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Re: Social Media Learning Circle w/Dr. Rose Hayden-Smith (Members Only)
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REACHING TEN MILLION ENGAGED YOUTH WITH EXTENSION
The Cooperative Extension system has a vision of reaching 10 million youth annually through the 4-H program by the year 2025. The goal is to create opportunities for more youth to access 4-H and benefit from positive youth development (PYD) programs that lead to improved economic prosperity and quality of life outcomes for the youth of our nation. A Leading Edge Dialogue (LED) was held on this topic during the 2019 National Urban Extension Conference. The purpose of this LED session was to...
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Results from the May 2020 Farm Journal Monthly Story Lead Contest
Last month, the eXtension Foundation launched a monthly story lead contest in partnership with Farm Journal in the Farm Journal Monthly Story Lead Contest group here in Connect Extension. Monthly winners, along with their Extension Directors and Administrators, have the chance to work with Farm Journal to further develop their story and have it published in Farm Journal media. The topic area for the May 2020 contest was about the important work Extension is doing to help farmers and rural...
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On a Time for Grit
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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ICYMI: A Virtual Tour: Explore Nutrition Tools and Resources from USDA and HHS Websites
We had a wonderful and very informative webinar yesterday with @Marcia Greenblum & @colleen.sideck from USDA, and @Holly H. McPeak from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services! During the webinar, these panelists guided participants through the different nutrition tools and resources found on the USDA and HHS sites. There were a TON of resources that they covered, and as promised - we wanted to share that list here: If you missed the webinar, you can find a recording of it here...
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New Survey Finds Teens Are Struggling with Mental Health
A new survey commissioned by National 4‑H Council, and conducted by the Harris Poll, finds that 7 in 10 teens are struggling with their mental health in the wake of COVID-19. More than half of those surveyed shared that the pandemic has increased their feelings of loneliness, with 64 percent believing it will have a lasting impact on their mental health. The survey, conducted in May 2020, is among the first to examine the impact this unprecedented public health crisis has had on U.S. teens.
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Results from the June 2020 Farm Journal Story Lead Contest
In May, the eXtension Foundation launched a monthly story lead contest in partnership with Farm Journal in the Farm Journal Monthly Story Lead Contest group here in Connect Extension. Monthly winners, along with their Extension Directors and Administrators, have the chance to work with Farm Journal to further develop their story and have it published in Farm Journal media. The topic area for the June 2020 contest was about reducing food waste and we received several excellent submissions!
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June 2020 Story Lead Contest Winner Published In Farm Journal
Congrats @Stacey Stearns from UConn for submitting the winning story lead for the June 2020 Farm Journal Story Lead Contest . And thank you to everyone that submitted last month! The story, COVID-19 Needs Spurs Dairy - UConn Food Pantry Parternship has been published by Farm Journal. You can read the full story here . Today is the deadline for the July 2020 Farm Journal Monthly Story Lead contest here in Connect Extension. Several story leads have already been submitted; if you didn't get a...
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Re: ICYMI: Connect Extension Chat: Virtualizing and Social Distancing Horticulture and Master Garden Volunteer Programs
If you missed the call there is a recording available. This is for the social distancing and master gardner program. [The Ohio State University] Michael Schweinsberg Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development College of Food, Agriculture, and Environmental Sciences OSU Extension Paulding County OSU Extension, 503 Fairground Drive, Paulding, OH 45879 419-399-8225 Office / 419-786-0207 Mobile schweinsberg.5@osu.edu<mailto:schweinsberg.5@osu.edu> / paulding.osu.edu<...
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1 PM ET Today! Connect Extension Chat - Asynchronous Programs
Click Here on August 27th at 1 PM ET to Join the Virtual Chat Each month, the eXtension Foundation will host a virtual chat here on Connect Extension, available to all Cooperative Extension professionals. The purpose of these short virtual chats is to highlight best practices and innovation throughout Cooperative Extension. Each session will be a different topic area. For August 27, 2020, we will be discussing Asynchronous Programs and how we are making our formally face-to-face programs...
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Re: 1 PM ET Today! Connect Extension Chat - Asynchronous Programs
Can’t get into the room/chat/whatever. Will this be recorded? Warmly, Gemma As you know, the State of California has issued a shelter-at-home order to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and the state 4-H office people are now working remotely. We are still here to answer your questions and address needs during this unprecedented situation. [signature_719300967] The information transmitted, including attachments, is intended only for the person(s) or entity to which it is addressed and may contain...
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Re: 1 PM ET Today! Connect Extension Chat - Asynchronous Programs
Not allowing me in UConn Extension Ties Research to Real Life[signature_1003890574] I prefer the term 'physical distancing'. It seems like we need more social connections now than ever before." Peter L. Slavin, MD, president of Mass General, offers words of inspiration in a recent appearance on the Today Show. Like us on Face Book - UConn 4-H New Haven County UConn Extension 4-H Cris Clover and Middlesex & New Haven 4-H Fair 4-H is a community of young people across America who are...
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Re: 1 PM ET Today! Connect Extension Chat - Asynchronous Programs
Margaret - it appears that you were clicking the link, but you still have to login to participate by clicking "Sign In" on the main navigation
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Re: Modeling Healthy Technology Behaviors for Young Children
The link to register does not go to the workshop listed. UConn Extension Ties Research to Real Life[cloverusegreen.gif] “When wealth is lost, nothing is lost; when health is lost, something is lost; when character is lost, all is lost.” German Proverb Like us on Face Book - UConn 4-H New Haven County UConn Extension 4-H Cris Clover and Middlesex & New Haven 4-H Fair 4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship & life skills. Margaret H.
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Re: Modeling Healthy Technology Behaviors for Young Children
Thanks for letting me know! I've updated the event with the correct link. Hannah
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National Juntos Convening: A Thirteen Year Journey
Since 2007 Juntos has been bridging communities together with the goal of graduating Latino students from high school and supporting their journey to high education. On September 23, 2020, eleven land-grant Universities, Juntos partners, advocates, and investors will come together for the opening of the first National Juntos Convening to answer Why Juntos Matters to our communities and nation. On September 24th Juntos leaders from all eleven Universities will come together to set the stage...