• Formalize Extension/policymaker engagement:
o Convene Extension and multi-agency leadership through listening sessions
o Effectively promote Extension expertise with policymakers
o Create MOUs between state and federal agencies to maximize acquisition of technical and financial support
o Establish a means of communication between Extension & major policy leaders (host convening on climate issues, specifically focused on agriculture)
o Partner with agencies/organizations to plan, develop and deliver on commitments
Available Resources : Several existing resources in use by Extension today can be leveraged for delivery of the outcomes associated with this model. These include:
• Many county-level employees to serve as resources
University support
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Research, education, evaluation
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• County-level Extension directors currently facilitate the communication between policy and target audience
• Extension relationships with federal partners and interest in expanded partnerships
• Existing relationships with municipal decision-makers
• Experience in facilitating the participatory policy-making process
• Sea Grant has a strong history of being knowledgeable of policy landscape
Investment Opportunities:
• Funding to support the coordination of policy-related activities including assessment, training, and convening of a policy taskforce
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