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

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

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...

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...

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...

Agriculture and forestry are central to Georgia’s economy, contributing over $80 billion annually to the economy and employing more than...

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...

As universities face growing challenges, higher education leadership plays an important role in shaping the future of institutions and...

Education is, of course, a key part of adult agricultural leadership development programs (ADPs). However, that is not the only purpose...

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...

Food systems around the world are improved by extension services. These services connect the researchers and policymakers guiding the...

Agriculture is a fundamentally dynamic practice. As it has evolved, however, the communication channels that are used to relay...

Plants play a critical role in human well-being. Sure, they are pretty, but they also contribute to physical, mental, and environmental...

Food safety is a global concern. It is estimated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that around 3,000 die annually from...

Effective Extension services in the agricultural sector require a profound understanding of their capacity. Assessing Extension capacity...