NIFA Now Recruiting for 2025 National 4-H Conference Leaders
NIFA is accepting leadership applications submissions for the 2025 National 4-H Conference. This conference would not be possible without the Youth Leadership Team, Collegiate Facilitators, and Adult Advisors.
Learn more about the 2025 National 4-H Conference and how to apply for a leadership role. Leadership Interest Form Part A and a resume must be submitted to National4-Hconference@usda.gov using subject line “National 4-H Conference Leadership Interest,” and in the cc line include the State 4-H Program Leader/contact for the Land-grant University you plan to represent. Interest forms are due by 11:59 P.M. EDT Wednesday, September 4.
USDA Appoints New Members to the Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
USDA announced the appointment of 20 new members to the Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers. This committee is part of USDA’s support for equitable access to USDA’s services and programs and creating more market opportunities for local and regional production. New members include Denis Ebodaghe, long-time NIFA National Program Leader; E'licia Chaverest, Alabama A&M; Greg Goins, North Carolina A&T; and Jon LaPorte, Michigan State.
Committee members represent ranching and farming producers, related state and Tribal agricultural entities, academic institutions, commercial banking entities, trade associations, and related nonprofit enterprises. All committee members have previously demonstrated the ability to serve on behalf of new and beginning farmers, minorities, women and persons with disabilities, and to represent small establishments and geographic diversity.
OneOp Launches 2024 Military Family Readiness Academy to Enhance Economic Security for Military Families
OneOp is a virtual professional development platform for service providers who serve military families. Programming is created in collaboration with subject matter experts from the Defense Department (DoD) and land-grant universities spanning a wide variety of family subject areas. OneOp is proud to announce the 2024 Military Family Readiness Academy (MFRA), a series that includes an online course, webinars, and engagement opportunities focused on nurturing the economic well-being of military service members, spouses, and their families. The Academy launched this month with free professional development resources available to military service providers nationwide. To learn more and register for the 2024 Military Family Readiness Academy, visit https://oneop.org/mfra.
Read more about the appointments and the role of the advisory committee.
