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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

Extension services play an important role in connecting agricultural innovation and research with real-world applications, acting as a...

Adult agricultural leadership development programs play an important role in preparing emerging and established leaders for the future of...

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...

Diffusion of Innovations theory has been one of the primary drivers behind contemporary agricultural development, helping farmers adopt...

As agricultural production and the food system becomes increasingly complex and integrated establishing professional standards for...

Agriculture plays a fundamental role in society, providing the food, fiber, and resources necessary to sustain daily life and drive...

As the global population climbs towards 9 billion by 2050, the pressure on our agricultural systems to produce more food becomes...

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...