The Land-Grant University's Role in Lifelong Workforce Development in Food, Agriculture, and Natural Resources: Leveraging the Relationship between Academic and Extension Programs
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| Title: | The Land-Grant University's Role in Lifelong Workforce Development in Food, Agriculture, and Natural Resources: Leveraging the Relationship between Academic and Extension Programs |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | T. Grady Roberts, Debra M. Barry, J. C. Bunch, Suzanna Browning, Jason C. Dossett, R. G. Easterly III, Cassandra Goff, Carla Jagger, Juan Montealegre, Brian E. Myers, Heather Nesbitt, Jason Steward, Jessica Switzer |
| Source: | Journal of Extension. 2025 63(4). |
| Availability: | Clemson University Press. 116 Sigma Drive, Clemson, SC 29634. Tel: 864-656-7156; e-mail: journalofextension@clemson.edu; Web site: https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/joe/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 10 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Descriptive |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Land Grant Universities, College Role, Lifelong Learning, Labor Force Development, Extension Education, Agricultural Education, Microcredentials |
| ISSN: | 1077-5315 |
| Abstract: | Today's food, agriculture, and natural resources (FANR) workforce is constantly evolving. Lifelong learning is no longer a lofty goal but is now a necessity. Colleges of agriculture at land-grant universities have the potential to meet the lifelong learning needs of the FANR workforce. In this article, we present a model where the academic and Extension components of colleges of agriculture at land-grant universities can link together to provide seamless lifelong workforce development. Our model is built on workforce development theory and is based on the traditions of the land-grant universities evolving to meet the needs of the people. Our model can serve as the catalyst for meaningful discussions at each land-grant university about meeting workforce development needs. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1493745 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Today's food, agriculture, and natural resources (FANR) workforce is constantly evolving. Lifelong learning is no longer a lofty goal but is now a necessity. Colleges of agriculture at land-grant universities have the potential to meet the lifelong learning needs of the FANR workforce. In this article, we present a model where the academic and Extension components of colleges of agriculture at land-grant universities can link together to provide seamless lifelong workforce development. Our model is built on workforce development theory and is based on the traditions of the land-grant universities evolving to meet the needs of the people. Our model can serve as the catalyst for meaningful discussions at each land-grant university about meeting workforce development needs. |
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| ISSN: | 1077-5315 |
