Briefings for Presidents' Day

The National Office is closed for the observance of Presidents' Day. 

The ECOP Monday Minute is weekly update appealing to the work of Cooperative Extension Directors and Administrators in the USA. The goal is to share clear, consistent member-driven opportunities and to enhance resources, relationships and recognition of Cooperative Extension nationally. From this view the blog widgets on the left of the page provide the means to search articles using open content that can be sorted by date, and to connect with various System resources. Articles may be submitted to the Executive Director.

Use www.extension.org/ecop to learn about national awards, the list of colleagues are serving in national roles, the ECOP Budget, and much, much more. 



The Role of States in Expanding Broadband Access Webinar - The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) located in the U.S. Department of Commerce is sponsoring this webinar on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. ET. Please pre-register for the webinar using this registration link. Many states across the country are increasing resources devoted to broadband deployment, supporting digital inclusion initiatives and focusing their attention towards broadband policy coordination across different state agencies. While there is no one size fits all, states are implementing innovative approaches to increase broadband access and adoption. Join BroadbandUSA in a conversation on how broadband is being implemented at the state level in addition to research by The Pew Charitable Trusts on state broadband programs and innovative approaches to help overcome the digital divide. Katherine Bates, Manager of State and Local Partnerships, BroadbandUSA, will moderate the following panel:
   • Kathryn de Wit, Manager, Broadband Research Initiative, Pew Charitable Trusts
   • Deana Perry, Executive Director, Georgia Rural Broadband Program
   • Sunne Wright McPeak, President and CEO, California Emerging Technology Fund