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Silvopasture 6-wk online course – Integrating Trees, Livestock, and Forage, starts 1/14/26

On-line Silvopasture course is being offered by Cornell Small Farms, class starts January 14, 2026

  • 6 weeks
  • Wednesday’s 6:30-8pm
  • enroll here: https://smallfarmcourses.com/p/bf-235-silvopasture
  • Questions: eli.a.roberts eli.a.roberts@gmail.com (instructor)

Also, watch out for a Temperate Forest Silvopasture Symposium in PA this May 27-29.  Forthcoming!

Level Up Your Livestock Operation with Trees

Announcing BF 235: Silvopasture – Integrating Trees, Livestock, and Forage for Multiple Wins on Your Farm. 

This online course launches January 14, 2026, and runs for 6 weeks with live weekly webinars every Wednesday evening from 6:30-8pm Eastern facilitated by Eli Roberts of Sunfleck Consulting.

Sometimes ancient technology is the best: multi-functional, affordable, and carbon-negative.

 If you graze any species of livestock in big, open pastures, this online course is for you!

 If you graze livestock and have access to wooded land that could expand your grazing possibilities, this online course is for you!

 If you want to add layers of resilience to your farm, or become more versed in silvopasture to help the farmers you work with, this online course is for you!

 BF 235 will help you:

  • Plan a silvopasture project of your own, understand how your plan relates to other silvopastures, and how it fits into the larger category of practices that involve trees on farms.
  • Articulate goals, clarify functions, plan layout and species, and choose among different implementation methods.
  • Understand the guardrails of silvopasture practices, and equip you with the tools to avoid unmanaged forest grazing.
  • Have the skills to evaluate and make the decisions that will get you to a functional silvopasture

After enrolling in this course, all of the materials can be accessed through our single, user-friendly online platform. And at the conclusion of live course instruction, students will be granted lifetime access to the materials and webinar recordings.

 Additionally, in our ongoing commitment to equitable access to education, we have maintained tiered pricing for our courses based on household size and income. We also offer scholarships for eligible farmers in New York who face an entry barrier to farming, and for military veterans in New York State.

 If you are a service provider who provides technical assistance directly to producers, you may qualify to take this course for free. Simply send a brief paragraph to ejf5@cornell.edu explaining how you interact with farmers and how you think this course would help you better serve their needs, and if accepted, you will receive a code to register for free.

 You can browse all of our course offerings on our website. You can learn more about our courses, including answers to common questions, on our course FAQ.

 Enroll today! 

Landowner GRANTS: NRCS-NY Conservation Programs Due January 15

USDA Announces January 15 National Batching Deadline for Major NRCS Conservation Programs

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) established a national Jan. 15, 2026, batching deadline for the first funding round of key conservation programs. This national batching date ensures producers have a clear, consistent timeline for participating in Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), and Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP). This includes NRCS’ new Regenerative Pilot Program, which provides targeted Farmer First assistance through EQIP and CSP.

“The NRCS team continues its commitment to New York producers — advancing conservation, strengthening service delivery, and keeping our promise to the men and women who feed and fuel our nation,” said NRCS New York State Conservationist Blake Glover.

NRCS programs are continuous sign-up programs, but due to the government shutdown, the agency is implementing an initial national batching period to ensure producers have access to funding and support.

Updated NRCS Program Timelines
•    All NRCS conservation programs remain continuous sign-up.
•    Farmers and ranchers have until Jan. 15, 2026, to apply for the first batching period.
•    National and State Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) will follow later in the year.
•    PL-566 and Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) opportunities remain open for sponsors based on available funding.

Programs with a January 15, 2026, batching period deadline include:
•    Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP)
•    Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)
•    Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP)
•    New NRCS Regenerative Pilot Program (EQIP & CSP)

This extends the original October 24 deadline for CSP, EQIP, GLRI, NWQI, WLFW, and AMA. For more information on ACEP, please contact Peter Gibbs at peter.gibbs@usda.gov.

For more information, please visit nrcs.usda.gov or contact your local USDA Service Center.

NRCS Conservation Practice Standards (CSP) for NYS, online

The USDA-NRCS-NY Field Office Technical Guide (FOTG) listing all the NRCS Conservation Practice Standards (CSPs) applicable to NY can all be found here: https://efotg.sc.egov.usda.gov/#/state/NY/documents

 

SURVEY: Northern Forests Extension Climate Change Community of Practice

Background
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Extension and partners are interested in deepening our support for forestry Extension professionals across the twenty states within the Midwest and Northeast (CT, DE, IA, IL, IN, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, VT, WI, WV). To do so, we are convening a community of practice centered around integrating climate change into Extension outreach to woodland owners and natural resources professionals working in forested settings. We aim to share outreach materials, best practices, and lessons learned across Extension programs and partner organizations to more effectively address climate change adaptation and mitigation topics in our work.

The survey will help us assess the landscape of climate-related Extension forestry programming, potential knowledge gaps the group can address, and ways to improve our communication efforts around climate change. Your responses are anonymous, though you may be identifiable based on your answers. The survey should take around 8-10 minutes to complete. Thank you for participating!

 

Follow your unique link to the survey:
Take the Survey

Or copy and paste the URL below into your internet browser:
https://uwmadison.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2httlY08qVQNLYq?Q_DL=TvkIAxku45vy7BC_2httlY08qVQNLYq_CGC_nkoFD3ztvDMYyPK&Q_CHL=email

 

If you have colleagues who are interested in responding to the survey and/or participating in the community of practice but did not receive our original email, please ask them to email Scott Hershberger (scott.hershberger@wisc.edu) and Keith Phelps (keith.phelps@wisc.edu) so that we can add them to our contact list and send them their own Qualtrics survey links.

JOB: Land Use Education, Wisconsin

The Center for Land Use Education (CLUE) is seeking a new Director at the rank of Assistant/Associate/Full Professor.

Below is a brief description of the position—more information in the attached position announcement and at the link here.

The Director of the Center for Land Use Education (CLUE) position is a full-time (12-month), UWStevens Point tenure-track faculty position that includes 80% Director responsibilities (grant writing, research, Extension programming, and administration) and 20% undergraduate teaching. CLUE is a multifaceted Extension and education center with one additional full-time tenure-track faculty member and several staff and student employees. The individual will be a UW-Madison Division of Extension Specialist within the Community Development Institute providing Extension leadership, research, and community engagement while engaging the CNR undergraduate and graduate education and community engagement mission. The Director will be expected to connect the resources of the Center to other Extension researchers and outreach programs and to take a leadership and collaborative role in existing and emerging community development and land use and natural resource initiatives, teams, and opportunities.

I am the Search Committee Chair, so please feel free to contact me about CLUE or living in Stevens Point!

All the best,
Austin Holland, PhD (he/him)
Assistant Professor, Conservation & Community Planning
Extension Specialist, Center for Land Use Education
Environment & Society, College of Natural Resources
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

The College of Natural Resources (CNR) is one of the largest comprehensive natural resources undergraduate programs in North America. This position will serve in the Environment and Society Discipline, which includes BS and MS in Natural Resources degree options in Conservation and Community Planning, Environmental Education and Interpretation, Environmental Science and Management, and Conservation Law Enforcement. The discipline is home to the Center for Land Use Education (CLUE).

CLUE is a UW-Stevens Point and UW-Madison Division of Extension (Extension) collaborative outreach and statewide engagement center. The Center is a statewide focal point for land use planning and management education in Wisconsin focused on: training for elected officials, staff, and communities; planning and zoning education and resources; natural resource planning education and resources; applied research helping communities and groups work toward sustainable land use outcomes; and, student engagement in our CNR faculty roles to ensure high quality competencies in our graduates.

Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth, provides a liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds. Visit https://www.uwsp.edu/join-uw-stevens-point/ for more information about UW-Stevens Point

 

JOB: Extension Forestry Outreach Coordinator, UVM

The UVM Extension Forestry Program is committed to providing science-based outreach, education, technical assistance, and research findings to promote knowledge transfer, ecological stewardship, and climate-focused decision-making on forested lands across Vermont and the region.

The Extension Forestry Outreach Coordinator will provide outreach, program and partner coordination, and technical assistance related to the ecological functions of forests, climate change impacts, carbon benefits, biodiversity, and sustainable management. This position will provide coordination and support to the Extension Forestry program and its many partners, help create educational and outreach materials, oversee website and social media content, and assist landowners, conservation commissions, foresters, non-profits, loggers, and others interested parties find relevant information and connect with programs.

https://www.uvmjobs.com/hr/postings/78765/preview

Positing number: S5489PO

 

Spring Webinar Series: Climate and Communities 3rd wed/month 2pm EST, free

Join us for 4 free webinars scheduled for this spring from across the United States.

DATES

TIME

  • 2 pm EST
  • Please register for each event of interest

Most events will be recorded and shared publicly here, after the event recording has been processed.

 

January 22, 2 pm EST: Civic Engagement for Climate Action, recording, here.

We know that climate education can play a crucial role in raising awareness and building understanding of climate change, its causes, likely impacts, and potential solutions. However, we also know we need to go beyond learning about climate change to build individual and collective capacity for effective climate action and justice. We can do this through civic engagement. The question is how can we best design and implement effective civic engagement programs that truly empower action and justice?

In this webinar, we will introduce the new Educating for Climate Action and Justice: Guidelines for Excellence—the latest contribution to the North American Association for Environmental Education’s Guidelines for Excellence Series. The guidelines are designed to assist educators in developing and implementing effective programs that focus on climate change, address injustice, and prompt action. We’ll discuss how these guidelines might support Extension programs or inspire new initiatives. We will also introduce readily available resources that you can use in your climate action programs.

Co-PRESENTERS

  • Martha Monroe, Professor Emerita, University of Florida
  • Bora Simmons, Director, National Project for Excellence in Environmental Education

KEY RESOURCE:

SPEAKER BIOS

  • Martha Monroe was an Extension Specialist at UF’s School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences specializing in environmental education and conservation behavior. She used current issues (wildfire, water quality, biomass) to explore public perceptions and effective educational strategies, blending extension, research, and teaching responsibilities. She published over 120 peer reviewed articles and mentored 150 graduate students.  In retirement she is focusing on climate education, along with some pottery and a lot of baking.
  • Bora Simmons serves as the founding director of the National Project for Excellence in Environmental Education. The North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) initiated the Project in 1993 to help educators develop and deliver effective environmental education programs. Bora has been actively involved in environmental education research, evaluation, and professional development for over forty years. She is professor emerita of environmental education at Northern Illinois University. In addition, she served as president of NAAEE, serves on numerous steering committees and boards of directors, and was an executive editor of the Journal of Environmental Education. She serves as co-chair of NAAEE’s Advisory Council and is a founding editor of the International Journal of Early Childhood Environmental Education.

 

 

February 19, 2 pm EST: State Climate Mitigation Policies and Incentives, recording here!

In this 1 hour webinar, learn about 2 different national search platforms to identify your state policies and incentives to address climate issues at home. The goal of this webinar is to connect local citizens with their local mandates, goals, and financial levers to empower local action.

 

TITLE: Intro to NC Clean Energy Technology Center and Tutorial for DSIRE (Database of States Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency)

  • Rebekah de la Mora, Senior Policy Analyst, North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center, North Carolina State University
  • Learn about the North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center, an extension center out of North Carolina State University’s College of Engineering specializing in clean energy. Among other things, the Center is home to the Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency (DSIRE), a public good that provides information on incentives and policies that support renewable energy and energy efficiency across the country. Get a live DSIRE how-to on database navigation, the different types of programs included, and additional resources available.
  • Key Resource: https://www.dsireusa.org/support/tutorial/

TITLE: Introduction to Climate XChange and the State Climate Policy Dashboard

  • Ruby Wincele, Policy & Research Manager, Climate XChange
  • Climate XChange’s State Climate Policy Dashboard is an all-in-one tool that transforms how advocates and other climate actors research climate policy. The tool features information on over 60 climate policies for all 50 states, with in-depth state examples, model legislation, enacted policy text, and other resources to help craft the most effective policies, adopt best practices, and accelerate climate policy progress. Join us for a walk through of the Dashboard, focusing on how the tool can be used in practice by policymakers, advocates, and other state actors.
  • Key Resource: https://www.climatepolicydashboard.org/

SPEAKER BIOS

  • Rebekah de la Mora is a Senior Policy Analyst at the NC Clean Energy Technology Center at NC State University. The Center is home to the Database of States Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency (DSIRE), a public good that provides information on policies and programs related to clean energy at the federal, state, local, and utility level across the United States. She covers six states and territories for DSIRE: Connecticut, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, and Texas. Her areas of focus include distributed solar, grid modernization, electric vehicles, power decarbonization, microgrids and resiliency, and hydrogen.
  • Ruby Wincele is the Policy & Research Manager at Climate XChange, a national nonprofit with a mission to advance equitable climate policy at the state-level. She manages CXC’s State Climate Policy Dashboard and serves as CXC’s in-house expert on state climate policy landscapes. She also researches the economic, social, and environmental benefits of state climate policy, and provides technical assistance to policymakers and advocates working to pass equitable climate policy in their states.

 

March 19, 2 pm EST: Solar & Environmental Justice, recording Here!

Theme: Solar Power Opportunities for Redevelopment and Low-Income Communities

This webinar will bring together speakers from NJIT’s Technical Assistance to Brownfield Communities program, Rocky Mountain Institute, and NC Clean Energy Technology to discuss how to implement solar energy in the redevelopment of contaminated lands (brownfields) and in low-income communities. Audience members will walk away with a better understanding of the economic and workforce development opportunities offered by revitalizing brownfields with solar energy (brightfields) and an example of North Carolina’s efforts to provide low-cost energy and workforce opportunities to low-income households via solar energy.

 

PRESENTIONS

TITLE: Brownfields and their Economic and Energy Opportunities

TITLE: Brightfields opportunities and challenges

  • Speaker: Tansy Massey-Green, Senior Associate, RMI
  • Brightfields (or clean energy on brownfields) offer an exciting opportunity to revitalize contaminated sites, meet communities’ clean energy goals, develop a local clean energy workforce, and generate revenue for the community. They come with challenges unique to developing clean energy on contaminated lands, such as required clean up and special design considerations. This presentation will give you an overview of the opportunities, discuss the challenges, and discuss what RMI is doing to support communities in developing brightfields.
  • Key Resource: https://rmi.org/us-program/brightfields-accelerator/

TITLE: Solar for All – Engagement plans for rural communities

SPEAKER BIOS

  • Ms. Martin strives to create safe, vibrant, and resilient communities as an environmental planning professional. She currently serves as the subject matter expert on climate resiliency and sustainability at NJIT ‘s Technical Assistance to Brownfield Communities (TAB). TAB provides free technical assistance to state, regional, county, tribal, and local government entities and nonprofit organizations interested in learning about, identifying, assessing, cleaning up, and redeveloping brownfield sites in EPA Regions 2 & 4. Ms. Martin holds a Master of City and Regional Planning (M.C.R.P.) and a graduate certificate in Coastal Climate Risk & Resilience from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. She received her bachelor’s degree in public policy and environmental policy from William & Mary.
  • Tansy Massey-Green is a Senior Associate on RMI’s Cities & Communities team at Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI), supporting RMI’s Brightfields Accelerator aimed at helping communities consider deploying clean energy in brownfields and closed landfills. She has supported cities in shaping their brightfield projects by identifying available funding, navigating utility engagement, and facilitating stakeholder engagement. She also manages the America’s Federal Funding Opportunities and Resources for Decarbonization (AFFORD) tool, designed to help subnational actors navigate federal funding and financing opportunities. Previously, Tansy worked on the America Is All In coalition at RMI, where she helped states, cities, businesses, and nonprofits understand and utilize clean energy tax credits in the Inflation Reduction Act. Tansy has a double degree B.S. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and Environmental Studies from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.   
  • Vincent Potter is a Policy Project Manager with the NC Clean Tech Center. Vincent’s focus is on community solar programs, community energy resiliency, grid modernization, and decarbonization in the power sector. He researches policy changes of states and utilities in the mid-atlantic region for the Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency (DSIREUSA.org).

 

April 16, 2 pm EST: One Health & Climate

In this webinar, the speakers will discuss the frame work of “One Health” with a special focus on Climate.

PRESENTIONS

TITLE: Introduction to “One Health”

  • Speaker: Sharon Toth,
  • Sharon will cover the basics of One Health, including what is means and how it relates to Extension.

TITLE: Protecting the public from wildfire smoke

  • Speaker: Alistar Hayden
  • Wildfire smoke waves have been impacting communities from coast to coast. We will discuss the wildfire smoke hazard and what people can do to protect themselves, their families, and their communities from this hazard.
  • Key Resource: https://blogs.cornell.edu/wildfire/

TITLE: Collaboration Across Human and More-Than-Human Worldviews

  • Speaker: Scott Laursen
  • Extensive research in emotion, resilience, and adaptation suggests that experiencing meaning in life can buffer against negative stressors and that individuals with a greater sense of community and relational strengths are often better able to withstand adverse experiences while achieving mental wellbeing (i.e., adaptation and resilience). As an example of One Health’s foundation of uniting the health of human and more-than-human communities, Scott will touch on some of his experiences earning sustenance and relationships in remote locations while leading outdoor education expeditions. He will then share how such experiences led to the co-development of a graduate research program founded in engaging diverse knowledge forms and long-term, placed-based relationships.
  • Key Resource: PI-CASC Manager Climate Corps (MCC homepage) and MCC Program Approach (engaging multiple knowledge forms)

 

SPEAKER BIOS

  • Dr. Sharon Toth is a County 4-H Agent in New Jersey where she focuses on integrating One Health into her programming. Her research background examined ACL ruptures in the knee by using dogs as an anatomical model, utilizing her knowledge, skills, and experiences from growing up in the 4-H dog program.
  • Alistair Hayden is an Assistant Professor of Practice in Cornell’s Department of Public and Ecosystem Health, and former Division Chief in the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services. His research and practice aims to help communities increase their preparedness and resilience, using geospatial and epidemiological methods to understand and link the physical aspects of natural hazards with the human aspects that can turn them into disasters.
  • Scott is a naturalist, facilitator, and educator. Over a few decades, he has rooted his path in engaging diverse knowledge forms within the human condition through immersion experiences that develop and strengthen holistic relationships across human and more-than-human interactions. The intent of such engagement is to unite diverse worldviews in support of local adaptation through unprecedented socio-ecological change by further developing our ancestral and evolutionary capacities.

 

HOST: this “CONNECTING CLIMATE to COMMUNITIES” webinar series is hosted by National Extension Climate Initiative (NECI) Curriculum Working Group (CWG) – a volunteer group looking to share resources amongst interested extension educators. We meet 2nd Wednesday of the month at 2pm EST.

THIS PROGRAM WAS CURATED BY NECI CWG ACTIVE MEMBERS SPRING 2025

David Kay, New York

James Shope, New Jersey

Sharon Toth, New Jersey

Patricia Townsend, Washington

Rebecca Ward, North Carolina

Jenifer Wightman, New York

Join us or any NECI working group -learn more here: https://nationalextensionclimateinitiative.net/workinggroups/

MS Research Fellowship – Forestry, VT

M.S. Research Assistantship in Extension Forestry

Project: The University of Vermont Extension Forestry program has an opening for an M.S.-level graduate student to work on an Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funded project investigating climate-focused forest management in Vermont. This research is part of a larger project to develop resources, outreach, and scientific information to promote actions that foster forest resilience under global change.

The MS student’s project will focus on establishing long-term forest monitoring plots throughout Vermont to assess current conditions, evaluate how landowners and foresters are implementing climate-focused forest management strategies, and investigate if these actions are creating conditions that confer resilience. A primary goal of this project is to provide landowners and practitioners easy to understand guidelines for advancing forest resilience. The MS student will work closely with Dr. Kosiba, student interns, landowners, foresters, and a team of state agency and non-profit partners. The student will have opportunities to be involved in a diverse array of research and outreach efforts through the UVM Forestry Extension program.

Applications will be considered for Summer or Fall 2025, and includes two guaranteed years of funding (stipend, tuition waiver, and health insurance).

Application: Interested applicants should supply all application materials to the UVM Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources (RSENR) Program (MS in Natural Resources) by February 1, 2025. When applying, please state your interest in this position in the “Statement of Purpose”.

Contact: Dr. Ali Kosiba (alexandra.kosiba@uvm.edu)

For more information: https://uvmd10.drup2.uvm.edu/rsenr/graduate-assistantships-and-fellowships

JOB: Climate Stewards Outreach Coordinator, Cornell, applications due Jan 16

Applications are due January 16, 2025.

Climate Stewards Outreach Coordinator

Extension Associate

New York Sea Grant

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York

Who We Are

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) is a pioneer of purpose-driven science and Cornell University’s second largest college. We work across disciplines to tackle the challenges of our time through world-renowned research, education, and outreach. The questions we probe and the answers we seek focus on three overlapping concerns: We believe that achieving next-generation scientific breakthroughs requires an understanding of the world’s complex, interlocking systems. We believe that access to nutritious food and a healthy environment is a fundamental human right. We believe that ensuring a prosperous global future depends on the ability to support local people and communities everywhere. By working in and across multiple scientific areas, CALS can address challenges and opportunities of the greatest relevance, here in New York, across the nation, and around the world.

New York Sea Grant is a cooperative program between the State University of New York and Cornell University. Established in 1971, Sea Grant implements educational problem-solving programs for coastal resource users, businesses, and agencies. Sea Grant supports research and provides extension education to coastal resource agencies, users, businesses, and residents and is patterned after the land-grand concept; programs include coastal zone management, tourism and small business development, coastal environmental quality, and seafood processing.

What You Will Do

As the Climate Stewards Outreach Coordinator, you will serve as a primary resource on climate science and climate solutions through developing, maintaining, and enhancing the curricula for the Cornell Climate Stewards program. Additionally, you will support educators in program delivery, evaluation, and reporting through maintaining and updating training materials, conducting annual “train-the-trainer sessions, and assisting with remote delivery of the program. Other responsibilities include:

Developing, implementing, and evaluating programming based on clientele’s needs as identified
Conducting extension and outreach programming and tools
Disseminating information on climate science, impacts, mitigation, adaptation, communication, and local government function
Designing, executing, and analyzing of extension/outreach program evaluations.
Coordinating and conducting outreach efforts to non-professional community members for an adult-based learning program on climate change.

What We Need

We are looking for an individual who excels at building relationships with multiple stakeholders, businesses, non-profit organizations, and environmental justice communities. We need someone who is self-motivated and has strong customer service skills with a focus on excellence. Additionally, we need someone who has:

Master’s degree in climate science, climate communication, environmental management/policy, planning, or other related fields.
2+ years of experience working in outreach extension, or similar public education program.
Knowledge of principles, theory, research, and educational materials in the subject matter field and knowledge of extension methods related to the area of specialization.
Ability to disseminate scientific research.
Knowledge of New York State climate change law and policy.
Advanced computer skills and the ability to use computer and long-distance education technologies in this area of extension programming expertise.
Knowledge to define, conduct, and interpret original applied research and/or demonstration projects.
Ability to effectively participate in professional team efforts; relate effectively to co-workers, advisors, various stakeholders (e.g., local government, community organizations, coastal businesses, etc.), community and professional leaders, and targeted audiences.
Communicate effectively through oral, written, and visual channels.
Must be able to meet the travel requirements of the position and have reliable transportation as well as have and maintain a valid and unrestricted New York State driver’s license and be cleared to drive for university business.

If you possess these experiences and skills, this may be the role for you! There are a few other qualifications that we would view as incredibly helpful in this role, including:

5+ years of experience working with outreach or similar public education program.
Experience with facilitation.
Demonstrated ability to develop adult educational/outreach programs.

This position is full-time and will be located in Ithaca, New York. There is the opportunity to work remotely within New York State two days a week; an on-site presence is required three days a week. Moderate travel (approximately 10%) will be required throughout New York State.

This is a three-year appointment with possible extension depending on funding and performance.

Rewards and Benefits

We hope you appreciate great benefits. Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, well-being, sustainability, and diversity initiatives.

Salary is based upon experience/qualifications and is within the following range: $44,800 to $80,000.
Cornell has a comprehensive total rewards program that offers several benefits options to meet your needs. More information on our wonderful programs can be found at https://hr.cornell.edu/jobs/your-total-rewards.

To apply:

Please apply via Academic Jobs Online https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/29434.

Qualified candidates should submit a short cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for three references, and a statement supporting diverse communities (this can be a stand-alone document (preferred) or the information can be embedded in other parts of the application materials) outlining how, through research, teaching, service, mentoring, extension, and/or outreach, the candidate has and will contribute to support Cornell’s historical mission of “any person … any study,” via the website.

Applications must be submitted by January 16th.

For a full position description, go to https://seagrant.sunysb.edu/articles/t/job-announcement-climate-stewards-outreach-coordinator-climate-news or contact Norma Gunn (nlg43@cornell.edu or 607-255-2832).

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Life. Changing.

Cornell University is an innovative Ivy League and Land-grant university and a great place to work. Our inclusive community of scholars, students, and staff impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose and contribute creative ideas to further the university’s mission of teaching, discovery, and engagement.

Cornell’s regional and global presence includes state-wide Cornell Cooperative Extension programs and offices in all counties and boroughs, global partnerships with institutions and communities engaged in life-changing research and education, the medical college’s campuses on the Upper East Side of Manhattan and Doha, Qatar, and the Cornell Tech campus on Roosevelt Island in the heart of New York City.

Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University’s heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, and we do not tolerate discrimination based on any protected characteristic, including race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex/gender, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual’s genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.

Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff to all identities and backgrounds. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.

Katherine Bunting-Howarth, JD PhD

Associate Director, New York Sea Grant

National NRCS offering Technical Support Provider (TSP) trainings, Dec 9 and 19.

NRCS is providing two opportunities to complete the TSP Orientation and Conservation Planning course required for the Technical Service Provider (TSP) application. If you know of anyone that needs to complete this course for their TSP Application, please share this information with them.  Additional dates for this live webinar in 2025 are being discussed.

This training will be offered through a live webinar, once on December 9, 2024, and repeated on December 19, 2024. Both options are free of charge and are offered as an alternative to the recorded training available in AgLearn (NRCS-NEDC-000191).  Please register by clicking on the TSP Orientation date and time you wish to attend in table below.  Your chosen link will send you to the Registration page where you will enter your name and email address, then you are all set!

Course Date Course Session Link Eastern Central Mountain Pacific
December 9, 2024 TSP Orientation Registration – December 9, 2024 12:00 – 3: 30 pm 11:00 – 2: 30 pm 10:00 – 1:30 pm 9:00 – 12:30 pm
December 19th, 2024 TSP Orientation Registration – December 19, 2024

Please contact the TSP branch at tsp@usda.gov if you have any questions, concerns, or need any accommodations including language interpretation services.

We look forward to having you attend the event!

The TSP Branch Staff

CPTAD | TSP Branch