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Extension Foundation Announces New Multimodal ExtensionBot to Help Institutions Become AI-Ready

Extension AI

The Extension Foundation is pleased to announce that a new version of ExtensionBot (ExtBot) is now in testing. This next-generation version introduces significant upgrades designed to make artificial intelligence more available and useful across Cooperative Extension.

The updated ExtensionBot includes:

Multimodal support to upload images alongside prompts for richer interactions.
Model choice to select from multiple AI models when asking questions.
Improved feedback tools to enhance ways to share what works and what needs improvement.
Better citations for clearer, more reliable sourcing included in responses.

“With multimodal support, ExtensionBot can now analyze images alongside text, which opens the door to new ways Extension professionals can use AI in their work” said Mark Locklear, who helps lead the ExtBot project at the Extension Foundation.

While still under testing, this version of ExtensionBot reflects a broader vision: helping Land-grant universities across the U.S. prepare both their data and their people for the AI era. The Extension Foundation leverages ExtensionBot not only as a tool, but also, with MERLIN, its companion platform, as a starting place for institutions to think about making their data AI-ready.

“ExtensionBot gives Cooperative Extension a practical way to step into the AI era. What our team is trying to do is help institutions think about how their data is prepared for AI and how their people can build confidence in using it” said Dr. Aaron Weibe, Director of Technology Services & Communications for the Extension Foundation. “Wherever institutions decide to go with AI in the future locally, ExtensionBot can be a great starting point on that journey.”

The Foundation welcomes Extension professionals to test this new version and provide feedback that will help shape its final release. To participate in testing, please reach out to Mark Locklear at marklocklear@extension.org or David Warren at davidwarren@extension.org.

About the Extension Foundation

The Extension Foundation is a nonprofit organization that supports the nationwide Cooperative Extension System — the network of 112 Land-grant Universities that bring research and education directly into communities across the United States. Created by Extension leaders, the Foundation serves as the national infrastructure that helps this system scale its impact.

Through technology platforms, artificial intelligence tools, national programs, communications, and professional development, the Extension Foundation strengthens the ability of Cooperative Extension to respond to emerging challenges in agriculture, health, environment, and community development. Every dollar is reinvested to ensure that Extension professionals and institutions have the tools, resources, and support they need to serve people where they live and work.

This work is supported by New Technologies for Ag Extension (funding opportunity no. USDA-NIFA-OP-010186), grant no. 2023-41595-41325 from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture in partnership with the University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture or the University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension.

August 28, 2025/by Aaron Weibe

ExtensionBot Highlighted in National CAST Report on AI in Agriculture

News, Newsroom

The Extension Foundation is proud to announce that ExtensionBot, its flagship AI tool for Cooperative Extension, has been recognized in a national Issue Paper released by the Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST). The report, titled “AI in Agriculture: Opportunities, Challenges, and Recommendations,” underscores the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in agriculture and identifies ExtensionBot as an example of a successful public-sector case study of generative AI designed specifically for agriculture.

According to the CAST report, ExtensionBot “delivers more accurate and consistent responses to agricultural questions than broader GAI models” due to its foundation in over 360,000 curated Extension publications. Built to mimic a trusted, conversational approach, ExtensionBot leverages retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) to ensure users receive science-based answers aligned with local practices and conditions.

“In a digital age where producers need fast, trusted, and localized answers, ExtensionBot is bridging the gap between the vast knowledge base of Cooperative Extension and the modern information-seeking habits of our stakeholders,” said Ashley Griffin, Chief Operating Officer of the Extension Foundation and Program Director for its New Technologies for Ag Extension program.

ExtensionBot is already integrated into several Land-grant university platforms, supporting Extension agents and producers with timely, accurate information. The CAST paper also highlights the platform’s future potential to integrate real-time data from IoT devices, drones, and satellite systems, pointing to its expanding role in precision agriculture.

The full article is available on CAST’s website here.

Get Involved

Cooperative Extension professionals and institutions can explore and engage with ExtensionBot in the following ways:

Pilot the Platform: Institutions can launch ExtensionBot on their own websites, tailored to local content.
Submit Publications: Help improve ExtensionBot’s knowledge by contributing your institution’s Extension publications.
Collaborate on Use Cases: Work with the Extension Foundation to develop specialized applications, such as livestock management, climate adaptation, or youth programming.
Participate in Learning Cohorts: Join Extension Foundation-led cohorts exploring AI in Extension, including implementation, best practices, and ethical considerations.

Learn More

Visit https://extension.org/tools/extbot/ or email marklocklear@extension.org and davidwarren@extension.org to learn how your institution can activate ExtensionBot today. This informational flyer also provides additional information about ExtensionBot and the MERLIN platforms.

ExtensionBot is part of the Extension Foundation’s broader mission to support Cooperative Extension through cutting-edge technology, innovation, and professional development. Funding for ExtensionBot is supported in partnership with the University of New Hampshire through a cooperative agreement with USDA-National Institute of Food and Agriculture called New Technologies for Ag Extension (funding opportunity no. USDA-NIFA-OP-010186, grant no. 2023-41595-41325).

April 2, 2025/by Aaron Weibe

New Web Page Highlights AI Resources and Insights

News

The Extension Foundation’s work in technology is supported by a New Technologies in Agriculture (NTAE) Grant from the United States Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA) (funding opportunity USDA-NIFA-OP-010186, award number 2023-41595-41325), in partnership with the University of New Hampshire. This grant enabled the Foundation to deliver a dedicated Artificial Intelligence (AI) track at the 2024 National Extension Technology Conference (NETC)—an annual event that fosters networking and professional development for Extension technology professionals.

Held this year in State College, Pennsylvania, the conference gathered experts to exchange insights and innovations shaping the future of Extension, with a special focus on AI. Organized by Mark Locklear (Extension Foundation) and David Warren (Extension Foundation and Oklahoma State University), the AI track featured more than a dozen sessions showcasing how AI can enhance Extension’s efficiency, outreach, and impact. Topics included AI-powered tools like ExtensionBot and Ask Extension, strategies for collecting and analyzing data from Land-grant universities, and best practices in AI governance. Additional sessions covered automating routine tasks, expanding outreach through personalized communication and translation, and improving program evaluation through predictive analytics.

A new web page provides access to conference presentations, session recordings, and valuable resources, including guides on AI ethics and prompting techniques, as well as presentations by Locklear and Warren. Visit the webpage to explore these tools and discover how AI can drive innovation and impact throughout the Cooperative Extension system.

October 24, 2024/by Aaron Weibe

New Report Examines Land-Grant University Capacity to Support Outdoor Recreation Economies

News, Publications

The Extension Foundation has published a new research report titled Land-Grant University Capacity to Support Recreation Economies in National Forest Gateway Communities. This study provides insights into how well Land-Grant Universities (LGUs) are positioned to promote and develop outdoor recreation economies near U.S. national forests. It also identifies specific locations that are best equipped to allocate resources for recreation economy programs.

The report aims to assess the ability of LGUs to align with a 2022 USDA memorandum of understanding (MOU), which emphasizes outdoor recreation economies as a key agency priority. Historically, recreation and tourism have not been focal program areas for Cooperative Extension, raising questions about LGUs’ readiness to engage in this space.

The assessment was conducted earlier this year by Doug Arbogast, Rural Tourism Specialist at West Virginia University, in partnership with the National Extension Outdoor Recreation Working Group (NEORWG) and the Regional Rural Development Centers (RRDCs), with support from the Extension Foundation. Funding for the project came from the New Technologies in Agricultural Extension (NTAE) program.

“In 2022, the USDA positioned the outdoor recreation economy as a top priority. Yet, LGUs have traditionally not focused their programmatic efforts on recreation and tourism,” said Arbogast. “This national assessment aimed to understand their capacity to engage in this work. Our findings reveal significant opportunities for Cooperative Extension and LGU researchers to partner with communities, fostering sustainable growth in recreation economies.”

Arbogast and his team developed a survey with input from NEORWG and RRDC members, targeting LGUs in states with national forests. They specifically reached out to Extension leaders working in Community Development program areas, gathering responses between May and June 2024. The survey explored Extension’s current and potential capacity to support recreation economy initiatives, identified research opportunities, and assessed how additional funding could expand Extension’s efforts in this sector.

The full report and associated maps are available on the Northeast Regional Center for Rural Development website.

Additional Publications from the Extension Foundation

The Extension Foundation continues to expand its library with new titles on topics including:

Creating mass media campaigns
Game-based education
Wellness strategies during challenging times
Curriculum innovation
Prescribed fire
Emergency preparedness and response
Understanding food labels
Building resilience for farms and farm families

Explore the complete library of Extension Foundation publications here.

October 18, 2024/by Aaron Weibe

New Technologies for Ag Extension 2023-2024 Yearbook Now Available in the Extension Foundation Library

News, Publications

The New Technologies for Ag Extension (NTAE) 2023-2024 Yearbook is now available as the latest addition to the Extension Foundation’s publications library. This vibrant publication captures the progress of dozens of projects funded through the New Technologies for Ag Extension (NTAE) program—a cooperative initiative between the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA), the University of New Hampshire, and the Extension Foundation.

NTAE’s mission is to incubate, accelerate, and expand promising work that enhances the impact of the Cooperative Extension System (CES) in communities nationwide. It also provides scalable models that can be adopted or adapted by Extension teams across the U.S.

Spanning 72 pages and presented in an engaging, magazine-style format, the Yearbook offers a comprehensive look at how NTAE-funded projects are transforming human, environmental, and community well-being. The publication also highlights an NTAE-supported technology initiative focusing on artificial intelligence. Through illustrated feature articles, Q&A interviews, and embedded videos, readers will explore innovative efforts across key themes, including technology, climate resilience, youth development, health, and equity.

Additionally, the Yearbook highlights the critical work of ECOP’s Program Action Teams, showcasing how these teams contribute to advancing the Cooperative Extension System’s priorities.

The Extension Foundation’s library houses an extensive collection of resources, with topics ranging from technology to strengthening the resilience of farms and rural communities. Explore the entire library here and sign up to receive notifications about future publications.

October 18, 2024/by Aaron Weibe

Rediscover Food Preservation: Redesigned Website Empowers Consumers and Extension Professionals

News, Success Stories

Interest in home food preservation has surged in recent years, fueled by more time spent at home and a desire for self-sufficiency. People are rediscovering traditional methods like canning, pickling, and drying to preserve their harvests and reduce food waste.

But with this increased interest comes a crucial need for science-based information. Safe food preservation practices are essential to avoid foodborne illness and economic loss from spoiled food. This is especially important for the growing cottage food industry, which allows entrepreneurs to turn their skills into income, boosting local economies.

The National Center for Home Food Preservation (NCHFP) has long been a critical resource for those seeking information about home food preservation, including Extension educators, consumers, and cottage food business owners. Established with funding from the Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service (CSREES-USDA) in 2000 as a multi-institutional effort with the University of Georgia and Alabama A&M University as the primary institutions, NCHFP reported that requests for validated home food preservation recipes shot up a whopping 620% in 2020 compared with 2019.

Thanks to funding from a USDA NIFA New Technologies for Ag Extension (NTAE) sub-award and support from the Extension Foundation, the NCHFP recently launched a redesigned website. This user-friendly resource empowers both home cooks and Extension professionals, offering clear instructions on various methods, from canning jams to fermenting vegetables. A robust resource section provides downloadable publications. Website visitors can also explore recipes and use the search function to find needed information.

Dr. Carla Schwan, Assistant Professor and Extension Food Safety Specialist at the University of Georgia, serves as the Center’s director. She noted:

“The NTAE sub-awards were instrumental in the development of our new National Center for Home Food Preservation website. It provided us with the resources necessary to enhance and add several key features, including a Newsflash feed, a dedicated educators page with exclusive content for Extension professionals, and an enhanced search function. Without this sub-award, completing this project wouldn’t have been possible.

Throughout the process, the NTAE team has been incredibly supportive and helpful. Key individuals such as Aaron Weibe, Fred Schlutt, and Tira Adelman were particularly instrumental in guiding us and providing valuable resources. Their expertise and dedication made a significant difference in the success of our website development initiative.“

A network of Extension professionals is building capacity

The demand for best food preservation practices inspired a group of Extension professionals to create a consortium to organize and expand their work. Specialists in home food preservation, small food businesses, and consumer and retail food safety from 13 Southeastern states launched the Food Safety Extension Network (FSEN) in 2021 to raise general awareness of the importance of preserving food safely and to be a resource for home cooks, small, independent food retailers, and home-based food preparation businesses. FSEN is building capacity, so that other universities can also contribute content and resources to the NCHFP website. You can learn more about FSEN’s’s work in this story, featured in the 2023 NTAE Yearbook. Participating institutions are University of Arkansas, Clemson University, University of Florida, University of Georgia, University of Kentucky, North Carolina State University, Oklahoma State University, University of Tennessee, Virginia Tech University, Fort Valley State University, University of Maryland, Louisiana State University, Mississipi State University, Auburn University, and Alcorn State University.

Dr. Schwan is involved in FSEN and notes, “The NTAE grant started this synergistic collaboration and we hope that by the end of it, we will have collective products and outcomes to share with consumers.”

Visit the website NCHFP website here.

Strengthen Evaluation Skills: New Edition of “Extension Evaluation Matters” Released

News, Publications

The Extension Foundation is pleased to announce the release of a new edition of Extension Evaluation Matters, edited by Dr. John Diaz (University of Florida) and Dr. Teresa McCoy (Ohio State University). This comprehensive resource empowers Extension professionals with knowledge and tools to effectively evaluate their programs.

Designed for Practical Application

Packed with actionable resources, “Extension Evaluation Matters” equips Extension professionals to:

Grasp evaluation fundamentals: Chapter 1 dives into the ethical standards and core competencies that underpin strong evaluation practices.
Plan your evaluation: Chapter 2 guides you through defining your evaluation goals and identifying the information you need to collect.
Implement your evaluation: Chapter 3 provides practical steps for data collection and analysis, helping you answer your key evaluation questions.
Utilize evaluation findings: Chapter 4 empowers you to effectively leverage evaluation data to inform future programming and decision-making.

Enhanced and Accessible

This updated edition builds upon the original eFieldbook/website format, incorporating valuable new information for today’s Extension professionals.

Supported by USDA NIFA

The development of “Extension Evaluation Matters” was supported by New Technologies for Agriculture Extension grant no. 2015-41595-24254 from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture.

Looking for More?

This publication is one of two dozen publications released by the Extension Foundation in the last several months. The entire library, including the 2022-2023 NTAE Yearbook, is here.

April 15, 2024/by Aaron Weibe

From Earth Day to Everyday Action: Extension Tackles Climate Challenges

Announcements, Events, News

The History of Earth Day

Earth Day was launched in 1970. Many factors contributed to the call for a national day focusing on environmental stewardship, including the publication of Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring – serialized in the New Yorker – and the catastrophic oil spill that occurred off the coast of Santa Barbara in 1969. The Santa Barbara oil spill galvanized U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson (D-Wisconsin) to call for a national day of locally inspired and organized “teach-ins” on the environment – a national “Earth Day.” The Earth Day model was inspired by the spirit of campus activism at the nation’s colleges and universities. It wasn’t top-down, but rather a grassroots effort that encouraged communities to develop educational and service events around issues and topics important to them.

Earth Day struck a chord; some estimates suggest that 1 in 10 Americans participated in the first events. Earth Day is widely credited with “sparking” the modern environmental movement. Landmark environmental legislation swiftly followed (including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act and Endangered Species Act). The Environmental Protection agency was founded that same year. Twenty years after its launch, Earth Day became a global movement. Increasingly, Earth Day activities are focused on the impacts a changing climate has on communities.

You can learn more from the Earth Day Network by linking to this website.

Take part. Learn. Act.

From Awareness to Action: Extension Works to Address Climate Challenges

A changing climate impacts all of us, and Extension is taking action. In 2021, Extension Directors identified climate change as one of seven priority areas for CES and partnered with Extension Foundation to provide national leadership on the subject. Extension Foundation—in partnership with USDA and Iowa State University—held a Climate Action Convening from Jan. 31-Feb. 1, 2024, in Tucson, Ariz., gathering with more than 40 Extension professionals who served as ambassadors for the larger system. Learn more about the Convening here.

The New Technologies for Ag Extension (NTAE) is a grant from USDA NIFA in partnership with the University of New Hampshire. The Extension Foundation invited project and program teams aligned with USDA and Extension Committee on Organization and Policy (ECOP) strategic goals/priority program areas (including climate) to apply for funding and support from the Extension Foundation through September 21, 2024. 22 projects were selected. A number of the projects selected focus on climate including projects that address climate resiliency and adaptation in agriculture, identifying climate change programming for children, and developing animated pollinator videos to educate youth. We look forward to sharing more information about these projects in our upcoming 2024 NTAE Yearbook, which will be published in the fall.

In the meantime, learn more about one of this year’s NTAE projects that focuses on climate by reading this article: Celebrating Culture & Pollinators: Animated Series Honors Native Languages, Provides Science Education. The article links to a wonderful YouTube video featuring “pollinator superheroes.”

ECOP Climate Program Action Team Update at Program Center Stage – Register Now

Climate Program Action Team (PAT) leaders Jason Henderson and Roy Beckford, and Extension Foundation’s Regan Emmons are excited to host a special Earth Day Program Center Stage! Join us for an informative session to hear about the Climate PAT’s recent efforts and their next focus for engaging Cooperative Extension in climate work. The program will be held on Monday April 22nd at 2 p.m. EST.

In this session, discover the latest initiatives and strategies from the Climate PAT as they share insights from the recent Climate Convening. This gathering brought together leaders from across Cooperative Extension to address a fundamental question: “How can we mobilize the U.S. Cooperative Extension system to swiftly and effectively contribute to climate change solutions?” This Convening strengthened the climate-focused network within Cooperative Extension and developed climate action outcomes for Extension.As we reflect on the achievements of the Climate Convening, you are invited to help in outlining the next steps for the Climate PAT. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore Cooperative Extension’s vital role in fostering a sustainable and resilient future. Register here to join us!

Submitted by Melanie Pugsley and Rose Hayden-Smith

April 15, 2024/by Aaron Weibe

Celebrating Culture & Pollinators: Animated Series Honors Native Languages, Provides Science Education

Nebraska Indian Community College, News, Success Stories

Pollinators like bees, bats, and butterflies are vital for human health because they transfer pollen between plants, allowing many fruits, vegetables, and nuts that nourish us to grow and reproduce. Without these busy pollinators, our diets would be less diverse and lack essential vitamins and minerals found in pollinator-dependent crops. Educating youth about the importance of pollinators is critical. It empowers them to become stewards of these vital creatures, ensuring a healthy future for themselves and our planet.

“Pollinator Superheroes” Provides a Fun and Innovative Way to Educate Youth

Youth can learn about pollinators through “Pollinator Superheroes,” an animated series created for Native American elementary students in Nebraska and Oklahoma. It is supported by the New Technologies in Ag Extension program (NTAE).

Pollinator Superheroes is more than just a cartoon. The series aims to:

Inspire young viewers by getting them excited about identifying and protecting crucial pollinators.
Celebrate culture by reinforcing the importance of students’ actions, cultures, and native languages. It empowers youth to see themselves as heroes in protecting their environment and heritage.

Many younger generations in tribal communities lack opportunities to learn their heritage languages outside the home. The project addresses this critical issue, through partnerships with several organizations.

The Project is Growing and Evolving

The Pollinator Superheroes project began in late 2019 with a partnership between the National Pesticide Safety Education Center (NPSEC) and Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) to create a “Prep for Pollinators Campaign” for children and adults. The project expanded in 2020 with seasonal pollinator guides for the PVAMU and Pawnee Nation College (PNC) communities.

Animation took flight in 2021 and 2022. NPSEC, collaborating with Nebraska Indian Community College (NICC), secured last year’s NTAE Year 4 Expansion Grant to create Episode 1 of “Pollinator Superheroes: The Beginning.”

With support from NICC, PNC, PVAMU, and the St. Louis Zoo, KJM Digital produced Episode 1, a 20-minute episode centered around Nate, a fourth grader who enlists the help of four pollinators – Bat, Bumblebee, Hover Fly, and Monarch – to save his neighborhood from a misguided developer. Through the adventures of their animated friends, youth learn the crucial role they play in protecting pollinators while simultaneously being introduced to the Dakota language. The episode will be translated into other languages if more funding becomes available.

A through line for the project over the years has been Kara Maddox, who owns KJM Digital and serves as the lead for this year’s project, as a partner with Michigan State University. She emphasized the importance of the work, saying,

“Sometimes we forget the importance of nature in urban and suburban environments. Our goal for the project is to help kids learn the importance of pollinators through dynamic stories and characters by building a connection to nature in their home communities.”

Branching Out

A new round of NTAE funding is enabling the project team to expand its reach.

Through a partnership with the University of Georgia Extension and Dr. Allison Johnson (liaison to the Georgia Council on American Indian Concerns and the Cherokee of Georgia Tribal Council), the team is bringing the Pollinator Superheroes project to communities in the southern United States. Dr. Johnson is the voice of Bat in Episode 1, and is leading the native seeds initiative, which is described below. A partnership with Michigan State University Extension and Tribal Educator Emily Proctor will help establish the project in the Upper Great Lakes region.

Nate’s Next Adventure – Planting a Pollinator Paradise

Episode 2 – due out in the fall – picks up with the inquisitive fourth grader, Nate. Nate faces a new challenge in his native community. Once again, his pollinator pals are there to help by planting one seed at a time.

The project team is committed to making the project even more inclusive. Episode 2 will feature a translation into the Cherokee language, joining the existing Dakota language version. The episode will also showcase exciting advancements in animation technology, using Adobe’s Character Animator with Body Tracker, powered by Adobe Sensei AI, which allows for real-time animation and smoother, more fluid movement for the characters.

Episode 2 also inspires action. To help young viewers put their newfound knowledge to work, the team is giving away native seed packets – perfect for planting on Earth Day! To receive seeds, scan the QR code below, directing you to the YouTube page, which has information on how to order the seeds. Maddox says, “We’re living at a tipping point and children need a role model they can count on – even if he’s a cartoon superhero! In Episode 2, Nate and his pollinators save his community by planting one seed at a time. We can do this at home with our native seed packets to help our pollinators as they help us.”

Connect and Learn More

Subscribe to the team’s new Pollinator Superheroes YouTube page.
Learn more about the project by reading the Pollen Power feature article in the 2023 NTAE Yearbook.
Share and Scan the QR code to learn how to order a native seed packet to create a pollinator-friendly habitat in your community. The QR code will take you to Episode 1 on Youtube. Click ‘more’ under the title to order free native seeds.
Have questions about the project? Please email the team at PollinatorSuperheroes2@gmail.com

This project is supported in part by New Technologies for Ag Extension (funding opportunity no. USDA-NIFA-OP-010186), grant no. 2023-41595-41325 from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture or the Extension Foundation.

Discover more about NTAE-supported work and find additional resources in the 2022-2023 NTAE Yearbook and in the Extension Foundation’s publications library.

March 22, 2024/by Aaron Weibe

Empower Your Team with the Healthy Teams Handbook: Build and Maintain High-Performing Collaborations

Impact, News, Publications, Success Stories

Take your teamwork to the next level with the Healthy Teams Handbook! This guide, developed by Extension Foundation’s leadership development specialist Karl Bradley, offers practical strategies and insights to build and maintain high-performing collaborative teams. Originally crafted to support New Technologies for Ag Extension (NTAE) project teams, this updated handbook is now available to help all Extension professionals.

Unlock the Secrets of Success

The Healthy Teams Handbook is designed to complement the Team Health Dashboard. The Team Health Dashboard is a research-backed tool, based on Google’s Project Aristotle. It evaluates five key aspects (“conditions”) that are essential for effective team performance:

Psychological Safety: Feeling comfortable sharing ideas and opinions without fear of judgment.
Dependability: Meeting commitments and holding one another accountable.
Structure & Clarity: Having clear roles, goals, and expectations.
Meaning: Understanding the importance and impact of your work.
Impact: Knowing that your work makes a difference.

The Healthy Teams Dashboard showcases team health survey results in order to assess and monitor your team’s well-being.

Assess, Interpret, and Improve

The Healthy Teams Handbook equips teams with tools and strategies to actively improve each of the five conditions. Gain actionable insights, access real-life success stories, and explore inspiring leadership topics to truly empower your team.

About NTAE

The Healthy Teams Handbook is supported in part by New Technologies for Ag Extension (funding opportunity no. USDA-NIFA-OP-010186), grant no. 2023-41595-41325 from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture or the Extension Foundation. Discover more about NTAE-supported work and find additional resources in the 2022-2023 NTAE Yearbook and in the Extension Foundation’s publications library.

Ready to build a stronger, more effective team?

Healthy teams have more impact! Empower your team today!

February 20, 2024/by Aaron Weibe