The Cooperative Extension Section will convene during the Joint ESS/CES-NEDA Meeting at the Nashville Marriott at Vanderbilt University for a full morning of business on Wednesday, September 25, 2019. ECOP Chair Ed Jones, Virginia Tech, will preside. Participants will engage in conversations regarding:
- 2020 Budget
- Executive Director Search
- Opportunities with APLU’s Commission on Economic and Community Engagement
- 4-H Name and Emblem
- Well-Connected Communities Wave 2
- Cooperative Extension as a System
The meeting will conclude with recognitions and the passing of the gavel from Ed Jones to Mark Latimore, Jr., Fort Valley State University. For more information contact Rick Klemme at rklemme@extension.org.
2020 Funding Opportunity for Pesticide Safety Education Programs - The eXtension Foundation is pleased to announce a funding opportunity for Pesticide Safety Education Programs (PSEP) for 2020. This opportunity is made available through a cooperative agreement with the EPA to establish and administer a national sub-award program in support of pesticide applicator education, and training for certified applicators of restricted use pesticides. The National Pesticide Safety Education Center will continue to support as an unfunded collaborator with eXtension to lead the professional development part of the project and to assist PSEPs in enhancing some of the educational products they develop as part of the expectations attached to the funding. All Land-Grant University PSEP programs are encouraged to apply. Learn more here.
Don’t Miss Out on the Opportunity to Save on the New 2019 4-H NYSD Game Changers Kits - For a limited time, receive one free 4-H National Youth Science Day Game Changers kit for every two purchased at www.Shop4-H.org/NYSD. Co-developed by West Virginia University and Google, NYSD teaches kids ages 8-14 how to use computer science to create games, solve problems and engage with topics they’re passionate about. The challenge kit activities do not require Internet access. 4-H professionals, volunteers and parents should order now to ensure you have your kits in time for the NYSD celebratory kick-off on October 1st. Coding events will continue to take place throughout the month of October. 4-H National Youth Science Day was created by National 4-H Council, USDA-NIFA and Cooperative Extension to ignite an early interest in STEM learning among young people. Visit www.4-H.org/NYSD to learn more about 4-H National Youth Science Day, download event resources and view additional training materials. Don’t forget to spread the word with the new Game Changers promotional video.
Measuring the Economic Impact of Broadband - The digital economy accounted for 6.9 percent of the U.S. gross domestic product, or $1.35 trillion, according to a recent survey by the Department of Commerce. Understanding how to measure and communicate the benefits of broadband is critical to building support for efforts to expand connectivity and use. Join BroadbandUSA and leading U.S. researchers to discuss their research into the economic impact of broadband deployment and adoption in the United States in a webinar on September 18 from 2:00 to 3:00 pm ET. To learn more and pre-register for the webinar go to registration link. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
