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It is now clear that the world is not on track to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. While there is progress on some fronts, such as poverty, it is nowhere near fast enough to accomplish the vision of sustainable development. On several indicators, including stunting in young children, there is little discernible progress over time. Millions are being left behind. This is particularly true in rural areas that are at risk of being forgotten because the focus of policymakers is shifting toward urban areas, where slums, unemployment, and congestion threaten national progress. Follow this link to read more. Sourced from: Brookings
As a result of a great discussion at the recent Master Gardeners Volunteer State Advisory Committee, they have decided to revamp their Grow Ohio program while still providing counties with an incentive to address the food insecurity issue. All counties with any type of food insecurity, community garden, gleaning, and other projects that meet the impact area of Sustainable Food Systems are eligible. Follow this link to learn more about the mini-grant program and to access the application. Sourced from: Ohio State Extension
As our economy becomes more segregated, cities will be no exception. In many cases, this segregation will be more severe in urban markets where rising real estate prices have outpaced wage growth. While it is difficult to say what the economy of the future will look like, there are indicators that will become more prominent and pervasive by 2020. The hollowing out of mid-skill and mid-wage employment will continue, albeit variated across geographic regions. While some urban centers will attract younger populations of high-earners, others will attract older populations, often supported by a low- and mid-wage service industry. Follow this link to read more. Sourced from: Cities Speak
The Census Bureau has spent the past nine years preparing for the country’s largest domestic mobilization effort: the count of every individual in America based on where they reside on and around April 1, 2020. We are one year out from the long-awaited “Census Day.” Now is the time for cities to lay the groundwork for a successful census. Small steps your community takes today can go a long way in ensuring it is accurately counted next year. Follow this link to learn more. Sourced from: City Speak
How are city leaders using innovation to achieve impact for all residents? On April 9, 2019 the Aspen Institute Center for Urban Innovation and The Centre for Public Impact, a Boston Consulting Group foundation, will host The Future of Cities: Connecting Innovation, Equity, and Empowerment. They will delve deeper into key findings from a just-released handbook on the future of cities. You will also hear from city leaders themselves how they are using mission-driven innovation to achieve impact in their cities. Follow this link to access the live stream beginning at 9 a.m. EDT. Sourced from: The Aspen Institute 
There is one month left to submit nominations for the National Extension Awards. Recipients of the National Excellence in Extension or the National Extension Diversity Award will be featured in a coordinated national press release (NIFA, ECOP, APLU) and receive $5,000 cash. Typically, a travel stipend is included to attend the Association of Public Land Grant University's Annual Meeting to receive these award. Follow this link to make a nomination. Sourced from: APLU
Participants will learn what organizations and administrators who work with land-grant institutions across the country are currently doing to address inequities present since the inception of land-grant institutions. Topics will include the historical disparities between 1862, 1890, and 1994 institutions as well as current efforts to create a more equitable food system through food and agricultural programs for historically marginalized groups. The webinar is taking place Wednesday, April 17 from 3-4:30 p.m. EST. Follow this link to register. Sourced from: The Racial Equity in the Food System Workgroup

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