@ExtFoundation

Our mission is to help Cooperative Extension make a more visible, measurable, local impact. Get started with the Extension Foundation: https://xitter.cf/t.co/5MKS2mjviK

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Nicole Heslip@BRNAgNews_NH7 May 2024
#ExtensionBot here to help. Hear more about the new #chatbot from @okstate @okstate_ag and how it will help @ExtFoundation in our interview @brownfield #agnews brownfieldagnews.com/news/ex…

ExtensionBot here to help

An artificial intelligence chatbot is being tested by Extension programs throughout the country. Oklahoma State University Agriculture Dean Jayson Lusk tells Brownfield the online tool has been...

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Multistate Research Fund Impacts Program@MRFImpacts14 Feb 2024
Researchers at land-grant universities nationwide are improving #chocolate production and manufacturing and enhancing the taste and health benefits of chocolate. These projects are supported in part by the @USDA_NIFA #ValentinesDay
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Ag&Natural Resources@ucanr27 Oct 2023
The UC Master Food Preservers "Community is Our Jam" project is featured in "The New Technologies for Ag Extension (NTAE) Yearbook. The project provides workshops to participants on reducing food waste, safe food storage, preparation & more. @ExtFoundation online.flippingbook.com/view…
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WSU News@WSUNews4 Oct 2023
A #WSU research team has received $300,000 in funding to continue a project improving vaccine science education among rural and other underserved communities. news.wsu.edu/news/2023/10/04…

WSU receives grant to promote rural vaccination education

The funding will help researchers continue a vaccine science education project that includes a WSU-developed online toolkit currently in use across the nation.

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NCRCRD@NCRCRD5 Sep 2023
Join us Sep 12 (3 pm ET) for our webinar, "Reach, Teach, and Engage!" to explore effective strategies to build and manage #communityrelationships that lead to effective and impactful #engagement. Info/register at bit.ly/3E3Zbj2 #webinar
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Agriculture is America@AgIsAmerica30 Aug 2023
Check out how the 1890 universities continue to transform lives through engaging, educational Cooperative Extension programs: 1890aea.org/application/file… Learn more about how you can support #1890HBCUs: 1890foundation.org/
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President's Council@FitnessGov9 Aug 2023
Join @healthgov on August 16 for a webinar on #physicalactivity & older adults highlighting the new Physical Activity Guidelines Midcourse Report hosted by @ExtFoundation! Register now: bit.ly/43XDhIT
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APLU Agriculture@APLU_Ag27 Jul 2023
The Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN) is a collaborative network of educators working to improve disaster education, response, and recovery resources. EDEN is administered by the @ExtFoundation, in partnership with @WSUNews, @IowaStateU, and @Ext100Years.

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NABC/K-State@KSU_NABC20 Jul 2023
Extension Foundation Receives USDA-NIFA Award to Maximize Biosecurity Threat Resilience extension.org/2023/07/20/ext… @ExtFoundation
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Agriculture is America@AgIsAmerica15 Jun 2023
Urban agriculture is revolutionizing the way we grow food. Cooperative Extension programs help scale up inner-city small farms, community and school gardens, and backyard and rooftop horticulture in communities throughout the U.S. agisamerica.org/urban-agricu… 📸 courtesy @USDA_NIFA
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Agriculture is America@AgIsAmerica1 May 2023
Cooperative Extension is making a real difference in communities across the US, providing vital programs that help individuals find employment, open businesses, and access essential services. #WorkforceDevelopment @ExtFoundation landgrantimpacts.org/wp-cont…
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#NMSUResearch - Dr. Matheus Cezarotto, visiting assistant professor in Innovative Media Research & Extension, is funded by @ExtFoundation for a new Ninja kitchen game: Food safety for youth. @nmsu_aces @nmsuaes @NMSUProductions @macezarotto
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Vanessa Vassilaros@evcampoverde15 Sep 2022
Honored to be a 2022 @ASHS_Hort #national Award winner for the #COVID19 #safety factsheets in 3 languages. #HispanicHeritage #español, #vivero, #agricultura, #creole, #haitian, #womeninscience #farmworkers go.ufl.edu/covid194farmworke…
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Agriculture is America@AgIsAmerica12 Oct 2022
Today, and every day, we thank the folks feeding our country! Land-grant universities' research, education, & Extension programs partner with farmers and ranchers to tackle complex challenges in a fast-changing world. #NationalFarmersDay
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Paul Hill@PaulHill_io6 Sep 2022
The latest impacts from the Remote Online Initiative program (@RemoteWorkUSU), which provides specialized #RemoteWork training for business professionals and leaders. #CoopExt #LGUimpacts
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Jennifer Sirangelo@JSirangelo26 Sep 2022
This agreement signifies the coordination of our shared work to create public-private partnerships for 4-H and Cooperative Extension that will result in significant opportunity for all young people.
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Jennifer Sirangelo@JSirangelo26 Sep 2022
Today was a monumental day for @4H, when the collaboration of many dedicated individuals culminated in the historic signing of a Memorandum of Understanding that will shape our organization’s future.
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Agriculture is America@AgIsAmerica20 Sep 2022
Cooperative Extension connects farmers with practical applications of university research, all to support farmer safety, health, and well-being. Check out these exemplary Extension programs from #LandGrantUniversities: 🧵 #NFSHW
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Agriculture is America@AgIsAmerica19 Sep 2022
It's National Farm Safety and Health Week! #LandGrantUniversities promote #FarmSafety through their teaching, research, and Extension programs. How does your school help to "Protect Agriculture's Future"? Quote tweet and share your story! #NFSHW
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APLU Agriculture@APLU_Ag25 Aug 2022
APLU is hiring! We are looking for an Executive Director with leadership experience in the Cooperative Extension system and proven ability to develop partnerships. Preference will be given to applications received by September 15: bit.ly/3pJKMkS
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