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EXTENSION METHODS & DELIVERY
Food Traceability and Transparency: From Compliance to Customer Connection (Virtual, Extension Foundation)
Dec. 3 | 2:30-4 p.m. PST
https://connect.extension.org/event/food-traceability-and-transparency-from-compliance-to-customer-connection-1
Join Jim White, president of ENSESO4Food and partner in Harbor Pilots, who is a market development leader with more than 20 years of experience helping regulated industries adopt new technologies. He co-founded ENSESO4Food to support farmers, seafood businesses and cooperatives in adopting practical food traceability solutions, and he collaborates with SGS, a global testing and certification company, to extend these practices across larger supply chains.
Alongside this work, White is a partner at Harbor Pilots, a consulting practice that helps small businesses and nonprofits grow. He also serves as board president of the I Love Everyone Foundation, a nonprofit supporting military families and caregivers. A U.S. Army veteran and long-time community volunteer, he brings both technical insight and a grounded perspective as a small businessman working alongside producers.
Did the Rural Health Infrastructure Break Down During the Pandemic? Evidence from the 2020 Meatpacking Plant COVID-19 Outbreaks (Virtual, Extension Foundation)
Dec. 5 | 10 - 11 a.m. PST
This webinar will present findings from a recent study examining the strain that COVID-19 outbreaks in meatpacking plants placed on rural healthcare systems. Using individual death certificate data from Minnesota and South Dakota, the study reveals that while direct COVID-19 deaths among meatpacking workers were relatively low, surrounding communities experienced substantial excess mortality, much of it unrelated to COVID-19. These results suggest that rural hospitals, with limited staffing and financial resources, were forced into triaging care during peak outbreaks. The discussion will highlight implications for strengthening rural health infrastructure and workforce resilience in future crises.
ESP Sponsored Webinar: Building Entrepreneur Friendly Communities in the Outdoor Recreation Sector (Virtual, Extension Foundation)
Dec. 8 | 10-11 a.m. PST
Join Epsilon Sigma Phi, The Extension Professional's Organization, to learn about building entrepreneur-friendly communities in the outdoor recreation sector. This program will share a community-based entrepreneurship curriculum tailored to the growing outdoor outdoor recreation economy, which represents 2.3% of the U.S. Gross Domestic Product (Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024). Gateway communities near protected areas and public lands are crucial for supporting outdoor recreation and nature-based tourism, but often face limited technical assistance and resources. Funded by a grant, two universities collaborated to customize the curriculum to help gateway and rural communities leverage outdoor recreation economic opportunities. This session explores curriculum adaptations and strategies to strengthen economic resilience and promote growth in these communities.
Practical Training on Nitrogen Management in Organic Production of Annual Crops (In-person and Virtual, UC ANR)
Dec. 9 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Learn details and register (*limited spots)
Location: Virtual (Zoom) and in-person
Woodland Community College 2300 E Gibson Rd (Lunch provided)
Audience: New UCCE advisors, farmers, staff research associates, pest control advisers, certified crop advisers, agricultural consultants and technical assistance providers
Participants will learn how to estimate nitrogen release from diverse organic sources & translate that into nitrogen fertilization decisions and reporting. We will cover the most common sources of nitrogen and complete a nitrogen budget.
- Understanding nitrogen dynamics
- The nutrient, the role of microbes and the relevance of soil organic matter.
- Predicting Nitrogen Availability
- How much nitrogen releases from organic amendments, compost and cover crops.
- Nitrogen Budgeting
- Putting it all together: N budgeting, synchronizing N release with N demand, role of water, and soil testing.
Cost $20 (Free for farmers) (includes lunch for on-site participants)
Earn CE credits | 4 hours of CCA | 4 hours of CDFA-INMTP
Zoom link provided after registration | *Limited spots* | Event contact: Margaret Lloyd mglloyd@ucanr.edu
BUILDING SUPPORT
Crafting your Elevator Pitch (Virtual, Extension Foundation)
Dec. 11 | 11 a.m. – Noon PST
We all want to effectively communicate the importance of our projects to potential funders, stakeholders, and the public. But how do you balance sharing about your work with sharing about yourself? And how do you leverage your pitch into actionable items that make an impact? From new graduates to seasoned professionals, this interactive workshop will help you uncover your “why” and turn your story into a compelling pitch to share with your network. Hosted by: Tracy Ensor, University of Nebraska Lincoln.
INCLUSION & BELONGING
Digital Accessibility for the Modern Workplace (LinkedIn Learning)
Course link https://www.linkedin.com/learning/digital-accessibility-for-the-modern-workplace/accessibility-at-work?u=36817116
The move towards a more digital workplace affects everyone, from newly remote employees to frontline workers. With technology being such a critical part of how we do our jobs, having accessible solutions is essential to providing an inclusive workplace. In this course, join Hector Minto, an accessibility evangelist at Microsoft, as he shares how to use accessibility solutions across your tools and processes. Hector covers the importance of accessibility, as well as how modern trends have brought accessibility to the forefront. He also shares technology solutions for each type of disability and provides best practices for developing more inclusive experiences in your meetings, emails, presentations, and social media posts. After taking this course, you’ll have the tools you need to start creating a work environment that is inclusive.
Native American History Month Recordings
Oral History & Storytelling
Regent Greg Sarris, Ph.D, shares how he has used storytelling to connect with the broad array of communities in his life, as a professor, UC Regent, and Tribal Member and Chairman of the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, and how his work has uplifted Native American communities. Access recording.
Tribal Emergency Management
MK Youngblood presents on how Tribes approach emergency management within the framework of sovereignty, cultural traditions, and modern challenges. Youngblood will also share examples of innovative practices and lessons learned that can benefit both Tribal and non-Tribal communities. Access Recording.
OFFICE, TEAM, & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
Let's Get Physical: Keeping it Moving During the Winter (Virtual, Extension Foundation)
Dec. 3 | 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. PST
Join Ricardo Kairios, MS as he discusses Let's Get Physical: Keeping it Moving During the Winter. Don’t let the cold slow you down! This session will share fun and simple ways to stay active indoors during the winter months. We'll explore easy activities to boost your energy, improve your mood, and keep your body strong, no gym membership required.
Register today: http://go.rutgers.edu/dd7q9fke
https://connect.extension.org/event/let-s-get-physical-keeping-it-moving-during-the-winter
The Weekly Meeting (NCFDD)
Dec. 12 | 10 - 11 a.m. PST
Learn details & register
https://members.ncfdd.org/webinars/plandec25
Come join us for our weekly planning session! Together on Zoom and using our strategic plans, we'll close out the week and prepare for the next. We'll look ahead to ensure that everything that needs to be done actually gets accomplished. We want you to start each week as successfully as possible, so why not plan?
Making a Move from Individual Contributor to Manager (Virtual, 70 min, LinkedIn Learning)
https://www.linkedin.com/learning/making-the-move-from-individual-contributor-to-manager/a-manager-s-world-is-different?u=36817116
Being promoted to a managerial role is an exciting and career-changing moment, one that requires you to learn new skills and, more importantly, learn a new mindset. Join professor of management Carolyn Goerner as she teaches you strategies to expand your focus beyond individual performance (self-leadership) to the broader success of your team (servant-leadership). Discover how to apply a new mindset and skills to successfully make the transition from individual contributor to manager. Learn how managers think, how managers act, and ultimately, how to grow in your role as a manager.
Virtual Writing Session (NCFDD)
Dec. 16 | 7 - 8 a.m. PST
Learn details & register https://members.ncfdd.org/webinars/writingdec25
Join us for your daily writing session! We will provide a brief introduction, we'll write for 30 minutes, and we'll close out with reflections. What counts as writing? Drafting a manuscript "counts,” but so does freewriting, generating field notes, editing and revising, outlining, mind-mapping, describing a new idea, preparing a bibliography, consolidating reviewers' comments into a list for revision, etc. Expanding your notion of what writing is will help you to reduce your resistance by making daily writing feel like a regular part of your everyday routine.
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