Discover the challenges and opportunities of a professional career path in the agricultural extension services. This session focuses on career paths in the agriculture space. We’ll discuss real-world challenges and opportunities for agricultural professionals.
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Event Summary:
Join us for a live interactive session focusing on career paths in the agriculture space. Intended for graduating students and young professionals, this online workshop features our direct participation option for an in-depth interactive experience with the session leader. We’ll discuss real-world challenges and opportunities for agricultural professionals.
Background:
Climate change, demographic shifts, and changing consumer preferences are transforming the food system. Now more than ever, agricultural extension programs are taking a key role in creating a sustainable and prosperous food system with natural capital preservation at its core. Agricultural extension programs apply scientific research and new knowledge to agricultural practices. The professionals in these programs play a key role in farmer education and outreach. The field has expanded and now includes communication, health, and business disciplines for the benefit or rural populations.
What we’ll cover in this session:
What is the Extension Service and why is it such a critical agency in today’s world?
How do the teaching, research and outreach arms of our Land Grant University Systems work together to identify and solve problems?
What are some fascinating, real-world problems that Extension is working on in the agricultural, environmental, economic and social arenas?
How is Extension changing to keep up with changing demographics and issues? How is Extension remaining relevant?
