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KEVAN LAMM


Supporting Farmers: 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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From Farm to Fork: Addressing Critical Issues in Food Safety and Sustainability
The importance of a safe, sustainable, and efficient food system cannot be overstated. Food is central to human health, economic...

Kevan Lamm
Jan 93 min read
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From the Classroom to the Food Systems: How can we improve Systems Thinking?
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 Focused Development - Part 2
Georgia, with its varied landscape ranging from the Appalachian Mountains to the coastal plains, presents unique challenges and...

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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From Ruin to Resilience: Nurturing Posttraumatic Growth in the Food System 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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Navigating the Evolution of Global Extension Services
Extension services play a pivotal role in the food system around the world, acting as a bridge between researchers, policymakers, and...

Kevan Lamm
Mar 6, 20242 min read
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Appreciative Evaluation: A Paradigm Shift in International Extension Education
Evaluation, once viewed as a mere assessment tool, has evolved into a vital process driving program success. However, traditional...

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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Cultivating Success: How KeFAAS is Transforming Agricultural Extension in Kenya
Kenya's agricultural extension landscape has undergone significant transformation, moving from government control to privatization and a...

Kevan Lamm
Sep 12, 20232 min read
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Building Strong Communities: A Theoretical Model of 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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Empowering Extension Networks: Building Effective 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: Lessons from the Land Grant University System
Based on a study I conducted with colleagues looking at change in Land Grant University System (LGUS), I thought it would be interesting...

Kevan Lamm
Aug 22, 20232 min read
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