Last Friday Cooperative Extension and the Agriculture Research Directors and Administrators received much-anticipated invitation to register for the Joint ESS/CES-NEDA Meeting, September 25-28, 2022.
Building Trust is the theme for the event to be held at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront.
This list of members of the Cooperative Extension Section and those with whom they delegate are urged to review
the agenda and to register
here for the first in person NEDA meeting since 2019.
- The
Cost to register for all Sessions, Sunday-Tuesday, September 25-27, is
$600.
- The
Cost to register for the bullet above and post-meeting
sessions, Regional Association business, on Wednesday, September 28, is
$750.
Either option includes the annual business meeting Tuesday, September 27, 1:30 – 5:00 p.m.
- 1-hour
Extension Foundation Meeting
- Networking
Break
- 2-hour
Cooperative Extension Section Business Meeting, presided by ECOP
Chair Wendy Powers, University of California
Revisit
the
registration link after August 10 to book lodging. Listen to 90-second video promotion by keynote speaker, David
Horsager, the
Trust Edge -
https://youtu.be/FjQC8pKXJkM. To register a travel companion for joint meeting meals served at the Marriott, go to
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/392746684907. Direct questions to Ms. Jenn Tippetts at
jennifer.tippetts@waaesd.org.
NRCS Releases Climate Change Adaptation Plan - USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service has released a new
Climate Change Adaptation Plan that works to ensure its programs and services meet the demands of the changing agricultural landscape for farmers, ranchers, forest landowners, and land managers, and rural communities.
The plan found here evaluates seven current vulnerabilities to NRCS’s mission, operation and infrastructure that may be affected by climate change and prioritizes key actions to address these vulnerabilities. Nominations for CARET Awards - The Council for Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching (CARET), a voluntary organization of citizens cooperating with the Board on Agriculture Assembly, is seeking nominations for 2 types awards
by September 15, 2022. At the March 2023 CARET/AHS Joint Meeting, the Lifetime of Service and the Meritorious Service Award will be presented to individuals who have been extraordinary in their service to CARET. The Lifetime Service Award is given to a longstanding CARET delegate who made significant contributions over many years and concluded their service to CARET. The Meritorious Service Award is given to an individual who has supported CARET and the overall Land-grant University community. Learn more about both awards
here. Please submit nominations to
fbethel@aplu.org by the deadline.
FFAR Board Holds Public Conversation Next Month - The
Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR) leverages public and private resources to increase the scientific and technological research, innovation, and partnerships critical to boosting America's agricultural economy. The FFAR Board of Directors will host the Foundation’s annual Public Conversation on
September 8, 2022, from 10:00-11:30 AM ET. This year’s event will be held in-person and virtual. The Public Conversation is an opportunity for the public and members of the food and agriculture community to hear from FFAR’s leadership and interact with them during the public comments and Q&A session. At this year’s event, meet FFAR’s incoming
Executive Director, Dr. Saharah Moon Chapotin, learn about FFAR, and engage with the Board of Directors. Go
here to register to attend the event and/or submit comments to FFAR in advance.
