Pioneering the Best Ideas and Methods for Leadership - Oct. 1-3

ECOP Monday Minute Returns on Monday, September 10, 2018. Have a safe, pleasant Labor Day.

Thirty of the 76 leaders and members of the Cooperative Extension Section have yet to register for the 2018 NEDA, October 1-3 in Portland. Don't miss the robust, decision-making, business meeting agenda that compliments the leadership/professional development components of this important annual meeting. Members, partners and liaisons are reminded that there are only 14 days left before the early registration rate and hotel room block expires. Go to http://www.cvent.com/d/0gqxkw to learn more and to register.


eXtension Scales Up Efforts For State and Local Program Impacts - In July, the Impact Collaborative trained 29 new Facilitators representing 26 different institutions across the nation. These new Facilitators were trained in the Impact Collaborative process and are now qualified to help lead statewide Innovation Kit Workshops and Designathon One events alongside the Impact Collaborative back at their institutions. Facilitators will also play a critical role at the Impact Collaborative Summit this October. Click the short video below to hear what one of the newest Facilitators has to say about using Impact Collaborative at her institution. The next Facilitator training will be in January 2019. Premium member institutions may send one member at no cost to be trained in the Impact Collaborative process. Want more information? Contact Terry Meisenbach at tmeisenbach@extension.org.

Impact Stories Highlighted: Food Security - The April 9th edition of the ECOP Monday Minute included an update on the national impacts database with a reference to the 6 topic areas that showcase the success of land-grant universities across the country. Cooperative Extension programs are addressing food security issues including filling the voids in food deserts, providing access to fruits and vegetables in areas of ample production, increasing knowledge and access about fruits and vegetables to Native American populations and increasing awareness and knowledge of hunger-related issues. Click Here to download the Food Security Fact Sheet and go to www.landgrantimpacts.org to explore more about land-grant impact and submit impacts stay tuned for the release of summaries of 5 more topic areas.