NY Initiative: Opportunities, Barriers, and Pathways to Success

Becky O'Connor ·
The 30% NY Initiative: Opportunities, Barriers, and Pathways to Success report is a product of Cornell Cooperative Extension Harvest NY and Cornell Cooperative Extension Allegany County. The report analyzes procurement data from 53 of the 57 school food authorities (SFAs) that qualified for the 30% NY Initiative during the 2019- 20 school year. In addition to analyzing procurement data, we surveyed successful SFAs to understand how they altered their diversions and use of entitlement funds...
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National Registry of Cooperative Extension Programs & Assets February 2022 Update

Aaron Weibe ·
The National Registry of Cooperative Extension Programs & Assets (NRCEPA) provides ready-access to a living database of efforts across the system in order to rapidly respond to system-wide funding opportunities. Over 200 Cooperative Extension Programs and Projects have been registered in the NRCEPA since its inception. In February 2022, several improvements were made to the NRCEPA based upon feedback received from individuals and organizations across Cooperative Extension: Improved...
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June National Health Observances: Alzheimer’s Disease, Safety, HIV, and More

Holly H. McPeak ·
Each month we feature select National Health Observances (NHOs) that highlight important health issues affecting people across the nation. In June we’re raising awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and brain health, safety, HIV testing and sickle cell disease.
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Juntos 4-H and Purdue University

Diana M Urieta ·
The National Juntos Movement, built on the efforts of many Extension professionals who have a vision to partner and serve a growing community in our states, has a success story to share. During my time with Juntos and Extension, I have worked with great minds who think outside the box and understand the practices and engagement it takes to walk side by side with our youth and their families. I want to highlight one such Extension professional. Over six years ago, I met Xiomara Diaz, who grew...
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NTAE National Needs Assessment Fellow

Aaron Weibe ·
Position Description: The Extension Foundation is seeking an individual to conduct a needs assessment of the Cooperative Extension system including Faculty, Staff, Directors, and Administrators. The focus of the needs assessment will be to understand daily needs, career support, technology, and professional development needs to inform the Extension Foundation and the Cooperative Extension System. The individual will have support from the Extension Foundation team to provide input into the...
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Celebrating 15 years with Juntos 4-H Program

Diana M Urieta ·
During Hispanic Heritage Month, the National Juntos Network celebrated 15 years of Juntos programming. In Latin American culture, the 15 years of life marks a young person's next journey as they Come of Age. As a community of professionals, families, and youth, we are thankful for the continuous support and investment that Extension and 4-H leadership has provided Juntos for the past 15 years. We look forward to what's to come as we continue investing in a growing community nationwide. Check...
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FNIC’s Research Publications (Nutrition): Explore New and Emerging Research

Courtney Thompson ·
As all nutrition professionals, educators, and researchers know, nutrition science is constantly evolving, and staying up to date on new and emerging research is important. The Food and Nutrition Information Center (FNIC) at USDA’s National Agricultural Library is making it easier to receive credible federally and privately-funded research updates from Agricultural Research Service (ARS) priority nutrition journals with a new, free Research Publications (Nutrition) feed. Why is FNIC’s...
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Nuts and Bolts of Implementing Cooperative Extension’s National Framework for Health Equity and Well-Being- webinar recording

Kerry Gabbert ·
The framework was approved by the Extension Committee on Organization and Policy (ECOP) in 2021 and was designed to serve as a roadmap for advancing the health-focused work of the Cooperative Extension System. The framework is organized around three core themes: health equity, social determinants of health, and working through coalitions to increase community health assets. This webinar, recorded on October 25, 2022, provides an overview of the framework and shares resources for Extension...
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Indigenous Food Sovereignty Publication Reissued as Flipping Book

Rose Hayden-Smith ·
Kemēcemenaw: Tribal Extension Partnerships That Support Indigenous Food Sovereignty on the Menominee Indian Reservation has been reissued as a flipping book by the Extension Foundation. The publication describes the Menominee Indigenous food system initiative, a collaborative project between the 1994 College of Menominee and UW Madison Extension. It shares information and resources about Menominee food sovereignty projects, programs, and activities. It also includes valuable information...
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NEW: National Extension Tourism (NET) Conference Proceedings Available

Rose Hayden-Smith ·
The Extension Foundation has added a new title to its library that documents a wide array of tourism-related applied research and outreach programs. The National Extension Tourism 2021 Conference Proceedings - published with support from the Northeast Regional Center for Rural Development Center (NERCRD) - is now available online. The mission of the National Extension Tourism network (NET) is to integrate research, education, and outreach within Cooperative Extension and Sea Grant to support...
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#GoodReads from Extension Foundation

Rose Hayden-Smith ·
The Extension Foundation has recently released several new titles on a broad range of topics, from climate and extreme weather to building farm and farm family resilience. Check out our bookshelf to learn more about the work other Extension professionals are doing. ICYMI, here are a few recent titles that may interest you. Sustainable Tourism, Agritourism, Outdoor Recreation, and Community Development. Our newest title is The NET Effect . This 57-page ezine contains eight case studies that...
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NEW: National Extension Tourism network e-zine highlights successes, presents case studies

Rose Hayden-Smith ·
NEW: National Extension Tourism network e-zine highlights successes, presents case studies The Extension Foundation has added a new title to its library that documents a wide array of tourism-related applied research and outreach programs. The NET Effect: Members of the National Extension Tourism network help raise the bar in sustainable tourism and outdoor recreation is now available online. The 57-page publication contains eight case studies that explore innovative Cooperative Extension...
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Vacancy Announcement: GS12 Technical Information Specialist (Nutrition), National Agricultural Library

Courtney Thompson ·
Dear Colleagues, The National Agricultural Library has an opening for a GS12 Technical Information Specialist (Nutrition). This position is a remote position. The selectee is not required to report to a government office, however, the option to work in one of the Agency offices may be available . You can view USDA’s telework FAQs here Telework and Remote Work FAQs | USDA . This vacancy announcement closes 03/31/2023. https://www.usajobs.gov/job/714068100 Summary In this position, you will...
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2024 National Urban Extension Conference Hotel Registration Open

Anthony Tuggle ·
Tennessee Extension is looking forward to hosting the National Urban Extension Conference in Nashville. We have opening up hotel registration today. Please reserve your hotel room at the below link. If you need a double room, please call the hotel directly at 1-877-901-6632. https://book.passkey.com/e/50633971
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R Mangrum ·
Is there a website for the 2024 conference?
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Register for the National Extension Tourism conference before 8/25

Kristen Devlin ·
Registration for the 2023 National Extension Tourism Conference closes in one week! Check out the agenda and fantastic lineup of mobile workshops, and register today!
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Promoting Physical, Mental, and Emotional Wellness for Military Families

Jason M Jowers ·
Written by: Jason Jowers, MS, MFT The end of another summer is upon us. Families have geared up for back-to-school season and that means reestablishing routines that will last through the upcoming school year. With families getting back into the swing of things, it’s important to remember to prioritize self-care and wellness practices so as not to get overwhelmed with a jam-packed schedule. Incorporating health and wellness practices can help reduce the stress that military families...
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National Juntos Consortium (NJC) Update: October 3rd, 2023

Diana Urieta (Guest) ·
Registration Link: https://pages.extension.org/njc Dear Colleagues, We invite you to join us on October 3, 2023 from 2:00pm-3:15 EST for the National Juntos Consortium (NJC) update. You can learn more about the new direction Juntos is taking to support its growing community. During this call, you can expect the following items to be discussed NJC initiation timeline Breakdown of the NJC membership package YEA Juntos Award Juntos is one of five projects awarded the NIFA’s Youth Innovators...
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Invest in Yourself During Health Literacy Month

Courtney Thompson ·
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Service's Health People 2030 defines health literacy as: the degree to which individuals have the ability to find, understand, and use information and services to inform health-related decisions and actions for themselves and others. Nutrition.gov and the Food and Nutrition Information Center (FNIC) make it easy to find nutrition information to empower you to make well-informed decisions regarding your health. Find resources for every level of health...
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Extension Foundation Releases Four New NTAE Titles

Rose Hayden-Smith ·
Four new titles are available on the Extension Foundation’s website. The brief publications - written as magazine-style feature stories - share project work funded through the New Technologies for Ag Extension (NTAE) program , a cooperative agreement between USDA NIFA, Oklahoma State University, and the Extension Foundation. The goal of NTAE is to incubate, accelerate, and expand promising work that will increase the impact of the Cooperative Extension System (CES) in the communities it...
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National Bullying Prevention Month: What Parents and Providers Can Do To Combat Bullying

Jason M Jowers ·
Written by: Jason Jowers, MS, MFT, Virginia Tech Every October, communities across the United States come together to observe National Bullying Prevention Month. Bullying is a widespread problem in the U.S. that affects millions of children, adolescents, and even adults. Bullying behavior is very common. According to the CDC, about 1 in 5 high school students reported being bullied on school property and 1 in 6 high schoolers reported being bullied electronically in the last year (CDC,...
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Ensure Happy Holidays with These Healthy Holiday Resources!

Courtney Thompson ·
December is a festive time of year with twinkling lights, fresh baked goods, and lively parties. However, planning menus that meet guests’ dietary restrictions, sticking within your holiday budget, and ensuring safe food practices can be overwhelming. Enjoy a stress-free holiday with resources from Nutrition.gov’s new Healthy Holidays webpage. You can find information on: How to maintain your health goals during celebrations by making healthy substitutions in your recipes. Meal planning to...
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Health Equity Edit-a-thon with Montana State University Library

Courtney Thompson ·
Please join the USDA National Agricultural Library, Montana State University (MSU) Library, and MSU's Diversity and Inclusion Student Commons (DISC) on January 24 th from noon to 5:00 pm ET for a health-equity presentation and Wikipedia edit-a-thon. The first part of the program will examine healthcare disparities for historically excluded communities, transitional and transient populations, and those in rural areas who may live in healthcare deserts. Students and other speakers will share...
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Invitation to Participate: Strengthening Collaboration Between the National Aging Network and Cooperative Extension

Sarah L. Francis ·
Exploring Collaboration: Bridging Nutrition and Aging with Cooperative Extension Our study aims to delve deep into the current landscape of collaborative initiatives between Cooperative Extension and the National Aging Network. We're keen on unraveling the successes, challenges, and untapped potentials within these partnerships. By comprehensively understanding the dynamics at play, we can pave the way for even more impactful collaborations in the futur
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2024 National Pilot Invitation: My Hometown is Cool!

MelaniePugsley ·
We invite you to be part of the " My Hometown is Cool!" National Pilot Program , hosted by West Virginia University, in collaboration with the Extension Foundation New Technology in Ag Extension program. What is "My Hometown is Cool!"? " My Hometown is Cool! " is a dynamic program that spans Extension disciplines, including 4-H and Youth Development, Community Resource Economic Development, and Families and Health, designed to engage 6th-12th grade students in community development and...
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Partnering opportunities with cities

Brad Gaolach ·
The National Urban Research & Extension Center (NUREC) invites you to participate in this Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEI) to determine where there are opportunities for partnership and collaboration amongst research and Extension and the National League of Cities. Please forward this throughout your University system as we are interested in potential partnerships across all academic disciplines. When considering how your expertise might connect to these topics, think about...
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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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