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Dr. Dawn Mellion Program Director

On behalf of the Extension Foundation and our partner USDA-NIFA, I want to welcome you to this very exciting time. NextGen is a game changer for American Agriculture.

In the fall of 2022, the Extension Foundation entered into an agreement with USDA-NIFA to serve as the Technical Service Provider for this opportunity. Previously, all eligible institutions were invited to utilize Extension Foundation services for assistance with their proposals. Now that projects have been awarded, the Extension Foundation will continue to serve as a Technical Advisor to assist projects with their implementation, professional development and related needs.

There is no cost in using the Extension Foundation’s technical services provided to you.

I would like to congratulate you on your recent award through the NextGen funding opportunity. We look forward to continuing to serve you and being a partner in your success. 

My Best,

Dawn Mellion, Ph.D
Program Director
Extension Foundation

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Your success is our success. This website and related materials and support have been developed by the Extension Foundation for the benefit of all eligible institutions in their development, preparation, and application of their proposal for “From Learning to Leading: Cultivating the Next Generation of Diverse Food and Agriculture Professionals Program (NEXTGEN)” USDA-NIFA-ARPAED-009362 funding opportunity.

The Extension Foundation is a 501(c)(3) founded in 2006 by Cooperative Extension Directors and Administrators. The service we are providing eligible institutions in this role aligns with our support of the Extension System’s priority programs in workforce development and diversity, equity, inclusion, and access. Membership in the Extension Foundation is NOT REQUIRED for utilization of Technical Advising Services for NEXTGEN.

This work is supported through a cooperative agreement between the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) and the Extension Foundation who is providing technical assistance for “From Learning to Leading: Cultivating the Next Generation of Diverse Food and Agriculture Professionals (NEXTGEN).” Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication/website and consultative support are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture or the Extension Foundation.

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