Did you know that September is National Preparedness Month? This year’s theme is “Americans Stand Ready.” “The theme reflects the spirit of unity, resilience and resourcefulness that make our country strong. It’s a reminder that each of us can make a difference by taking proactive steps before a disaster strikes, and encouraging loved ones to do the same, Americans can …
Celebrating the Power of Rural
Did you know that nearly 61 million Americans call rural communities home? Since 2011, National Rural Health Day has recognized the “Power of Rural,” highlighting the resilience of rural communities and the partners working to strengthen them. Among the most important of those partners are public and land-grant universities. Through community-based programs, these institutions play a critical role in improving …
Helping farmers mitigate stress
Featured photo: ChaNaè Bradley, senior communications specialist for Fort Valley State University’s Cooperative Extension Program, facilitates a post-disaster recovery group discussion during the Farm Stress Summit in Statesboro, Georgia. By ChaNaè Bradley FVSU Extension conducts outreach and research on farm stress Fort Valley State University’s Cooperative Extension personnel participated in the 2025 Farm Stress Summit held in Statesboro, Georgia. The event took place at …
Penn State Extension educator on the front lines in the battle versus avian influenza
There isn’t much Gregory Martin hasn’t seen or experienced while working with poultry producers in Pennsylvania. The Penn State Extension poultry educator is based in Lancaster County, which ranks among the top four counties nationally in sales of poultry and eggs. The county is the epicenter of the state’s $7.1 billion poultry industry, which encompasses large, vertically integrated companies and …
Student Features: Gayla V. Gould, Climate Researcher
The American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC) hosts the TCU Climate Resilience Student Research Program, a 12-week summer experiential learning opportunity through which undergraduate students participate in identifying and addressing climate change and energy issues in their respective American Indian and Alaska Native communities. The program is designed for TCU Indigenous students who are passionate about taking action to address …
Student Features: Ashley Gordon-White, Climate Researcher
The American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC) hosts the TCU Climate Resilience Student Research Program, a 12-week summer experiential learning opportunity through which undergraduate students participate in identifying and addressing climate change and energy issues in their respective American Indian and Alaska Native communities. The program is designed for TCU Indigenous students who are passionate about taking action to address …
Student Features: Charles Robert Wells, Climate Researcher
The American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC) hosts the TCU Climate Resilience Student Research Program, a 12-week summer experiential learning opportunity through which undergraduate students participate in identifying and addressing climate change and energy issues in their respective American Indian and Alaska Native communities. The program is designed for TCU Indigenous students who are passionate about taking action to address …