Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Professional Development is a great time to come together to learn, connect with colleagues and friends, and to renew our shared purpose of impacting the lives of Iowans. The planning committee has selected content and a format that will strengthen skills, introduce you to new tools and provide time for reflection and discussion. There's something for everyone, whether you are a campus faculty or staff, field specialist, county professional or regional director, we hope you will attend and find value to help in your daily work. This activity is free because we want to do our best to encourage every person in the ANR family to attend.
ANR specialists and staff, county professionals, and regional directors are all welcome to attend.
Program
Program is subject to change and adjustment prior to the meeting.
| 8:00 aM |
Registration opens, morning refreshments, networking and group meetings |
| 10:00 aM |
Welcome and video presentation |
| 10:10 aM |
ANR Extension update – Jay Harmon, associate dean and director, Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension and Outreach |
| 10:40 aM |
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach update – Jason Henderson, Vice President for Extension and Outreach, Iowa State University |
| 11:20 aM |
Getting to know Conference Planning and Management, and Registration Services – Jody Larson, manager, Conference Planning and Management, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach; Tim Grewell, manager, Registration Services, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach |
| 11:50 aM |
Lunch (provided) |
| 12:45 pM |
ISU Extension Store: eCommerce, platform changes, services – Chris Johnsen, manager, Extension Store, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach; Rachel Tendall, marketing specialist, Extension Store, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach |
| 1:30 pM |
Concurrent Session A (select one) 1. Drought and climate programming: Opportunities with the Midwest Climate Hub - Laurie Nowatzke, coordinator, Midwest Climate Hub, USDA-ARS 2. Conducting focus groups and listening sessions - Sarah Smith, ANR Evaluation Specialist, Iowa State University 3. Developing media partnerships - Angie Hunt, director, News Service, Iowa State University |
| 2:15 pM | Break |
| 2:45 pM |
Concurrent Session B (select one) 1. Working with partners and sponsors to improve program and event success - Angie Rieck-Hinz, field agronomist, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach; Chris Clark, beef field specialist, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach 2. Building authentic connections that build trust, engage teams and achieve goals - Lori Korthals, senior manager, Human Sciences, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach 3. Engaging with ISU Research Farms - Kendall Lamkey, associate dean, Facilities and Operations and professor, Agronomy, Iowa State University |
| 3:30 pM | Program Fair |
| 4:30 pM - |
Networking reception |
| 6:00 pM | Reception concludes |
| 6:15 pM | Iowa Agricultural Extension Association meeting |
| 7:30 pM | Meeting adjourns |
| 7:30 aM |
Morning refreshments |
| 8:15 aM |
Area Ag Teams - planning and discussion time |
| 9:15 aM |
Lightning Talks: Catalyst-funded projects |
| 10:15 aM |
Break |
| 10:30 aM |
ANR Digital Media services – Brent Pringnitz, extension program specialist, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach |
| 11:00 aM | Extension Leadership Fireside Chat: Strategic initiatives and cross-team work - Program leaders Jay Harmon, Erin Olson-Douglas, Andrea Welchans, Deb Sellers, Tandalayo Kidd and Mitch Hoyer |
| 12:00 pM |
Lunch (provided) and ANR awards presentation |
| 1:00 pM | Keynote presentation: Seeing Iowa Slowly - Kevin Mason, associate professor, History and chair, History, Geography and Political Science, Waldorf University Relive the epic 371-mile walk across Iowa to follow the Dragoons of 1835 while learning how to better appreciate the world around you and historical treasures in your own area. |
| 2:00 pM | Closing message, tour logistics - Jay Harmon, director, Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension and associate dean, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Iowa State University; Jamie Benning, assistant director, Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension, Iowa State University |
| 2:30 pM |
Post-conference tours Select one during registration.
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2024 Planning committee
- Julia Baker
- Tim Christensen
- Dawn Dugan
- Chris Freland
- Erin Hodgson
- Sherry Hoyer
- Chris Kick
- Josh Michel
- Jade Schneider
When
September 16-17, 2024
Check-in and refreshments at 8:00 AM
Program begins at 10:00 AM
Registration deadline is midnight, September 9, 2024.
Where
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center
2100 Green Hills Drive
Ames, Iowa 50014
A block of rooms is available for Professional Development attendees. The room rate is $109/night for Sunday and Monday. To reserve a room call 800-FOR-AMES by Sunday, August 25, 2024 and mention you are with ISU Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension.
Materials
Professional Development CyBox
Register
$0
Facility, meal and materials costs for ANR Professional Development are covered by ANR Extension administration.
Reminders
- Please register prior to 11:59 PM, September 9, 2024 to assist with materials and meal planning.
- Confirmation of registration is sent via email. Please provide a valid email address when registering.
- For assistance with registration, cancellation or questions on the status of your registration please contact Registration Services at registrations@iastate.edu.
Contact
Jamie Benning
assistant director
Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension
(515) 294-6038
benning@iastate.edu
Photos and/or video taken at this course may be used by ISU Extension and Outreach for promotional, commercial, educational and research purposes. If you prefer not to be photographed, please speak with the photographer.