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The Connect Extension Podcast is brought to you by the Extension Foundation. The Foundation is a non-profit organization designed to be the engine fueling U.S. Cooperative Extension’s advancement in making a more visible and measurable impact in support of education outreach from land-grant universities/colleges located in every state and territory. Extension Foundation is embedded in the U.S. Cooperative Extension System and serves on the Extension Committee on Organization and Policy (ECOP). The Extension Foundation provides an array of opportunities for Extension professionals that foster innovation creation, the adoption of innovations at member institutions, and increased impact of Extension programs. This work is supported by your membership dollars and funding from USDA-NIFA, grant no. 2020-41595-30123.

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Episodes

  1. Episode 30: Brad Gaolach, National Urban Research & Extension Center (NUREC)

    In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Brad Gaolach from Washington State University. Dr. Gaolach serves as the founding Director for both the Metropolitan Center for Applied Research & Extension and the National Urban Research & Extension Center (NUREC). This episode shares background on NUREC…

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  2. Episode 29: Dr. Brian Raison, The Encouraging Mentor

    In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Brian Raison from The Ohio State University to get his wisdom on mentorship and preview a series of conversations he'll be sharing with the Cooperative Extension System on Connect Extension.

  3. Episode 28: Team Health Dashboard & Healthy Teams Handbook

    On this episode, we talk with Karl Bradley, Leadership & Team Development Specialist, on a new tool developed for the Cooperative Extension system called the "Team Health Dashboard" with a handbook that goes along with it. Podcast Producer: Aaron Weibe Music Credit: "Stop the Clock" and "Root's...

  4. Episode 27: The SEED Method - Engaging Martinsville

    "Engaging Martinsville" is a two-year participatory action planning project that involves community partners and stakeholders using the Stakeholder Engagement in Question Development and prioritization method, also known as the SEED Method. The SEED Method is a multi-stakeholder approach to...

  5. Episode 26: EXCITE 1890 & 1994 Engagement Coordinators

    In this episode, Melanie Pugsley connects with Dawn Burton and Maggie Grandon about their experience as 1890 and 1994 Engagement Coordinators with the EXCITE Program.

  6. Episode 25: Getting to the Heart of the Matter with Washington State University

    In this episode, our host Melanie Pugsley talks with Zena Edwards and Erica Weintraub Austin to learn more about their work with reducing hesitancy around vaccination, and increase willingness to serve in educational roles around adult vaccination among Cooperative Extension personnel at all…

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  7. Episode 24: Juntos National Roadtrip (Part III)

    This is Part III of the National Juntos Roadtrip. Joined by Diana Urieta, we head back west to the University of Idaho to learn more about the Juntos Program in their state.

  8. Episode 23: Juntos National Roadtrip (Part II)

    This is Part II of our Juntos National Roadtrip with Diana Urieta, North Carolina State University. In this episode, we venture to the University of California - Davis, Washington State University, and make the trip all the way over to the University of Wisconsin-Madison to learn more about the...

  9. Episode 22: Juntos National Roadtrip (Part I)

    Part I of a special edition of the Connect Extension Podcast. Joined by Diana Urieta from North Caroilna State University, we begin our roadtrip to connect with different Extension Juntos Programs in various states to learn more about their work and the national story behind Juntos. In this...

  10. Episode 21: National Pesticide Safety Education Center

    In this episode, we chat with Tom Smith, Executive Director for the National Pesticide Safety Education Center (NPSEC).

  11. Episode 20: Innovation Facilitator Spotlight - Siew Sun Wong, Oregon State University

    In this episode, we catch up with one of our Impact Collaborative Innovation Facilitators, Siew Sun Wong, to learn about her experience as a Facilitator and Coach to Extension project and program teams.

  12. Episode 19: 1890 Extension Leadership Academy, Sheri Crabtree

    In this episode, we sit down with Sheri Crabtree, Kentucky State University, to learn about her experience in the 1890 Extension Leadership Academy.

  13. Episode 18: 1890 Extension Leadership Academy w/Nahshon Bishop

    The second 6-month cohort of the 1890 Extension Leadership Academy recently concluded. In this episode, we caught up with Nashon Bishop, Lincoln University, to learn about his experience going through this national program.

  14. Episode 17: Innovation Facilitator Spotlight - Pamela Bennett

    In this episode, we catch up with one of the Impact Collaborative's Innovation Facilitators - Pam Bennett, Associate Professor, Program Director, Master Gardener Volunteer Program, Interim Chadwick Arboretum Program Director, Horticuture Educator, THE Ohio State University

  15. Episode 16: Navigating the Grocery Store Aisle: Understanding Food Marketing Labels

    In this episode, we connect with Stacey Stearns from the University of Connecticut Extension on a project she is working on as part of eXtension's New Technologies for Ag Extension Program. Her team is working on an interactive game to help consumers better understand food marketing labels.

  16. Episode 15: Southern University Jagriculture Emergency Preparedness

    We're joined by Krystle Allen, Marlin Ford, and Kiyana Kelly from Southern University to discuss their program that has been part of eXtension's Impact Collaborative since 2019. Now, this team is supported by eXtension's New Technologies for Ag Extension program focused on their work in emergency...

  17. Episode 14: The Juntos Program

    Diana Urieta, Senior Director, Co-Developer, and Extension Specialist for the Juntos Program & North Carolina State University joins us to discuss the Juntos Program, the work they are doing, and their vision going forward. The Juntos Program is one of eight Cooperative Extension programs being...

  18. Episode 13: Prescribed Fire with Oregon State University Extension Fire Program

    The Oregon State University Extension Fire Program is one of eight New Technologies for Ag Extension programs being served by the eXtension Foundation for 2020-2021. In this podcast, we talk with Carrie Berger, Oregon State University, to go over the importance of prescribed fire and the work…

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  19. Episode 12: Wellness in Tough Times Toolkit

    In this episode, we talk with Susan Harris and Soni Cochran from Nebraska Extension about their project - Wellness in Tough Times Toolkit -that focuses on rural Nebraska communities impacted by disaster(s) with limited resources for recovery. The project strives to empower and strengthen the...

  20. Episode 11: Getting Ready to Tell Consumers About MyPlate & 2020 – 2025 Dietary Guidelines

    This episode is the audio from a webinar hosted by the eXtension Foundation on December 2nd, 2020, featuring individuals from the USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion. The description of the webinar is available below: The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans will be released…

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  21. Episode 10: Tioga County Youth Workforce

    Melissa Watkins, 4-H Resource Educator from Cornell Cooperative Extension joined us to share what her team is working on and what their experience was like at the Impact Collaborative Summit.

  22. Episode 9: Cook County Composting Initiative

    Kathryn Pereira from the University of Illinois Extension joins us to discuss the composting initiative her team has been working on, and her experience at the Impact Collaborative Summit.

  23. Episode 8: Globalizing Extension Innovation Network

    Ben Grove, Associate Director of Global Programs for the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences and Virginia Cooperative Extension at Virginia Tech, joined us to discuss the work his team is doing and their experience at the Impact Collaborative Summit.

  24. Episode 7: Malheur Workforce Readiness Development & the Impact Collaborative Summit

    Two members of the Malheur Workforce Readiness Development team from Oregon joined us to discuss the project they are working on, how they work together as community partners, and their experience at the Impact Collaborative Summit.

  25. Episode 6: Mindful Engagement Project at the Impact Collaborative Summit

    Sue Schneider, Colorado State University Cooperative Extension, joins us to share her experience at the Impact Collaborative Summit with her team - the Mindful Engagement Project.

  26. Episode 5: LivCo Rocks the Impact Collaborative Summit

    In October 2020, eXtension's Impact Collaborative program hosted its annual Impact Collaborative Summit. In this episode, we talk with Jolie Spiers, Director of Cornell Cooperative Extension in Livingston County about her team "LivCo Rocks," the project they are building, and their experience…

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  27. Episode 4: Virtual Field Days w/Laura Kenny, Penn State University

    In this episode, we wrap up our discussion on virtual field days in a conversation with Laura Kenny, Equine Extension Educator, The Penn State University.

  28. Episode 3: Virtual Field Days w/ Victor Villegas, Oregon State University

    On Episode 3, we had the chance to sit down and talk with Victor Villegas, Oregon State University Extension Service, who recently supported a potato research field day held virtually! We also discuss different approaches to using Zoom for engaging events, and some helpful tips and tricks for…

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  29. Episode 2: Virtual Field Days w/Jennifer Fawcett & Laurel Kays, NC State University

    In this episode, we talk with Jennifer Fawcett & Laurel Kays from North Carolina State University about hosting a virtual Women's Chainsaw Workshop!

  30. Episode 1: Virtual Field Days w/Marcelo Wallau, University of Florida

    In this episode, we talk with Marcelo Wallau, Assistant Professor and Forage Extension Specialist with UF/IFAS Extension about hosting field days virtually and learning from his experience of hosting a corn silage field day virtually.

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The Connect Extension Podcast is brought to you by the Extension Foundation. The Foundation is a non-profit organization designed to be the engine fueling U.S. Cooperative Extension’s advancement in making a more visible and measurable impact in support of education outreach from land-grant universities/colleges located in every state and territory. Extension Foundation is embedded in the U.S. Cooperative Extension System and serves on the Extension Committee on Organization and Policy (ECOP). The Extension Foundation provides an array of opportunities for Extension professionals that foster innovation creation, the adoption of innovations at member institutions, and increased impact of Extension programs. This work is supported by your membership dollars and funding from USDA-NIFA, grant no. 2020-41595-30123.

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