ANR Professional Development

Check-in and morning refreshments

Welcome – Jay Harmon, associate dean and director, Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension and Outreach

Innovation talks

• Conservation on Tap - Liz Ripley, extension program specialist, Iowa Learning Farm, Iowa State University
• Pest Alert text message program - Ashley Dean, extension education specialist, Plant Pathology, Entomology and Microbiology, Iowa State University
• Gameshow Delivery - Dan Fillius, commercial vegetable and specialty crop specialist, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
• Ag Coffees - Lori Mannel, county extension director, Greene County, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
• Natural Resources Book Clubs - Kaycie Waters, natural resources field specialist, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

ANR Update – Jay Harmon, associate dean and director, Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension and Outreach

Lunch (provided)

Sustainability

• Overview - J. Arbuckle, professor, Rural Sociology, Iowa State University
• Soil carbon and greenhouse gas emissions - Mike Castellano, professor, Agronomy, Iowa State University
• Nitrogen and phosphorus loss - Matt Helmers, professor, Agriculture and Biosystems Engineering and extension agricultural engineer, Iowa State University
• Pest and disease management - Alison Robertson, professor and extension crop plant pathologist, Plant Pathology, Entomology and Microbiology, Iowa State University
• Livestock sustainability - Dan Andersen, associate professor, Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Iowa State University
• Carbon markets - Alejandro Plastina, associate professor, Economics and extension ag economist, Iowa State University

Concurrent Session A (select one)

1. Principles of user experience design - Stephen Gilbert, associate professor and associate director, Virtual Reality Applications Center, Iowa State University

2. Current trends in video content for social media - Erin Rosacker, communications specialist, Strategic Relations and Communications, Iowa State University; Dave Olson, videographer, Strategic Relations and Communications, Iowa State University

3. Sustainability Panel continued: In-depth discussion and financial and technical opportunities - sustainability panel members

Concurrent Session B (select one)

1. Technologies for engaging virtual presentations - Kris Baldwin, educational technology resources specialist, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

2. Grant writing and funding opportunities - Christa Hartsook, program coorinator, Farm, Food and Enterprise Development, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

3. Planning and conducting needs assessments - Sarah Smith, ANR Evaluation Specialist, Iowa State University

Networking reception
- Mix and mingle with your Extension colleagues. Light hors d’oeuvres and cash bar available.

Morning refreshments

Science communication and data visualization – Charlie Kostelnick, Morrill Professor, English, Iowa State University

Break

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Statewide Audience Assessment results – Carol Heaverlo, assistant vice president, Operations, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

Lunch (provided)

ANR Awaards

Concurrent Session C (select one)

1. Partnership development and connecting with new partners and audiences - Dan Fillius, commercial vegetable and specialty crop specialist, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

2. Strategies for increasing reach and impact on social media - Patrick Wall, beef field specialist, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

3. Best practices for facilitating ANR programs for county professionals - Rachel Kennedy, program coordinator, Manure Applicator Certification Program, Iowa State University; Erica Svuba, marketing and program coordinator, Pocahontas County, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach; Stacie Hewett, office/program coordinator, Buena Vista County, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

Concurrent Session D (select one)

1. Accessing and building reports in MyData - Phil Heckman, database engineer, MyData, Iowa State University

2. Creating impactful short videos - Erika Lundy-Woolfolk, extension beef field specialist, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach; Beth Reynolds, program specialist, Iowa Beef Center, Iowa State University

3. Planning for ANR Programs: Programs available for counties, timing, timeline - Catherine DeLong, water quality program manager, Iowa State University; Alicia Herzog, Master Gardener State Coordinator, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach; Joshua Michel, field agronomist, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach; Ann Johanns, extension program specialist, Farm Management, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach; Denise Schwab, extension beef specialist and interim director, Iowa Beef Center, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach; Kristina TeBockhorst, field agricultural engineer, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

Post-conference tours

Select one during registration.

• ISU Feed Mill
• ISU Creamery
• Midwest Grape and Wine Industry Institute Winery
• Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic
• Jack Trice Stadium Turf Tour

Post conference workshop

• Evaluation 201 workshop - Sarah Smith, ANR Evaluation Specialist, Iowa State University