Youtube Link for Webinar #9 - AGility Session 1: The Changing Landscape of Farm Profitability

NACAA 365: Webinar #9 - AGility Session 1: The Changing Landscape of Farm Profitability

Here's a link to the recorded webinar on NACAA's YouTube Channel: 

https://youtu.be/DDLTFBBOeRY

April Edition of The County Agent in the mail and now available online + AM/PIC Registration Info

 Dear NACAA members,

The most recent printed edition of The County Agent was mailed this week and should be on the way to your address on file.  Many of you requested an electronic version.  The PDF file link can be found at:   https://www.nacaa.com/countyagent/2021-01.pdf

Registration for the upcoming 2021 NACAA Virtual AM/PIC will be May 1st to June 30th.  A separate e-blast will be sent to members with a link for that registration site on May 1st.  The registration fee for Active members is $100 and for Life members who want to participate in the entire conference the fee will be $25.  Life members will have the option to register only for the Life Member Business meeting and a couple of workshops - for free - via Zoom.  The primary AM/PIC will be utilizing the Microsoft Teams platform (similar to last year).

This edition of the magazine does have a 2 page tentative schedule listed for the AM/PIC (which can also be found at:  https://www.nacaa.com/ampic/2021/2021AMPICProgram.php.  More information regarding other new and exciting activities within virtual AM/PIC will be available soon and published in the June edition of The County Agent.

NACAA 365: Webinar #6 Youtube Link Now Available

NACAA 365: Webinar #6 - Video Production to Maximize Extension Program Impact, was held on March 24, 2021

Here's a link to the recorded webinar on NACAA's YouTube Channel:  https://youtu.be/QXYYnlS7l_w

NACAA Agricultural Awareness and Appreciation Award

 

Good Afternoon NACAA Members: The NACAA Public Relations & Agriculture Awareness Committee would like to encourage you to highlight your programming efforts by applying for the NACAA Agricultural Awareness and Appreciation Award.  A description of the award and the judging criteria can be found at   https://www.nacaa.com/awards/ag-awareness.php   or on page 8 of the December, 2020 edition of   The County Agent .  As NACAA members, you are doing great work in raising agricultural awareness and your efforts need to be highlighted at a state, regional, and national level.  The on-line application can be found at   https://www.nacaa.com/awards/apps/   and the completed application is due by March 15, 2021. If you have questions concerning the award please contact one of the following committee members: Tyrone Fisher, National Chair,   tyrone_fisher@ncsu.edu ; Tori Jackson, Northeast Region Vice-Chair,   tori.jackson@maine.edu ; Kathryn Holmes, Southern Region Vice-Chair,   kaholme2@ncsu.edu ; Suzanne Mills-Wasniak, North Central Region Vice-Chair,   mills-wasniak.1@osu.edu   ; Wendy Becker, Western Region Vice-Chair,   wbecker@montana.edu   Thank you and we look forward to your application,   NACAA Public Relations & Agriculture Awareness Committee

NACAA 365: Webinar #4 (Communications) YouTube Link now available

 NACAA 365: Webinar #4 - How to NOT get your Communications Award Application disqualified, and maybe even win, was held on February 24, 2021

Here's a link to the recorded webinar on NACAA's YouTube Channel:  https://youtu.be/u4vOV7rUHHM

2021 AM/PIC Shifted to Virtual Platform

 Dear NACAA Members,

12 months ago; I was traveling home from a Face-to-Face Extension Leadership Conference in San Antonio, Texas!   Today I am writing to you from my “Home” office in northern Pennsylvania.  My extension programs have had to turn, been adapted and or shifted, just like I have heard from many of you also.

As you are all aware, our 2021 Annual Meeting and Professional Improvement Conference (AM/PIC) is scheduled in downtown Philadelphia July 4-8, 2021.  Over the last several months the NACAA Board of Directors has been monitoring the ever-changing situation with COVID-19.

With so many uncertainties at hand (the safety and well-being of our members, hotel room capacities, slow-roll out of vaccinations, time needed to plan an in-person event, travel restrictions, etc.) the decision has been made that NACAA will need to hold our AM/PIC virtually for 2021.  NACAA has been able to successfully negotiate out of our contractual obligation with the Downtown Philadelphia Marriott.

The Northeast region has done a remarkable job of planning an exciting in-person meeting, but the circumstances at hand just became impossible to fulfill that preferred method of meeting.  We wish to thank the Northeast region for bidding to host this meeting 4 years ago and do hope in the future to hold our AM/PIC once again in the Northeast when conditions improve.

Although exact details of what type of virtual platform will be utilized for the 2021 AM/PIC are still being determined, we wanted you to be aware of the decision and plan to hold the dates of July 6-9 (a shortened 3+-day event) for this year’s virtual AM/PIC. 

The NACAA Board of Directors, National Committee leadership and the NE host region planning committee will have significant involvement in planning an even more robust virtual offering to you.  We do plan to implement several additional elements to this year’s platform including more interaction between members, award winner honor celebrations, presenters, and sponsors/exhibitors.  We look forward to your involvement and participation.

More details regarding registration, meeting offerings and timelines will be shared in the near future.  Until then, save the date, stay safe and continue your phenomenal role of Extension Educators to the best of your ability.  Our world is ever-changing, but if anyone can “pivot” when needed, it is you!

Thank you again for your understanding and your support of NACAA!

J. Craig Williams   NACAA President

YouTube Link for Webinar #3 - In It to Win It - Search For Excellence

NACAA 365: Webinar #3 - In it to Win It:  How to submit a winning Search For Excellence (SFE) Entry  was held on February 10, 2021

Here's a link to the recorded webinar on NACAA's YouTube Channel:  https://youtu.be/Q6Hxc9sBq5Q