Learn how America’s farmers, ranchers and foresters have fared compared to those in other countries because of Extension worker effort to address the needs of local communities of service. How did changes brought on by the pandemic impact Extensions, and how will they be integrated into our new normal?
Emerging in the early 1900’s at a time when the US faced multiple challenges, Cooperative Extension showed itself to be an invaluable instrument of change. Learn how America’s farmers, ranchers and foresters have fared compared to those in other countries because of Extension worker effort to address the needs of local communities of service. How did changes brought on by the pandemic impact Extensions, and how will they be integrated into our new normal?
Title: A History of Proactive Persistence: Extension’s Approach to the COVID-19 Pandemic and New Realities
Speakers: Roy Beckford, PhD,
University of Vermont Cooperative Extension; Hannah Carter, PhD,
MaineHealth Cooperative Extension
When: Friday, April 22nd, 12-1 pm EST
Where: Join us on Zoom at:
https://uvmcom.zoom.us/j/95651899729