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

Don’t miss the upcoming 2 part Extension Skills series on understanding and using maps! Oct 9- Part 1 Dashboard and Mapping for Making Better Decisions Oct 23- Part 2 Mapping for Change: Using Maps for Planning Learn more and register here: hubs.li/Q03MPVBL0

The EXCITE H5N1 team has posted new materials and resources to support Extension professionals in sharing accurate, practical information about H5N1, including a free factsheet booklet you can order for your institution! bit.ly/48Slysr

If you missed the live sessions you can now explore the full Fundraising, Grant, and Partnership Development series with Nate Birt. Each webinar reviews strategies and tools to strengthen development efforts. Recordings and resources from the series here: bit.ly/4gS3MHC

The Extension Foundation now offers Conference & Event Services to support Land-grant university professionals and partner organizations in planning and executing meetings, workshops, and conferences. Read more about services for your event here! hubs.ly/Q03LnnRt0

Find all of our professional development recordings in the Video Resource Library. The latest uploads include Using AI in Extension, the Extension Food Waste COP, Building Partnerships, and more. Catch up on any sessions you may have missed here: hubs.ly/Q03L9SjB0

Extension Skills continues with another great session! Join us Thurs Sept 25th, for Crafting Effective Impact Statements. Discover methods to help write strong impact statements and tell the story! Hosted by Najat Elgeberi from @UNRExtension Register here: hubs.li/Q03KmHyd0

Join us for Program Center Stage on Monday Sept 22 to learn about the Food Waste Community of Practice! Project leaders will review how to work together toward the goal of minimizing food waste, creating a more impactful and united approach! Register here: hubs.li/Q03K7M-D0

Check out all the sessions in the Fundraising, Grant, and Partnership Development series for Extension professionals, led by Nate Birt. Topics include AI, writing propsals, and finding new funding sources! Find all the recording and resources here: hubs.li/Q03JPGHW0

Extension Foundation announces new multimodal ExtensionBot to help institutions become AI-ready! This version has upgrades to make AI more available and useful across Extension. Extension professionals are welcomed to test this version and give feedback hubs.li/Q03JF8mT0

ICYMI: The 2026 ELC Planning Committee is pleased to announce the Call for Proposals for oral and/or poster presentations at the 2026 Extension Leadership Conference, scheduled for February 4–5 in Savannah, Georgia. Details are included in the post here: hubs.li/Q03HmW4W0

Extension Foundation members, be sure to check out the Fall Extension Skills schedule! Upcoming topics include artificial intelligence in Extension, reading and using Web-GIS dashboards and maps, and crafting strong impact statements. Register here: hubs.li/Q03G-RP50

This month was the final session in Extension Foundation's Fundraising, Grant, and Partnership Development series for Extension professionals, led by Nate Birt. Check out the recording and accompanying resources for each session in the post: hubs.li/Q03Gx92x0

The Extension Foundation is pleased to announce a new version of ExtensionBot. This version introduces significant upgrades designed to make AI more available and useful across Cooperative Extension. Learn about the updates and test this new version: hubs.li/Q03G3Shk0

New Online Course Available! Roots to Results: An Overview of the Cooperative Extension System. Open to anyone who wants to better understand Cooperative Extension, whether you're new to the system, need a refresher, or are working in a partnership role. hubs.li/Q03FYgn60

Deadline Extended: AgriProspects Grant application now due Sept 5th! The second round of the AgriProspects mini-grant program is aimed at bolstering Extension’s ability to engage in new technologies in support agriculture-related workforce. Learn more: hubs.ly/Q03FDfPl0

🌟 Apply now! The 2025–2026 EDEN Development Grants offer up to $25K for projects advancing disaster education. 👩‍💼 Eligible: Extension pros at EDEN-member institutions 📅 Deadline: Sept 29, 2025 (Noon PT) 🔗 Details: hubs.li/Q03D_D740

Interested in the future of workforce development? Join the AgriProspects program for a professional development session: Building Learner-Centered Systems with Competency-Based Education 📅 August 20, 2025 | 3:00–4:00 PM ET Learn more and register here: hubs.li/Q03DbfkH0

The final session in Fundraising, Grant & Partnership Development is this Thursday, August 21! This session, Navigating Organizations for Success, will explore strategies to help you build relationships to be a trusted long-term partner. Register here: hubs.li/Q03Db54h0

Get involved with the Extension Mental Health and Wellness Community of Practice. Last month, the Extension Foundation hosted the group’s facilitators for a webinar to highlight the work of this group! Watch the recording and view resources here: hubs.li/Q03CSd0C0

Every month the Extension Foundation host a Program Center Stage webinar to bring an Extension program or project centerstage! This month, My Hometown is Cool takes the stage to share results from their national pilot program! Join us Monday, August 25: hubs.li/Q03CgwP00