The AgriProspects Workforce Development Network, a national program of the Extension Foundation, is pleased to announce the award of $1 million to five projects through the second round of AgriProspects grants. Funded by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) through the AFRI–National Extension Clearinghouse for Industry and the Workforce, this round supports innovative efforts focused on digital credential infrastructure, AI education, and integrated workforce solutions for Extension and the communities it serves. Selected projects span various agricultural sectors and emphasize practical, industry-informed training, ranging from AI-enabled forestry and farm operations to food processing and workforce upskilling. Chosen from 74 competitive proposals, these awardees reflect the depth, creativity, and impact of Extension-led workforce development nationwide. Learn More here.
National 4-H Council's Winter Update Celebrates Alignment
and Impact Achieved through the Landmark Gift
Extension and 4-H leaders recently joined National 4-H
Council President and CEO, Jill Bramble and Dr. Juliette Bell, former President
of University of Maryland Eastern Shore and Vice Chair of Council's Board of
Trustees, for a virtual update and dialog on the outcomes from the first
three years of the $50 million Landmark Gift to Council from Philanthropist
MacKenzie Scott. Special thanks to Dr. Bell for her leadership of
the of the Task Force (comprised of Extension, Council, and youth) that
established recommendations on the highest and best use of the gift in this
first three years.
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View the recording HERE
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Read the Landmark Gift Task Force’s Three-Year Progress Report
· Download the Report’s Executive Summary
USDA Accepting Applications for the 1890 National
Scholars Program
USDA is now accepting applications for the 1890 National
Scholars Program, which aims to encourage students at 1890 Land-grant
Universities to pursue careers in food, agriculture, and natural resource
sciences. The application deadline is March 8. Read more about the program and how to apply.
