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Based out of Vancouver, BC and Salt Lake City, Utah, the Solvable team is our strategic partner in designing and developing an Equitable Development Action Academy in the fall. Their work is focused on launching organizations towards regenerative futures. Alongside a group of education professionals, researchers, and senior administrators, they're hosting Transforming Educational Futures , a 75-minute inquiry into how we educate our way out of the polycrisis , and what stands between...

The Association for Communication Excellence (ACE) is offering a certification in Issues and Crisis Management. ACE is pleased to offer this Certification for Communication and Extension Professionals at an introductory rate of $185. The three part certification includes: March 19 - 2 p.m. CT - Issues Management with Frankie Gould and Faith Peppers - 45 minutes; virtual May 22 - 2 p.m. CT - What is Crisis Communication with Erica Irlbeck - 45 minutes; virtual June 26 - Post Conference...

Why do we wait until March every year to do this? Shouldn't it be an everyday thing? Let's start making recognition one of our most abundant resources. Here's a past pioneer who was a great example of courage & determination. She was one of the coolest for sure! *Picture from www.wired.com Jacqueline Cochran (May 11, 1906 – August 9, 1980) was a pioneer in aviation and one of the most talented pilots of her era. She was an important contributor to the formation of the wartime United...

The Association for Communication Excellence (ACE) conference registration is now open. The conference is being held June 23-25 in Salt Lake City, Utah. This year's theme, "Big Ideas Start Here," encapsulates the essence of what ACE stands for – innovation, collaboration, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. We are eager to come together to explore the transformative power of big ideas. The conference planning committee has put together a program that features a lineup of keynote...

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...

Join EDEN for its 2024 Annual Conference! It will be held October 22 – 25, 2024 in Salt Lake City. Speakers will include Extension educators, federal and state leaders, and subject matter experts from across the nation. Topics discussed include emergency planning, preparedness, response, recovery and resilience. LEARN MORE AND REGISTER HERE An optional pre-tour will explore Utah’s unique landmarks AND an optional post-conference professional development tabletop exercise will focus on coping...

June's Dynamic Discussion engaged a panel of Extension professionals to discuss the topic, "Extension as a Catalyst to Community-University Engagement." This session served as a starting point for a community of practice to share ideas on how Extension has led campus engagement efforts. Session Overview Jentry Barrett kicked off the session by emphasizing that community-university relationships are at the heart of the Land-Grant University mission. Many Extension missions state that we...

Fall Webinar Series: Climate and Communities 2nd wed/month 1pm EST, free Join us for 4 free webinars scheduled for this fall from across the United States. Upcoming November 13: Electrification & Climate, register here . December 11: Resiliency Planning & Climate, register here. Past October 9: 1890 Land Grant Institutions & Climate, recording, here . September 11: Youth & Climate, recordings below! Recording : Where Does Gasoline Go? Recording: Youth Power to Reduce Carbon...

Livestock and Natural Resources Advisor (AP 24-20) University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources The successful candidate will implement an extension education and applied problem-solving research program in livestock production systems and range management on both private and public lands for Mendocino and Lake Counties. Location: UCCE Mendocino County Office, 890 N. Bush St., Ukiah, CA Education: The successful applicant will have a minimum of a master's degree in animal...

Job Description The NorthStar 4-H Program Coordinator is a leadership role within a collaborative team, responsible for managing day-to-day mentoring program activities, addressing student needs, and maintaining communication with schools. This position supports year-round programming, connecting students with caring adults through expeditionary learning, service learning, community and school engagement, and adventure education. Key responsibilities include program development and delivery,...

The NETtra Tourism Conference will take place October 7-10, 2025, in Meredith, NH, and will convene two tourism-focused organizations, the National Extension Tourism Network (NET) and the Travel and Tourism Research Association’s Northeast Chapter (NETTRA), in an exciting first-time partnership open to all. The call for abstracts is now open and will remain so until April 18, 2025.