Tag Archives: Extension

27Feb/25

New Role at Iowa State University Extension and Outreach works to increase climate literacy and expand agricultural conservation across the state

February 27, 2025Agriculture, climate, Extension

Madelynn Wuestenberg began her role with Iowa State University in January 2024, where she serves as an Agricultural Climatologist, specializing in environmental interactions and feedbacks with the atmosphere. Her love for the Iowa State Cyclones runsRead More…

19Dec/24

Mark Warman standing next to a lake holding an invasive species

From plants to microplastics and more – Ohio Educator leverages strengths in new role as Extension Specialist

December 19, 2024aquatic invasive species, contaminents, Extension, Water, Water Quality, watershed leadership, watershed management

Story by Mark Warman Mark Warman has been an active natural resources professional for the past 12 years. His pathway includes work as a program manager on the Cuyahoga River Area of Concern, as a NaturalistRead More…

26Nov/24

A group of land-grant professionals talking in front of a flip chart

Climate, Water and Equity Workshop fosters new collaborations

November 26, 2024climate, Extension, land-grant, Water

Climate, water, and equity issues are complex topics that can be sensitive to discuss, especially for communities that have been historically exploited and excluded from the conversation. To discuss the topic and brainstorm collaborations, the NorthRead More…

30Oct/24

3 students taking a selfie in a farm field

Watershed Internship Program connects undergraduates to a wide array of careers in water resource management

October 30, 2024Extension, Soil Health, undergraduate internship, Water Quality, watershed management

This past summer seven undergraduate students from across the US participated in Watershed Management Research and Outreach Internship Program. The program, which just completed its third year, places undergraduate students with Extension mentors at land-grant institutionsRead More…

30Oct/24

Sushant Mehan talking to a student and showing her soil samples

Empowering Water Stewardship and Next-Gen Water Scientists through Community Participation

October 30, 2024agricultural engineering, Conservation, Extension, Water, Water Quality, watershed management

Story by Sushant Mehan, Ph.D. Dr. Sushant Mehan, an Assistant Professor and Extension Water Resource Engineer Specialist at South Dakota State University (SDSU), has rapidly become a key figure in advancing water resource management and naturalRead More…

31Jul/24

Climate, Water and Equity Workshop, October 9-11, 2024

Climate, Water, And Equity Workshop Promises to bring together Extension professionals from across the region

July 31, 2024climate, equity, Extension

The North Central Region Water Network team is excited to announce the upcoming Climate, Water, and Equity Workshop, set to take place in Minneapolis, Minnesota from October 9-11, 2024. This in-person workshop will be held directly ahead of the First American Land-Grant Consortium Annual Conference, hosted from October 10-13, 2024, at the same venue. The event is a collaboration between the Network, The First American Land-Grant Consortium (FALCON), Extension Foundation and partners at Central State University, Lincoln University, University of Minnesota, MU Extension, Nebraska Indian Community College, OSU Extension, and UW-Madison Extension.

26Jun/24

A man kneeling in front of a well head collecting water

New Kansas State University partnership works to help locals know their water

June 26, 2024drinking water, Extension, private well water, Water Quality

Over 43 million people nationwide depend on private wells for drinking water. Kansas follows that trend, with more than 151,000 people sourcing drinking water from domestic private wells, according to the Kansas Geological Survey. Most citizens tout their well water as fresher and cleaner than chemically treated water from municipal water systems.

However, thinking your well water tastes better is very different than knowing your water is safe for consumption, according to Stacie Minson, an extension watershed specialist with the Kansas Center for Agricultural Resources and the Environment (KCARE) at Kansas State University.

29May/24

Agriculture Applied Podcast highlights grassroots approaches to conservation across North Dakota

May 29, 2024Conservation, Extension, soil

When it comes to creating effective and meaningful educational programming Hannah Nordby has two core principles. First and foremost, consider the audience. Don’t expect people to come to you, meet them where they’re at. Secondly, cultivate engaging learning environments that inspire participants. If we aren’t having fun, why are we doing it? With these two principles in mind, she facilitates conservation leadership and planning programming for Soil Conservation District supervisors and employees across North Dakota.

29Apr/24

A New Extension-focused Conference focusing on Agriculture and Climate is planned for July 31-August 1st in Peoria, Illinois

April 29, 2024Agriculture, climate, Conservation, Extension, Water

This summer, the North Central Agriculture and Climate Conference will unite Extension and agricultural professionals from across the region to spotlight climate adaptation and mitigation research, outreach, and Extension programs. The conference is being hosted by the North Central Climate Collaborative, USDA Midwest Climate Hub, Extension Foundation, North Central Regional Water Network, and partners. The event – which will be July 31st – August 1st at the Peoria Civic Center – will provide ample opportunity for Extension professionals and technical service providers to share their work and gain valuable knowledge on the climate-related work happening across the region. It will also provide a much-needed opportunity to network with other extension professionals from your own institution and connect with extension colleagues from other land-grant institutions across the region.

25Apr/24

Dr. Mallika Nocco flying a drone used for mapping evapotranspiration near an Eddy Covariance tower over a potato field in Wisconsin

The Conservation Irrigation Lab launches agricultural water management research and extension program at UW-Madison

April 25, 2024Agriculture, climate, Conservation, Extension, Irrigation, watershed management

Save water. Renew Soils. Support Farms. This is Dr. Mallika Nocco’s vision for the Conservation Irrigation Lab, her research and extension program that recently moved from California (UC-Davis) to Wisconsin (UW-Madison). Dr. Nocco’s mission is to provide science-based information for growers, managers, and policy makers to navigate the ever-changing terrain of sustainable agricultural practices and implement water-saving measures that advance production goals. Her group collaborates across disciplines and believes deeply in the power of applied research and cooperative extension.