Q2 Quarterly Reports NTAE Year 4

Learning and Networking Platform for CES

Why are these important? A co-learning environment is needed for CES to be a system response for national issues that make impact at the local level. Networking, sharing information through educational offerings (webinars, blog posts) and learning in groups of similar interest advance the development of content, curriculum and processes for CES to utilize across the nation. ● Connect Extension Connect Extension is a closed social media network for Land-grant universities. At this time, we have been administering the platform while Land-grant university professionals deliver content for system- wide collaboration and public advertising. ○ Q2 Progress Achieved:: ■ 5,971 active CES accounts ■ 67 events advertised ■ 124,000 users ■ 150,000 sessions ○ Anticipated work for the next reporting period (Please list the objectives and goals for the next reporting period which is March 1 - May 31): ■ Onboard the USDA People’s Garden Initiative for use with their program participants (unfunded Cooperative Agreement ● National Registry: ○ Progress Achieved:: ■ 10 new submissions ■ 3,354 views. ● Social Media Presence: ○ ExF communication channels include a large social media presence. Here is social media data from December 1 - February 28: ■ 87 social media posts to 2 platforms ■ 160 interactions

■ 220 clicks ■ 30 shares ■ 8,492 impressions ■ 1,029 sessions ■ 10% increase in followers

Social Media

Audience Published Posts

Interactions Clicks

Shares

Impressions

Facebook 3722

44

40

117

10

4557

LinkedIn 1715

43

120

105

20

4135

7

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