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U of I Parma Pomology Program Sponsors Fruit Field Day Sept. 7
Posted Fri, 07 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0700
Visitors who spend this morning, Sept. 7, at the University of Idaho Parma Research and Extension Center’s Pomology Orchard and Vineyard will learn by tasting the fruits of summer now heavy on the bough and vine Read more
U of I Parma Pomology Program Sponsors Fruit Field Day Sept. 7
Posted Thu, 06 Sep 2018 08:00:00 -0700
Visitors who spend Friday morning, Sept. 7, at the University of Idaho Parma Research and Extension Center’s Pomology Orchard and Vineyard will learn by tasting the fruits of summer now heavy on the bough and vine. The Pomology Program Annual Fruit Field Day typically draws hundreds to learn about new pomology practices, sample table grapes, peaches, nectarines, apples, plums, quince, Asian pears and alternative fruits. Read more
Growth of Local Food Economy Focus of Oct. 18 U of I-Hosted Boise Conference
Posted Wed, 05 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0700
Experts, advocates and educators for more vibrant local food systems will join Idaho community leaders to discuss challenges and opportunities to strengthen local food economies during a conference Oct. 18 in Boise. Read more
Growth of Local Food Economy Focus of Oct. 18 U of I-Hosted Boise Conference
Posted Fri, 31 Aug 2018 16:00:00 -0700
Experts, advocates and educators for more vibrant local food systems will join Idaho community leaders to discuss challenges and opportunities to strengthen local food economies during a conference Oct. 18 in Boise. The conference, Balancing Profitability and Access in Local Food Systems, will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Riverside Hotel at 2900 W. Chinden Blvd. University of Idaho Extension will host the conference with support from Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education. Participants will explore economic approaches to cultivate a local food economy, create jobs and invigorate small farms and businesses. Read more
Extension Faculty, 4-H Youth Development, Southern District
Posted Thu, 30 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0700
The Educator will provide leadership, instruction and support for 4-H Youth Development programs focusing on underserved and minority audiences in Ada/Canyon and surrounding Counties. Read more
Extension Faculty, Horticulture, Southern District
Posted Thu, 30 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0700
The Extension Educator will provide overall leadership and organization for multi-county horticulture programs (90%) and provide technical support for the 4-H Youth Development program in Canyon and surrounding counties (10%). Read more
Retirement Reception for Erik Anderson
Posted Fri, 13 Apr 2018 14:43:00 -0700
The Department of Agricultural and Extension Education would like to invite the campus community to a retirement reception for Erik Anderson, Extension professor. Anderson will be retiring after 33 years of service to the University of Idaho. The reception is scheduled for 3:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 3 in the Ag Biotech Courtyard in the Ag Science Building, Moscow. Read more
U of I, Innovation Collective Launch Statewide App Development Roadshow
Posted Thu, 22 Mar 2018 15:00:00 -0700
The University of Idaho and the Coeur d’Alene-based Innovation Collective are embarking on a five-day, 20-city tour of the state this month to promote an app development learning initiative called Inspire Idaho. Read more
Job Opportunity: Extension Faculty, Livestock
Posted Tue, 13 Mar 2018 11:03:00 -0700
The Extension Educator will provide leadership in livestock and small acreage Extension programming for county, multi-county, and the district (70%). The educator will provide assistance in university outreach where appropriate. They will plan, develop, implement, evaluate, and report livestock production and management and small acreage programs for producers and landowners. The Educator will serve as the administrative chair of the Gem County Extension office, supervising office staff, maintaining a positive county commissioner relationship, and negotiating and managing the county budget (10%). In addition, the Educator will provide county leadership and multi-county program support for 4-H Youth Development in an area of expertise (20%). For more information and to apply, click here.
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Job Opportunity: Extension Faculty, Livestock and Small Acreage, Canyon County
Posted Tue, 13 Mar 2018 11:01:00 -0700
The Extension Educator will provide leadership in livestock (cattle focus), pasture and forage production, and small acreage management for county, multi-county, and district programs (90%). The educator will provide assistance in university outreach where appropriate. They will plan, develop, implement, evaluate, and report livestock, pasture and forage production and management programs for commercial livestock producers and small acreage landowners. In addition, the Educator will provide multi-county program support for 4-H Youth Development in livestock project areas (10%). For more information and to apply, click here.
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