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Urban Agriculture: Needs, Opportunities, and Actions

Extension Directors and Administrators are invited to network and engage with expert panelists who will present multiple strategies that support the sustainable development of commercial and community-focused urban agriculture. Joining ECOP Chair Chris Watkins will be Anu Rangarajan, Director of the Cornell Small Farms Program, and Brad Gaolach, Washington State University Extension, Director of Metropolitan Center for Applied Research & Extension (WCMER). The event is taking place Thursday, December 10, 2020, at 3:00 p.m. EST. Follow this link to learn more. 

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Posted In: Environmental Quality and Sustainability, Food Security, Production, and Human Health, News/Updates, Courses/Webinars, History, Innovation, Meetings/Conferences, OSUE Impact Areas, Engaged Ohioians, Vibrant Communities, Environmental Quality, Sustainable Food Systems, OSUE Program Areas, Ag & Natural Resources, Community Development, Urban Serving Universities, Urban-Rural Connection
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Strengthening Legacy Cities - A Panel Discussion

Legacy cities such as Cleveland, Youngstown, and Akron (Ohio), Buffalo (New York), Leipzig (Germany), and Manchester (UK) face major challenges in the 21st century economy, including loss of economic base, aging infrastructure, social polarization, and continued sprawl despite population stabilization. Ohio’s legacy cities have many highly-sought features such as dense, walkable centers, abundant and affordable housing and infrastructure, and closely-knit communities and skilled workers from their industrial past and immigration history. How can legacy cities leverage these assets to restore their economic vitality while promoting a socially just and sustainable communities? The panel discussion is taking place Friday, January 22, 2020 at 1 p.m. EST. Follow this link to learn more.

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Posted In: City CED, Courses/Webinars, History, Ohio Urban Counties, OSUE Impact Areas, Health and Wellness in the City, Thriving Across the Lifespan, Workforce Development, OSUE Program Areas, Community Development, Urban-Rural Connection
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Biocultural Stewardship: Transforming our Urban and Community Forestry Practices Webinar

Diverse perspectives and approaches to learning and knowing can strengthen our work in urban and community forestry. Indigenous and local knowledge is embedded in the concept of biocultural stewardship - an approach to working with communities recognizing that the stewardship of place is inseparable from the stewardship of people, and that cultural resources are as important as natural resources. A shift toward biocultural stewardship can help cultivate sustainability and well-being in communities undergoing rapid environmental, social, and climate changes. In this presentation, they will explore the concept of biocultural stewardship and how it can be applied to different geographical contexts and culturally distinct communities, including urban settings. The webinar is taking place Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at 1 p.m. EST. Follow this link to learn more.

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Posted In: Advanced Bioenergy and Biobased Products, Environmental Quality and Sustainability, Food Security, Production, and Human Health, Courses/Webinars, OSUE Impact Areas, Environmental Quality, Sustainable Food Systems, OSUE Program Areas, Ag & Natural Resources, Urban-Rural Connection
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Ohio State Presidents Past and Present Celebrate Land-Grant Mission

A celebration of the land-grant mission of The Ohio State University brought together past and present leaders of the university to discuss the successes and challenges facing higher education.

This month, Ohio State President Kristina M. Johnson joined former President E. Gordon Gee for a virtual fireside chat. The conversation was moderated by Stephen Gavazzi, professor of human development and family science, and David Staley, associate professor of history.

Gavazzi and Staley edited “Fulfilling the 21st Century Land-Grant Mission,” a book of essays that includes contributions from Gee, former Ohio State presidents William “Brit” Kirwan and Michael V. Drake, and university faculty and staff. Follow this link to learn more.

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Registration is Now Open for the 2020 OSU Extension Annual (Virtual) Conference

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Registration is now open for the 2020 OSU Extension Annual (Virtual) Conference!

 

You are invited to attend and participate in the 2020 OSU Extension Virtual Annual Conference – Embrace Change Together!

This 3-day 2020 virtual conference will highlight how our efforts meet today's challenges to create a more engaged tomorrow.  This conference will also showcase innovative presenters and sessions full of new ways you can engage our four tracks.

The conference is December 7-9, 2020, beginning at 8:45 a.m. To register, you will need an approved eRequest #
  • All-Conference Pass: $25
  • Students: $10
Please register prior to Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at 11:59 p.m.  Follow this link to register. For any questions, please contact ShaLise Simmons, Event Program Coordinator.  
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Veterans Day 2020

Veterans Day originated as “Armistice Day” on November 11, 1919, the first anniversary marking the end of World War I. Congress passed a resolution in 1926 making it an annual observance, and it became a national holiday in 1938. Then-President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed legislation in 1954 to change the name to Veterans Day to honor all those who served the country in war or peace. On this day, the nation honors military veterans with parades and other observances across the country and a ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. Follow this link to learn facts about Veterans Day. Sourced from: The United States Census Bureau  
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Survey on Practical Examples of Urban Ecosystem-Based Adaptation (EbA)

The Friends of Ecosystem-Based Adaptation (FEBA) Urban EbA Working Group has developed this survey to identify practical examples of Urban EbA planning and implementation. The Working Group, co-chaired by IUCN and PlanAdapt, brings together researchers and practitioners from the fields of urban development, EbA and Green-Grey Infrastructure to share successes and failures to help learn and improve future urban EbA initiatives in the Global South and Global North. Your participation in this survey contributes to the knowledge base of the growing area – in theory and practice – of Urban EbA. Follow this link to take the survey. Sourced from: Friends of EbA
Posted In: Ag & Natural Resources, CFAES Signature Areas, Environmental Quality, Environmental Quality and Sustainability, Food Security, Production, and Human Health, OSUE Impact Areas, OSUE Program Areas, Sustainable Food Systems, Urban-Rural Connection
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Exploring New Measures of Travel Behavior

The physical design of neighborhoods—from the density of their buildings to how they dedicate space for transportation, has far-reaching impacts on how people choose to travel. Reducing the physical distance between destinations and supporting proximity can allow for greater transportation choice and generate a range of shared benefits, including a cleaner environment, safer and more affordable transportation, and lower infrastructure costs. Follow this link to read more. Sourced from: Brookings
Posted In: City CED, Community Development, Engaged Ohioians, Vibrant Communities, OSUE Program Areas, Thriving Across the Lifespan, Workforce Development
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We (All) Need to Talk About Race: Building Extension's Capacity for Dialogue and Action

For Extension to remain relevant to the mission of meeting the most critical community needs, we must examine the racial inequities that hold us back as institutions and lead efforts to engage diverse communities in learning about race through dialogue. Responses from participants in 26 states who joined a train-the-trainer initiative suggested that despite previous efforts, there is great need for increased education and capacity building to address racism and prioritize racial equity both within our institutions and in the communities we serve. For Extension professionals to effectively engage in this work, it is critical for administrators to show visible support. Follow this link to learn more. Sourced from: Journal of Extension Authors: Eric Walcott, Government and Public Policy Specialist, Michigan State University Extension Brian Raison, Associate Professor, Ohio State University Extension Rachel Welborn, Associate Director, Southern Rural Development Center, Mississippi State University Rich Pirog, Director, Center for Regional Food Systems, Michigan State University Mary Emery, Department Head, Sociology and Rural Studies, South Dakota State University Mike Stout, Associate Professor, Oklahoma State University Laura Hendrix, Associate Professor, University of Arkansas Marcia Ostrom, Associate Professor, Washington State University
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Urban Gardens Growing Strong Amid COVID Pandemic

Mike Levenston stands over a half-harvested stalk of kale, eyeing the autumnal remnants slowly disintegrating into the soil. It’s a familiar scene for Levenston, an urban gardener who has been growing food and community in the garden he founded, dubbed City Farmer, for more than 40 years. At the time, it was almost unheard of to grow food in cities, and gardens weren’t given much thought in city planning efforts. No longer: Urban gardens are thriving worldwide, especially this year as pandemic-bound city dwellers have sought sustenance in gardens, parks, and other green spaces. “I’m there seven days a week. It’s the best place for my family to be in COVID times because it’s a garden with lots of space,” Levenston said. “We’re busier than ever because of the backyard garden craze. We sell city compost bins (and) people are picking them up every day, and (there) are a lot of new gardens (in the city).” Canadians like their gardens, especially in 2020. A report released earlier this month by Dalhousie University’s Agri-Food Analytics Lab found that roughly 51% of Canadians grow at least one variety of fruit or vegetable at home. Follow this link to read more. Sourced from: Morning Ag Clips
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