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ABOUT THE EXTENSION FOUNDATION The Extension Foundation is an expansive network that encompasses over 32,000 Extension educators. Established in 2006 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, its primary role is to strengthen Cooperative Extension System (CES) Land-grant university initiatives through the delivery of digital and mobile programs, facilitation of professional development opportunities, and cultivation of innovative solutions. Founded by Extension directors and administrators, the Founda- tion was established to empower CES by offering technologies that provide information to the public through Extension communities of practice. Today, the Foundation partners with CES in liaison roles and through a formal plan of work with the Extension Committee on Organization and Policy. The partnership increases system capacity while providing programmatic services, helping Extension programs scale and investigate new methods and models for implementing programs. The Extension Foundation also plays a vital role in promoting technology adoption within Cooperative Extension. With funding from the United States Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture, the Foundation provides leadership in the field of artificial intelligence and administers commercial systems for nationwide use. PURPOSE We help Cooperative Extension professionals find innovative ways to generate greater local impact. VISION To serve as a critical partner to the Cooperative Extension System and the Extension Committee on Organization and Policy on national issues that result in increased system capacity, scalable programs and initiatives, and greater visibility and impacts
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About the Extension Foundation
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Unlocking New Possibilities
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Program Action Teams
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Extension Foundation Team
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Opportunity & Obligation: Extension educators make diversity and equity programming imperatives
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Taking Care of our Care Givers: Educational programs support mental health & kinship care group facilitators
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Under Pressure: Teams work to relieve stresses on urban and rural economies
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Where Credit is Due: Projects raise the profile of and expand Extension’s value
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Meet Them Where They Are: Two ed-tech projects hang out in young learners’ spaces and speak their languages
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Climate Care: Approaching climate change education with open minds & empathy
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Farming’s Future: Three projects aim to make agricultural technology adoption easier and less expensive
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2023-2024 YEARBOOK | EXTENSION FOUNDATION/NTAE
EXTENSION FOUNDATION/NTAE | 2023-2024 YEARBOOK
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