Category: Professional Development

The Power of Partnerships: Collaboration for Community Change

by angelikakeene
October 1, 2025

Strong partnerships don’t happen overnight—they’re built with care and intention. When done well, they create the momentum needed to address community concerns in ways no single group could manage alone (Alabama Cooperative Extension System ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, , Community Volunteers, NATURAL RESOURCES, Professional Development, Work & Life
Tags: Brevard County, Community Engagement, Community Impact, Networking, Partnership, Working Together

The Real Meaning of Self-Care (And Why It’s Worth Your Time)

by angelikakeene
September 2, 2025

When you hear the word self-care, what comes to mind? A bubble bath? A night of binge-watching your favorite show? While those things can feel good at the moment, self-care is actually a lot deeper than that—and way more important. Let's talk ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Farm Management, Health & Nutrition, NATURAL RESOURCES, Professional Development, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Brevard County, Family, Health, Mental Health Awareness, Mental Health Support, Relationships, Self Improvement, Wellness

A Career in 4-H with the Cooperative Extension System

by Gus Koerner
July 1, 2024

What is Extension? Extension, officially established in 1914 with roots dating back to the 1800s, is a nationwide initiative in the U.S. It provides non-formal educational programs, learning activities, and information to farmers, small businesses, ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, Careers, Extension, Job, Youth

New Year, Resolutions, and New Habits: Setting Realistic Goals in 2024

by Elizabeth Shephard
January 11, 2024

Happy 2024! As we usher in a new year, many of us are pulling out our resolution lists and thinking about eating in a healthier way. However, with so much information out there about nutrition, it can be overwhelming. But fear not, for we ... READ MORE

Category: , Health & Nutrition, Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Food, Goals, Health, New Year, Resolutions

The Marine Resource Education Program Southeast: What Is It & Why Should You Attend

by Holly Abeels
November 29, 2017

Fisheries management is hard. Management of fisheries in the United States dates back to the 1970s. The government realized they needed to come up with a way to manage fisheries within United States waters since other countries were entering ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, NATURAL RESOURCES, Professional Development, Recreation, Wildlife
Tags: Fisheries, Natural Resources, Professional Development

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