Extension Foundation A Part of the Cooperative Extension System

Time 2021-06-26 16:36:25

Web Name: Extension Foundation A Part of the Cooperative Extension System

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Our mission is to help Cooperative Extension generate a more visible, measurable, local impact. We achieve this through our nationally funded programs made possible by member dollars and cooperative agreements with federal agencies, and through partnering on state, regional, and national initiatives with Cooperative Extension and the Extension Committee on Organization and Policy (ECOP). We serve all Land Grant Universities, regardless of membership status.  Membership in the Extension Foundation is available to all land-grant Institutions. Membership grants access to our Impact Collaborative program, and supports the work we do in all of our programs. New Technologies for Ag Extension (NTAE) The New Technologies for Agricultural Extension (NTAE) cooperative agreement (grant no. 2020-41595-30123) with the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) through a partnership with Oklahoma State University will enter its third year on September 1, 2021.A key program in the cooperative agreement is the Program Accelerator. The Program Accelerator is a unique partnership between a project/program team and the resources of the Extension Foundation for a year of rapid growth and progress resulting in expanding the team’s local impact and national potential. Our unique methods and team of catalysts and key informants work uniquely with each team to produce scalable, better resourced, and more effective programs and community-based initiatives through a one-year boost of additional support.This program serves all Land-Grant Universities in the United States.Additionally, this program funds national tools for Cooperative Extension such as Ask Extension and Connect Extension. Learn More About NTAE Pesticide Safety Education Funds Management Program (PSEFMP) We are pleased to have received a funding opportunity for Land Grant University Pesticide Safety Education Programs (PSEP).This opportunity is made available through a cooperative agreement (#X8-83698001) with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish and administer a national sub-award program in support of pesticide applicator education, and training for certified applicators of restricted used pesticides.TheNational Pesticide Safety Education Center (NPSEC) will continue to collaborate with the Extension Foundation to lead the professional development part of the project and to assist PSEPs in enhancing some of the educational products they develop as part of the expectations attached to the funding.PSEFMP Website Impact Collaborative Innovation ServicesThe Impact Collaborative is a bundle of services and events that are funded by and for our members only.It is a place where Extension programs from across the country come to take a deep dive into their project and program planning using our innovation skill-building tools we’ve developed over the past five years. We connect those teams with subject matter experts in a variety of fields to help fill gaps in their project and program planning, and we train people in our innovation skill-building methodology so they can use the methodology and those skills to catalyze innovation with Extension programs locally.This Impact Collaborative program combines creative entrepreneurial methodology with Cooperative Extension best practices. Impact Collaborative Page Leadership Development for Extension Foundation Members Their TeamsFriction happens when people don’t understand one another. Confusion happens as a result of poor communication. Underperformance happens when people aren’t engaged.We are currently working with 15 institutions at the 1890 Extension Leadership Academy and New Technologies for Ag Extension project teams in these capacities.Each of our offerings focus on behavior changes that will help you realize your potential.Impact Collaborative Leadership Development 1890 Extension Leadership Academy  Since 2018, the Extension Foundation is proud to partner with Fort Valley State University to present the 1890s Extension Leadership Academy.  We work closely with partners from Fort Valley State University, Kentucky State University, and Lincoln University to make this possible. The purpose of the 1890 Extension Leadership Academy is to prepare future and upcoming leaders in Extension to act as change agents to create a culture that encourages and sustains innovation throughout the organization. By building the capacity of these leaders, they will be capable of taking on 1890 issues so that the system will have the agility to address other opportunities and challenges proactively. EXCITE The Extension Foundation, in cooperation with the Extension Committee on Organization and Policy (ECOP), through an Interagency Agreement (IAA) with the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are funding the Cooperative Extension System (CES) to address health disparities among rural and other underserved communities. (AWARD NO: 2021-77041-34831) The Extension network as a trusted leader in communities across the nation is a key factor in the selection of Extension as a CDC partner. On behalf of the Cooperative Extension System and in collaboration with ECOP,  the Extension Foundation serves as Principal Investigator; provides grants administration; fiscal, operational, and technological services; system-wide communication; innovation processes; wrap-around services for projects; data collection and dashboards; and partnership development. Visit the EXCITE Homepage As Director of Cornell Cooperative Extension, I am delighted that County Associations around New York have been involved in the Impact Collaborative. One example of the success of this program is the unique, virtual opportunity for our Livingston County team to work through a creative and structured process to explore and develop a concept in a short period of time. It also helped with goals they had around team building. The Impact Collaborative provided our team with access to effective coaching and expert informants, which will help this work not only maintain momentum, but grow. The pandemic has been challenging for all of us, but this event and the process proved a bright spot for our Livingston County team. Christopher Watkins, PhDProfessor, School of Integrative Plant Science Horticulture Section, Director, Cornell Cooperative Extension The Impact Collaborative Summit and process provided an important place for our Mindful Engagement Project team, led by Sue Schneider, to develop their concept and determine next steps. The ability to access expert key informants and resources, both pre- and post-summit, galvanized the team, enabling them to fully conceptualize and explore the potential of the project in a very short time. The pandemic has created many challenges for communities, and having this opportunity available in a virtual setting was incredibly important to moving the team’s work forward. Ashley Stokes, DVM, PhD, MBAAssociate Vice President of Engagement and Extension, Colorado State University The Impact Collaborative provided an ideal space for the Malheur Workforce Readiness team to work through a structured process that challenged their thinking and assisted them with building a strong, informed, foundation. It equipped them with critical insights on how to best evaluate their program and the potential impact, and better communicate and engage with their partners moving forward. Anita Azarenko Interim Vice President – Outreach and Extension, Extension Director, Oregon State University The Impact Collaborative prepared the CIVIC team with new skills, resources, and opportunities that have helped them come together as a team to accelerate and scale their program. Their involvement with the Impact Collaborative has helped create new pathways for reaching a more diverse audience, find strategic ways to engage new partners, and better help Extension professionals across Florida facilitate a process that builds community capacity in addressing challenging issues such as climate change, sustainability, opioid addiction, and water quality. The Impact Collaborative provided an excellent space for this team to collaborate on and develop their project with a network of experienced Extension professionals and find innovative ways to build off the work from the Coming Together for Racial Understanding cohort. Even more amazing has been their ability to adapt what they have gained from the Impact Collaborative and apply it to local issues. At each Impact Collaborative experience, the team has returned to Tuskegee University with a more developed project plan, and the opportunities they’ve had with the Impact Collaborative has helped shape a better vision for addressing this strategic priority. Their experience has also helped us to develop outcomes related to critical dialogue across all of our programming. Dr. Raymon Shange Interim Assistant Dean for Cooperative Extension at Tuskegee University The Extension Foundation is a member-based nonprofit established by Extension Directors and Administrators nationwide. Extension Foundation is embedded in the U.S. Cooperative Extension System and serves on Extension Committee on Organization and Policy (ECOP).This work is supported in part by New Technologies for Ag Extension grant no. 2020-41595-30123 from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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