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We're currently seeking a dynamic leader to serve as the Director of Extension Center for Health Outreach (ECHO), driving collaborative efforts to address public health challenges and shape the future of our institution. Given your background, I believe you would be an excellent fit for this role. We have attached a PDF with information about the role and you can also find the official job posting at: https://apply.interfolio.com/144271 . If this position does not suit you, please pass the...

BROOKINGS, S.D. – SDSU Extension invites agriculture and climate professionals to attend the North Central Agriculture and Climate Conference. The conference brings together the best agricultural and climatological applied research, extension and outreach in the region with a series of keynote speakers, panels and presentations. It is from July 31 to Aug. 1, 2024, at the Peoria Civic Center in Peoria, Illinois. Registration is required and is $75 by July 1, or $99 from July 2-19. To...

You are invited to consider publishing your extension work in a special collection on the topic of “Transdisciplinary Collaboration for Sustainable Agriculture.” This collection is co-hosted by Community Science Exchange, a highly innovative experiment in scientific publishing that elevates the types of community-focused work that extension professionals do.

At NECI's recent Professional Development webinar with UVM's Suzy Hodgson, she reflected on her career helping farmers and service providers make informed climate-related decisions as part of UVM Extension’s New Farming and Women in Ag Network, the Northeast Risk Management Education Center, and the USDA Northeast Climate Hub. One of the projects Suzy mentioned was about biochar, which stimulated a lot of conversation in our group. I promised I'd post a summary ("Impact Brief") of recent...

Agriprospects, a groundbreaking national marketplace for Cooperative Extension programs, today is announcing the support of 11 projects across Cooperative Extension to deliver and expand adult agricultural workforce development. This first round of mini-grants will expand the training available to the public through Agriprospects and fill in gaps in training in farm business coaching, dairy farm safety management, permaculture, among other topics. Led by The Extension Foundation,...

The Extension Foundation, in partnership with key stakeholders, has selected Merit to help launch a digital marketplace designed to enhance access to Cooperative Extension programs offered by the nation’s 112 Land-grant Universities and Colleges. This marketplace, part of the Foundation’s national program known as the AgriProspects Workforce Development Network, aims to bridge workforce development gaps by connecting earners, learners, and employers to educational resources and...