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Author: Ali Mitchell
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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