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Are you passionate about advancing the application of science within urban communities? Join us for an insightful webinar hosted by the Extension Foundation that will showcase how the National Urban Research and Extension Center (NUREC) bridges the gap between community and research to address our nation's urban challenges. Register to join us and receive the recording: https://hubs.li/Q03cCQ7c0

The Fundraising, Grant & Partnership Development series continues tomorrow with "Identifying and Collaborating with Non-Government Funders." Register now to attend live and receive the recording afterward! https://hubs.li/Q03cwSZ50

Extension Foundation is excited to be a founding member of AI AgriBench, a new public consortium led by the Center for Digital Agriculture at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign! With the rapid rise of Generative AI in agriculture, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of these tools and systems are critical. AI AgriBench will help farmers, agronomists, and industry professionals trust and effectively use AI-driven agronomy solutions. The consortium, led by CropWizard, Bayer Crop Science, KissanAI, and the Extension Foundation—will be open to any organizations interested in contributing their expertise to support this benchmarking effort. Learn more here: https://hubs.li/Q03cbZQN0

AgriProspects Marketplace Webinar March 19th, 3-4pm Eastern! Join AgriProspects and Merit on March 19th as we discuss the AgriProspects Marketplace. The AgriProspects Marketplace is a multi-phase platform aimed at connecting CES opportunities to the rapidly evolving digital credential ecosystem and the earners, learners, employers, agencies, and intermediaries using them. Participants will gain insights into the current digital credential ecosystem, get an overview of the first phase of the Marketplace platform and learn more about future phases, and gain insights into how Extension can leverage all these tools to amplify and expand the impact of programs around the country! Register at: https://hubs.li/Q03bR8Pt0 #Agriprospects #ExtensionFoundation #Merit # Workforce Develoment

Reminder! There are still 4 sessions left in the Wildlife Management Series! Join us every Tuesday as experts share the latest research and IPM tactics for managing deer, voles, pocket gophers, mice, and rats—common pests in agriculture, residential areas, and public lands. ?? Missed this week’s session on Dealing with Deer in Suburban Landscapes? Find the recording and resources in the post linked! ?? Up next: Managing Pocket Gophers—register now to join us next Tuesday! https://hubs.li/Q03bQMLT0

?? In collaboration with Bayer Crop Science, KissanAI, and the Extension Foundation, we are launching a new #GenerativeAI benchmarking consortium called #AI AgriBench! We aim to provide farmers, policymakers, and the public with trustworthy mechanisms for evaluating and gaining confidence in the new generation of AI-driven agronomy tools. It's essential to ensure that these services deliver on their promise of valuable and accurate technical information to farmers and ag professionals worldwide. Read this article to learn more:

Getting folks talking about your Extension program is the first step to getting new participants and public support! Join us this Thursday for the next series in Extension Skills- The Gift of Gab: Building a Volunteer Digital Advocacy Program The best people to talk about Extension are the people who love it and know it best. Discuss how to start a Volunteer Advocacy Program as part of your marketing/outreach plan this year to get your messages out and deepen your online impact. Register here: https://bit.ly/3XG6Azc

Meet the AgriProspeccts Team! Dr. Trevor Lane, Ed.D. is the lead developer and strategic initiatives coordinator for AgriProspects. He is also an award-winning associate professor and Cooperative Extension state specialist in Community &; Economic Development at Washington State University. He specializes in agritourism, technology integration, upskilling, and small business ecosystems, with a focus on micro-credential development. His work bridges urban and rural communities, driving economic growth, policy development, and sustainability in agriculture. Dr. Lane also champions inclusive programming, addressing food insecurity and youth retention through initiatives like 4-H.

Last Call: Share Your Insights on Mental Health in Extension! ?? Extension plays a vital role in supporting mental health and well-being, especially in rural communities. Help us map ongoing efforts and assess educator confidence in this space. Your voice matters! This quick, 15-minute survey includes just two open-ended questions. https://bit.ly/41G6quj

This month in Leadership and Team Development: Diffuse the Drama! Learn how to help your team break free from ineffective victim, villain, and hero roles and shift toward healthier dynamics as coaches, creators, and challengers. March 11th at 2-3 pm ET! Register now to join this session and explore the full Leadership Development event schedule at the Extension Foundation:https://bit.ly/4hdSWdz