LEAD21 is currently accepting applications for Class 23 (2027-2028). The primary purpose of LEAD21 is to develop leaders in land-grant institutions and their strategic partners to link research, academics and extension to lead more effectively in an increasingly complex environment, either in their current position or as they aspire to new roles.
The LEAD21 Board of Directors (BOD) consists of
representatives from the various Board of Agriculture Assembly Section's
Committees on Organization and Policy (headquartered at APLU) and strategic
partners. More information and the link to apply is found here.
https://lead-21.org/apply/instructions/
The ECOP appointees to LEAD21 BOD are Program Chair Amy Loader, University of New Hampshire, and Andrew Turner, Cornell University.
New Technologies for Ag Extension Funding Opportunity
The Extension Foundation (EXF) is pleased to announce a
funding opportunity for Incubation and Accelerated projects across the
Cooperative Extension System (CES). This funding opportunity is made available
through NTAE (New Technologies for Ag Extension), a grant from USDA-NIFA
(United States Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and
Agriculture) to fund new and high impact potential projects within CES.
Projects should have focus areas that lead to local impact and align with USDA
Research Priorities. Project leaders can apply for one of the two types of
projects this grant will support: Incubation and Acceleration.
Applications are due November 11, 2026.
Growing Together: Conversations with CEOs
APLU’s Board of Agriculture’s interview series “Growing
Together: Conversations with CEOs” showcases Presidents and CEOs of
national agricultural associations, commodity groups, and other organizations
and explores their powerful synergies with land-grant universities.
Corey Rosenbusch, President and CEO, The Fertilizer
Institute
Corey Rosenbusch serves as The Fertilizer Institute’s (TFI)
President and CEO, where he is responsible for leading efforts to advance the
fertilizer industry. Since joining TFI in 2020, Rosenbusch has spearheaded
several initiatives aimed at strengthening TFI’s voice with the agriculture
community and increasing member value through innovative programs, such as the
Biostimulant Certification and low-carbon ammonia manufacturing standard.
"Land-grant universities are essential partners in
advancing solutions that help producers remain competitive while meeting the
challenges of a rapidly changing agricultural landscape. The greatest
opportunities exist where research, education, and implementation come
together." - Corey Rosenbusch
USDA NASS to Host Virtual Data Users’ Meeting for Public Input on Statistical Programs
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will hold its biannual Data Users’ Meeting virtually Oct. 14 from Noon to 4 p.m. ET. The event is free and open to the public. The meeting provides updates on recent and pending changes to statistical programs and invites feedback from stakeholders on programs important to agriculture. The agenda includes agency updates followed by a question-and-comment session. Find detailed agenda and registration information here.