In June 2022, the Association of Northeast Extension Directors (NEED) set advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in Extension as its year-long regional priority. NEED’s goal was to ultimately increase Northeast Extension expertise in diversity, equity, and inclusion; build regional capacity; provide individual professional development; cultivate culturally competent leaders; and improve community-based programs.
Read more “NEED hosts successful Northeast Extension DEIJ Workshop”Author: Ali Mitchell
NEED develops joint 2023 Farm Bill priorities with Northeast Secretaries of Agriculture
The Association of Northeast Extension Directors (NEED) worked with the Northeast Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NEASDA), a subsection of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA), to develop the following recommendations and considerations for the 2023 Farm Bill. These were created with the hope that the 2023 Farm Bill will strengthen the federal government’s commitment to food system viability and climate resilience, agricultural workforce development, and market access across farm size.
Read more “NEED develops joint 2023 Farm Bill priorities with Northeast Secretaries of Agriculture”Northeast Extension supports thousands of adults, youth with workforce development training programs
Did you know that Cooperative Extension provides a robust portfolio of workforce development programs, training, and certifications? Check out the impact of these programs!
Read more “Northeast Extension supports thousands of adults, youth with workforce development training programs”Regional Rural Development Centers release findings from national listening sessions
Congratulations 2022 Northeast Extension Awards Winners!
Invitation: Northeast Ecosystem Services and Markets Listening Sessions [10/17 & 10/19]
We are seeking a broad audience to discuss the prospect of using ecosystem services and incentive programs to bolster working lands in the northeast.
Read more “Invitation: Northeast Ecosystem Services and Markets Listening Sessions [10/17 & 10/19]”Congratulations Kathleen Splane! Winner of the 2022 Northeast Exceptional Local Educator Award.
NEED sponsors the 2022 International Workshop on Agritourism
New Report Provides Regional Assessment of Ecosystem Services in Northeast U.S.
NEED celebrates Regional Awards winners! Virtual celebration December 7th (recordings available)
USDA, Cooperative Extension & APLU Award Top Honors in Extension Excellence and Diversity
NEED launches funding opportunity to support multistate urban Extension work
NEED announces winners of the 2021 Exceptional Local Program Awards!
Northeast Extension to host LGBTQ+ Virtual Symposium Series
NEED/NERA seek Northeast Ecosystem Services Assessment Fellow – Proposals due April 5th
NEED launches new award program to celebrate local Extension successes
NEED & NERA submit joint comments to NSF
Updated “Building Sustainable Farms, Ranches and Communities” guide now available from SARE
2019 National SNAP-Ed Report Now Available
This national report details the scope and impact of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) program for FY 2019.
Read more “2019 National SNAP-Ed Report Now Available”Dr. Brian Schilling (Rutgers) becomes NEED Chair; Dr. Ken La Valley (UNH) rotates off Executive Committee
Northeast Chairmanship of the National Cooperative Extension Section begins!
NEED elevates two members to national leadership roles
Celebrate the 130th anniversary of the 1890 historically black Land Grant institutions (videos)
New NTAE catalyst projects selected: Special congratulations to the UConn and UDel project teams!
Eight projects have been selected by the eXtension Foundation to receive wrap-around support services for the next year.
Read more “New NTAE catalyst projects selected: Special congratulations to the UConn and UDel project teams!”NEED & NERA host successful regional listening session on USDA Ag Innovation Agenda
For limited time Penn State Extension makes all online courses free.
“As a way to support its customers during the coronavirus pandemic, Penn State Extension is offering its library of online courses at no cost through April.”
Read more “For limited time Penn State Extension makes all online courses free.”2019 New England Vegetable and Fruit Conference attracts over 1,000 people
NEED submits comment on USDA hemp rule
In support of regional agriculture and Extension, NEED responded to the USDA’s solicitation for comment on the interim final rules for the establishment of a domestic hemp production program.
Read more “NEED submits comment on USDA hemp rule”University of the District of Columbia hosts successful 2019 Joint Summer Session
June 2-5, 2019
The University of the District of Columbia welcomed northeast Leaders to campus June 2-5 2019 for two days of collaboration and learning on urban agriculture.
Read more “University of the District of Columbia hosts successful 2019 Joint Summer Session”NEED advocates for Northeast Extension priorities at NIFA Listens 2018
In October and November 2018, USDA’s National Institute for Food and Agriculture (NIFA) hosted four in person listening sessions, titled “NIFA Listens”.
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