Extension Foundation

The Extension Foundation just released the New Technologies for Ag Extension (NTAE) 2022-2023 Yearbook! Discover the innovative and impactful work of the NTAE Extension teams through this vibrant magazine-style publication! @USDA_NIFA Find it here: bit.ly/3Fqc3B3

We’ve added a new Funding Opportunities section to the newsletter! Explore current grants available higher education on our webpage and sign up to receive new opportunities each week. View opportunities: hubs.li/Q04fkSXM0 Sign up for the newsletter: hubs.li/Q04fkScS0

Join us April 29 for a Program Center Stage session on the Dallas Urban County Farm and how it’s advancing urban agriculture, food access, and community engagement in partnership wit @txextension. Register here: hubs.li/Q04cXSK20

Join us for the upcoming AgriProspects Grant Showcase: Round 1 Highlights! Hear directly from Extension projects across the country advancing the agricultural workforce through innovative programs, partnerships, and training. 📅 April 28th Register here: hubs.li/Q04crFqZ0

We’re halfway through the AI Fundraising & Grants Workshop Series and it’s not too late to join! This Thursday (April 16) is the next session: Smarter Fundraising Communications & Marketing with AI. Register to attend or get the recording hubs.li/Q04bM9M30

Explore what’s coming up this April with Extension Foundation, open to both members and non-members! This month session's include Using AI in fundraising, leadership and building online courses for adults! Join us live or register to receive the recording: hubs.li/Q049XxPH0

Next week the Extension Skills series on "Building Online Courses for Adult Learning," kicks off! From April-June there will be sessions on the different aspects of designing a thoughtful and effective online course. See the schedule and register here: hubs.li/Q049wmN70

Extension Lab (EXL) connects Extension professionals with partners across higher education, business, and nonprofit sectors to support projects, organizational health, and personal leadership development. See what services are available here: hubs.li/Q048Y8Hr0

Create your free account to post, share, and collaborate with Extension professionals across the system! Share your events, blogs, resources, job openings and more! hubs.li/Q048vfQb0

Discover innovative Cooperative Extension programs and applied research every month at Program and Research Center Stage. Join us this Wednesday, March 25 for our next session: Tai Chi for Health- gentle movement and real results. Register to join here: hubs.li/Q047ZHp10

We need your input! Help contribute to the national AI Asset Map for Cooperative Extension by sharing how you’re using and exploring AI in your work. Take the survey and learn more at the link here: hubs.li/Q047K1qb0

Next in our AI for Extension series: Grant Writing & Fundraising with AI: From Prospecting to Reporting. Join us Thursday, March 19 to explore how AI can support every stage of the fundraising process with our host Nate Birt. Register here: hubs.li/Q0478F-V0

The Program & Research Center Stage series highlight innovative programs across the Cooperative Extension system! Upcoming: Tai Chi for Health: Mar 25 Dallas Urban County Farm: Apr 22 Veteran-Friendly Training: May 27 View the full schedule and register: hubs.ly/Q046zdyL0

Explore upcoming March professional development opportunities from the Extension Foundation. From Extension Skills sessions on creating video, to leadership and team development workshops, AI for fundraising and development, updates on H5N1, and more! hubs.li/Q0466rmF0

ExtensionBot just got an upgrade in accessibility, user experience, and expanded content! ExtensionBot is an AI-powered chatbot that delivers research-based answers sourced from trusted Cooperative Extension content. Learn more and try it out: hubs.li/Q045s63N0 There is

Contribute to the National AI Asset Map for Extension! The Extension Foundation is asking for help in cataloging efforts related to the use and adoption of AI across the Cooperative Extension system. Read more and find the survey here: hubs.li/Q0451MsR0

Extension Skills: Re-purposing Extension Content across multiple platforms Extension Foundation members can join us Thurs Feb 26 to learn the how and why of adapting Extension content into different outreach products! Register to attend & get the recording:hubs.li/Q044y8HK0

This Week – February 25: Exploring Farm Stress and Resilience Through Documentary & Discussion Part 2 Jill Baker Tingey and Brenda Freeman will convene a panel on Extension supporting the well-being of producers, workers, and their families. Register here: hubs.li/Q044jr7Q0

The Extension Foundation’s Extension Lab partner, SPARC Associate, is offering a Coaching Skills Certificate training! As part of our partnership, Extension professionals are eligible for a 10% discount on registration. Learn more here:hubs.li/Q043dPvH0

AgriProspects is pleased to announce the awarding of $1 million for the second round of AgriProspects grants! ▪️Developing Skilled Workforce Training in Fruit & Vegetable Drying and Freezing – Dr. Qingyang Wang, @OregonStateExt Read more here: hubs.ly/Q042b4zw0

AgriProspects is pleased to announce the awarding of $1 million for the second round of AgriProspects grants! ▪️Training Ag Extension and Farmer Users for AI and IoT – Dr. Suping Zhou, @TSUextension Read more here: hubs.ly/Q042b5h_0