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KEVAN LAMM


A New Approach to Extension Services in Malawi
Extension networks are an important part of the agricultural and food system, facilitating knowledge transfer, innovation, and improved...

Kevan Lamm
Feb 132 min read
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Critical Issues in Industries Associated with Food Science and Technology
Food is central to human health. As such, a safe and sustainable food system is one of the most important aspects of maintaining a...

Kevan Lamm
Jan 93 min read
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How can we improve Systems Thinking among Gen Z?
The global population is rapidly increasing, and the food system is adapting along with it. Developing the workforce of the future in a...

Kevan Lamm
Jun 20, 20242 min read
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Georgia's Growth Agenda: Five Critical Areas for Development - Part 2
In a previous blog post, published on May 15 th , I shared the results of a study that we conducted to identify important issues facing...

Kevan Lamm
May 30, 20242 min read
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Critical Issues Facing the Food and Animal Industry
Global food security is tightly connected to the food animal industry. Nutrition for billions of people is created through this industry,...

Kevan Lamm
Apr 10, 20242 min read
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Gatekeepers in Agricultural Research: Balancing Influence and Integrity in Community Extension and Outreach
Engaging local communities is crucial for the success of Extension and outreach programs, and at the core of this engagement are...

Kevan Lamm
Mar 27, 20242 min read
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Posttraumatic Growth after Natural Disasters
Natural disasters disrupt our food systems and impact lives long after the event has passed. It's important to examine the human side of...

Kevan Lamm
Mar 20, 20242 min read
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The Global Forum for Rural Advisory Services: A Case Study
Food systems around the world are improved by extension services. These services connect the researchers and policymakers guiding the...

Kevan Lamm
Mar 6, 20242 min read
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Appreciative Evaluation: Focusing on Strengths
By its very nature, evaluation tends to be focused on identifying weaknesses. This is helpful, to be sure, but it misses the equally...

Kevan Lamm
Feb 14, 20242 min read
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Leadership Dynamics in Change: Does Transformational Leadership Matter?
Change is a constant in the world around us. That’s true within the dynamic realm of all types of organizations, and it’s certainly true...

Kevan Lamm
Nov 16, 20232 min read
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The UGA Extension Strategic Statement of Purpose: Why Organizational Purpose Matters (part 1)
Last week during the University of Georgia (UGA) State of Extension speech Associate Dean Dr. Laura Perry Johnson concluded her remarks...

Kevan Lamm
Sep 26, 20232 min read
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How KeFAAS is Transforming Agricultural Extension in Kenya
There has been a dramatic transformation in Kenya’s agricultural extension landscape in recent years. It has shifted from being under...

Kevan Lamm
Sep 12, 20232 min read
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A Theoretical Model of Community Leadership
Leadership is a crucial force in driving positive change within communities. But what does it take to be an effective community leader? I...

Kevan Lamm
Sep 5, 20232 min read
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Effective Extension Advocacy Capacities
Navigating the intricacies of Extension networks presents a myriad of challenges. From shifting global demographics to evolving...

Kevan Lamm
Aug 29, 20232 min read
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Organizational Change Strategies from the Land Grant University System
I was fortunate to work on a study with a number of excellent colleagues in which we looked at change in the Land Grant University...

Kevan Lamm
Aug 22, 20232 min read
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