Thursday, August 15, 2024

NACAA Seeks Editor for Journal of NACAA

NACAA is seeking to fill the (3-Year) Special Assignment of Editor for the Journal of NACAA beginning July 3, 2025 following the 2025 AM/PIC held in Billings, Montana.


A brief summary of the position job description can be found at:   https://www.nacaa.com/journal-chair-job-description


A copy of the application can be found at:  https://www.nacaa.com/uploads/userfiles/files/Journal%20of%20NACAA_chair_application%202024.docx and must be submitted by no later than October 1,2024 and sent directly to NACAA Secretary Donna Beliech electronically at  d.beliech@msstate.edu


Eligibility: Special assignment open to all active and life members.


The NACAA Board of Directors plans to select the Editor by December 1, 2024 to allow time for cross-training if needed.


For more information regarding the position, please feel free to contact NACAA President Scott Jensen at   208-364-4623 or scottj@uidaho.edu or NACAA Executive Director Scott Hawbaker at 217-794-3700 or nacaaemail@aol.com.


Monday, August 12, 2024

Leadership Opportunities Are Now Available within NACAA Committees


Applications are being accepted for the following positions.  The deadline to apply for these openings is August 30, 2024.  Please apply at:  https://www.nacaa.com/leadership-application


At this time, please only focus on the CURRENT/IMMEDIATE openings we have as listed below (3 WESTERN REGION VICE CHAIR POSITIONS AND ONE NATIONAL COMMITTEE CHAIR POSITION).  You will notice additional openings on the website - as they include upcoming positions which will not start until after the 2025 AM/PIC in Billings, Montana. You are welcome to apply for those openings at this time - however, they will not be reviewed/considered until after March 15, 2025.


Committee work and related activities is the essence of what it takes to achieve NACAA’s mission.  This is a unique opportunity to expand and share your leadership and professional improvement skills for applying for committee positions that are open.  Submit your application TODAY!


CURRENT/IMMEDIATE OPENINGS

Professional Improvement Council:


VICE CHAIR OPENINGS:

Sustainable Agriculture - Western Region Vice Chair (one year)



Program Recognition Council


VICE CHAIR OPENINGS:

Scholarship - Western Region Vice Chair (one year)



Extension Development Council:


NATIONAL CHAIR OPENING:

Agricultural Issues (two year term)


VICE CHAIR OPENINGS:

Early Career Development - Western Region  (two years)

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

October Edition of The County Agent Now Available & 2024 NACAA Travel Opportunity

 

The County Agent - October Edition is now Available


The October Edition of The County Agent is now available online and can be found at:   NACAA | Magazine (The County Agent)

For those of you who have requested a printed/mailed version - it’s in the mail.



2024 Travel Opportunity

NACAA Costa Rica Ag & Cultural Program April 1-9, 2024


Itinerary - nacaa.com/international-travel-educational-opportunities


To see the itinerary and register:  


https://form.jotform.com/232700271629149


For more detailed information - please contact Alex Thor at:

PHONE: 859.459.0500 OR EMAIL: INFO@EXPLORATIONSBYTHOR.COM

Thursday, May 11, 2023

NACAA 365 Webinar - "Getting Started with Educational Videos" - Recording Now Available

The NACAA 365 Webinar - "Getting Started with Educational Videos" presented by the Teaching and Educational Technologies Committee is now available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/vazEfyOtjOQ

Additional links which may be of interest to you regarding Video Production include: 

NACAA 365 Getting started with video intro - 

Previous 365 Webinar on Video equipment, lens, microphones, software, and computers -

Video Examples from Colt Knight long form- 

Short form Colt Knight - 

Cooking show style - Colt Knight

Official University Promotion of Insect Lab from Colt-

Previous webinars held by NACAA can be found at:  https://www.nacaa.com/webinars

Monday, May 1, 2023

2023 Online AM/PIC Registration - Now Open!

 

Register today!

Online registration for the 2023 AM/PIC is now available at:

https://fs18.formsite.com/TTFZVS/k0yhxqogir/index

Lodging requests are part of the registration process. Do not contact the hotels directly to make reservations - NACAA will be sending in group rooming lists through our registration process.

Later today - the link will also be available on the NACAA website - www.nacaa.com on the homepage - scroll down to the Upcoming Events listing - and underneath the Iowa AM/PIC logo - you will see the active link.

Earlybird registration (reduced rate) will take place May 1 - June 15, 2023.  Beginning June 16, all registration fees will increase $100.

Thursday, April 27, 2023

Upcoming NACAA 365 Webinars

 

NACAA 365 Professional Development Webinar…..Upcoming Opportunities!


Register today!

May 10, 2023 - Getting started with Educational Videos

1:00 PM EST

To register and find out more - click the link below:  

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VHDi4PdISxWFt06Oiqytsg


May 24, 2023 - 5 Digital Marketing Secrets That Will Help Grow Your Extension Program

1:00 PM EST

To register and find out more - click the link below:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uIXcNA_eTeiLgUFEsblbSw


June 14, 2023 - Networking at AM/PIC

1:00 PM EST

To register and find out more - click the link below:  

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xhEvHu2_TR62y-40jg-atg

Sessions are all planned to last 1 hour or less.  We look forward to your participation!

Tuesday, April 25, 2023

NACAA Greece Agriculture & Cultural Tour October 28 - November 5, 2023

 

NACAA Greece Agriculture & Cultural Tour October 28 - November 5, 2023

The 2023 NACAA International Agricultural and Cultural Tour is now available for your consideration.


For more details - check out our website at:  https://www.nacaa.com/international-travel-educational-opportunities    You can download a PDF file of the overall schedule at the bottom of that page within our website.


Here’s a direct link to sign up:  https://form.jotform.com/230365939267163


This trip is being coordinated by National Sponsor - Explorations by Thor


June 1, 2023 is the deadline to register.