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KEVAN LAMM


Local Data, Real Impact — Addressing Rural Stress with Extension
Rural stress affects farm families, local economies, and the broader food system. Extension agents often serve as a first line of...

Kevan Lamm
May 72 min read
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Climate-Smart Agricultural Strategies from Brook Hall Estate, Northern Ireland
Brook Hall Estate & Gardens shows how a 17th century property can lead 21st-century climate-smart agriculture. Earlier this month I was...

Kevan Lamm
Apr 302 min read
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Developing Tomorrow’s Leaders — Key Insights from Georgia 4-H
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...

Kevan Lamm
Mar 272 min read
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Assessing Advocacy Capacity: Introducing a Practical Scale for Extension Networks
Extension networks play an important role in translating agricultural research into practical solutions. They connect farmers,...

Kevan Lamm
Mar 192 min read
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Professionalizing Extension Services: Directing Capacity Building Efforts
Extension and rural advisory services (RAS) are important to help ensure a safe and resilient food systems worldwide. With growing...

Kevan Lamm
Mar 62 min read
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Developing Future Leaders: Key Takeaways from 4-H Alumni Reflections
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...

Kevan Lamm
Feb 272 min read
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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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Targeted Solutions: Leveraging Localized Insights for Agricultural Production Success
Needs assessments are essential to ensure that agricultural outreach and programming respond directly to local agricultural production...

Kevan Lamm
Jan 302 min read
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Building Bridges: Harnessing Source Credibility for Better Agricultural Water Messaging
Effectively communicating about agricultural practices is very important, especially when discussing water use. People’s perceptions are...

Kevan Lamm
Jan 232 min read
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Cultivating Resilience: Addressing Rural Stress Through Extension Programming
Farming is deeply tied to nature, community, and resilience, yet it is also one of the most challenging and stressful careers. Several...

Kevan Lamm
Jan 162 min read
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From Data to Decisions: Strengthening Extension Services Through Knowledge Management
A few weeks ago, I explored the role of knowledge management in extension services , highlighting how turning raw data into actionable...

Kevan Lamm
Dec 19, 20242 min read
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Preparing Tomorrow’s Leaders: The Role of 4-H in Youth Development
Youth development programs like 4-H play a critical role in equipping young people with the skills and experiences needed to succeed in...

Kevan Lamm
Dec 12, 20242 min read
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Organizational Excellence in Extension Services: Building Capacity for the Future
Extension services play an important role in connecting agricultural innovation and research with real-world applications, acting as a...

Kevan Lamm
Dec 5, 20242 min read
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Tailoring Leadership Development: The Role of Personality in Agricultural Programs
Adult agricultural leadership development programs play an important role in preparing emerging and established leaders for the future of...

Kevan Lamm
Nov 21, 20242 min read
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Unlocking the Power of Data: Strategies for Knowledge Management in Extension Networks
This past week I received an alert from my phone letting me know I was starting to run low on storage. This made me think about the rate...

Kevan Lamm
Nov 7, 20243 min read
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Beyond Technology Promotion: Adapting the Diffusion of Innovations in Modern Agriculture
Diffusion of Innovations theory has been one of the primary drivers behind contemporary agricultural development, helping farmers adopt...

Kevan Lamm
Oct 10, 20243 min read
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From Awareness to Action: Elevating Extension Service Professional Standards in Agriculture
As agricultural production and the food system becomes increasingly complex and integrated establishing professional standards for...

Kevan Lamm
Oct 3, 20242 min read
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Leadership Perspectives on the Critical Issues Facing Crop Production
Agriculture plays a fundamental role in society, providing the food, fiber, and resources necessary to sustain daily life and drive...

Kevan Lamm
Aug 7, 20242 min read
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Growing Agricultural Leaders: The Impact of Leadership Development in Agriculture
As the global population climbs towards 9 billion by 2050, the pressure on our agricultural systems to produce more food becomes...

Kevan Lamm
Jun 27, 20243 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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