| Association of Natural Resource Extension Professionals
Monthly Digest July 2025 |
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In this edition - Important JCEP/APLU webinar July 24
- ANREP Awards Committee survey reminder
- IUFRO Small Scale Forestry and Extension Knowledge Exchange Conference
September 8-10 -
Professional and Leadership Development Committee Webinar Series continues this Fall
- ANREP 2026 update: "Confluence of Knowledge" in Wilmington!
- ANREP travel scholarship helped support my professional development
- 2025 ANREP Award Winner - Responsible Scalloping: Build Your Own Scallop Sorter
- New postings on the ANREP jobs board
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Important JCEP/ APLU webinar
Navigating Uncertainty: Understanding Policy, Funding, and the Value of Extension Thursday, July 24, 4:00 pm Eastern
In times of funding uncertainty, there’s a unique opportunity to deepen our understanding of the processes that shape policy and to better communicate the value of Extension to decision makers.
Join Extension professionals from across the country for an insightful session exploring the latest developments and mechanisms influencing federal funding and policy decisions.
This session—coordinated by Dr. Doug Steele, Vice President for Food, Agriculture, and Natural Resources at the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU)—will highlight how collaboration and shared knowledge make us stronger during times of change. Dr. Steele will be joined by Christina Laridaen of Lewis Burke Associates, a government relations firm that represents Extension in Washington D.C.
Hear directly from those closest to the current and future landscape of Extension funding. Together, we'll explore what actions we can take now—and in the future—to showcase the vital role Cooperative Extension and the Land-grant System play in strengthening our communities.
Let’s learn, connect, and ed-vocate—together.
Registration required. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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Reminder: ANREP Awards Committee Survey By Catelyn Turner
ANREP Awards Committee Chair
The Award Committee is conducting a short survey to help gather the thoughts of ANREP Members to improve our award submission process. The main goal of the Committee is recognizing the hard work and dedication of our members. To better serve you please consider taking a few minutes to complete this survey. Your input is valuable and greatly appreciated. 45 members completed the survey so far, but we need more!
Thank you! |
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Upcoming professional development opportunities |
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IUFRO Small Scale Forestry and Extension Knowledge Exchange Conference
September 8-10 in Everett, WA By Kevin Zobrist Washington State University
If you have interest in Extension Forestry programming, you won't want to miss the IUFRO Small Scale Forestry and Extension Knowledge Exchange joint conference this fall. These meetings are held around the world each year, and this year it is being hosted in the U.S. by Washington State University. IUFRO stands for the International Union of Forest Research Organizations, which is a large consortium of universities and forestry agencies from across the globe.
At this conference you will learn about the latest research on small forest landowners with an international perspective that will give you new ideas for your own programming. You will also get to network and build relationships with your colleagues from around the world.
The conference includes two days of presentations on small forest landowners and Extension forestry programs as well as a full-day in-conference field trip that will visit unique community-managed forests. Stops will also include Snoqualmie Falls and the famous Ivar's Salmon House in Seattle for a Pacific Northwest buffet dinner. All meals and the field trip are included in the conference registration, and discounted rooms are available at the conference hotel.
Following the conference is an optional three-day post-conference tour of small scale forestry in volcano country. We'll visit several small forest landowners managing forests in the foothills of the Cascades, including the latest winner of the National Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year award. We will also visit both Mount Rainier and Mount St. Helens, where you will see how volcanic activity has shaped the Pacific Northwest landscape, visit old growth forests, and stay at the historic Paradise Inn.
A discounted early registration rate is available through July 31st. |
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ANREP Professional and Leadership Development Committee Webinar Series continues this Fall |
Are you interested to increase the success of your outreach efforts? If so, please join us in the continuation of the 2025 ANREP webinar series this fall, Reaching Your Target Audience & Providing Innovative Programs! Topics - Leveraging Podcasts in Agricultural and Natural Resources Communication and Outreach - September 8
- Capturing the Impact of Natural Resource Extension Programs - September 22
- Paddling Through Paradise: Educating on the Water - October 13
- Training with Video - October 27
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ANREP 2026 update: "Confluence of Knowledge" in Wilmington!
Get ready for the ANREP 2026 Biennial Conference, set for May 12-15, 2026, in beautiful Wilmington, North Carolina! The conference theme, Confluence of Knowledge: Charting the Future of Natural Resource Extension, promises a vibrant exchange of ideas and experiences. This is your premier opportunity to connect with fellow Extension professionals, expand your expertise, and forge invaluable partnerships through educational keynotes, breakout sessions, tours, poster session, awards, and networking events.
Call for Presentations
Who Should Submit a Proposal? You! Natural Resource Extension professionals and students (undergraduate and graduate) from across all disciplines and career levels are welcome and encouraged to submit a proposal. Your knowledge is crucial for a diverse and impactful technical program.
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Volunteers Needed!!!
The committee needs your help! Don't miss this chance to contribute to an unforgettable ANREP experience! We need abstract reviewers and sponsorship seekers!!! |
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| ANREP travel scholarship helped support my professional development |
By Michelle Bakacs
Rutgers University
Attending the NACAA Conference in Montana offered me the opportunity to grow professionally, share our native plant education work, and learn from inspiring Extension programs across the country. |
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| 2025 ANREP Award Winner
Responsible Scalloping: Build Your Own Scallop Sorter |
Let ‘Em Grow: Scalloping Best Practices is an educational publication aimed at promoting sustainable bay scallop harvesting in Florida’s Gulf Coast. Developed by Florida Sea Grant Extension Agents, it provides recreational scallopers with best practices to ensure long-term population stability. The publication explains the importance of selecting only mature scallops for harvest and introduces the Scallop Sorter Tool, a simple yet effective device that helps scallopers measure and return undersized scallops to their original habitat. It also discusses broader management strategies such as rolling bag limits and later harvest seasons. By implementing these responsible fishing techniques, this guide helps safeguard scallop populations, ensuring that future generations can continue to enjoy this valuable fishery.
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New postings on the ANREP jobs board | |
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