There are few choices that are more personal than the food we eat. Trusting the food we consume is one of the most important reasons...

It feels like everywhere you turn someone is discussing either the promise or peril of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Although AI can be a...

For this blog post I wanted to quickly introduce an exciting grant team that I am working with. Specifically, the Reimagining Controlled...

Last week I had the opportunity to visit AgNext at Colorado State University , my alma mater where I received my undergraduate degree....

Rural stress affects farm families, local economies, and the broader food system. Extension agents often serve as a first line of...

Brook Hall Estate & Gardens shows how a 17th century property can lead 21st-century climate-smart agriculture. Earlier this month I was...

I'm very excited to share that this morning Andrews Idun successfully defended his dissertation, Human Dimensions of Controlled...

As an 11 year 4-H member myself, I have personally experienced the positive benefits of the program. I was therefore very excited to work...

Extension networks play an important role in translating agricultural research into practical solutions. They connect farmers,...

Agricultural leadership development programs are very important for a safe and resilient food system. They equip participants to address...

Extension and rural advisory services (RAS) are important to help ensure a safe and resilient food systems worldwide. With growing...

This week I had the opportunity to visit the new National 4-H Council facility in Washington D.C. as part of a national committee...

Nepal is very unique environment with rugged terrain and a large agrarian economy , which depends on agriculture for both livelihoods and...

Extension networks are an important part of the agricultural and food system, facilitating knowledge transfer, innovation, and improved...

Needs assessments are essential to ensure that agricultural outreach and programming respond directly to local agricultural production...

Effectively communicating about agricultural practices is very important, especially when discussing water use. People’s perceptions are...

Farming is deeply tied to nature, community, and resilience, yet it is also one of the most challenging and stressful careers. Several...

Food is central to human health. As such, a safe and sustainable food system is one of the most important aspects of maintaining a...

A few weeks ago, I explored the role of knowledge management in extension services , highlighting how turning raw data into actionable...

Youth development programs like 4-H play a critical role in equipping young people with the skills and experiences needed to succeed in...