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24.01.2022 Something that may be of interest to APEN members/extensionists! Request for Proposal: Development of the national onion industry extension strategy Hort Innovation is seeking a suitably qualified, experienced and capable delivery partner for the project: Development of the national onion industry extension strategy (VN20000).... The objectives of the services being sought are to: Develop a national onion industry extension strategy using a contemporary extension theory Develop associated work plans that will identify the key industry development needs in the major onion growing regions of Australia and guide the next five years of delivery. Hort Innovation has prepared a Request for Proposal (RFP) document that provides background information, outlines the scope of services, the procurement process and the information required from interested parties. The RFP may be downloaded from www.tenders.net (you will need to be a member of tenders.net to access this information). The closing date for responses is 5.00pm (AEST), 28 September 2020

23.01.2022 Agricultural Innovation and Research EP (AIR EP) is seeking an experienced person to fill the role of Regional Agricultural Landcare Facilitator (RALF). This role will cover the entire Eyre Peninsula region. The role will work closely with farmers, industry and community groups to promote sustainable agricultural practices and to support Regional Land Partnership (RLP) agricultural projects. https://nrmjobs.com.au//regional-agricultural-landcare-fac

23.01.2022 Heads up folks! Our very own Sarah Hain has taken up the #APENchallenge! Watch her video below to learn more about her role in the Mango Industry and how it relates to #extension. Plus, you will even discover why she is an APEN member! Congratulations, Matt Hall you have been nominated for the #APENchallnege. So, its time to step up and send us your video in 7 days! Your video should feature: what you do? why extension is important to you & your industry?... why your an APEN member? P.s folks if you want to have a go without being nominated, you can send us your video to [email protected] p.s.s We can't wait to show case you and your industry on our socials!

23.01.2022 If you are working in Agricultural Extension - this is a great professional development opportunity.

22.01.2022 Australia celebrates #AgDayAU! Today is National Agriculture Day (AgDay)! In shearing sheds, paddocks, schools, homes and offices more than 150 events are planned across the country in celebration of our farmers and agriculture.... You can still get involved in AgDay by joining the #AgDayAU Bake Off or by sharing the love on social media using the hashtag #AgDayAU.

22.01.2022 Engaging Extensionists! Meet APEN Member Annabel Twine. Annabels feedback from #ExtensionChat APEN Online Session 1# with Dr John James is appreciated.

21.01.2022 From one of our members - may be of interest.

21.01.2022 2021 Science and Innovation Awards for Young People in Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Grants to realise big ideas from young ag innovators... Applications are open for the 2021 Science and Innovation Awards for Young People in Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, a competitive annual grants program assisting young Australians aged 18-35 to conduct new and creative research that will benefit Australia's primary industries. In partnership with research and development corporations and industry associations, there are 10 award categories each worth up to $22,000. Our best tip? Start early! Read through the resources on the website and search for GO4188 on GrantConnect to access the application portal. Applications close 5:00pm AEST Friday 2 October 2020

20.01.2022 What a fabulous opportunity for our young rural women. We encourage all to apply and have an adventure to remember. Be part of the Country to Canberra family.

20.01.2022 The final Chat in the inaugural ExtensionChat - APEN Online is on next Tuesday, 22 September at 12noon AEST. Don't miss out! It's a great series!

20.01.2022 It's National Farm Safety Week. This years theme is "Farming for a Future" and will focus on risk assessment and awareness, planning and mitigation, particular...ly in light of a year of drought, bushfire, floods and COVID-19. It will also have a strong focus on mental health awareness and support. We are a proud Partner of this Farmsafe Australia initiative and encourage you to check out the resources. https://www.farmsafe.org.au/

18.01.2022 Chrissy Stokes and Denise Bewsell discuss their upcoming #extensionchat session on Supporting Change. Hope you can make it! Still time to register - see previous post!

18.01.2022 Keen APEN member and supporter, Austin McLennan, shares his thoughts on the great #extensionchat session - Jeff Coutts - What's new in Extension Evaluation. Thanks Austin!

17.01.2022 A great opportunity

16.01.2022 Meet Jeanette Long, APEN supporter and a Facilitator extrordinaire! She tells us who she is, what she does, what excites her about #extension, what she loves about APEN ... and about her Chat #4 #extensionchat about Facilitating tips and tools. It's coming up on Tuesday 22 September and there is still time to register: https://www.apen.org.au/extensionchat-apen-online Jeanette challenges Rebecca Burgess for the next APEN Challenge!

16.01.2022 It is important to share how other countries are managing extension practices

15.01.2022 What a wonderful turn up for our first #ExtensionChat session last Tuesday! It was great! Don't miss the opportunity to join us for Jeff Coutts' session on extension #evaluation! It's on Tuesday 8 Sept. Register now! www.apen.org.au/extensionchat-apen-online

15.01.2022 Guess what? The #APENchallenge is back! This time extension specialist John James stepped up to the podium. Discover what his diverse career in #extension has involved and why extension is important to him by clicking Our next nomination is Jeff Coutts who is given the challenge to tell us: who he is why extension is important to him... plus, why he an APEN member! So....stay tuned for our next quarantined challenge video! Oh, and dont forget if you want to have a go without being nominated, you can send us your video to [email protected]

14.01.2022 Applications open: Emerging industries investment proposals The AgriFutures Emerging Industries Program is calling for applications from emerging rural industries to partner with AgriFutures Australia to increase the production capacity and value of their industry. AgriFutures Emerging Industries Program is dedicated to identifying and supporting the development of new and emerging rural industries that can meet changing demand and make a valuable economic, social and environ...mental contribution to Australia. Research, development and extension (RD&E) investment has a clear goal to identify and support the emergence of agricultural industries that can reach or exceed a target of $10 million per annum threshold within five years. We are also supporting industries that currently exceed this $10 million threshold with the potential for further growth where they have sustainable RD&E programs. Applicants should be aiming to grow their industry by applying RD&E to overcome technical, market, supply chain and biological constraints. In planning and submitting proposals, applicants need to familiarise themselves with the application procedure and selection criteria. We also welcome and encourage your collaboration with other providers to build research capacity where necessary to meet your objectives. Briefing webinar Prospective applicants are encouraged to attend a briefing webinar at 11.00 am (AEDT) Tuesday, 17 November to learn more about the open call and application process. To register for the webinar, email [email protected] Submissions close 3.00 pm (AEDT) Friday, 18 December 2020. Apply now: https://www.agrifutures.com.au/2020-emerging-industries-op/

12.01.2022 Callen Thompson tells us about himself and why he is with APEN and gives his feedback on #extensionchat #3 - Supporting Change. He shares his main takeaway tip! Callen challenges Maria Thompson to give her feedback after Chat #4 with Jeanette Long, Facilitating tips and tools, tomorrow (Tuesday 22 September 12noon). There's still time to register (till COB today!) through https://www.apen.org.au/extensionchat-apen-online

12.01.2022 ExtensionChat #3 - with Denise Bewsell is on Tuesday! Have you registered? See the link on the image. See following video for more information as well Hope to see you there!

12.01.2022 Ready, set, go !! The #APENchallenge is finally here. As promised, first one off the ranks is Jasmine Whitten from Agripath. Check out why she is an APEN member by listening The challenge has now been passed on to Sarah Hain who has one week to tell you all: what she does? why extension is important to her & her industry? ... why shes an APEN member? Plus, some opportunities she sees going forward. Sooo.. Stay tuned for her challenge video because you never know if your going to get nominated next and remember you can join in on the fun as well with out being nominated by sending us an email at [email protected]

12.01.2022 The Global Forum of Rural Advisory Services https://www.g-fras.org/en/ is developing a NELK (New Extensionist Learning Kit) module on e-Extension and they would like to request your collaboration in making it more comprehensive and representative of the needs across the various regions. We encourage you to help by doing the following survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/gfras - It aims at, amongst other things, collecting examples of how people are using e-extension in their activities to achieve desired outcomes, understanding challenges and how a NELK module could better support these professionals.

11.01.2022 An interesting article

10.01.2022 Jake has responded to Maria's challenge by sharing with us his APEN Conference experience and the importance of extension in his life. Jake thanks Jasmine for involving all of us in the #APENChallenge.

10.01.2022 Listen up folks! The #APENchallenge is back Meet Our member and extension extraordinaire Adrian Englefield from Hort Innovation! Who else shares his passion for #agriculture extension? Our next nomination is Chrissy Stokes who will have to tell us: who she is why extension is important to her... plus, why he an APEN member! So....stay tuned for our next challenge video! Oh, and dont forget if you want to have a go without being nominated, you can send us your video to [email protected] Till next time stay safe and have fun creating change

10.01.2022 Come and walk the talk! Join over 200 people from Australia, New Zealand and beyond who have registered for tomorrow's ExtensionChat. We are looking forward to meeting you there

09.01.2022 A great experience for any young woman. Encourage someone you know to enter.

09.01.2022 Something that may be of interest .... if you are willing to join the workshop at 3.30am Melbourne time on Wednesday 11 November! APEN's AGM Guest Speakers, from Nebraska, have invited interested extensionists to attend.

09.01.2022 OK team, we promised last week you'd see more soon - and here it is: ExtensionChat registrations are open! A great opportunity to learn more, meet some great people, upskill, and all for a great price. See more detail and book now at Book now at https://www.apen.org.au/extensionchat-apen-online

08.01.2022 Did someone say ? Meet our next #APENchallenge candidate Chrissy Stokes who is an extension design specialist. We think she has one of the best jobs in the (but then again we might be bias)!! Our next nomination is John James who is given the challenge to tell us: who he is why extension is important to him... plus, why he an APEN member! So....stay tuned for our next challenge video! Oh, and dont forget if you want to have a go without being nominated, you can send us your video to [email protected] Till next time stay safe and be the best changer maker you can be

08.01.2022 What goes in a ? Well, according to our member Beck Burgess there is a wonderful world of extension. Discover a bit more about her role where she enablesand empowers conversations amongst #farmers to have sustainable businesses. Do you work in #extension as well? Why not tell us a bit about your job by nominating for the #APENchallenge or commenting Oh, and stay tuned for our next member showcase Danielle England

07.01.2022 The is out of the ! Thanks to Denise Bewsell in her #APENchallenge! Check it out for yourself by watching the video Extension is the sharing of ideas Its a feedback loop It creates change from the ground up... We love how Denise describes extension! But we want hear how you would describe it? Let us know by commenting on this post... Oh, and remember to stay watching for our next #APENchallenge which will be brought to you by Jeanette Long (p.s. check out our other videos for the drill )

06.01.2022 The Western Australia city of Perth will host evokeAG on 15-16 February 2022 AgriFutures Australia in partnership with the Western Australian Government have postponed the evokeAG 2021 event to 15 16 February 2022, in recognition of the unprecedented impact COVID-19 has had on the economy particularly on those businesses and participants who have invested in evokeAG. evokeAG 2022 will be held at Claremont Showgrounds on the 15-16 February 2022.

06.01.2022 Hi again! The #APENchallenge is back! This time extension evaluation specialist Jeff Coutts stepped up to the podium for a short chat before his ExtensionChat next Tuesday! https://www.apen.org.au/extensionchat-apen-online Discover what his diverse career in #extension has involved and why extension is important to him. Our next nomination is Denise Bewsell the following ExtensionChat presenter!... Denises challenge is to tell us: who she is why extension is important to her plus , why hes an APEN member! So....stay tuned for our next challenge video! Oh, and dont forget if you want to have a go without being nominated, you can send us your video to [email protected] See more

06.01.2022 APEN is excited to be launching ExtensionChat! During September, we'll be hosting four awesome interactive sessions, featuring some of our amazing members, to upskill you on all things extension. More details to come soon - watch this space!

06.01.2022 The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), and the CGIAR Research Program on Policies, Institutions and Markets (PIM) carried out a one year global study Strategies to invest in human capital in agriculture to generate evidence about promising investments in farmers’ human capital. We invite you to attend a two-day virtual capstone event on 24 - 25 November 2020. We will share study findings,... best practices, recommendations for investment in human capital in agriculture. With partners we will discuss strategies to ensure future agriculture human capital investment. More information available: www.apen.org.au/fao-investing-in-farmers-nov-2020 To register for the event please click here https://fao.zoom.us///tJwlcO6vrjoiHdXl36kTxyJ1G9Z2IKjqb3hz

05.01.2022 Another resource for your tool kit

05.01.2022 Time to read the great articles in APENs REIS Journal. Check out on the our website www.apen.org.au

04.01.2022 Webinar: The Heart of Extension Practice - 'Our Model' The culmination of Queensland's Extension Best Practice Model project. You are invited to attend! See the zoom details in the image.

02.01.2022 APEN's ExtensionChat is coming up quickly! Four amazing presenters and we already have over 100 attending. Don't miss out!- Register now through https://www.apen.org.au/extensionchat-apen-online

02.01.2022 Just over one week until #WorldFoodSafetyDay 2020. 7 June is marked by the United Nations as a day to draw attention and inspire action to help prevent, detect ...and manage foodborne risks, contributing to food security, human health, economic prosperity, agriculture, market access, tourism and sustainable development. Learn more and get involved at https://www.un.org/en/observances/food-safety-day

02.01.2022 The #apenchallenge is back! This time we head back to the Northern Territory to catch up with Matt Hall from the Northern Territory Government to talk all things #extension. Who else thinks he has a pretty cool job? Our next nomination is Adrian Englefield who will have to tell us: who he is why extension is important to him... plus, why he an APEN member! So....stay tuned for our next challenge video! Oh, and dont forget if you want to have a go without being nominated, you can send us your video to [email protected] Till next time

01.01.2022 APEN sends its congratulations. Trust there are many more years of celebrations of great achievements