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#DYK: There's a nationwide network of experts and volunteers who are working tirelessly on your behalf? Let’s dive in... The Cooperative Extension system is a powerful force for positive change, translating education and research into practical solutions that solve real-world problems. Through a network of land-grant universities, local agencies, and over 2 MILLION volunteers, Cooperative Extension is busy lifting up and impacting communities across the US. The Extension Advantage: ↳ Over a century of experience translating research into actionable solutions. ↳ University educators and county agents deliver science-based knowledge to every state and territory. ↳ Extension professionals tackle everyday challenges from healthy living to youth development to environmental sustainability. Curious to learn more? Look up your state's Extension office: https://lnkd.in/gzfXbpKW And follow our page, Canopy, a Public Benefit Company, for more information on how Extension and other community programs are making a difference nationwide. #LandGrantImpact #ExtensionWorks

Our team is humbled and grateful to announce that more than 20 Cooperative Extension programs across the country are now using the PEARS system to capture the impact of their efforts! Canopy's mission has always been to provide programs like Extension with the right tools to showcase their invaluable work. As we grow, we remain committed to the Land-Grant community and helping tell the story of Extension's positive and far-reaching impact nationwide. To all our Extension partners: Thank you for trusting us to work with you. We feel honored to be part of your journey in making a difference. 🤝🏻

You don't want to miss what is happening with #4H on LinkedIn! Here is a rundown of top voices we're following to learn how 4-H is ... Amplifying the voices of our youth and sharing stories of hope 👉🏻 Jill Bramble, President and CEO at National 4-H Council Developing meaningful initiatives and community partnerships 👉🏻 Heather Terry Elliott, CMO at National 4-H Council Providing diverse opportunities for knowledge & life skills transfer 👉🏻 Rachel Augustine, Missouri 4-H Foundation Advancement Fostering a community of future agricultural leaders 👉🏻 Beth Hecht, Dir. of Development at National 4-H Council Creating educational opportunities in #STEM #AI #DigitalLiteracy 👉🏻 Mark Light, STEM Specialist at NC A&T Preparing young people for college, careers, and the world of work 👉🏻 Margo Overholt-Seckel, OSU 4-H Workforce Pathways Operating day-to-day as a movement for youth to thrive 👉🏻 Zachary White, WVU 4-H Youth & Development Agent Equipping entrepreneurs and change-makers for future service 👉🏻 Stacey Ellison, UF 4-H State Program Leader Who did we miss? Let us know in the comments 👇🏻 ——— Want to know more about the work that Land-Grant and Extension teams are doing around the country? Follow Canopy, a Public Benefit Company 💚

Think 4-H is "just for farm kids?" Get ready to be proven wrong—it's time to do some myth-busting. Ka-POW! 👊🏻 While 4-H programs include agricultural learning, there is a lot more to it: 1) The network has evolved and expanded massively since its 1902 founding: → As of 2012, 4-H programs were available in all 3,143 USA counties → Youth are welcomed from all backgrounds, urban and rural alike → There are over 3,500 4-H professionals and 500,000 volunteers → Clubs are thriving all over, including in cities and suburbs 2) Their programs are heavy on youth development and leadership 🤝🏻 → Programs are concentrated on fostering true leaders → Youth develop confidence, independence, resilience, and compassion → Participants learn how to create positive change in their communities 3) The level of impact is bonkers 🤯 → Nearly 6 MILLION youth are reached through 4-H programs → 4-H'ers are 4x more likely to contribute to their community → They are 2x more likely to participate in STEM programs → Girls in 4-H are 2-3x more likely to engage in science activities 5) 4-H is preparing young people for a complex future 🌎 → Youth are taught critical skills needed for college and career success → They get to take part in diverse projects: STEM, the arts, health, civic engagement, and more —————— It's National 4-H week! We invite you to join us in celebrating this fantastic network of youth, volunteers, and dedicated staff who are preparing our communities for the world ahead 🍀 #4HWeek #YouthDevelopment #4HBeyondReady

This week 4-H released "Beyond Ready," a new initiative that aims to equip 𝟭𝟬 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 with skills for future success, and we read the brief. Here are 7 takeaways that caught our attention: 1. 𝗚𝗲𝗻 𝗭 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝘂𝗴𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀. With 53% reporting feelings of loneliness and 52% feeling that they're failing at life goals, our youth are feeling disconnected and uncertain about how to prepare for and think about the future.     2. 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹-𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀. They are seeking job candidates who can think analytically, and demonstrate creativity, resilience—adapting to the ever-changing world of work.     3. 𝟰-𝗛'𝘀 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀. Their development model is backed by 20+ years of longitudinal research in partnership with Tufts University. In fact, they're the only organization with 𝘢 𝘴𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘩 𝘥𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵.     4. 𝗜𝘁 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴-𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗼𝗳 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗲𝗱. 4-H's Thriving Model tracks and emphasizes which milestones and capabilities are most important for young people at each stage of their life, balancing academic skills with character growth. 5. 𝗪𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄, 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆. 85% of the jobs that Gen Z will pursue in 2030 don't yet exist! We have to assume that work and technology will continue to change at a rapid pace, and prepare youth to be lifelong learners.     6. 𝗔 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶-𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗱. Preparing 10 million youth means driving impactful programming, equipping educators, and mobilizing the existing 4-H network with government agencies, land-grant universities, and local partners.     7. 𝗜𝘁 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗴𝗲, 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀. Beyond Ready as an initiative invites community stakeholders from all sectors of society to get involved in this effort. Building an onramp for the next generation to succeed is a shared responsibility that extends well beyond our schools and families. 𝗕𝗜𝗚 𝗧𝗔𝗞𝗘𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗬 4-H is charting a new course and setting the standard for youth empowerment on a national scale—combining scientific research, skill development, and community involvement—and we're 100% here for it. How do you think 4-H's Beyond Ready initiative might shape the future of youth education and work? Thank you National 4-H Council, for overseeing this work and charting a new path ahead! #4HBeyondReady #National4HWeek

As Hurricane Milton prepares to make landfall, we are gathering resources and keeping our Floridian friends in our minds and hearts... We encourage everyone to: → Check on your friends, family, and colleagues in affected areas → Ensure they have proper safety measures in place → Offer support where possible → Remind them to secure their important data and documents For official updates, visit "FloridaDisaster DOT org" Stay safe, Florida 💪🏻 #Milton #FloridaStrong  

#ESC2024 attendees keep an eye out for Dr. Allison Teeter, our Director of Client Development, next week! She'll be attending the conference and is eager to explore how our products/services can support building strong university-community partnerships. #CommunityEngagement #HigherEdPartnerships

7 Hurricane Helene updates (and resources) we collected from across Extension this week: Megan Halbohm: The extent of North Carolina destruction and ways to help NC State Extension Forestry: Safety tips and resources for NC residents Bradley Averill: How Georgia farmers can safely document the damage UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences: Statewide efforts Florida 4-H Club Foundation: Donations to the 4-H Serves Florida project University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences: How to contribute to a damage survey of Hurricane Helene Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU): Campus re-opening —— Need more Extension news? Follow Canopy, a Public Benefit Company to get: - Updates from Land-Grant Universities nationwide - Thoughts from Extension professionals like you - Grow in your working knowledge of Extension