Creating a Multistate Meat Consortium for Producers Tuskegee University
Box Elder County Junior Livestock Course Utah State University There is a need to provide consistent and effective information for youth livestock program participants. The “Box Elder County Junior Livestock Course” would provide an easily accessible online course that would teach material in a consistent and streamlined way. The course would be piloted with 4-H and Future Farmers of America participants in Box Elder County, with a goal of scaling the program statewide. The project team hopes to waive the course fee, making it accessible to all youth. THE TEAM Ashley Longmore, Extension Assistant Professor, Utah State University Katelyn Barsnick, Extension Assistant Professor, Utah State University Marci Borg, 4-H Program Coordinator, Utah State University Ryan Larsen, Agribusiness Specialist, Utah State University Cheyenne Reid, Extension Assistant Professor, Utah State University Kelsey Romney, Career Readiness Specialist, Utah State University
Interoperability Challenges in Ag Tech University of Missouri
MENTOR Karin Bump, Cornell University
The “Creating a Multistate Meat Consortium for Produc- ers” project will encourage small-scale meat producers to increase their profit margins by finishing their animals. In addition, focus groups will provide an opportunity to learn what farmers need, what their interests are, and what Con- gress may need to know. Based on focus group conversa- tions, educational seminars and hands-on workshops will be developed. THE TEAM Clarissa Harris, Research Instructor/Associate in Meat Science, Tuskegee University Frank Abrahamsen, Research Assistant Professor, Tuskegee University Rui Chen, Assistant Professor, Tuskegee University
Innovations in AgTech are increasingly dependent on big data that is distributed across multiple systems and machin- ery. No standard for this data exists, creating accessibility, data translation, and storage challenges. Creating data synergies will expedite the development and adoption of new technologies, as well as balance the need for sustain- able food production with the need for farmer profitability. Increased adoption of technology will also improve diversi- ty in the agricultural workforce, by enabling certain tasks to be done remotely. THE TEAM Jack Marck, Managing Director, gener8tor John MacMullen, Executive Director, The Midwest Big Data Innovation Hub at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications Maria Palombini, Director, Global Business Strategic Initiatives, IEEE MENTOR Kittrane Sanders, Extension Agent, North Carolina Extension KEYWORDS agricultural production, agricultural technology, big data, data, digital equity, digital literacy, economic development, farmers, producers, technological innovation, technology, technology adoption, workforce development
KEYWORDS agriculture, animal science, education, farmers, markets, market competition, meat production, producers, small- scale producers
The Future of Mentorship: Creating Pathways for Professional Mentorship within Cooperative Extension University of Missouri
THE TEAM Matthew Pezold, Labor and Workforce Development Specialist, University of Missouri Dr. Amy Patillo, Workforce Development Specialist, University of Missouri Karl Bradley, Extension Foundation
This project team hopes to develop a framework for and plan to implement a mentorship program across Coopera- tive Extension, using the Extension Foundation’s network and Connect social media platform. The “Future of Mentorship” program will enable Extension professionals to find and connect with discipline-specific and responsive mentors. Strategic mentorship has the potential to increase proficien- cy in Extension programming, leadership efficacy, organi- zational commitment, and overall job satisfaction. Research indicates that mentors play an instrumental role in the career progression of diverse talent; this program will create new pathways to access responsive and representative mentors.
MENTOR Bekah Sparks, Mississippi State University
KEYWORDS accessibility, animal science, broadband access, digital literacy, diversity, equity, inclusion DEI, DEIA, online education, livestock, youth development
MENTOR Cheryl Newberry, University of Missouri
KEYWORDS career development, diversity, employee retention, equity, inclusion, accessibility, DEI, DEIA, leadership development, mentorship, professional development
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EXTENSION FOUNDATION/NTAE | 2022-2023 YEARBOOK
2022-2023 YEARBOOK | EXTENSION FOUNDATION/NTAE
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