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ArticlesIncreasing Parental Involvement in 4-H Programming: Strategies and Tips
A synthesis of literature allowed us to group existing resources and tips into strategies that can help community leaders increase parental involvement in 4-H youth programs. -
ArticlesEmpowering Your Community, Stage 5: Implementation
This paper is part of a series that will include specialized papers on civic engagement, community action, and other topics important to the development of community throughout Pennsylvania. -
ArticlesEmpowering Your Community, Stage 3: Goal Setting
This paper is part of a series that will include specialized papers on civic engagement, community action, and other topics important to the development of community throughout Pennsylvania. -
ArticlesEmpowering Your Community, Stage 4: Recruitment
This paper is part of a series that will include specialized papers on civic engagement, community action, and other topics important to the development of community throughout Pennsylvania. -
NewsFood System Mapping: Geospatial Insights from Ag Progress Days
Date Posted 8/22/2025Penn State Extension launched a geospatial tool to map PA's food system, showing how spatial data supports decisions across farming, processing, retail, and community planning. -
ArticlesEmpowering Your Community, Stage 2: Organization of Sponsorship
This paper is part of a series that will include specialized papers on civic engagement, community action, and other topics important to the development of community throughout Pennsylvania. -
ArticlesA Community Approach to Disaster Preparedness and Response
This paper is part of a series that will include specialized papers on civic engagement, community action, and other topics important to the development of community throughout Pennsylvania. -
ArticlesRetaining Agricultural Workers Through Strategic Engagement
This article examines strategic engagement in the agricultural workforce, its importance, and how simple, effective practices can strengthen workers’ commitment to their roles and the farm’s future. -
ArticlesCultivating Intrinsic Motivation Among Farm Employees
This article shares practical ideas and a real-life case study showing how intrinsic motivation can boost worker morale, strengthen retention, and drive success on the farm. -
ArticlesAssessing Broadband Service Revisions under the BEAD Program
This report provides a detailed analysis of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite networks and Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) systems in the context of the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program. -
ConferencesInternational Leadership Alumni Conference
Discover how Pennsylvania's rural and urban identities converge to shape leadership, foster innovation, and strengthen communities at this year's dynamic "Rurban"-themed alumni conference. -
ArticlesFostering Sustainable Growth in Pennsylvania’s Allegheny National Forest (ANF)
The ANF region offers significant potential for sustainable tourism growth by balancing environmental protection and economic development. -
ArticlesYouth Leadership Toward Community Development
Youth represent a significant proportion of the US population, yet are often left out of leadership discussions at the community level. This article will discuss ways in which we can empower and develop youth leaders in our communities. -
ArticlesLiderazgo Junevil Hacia el Desarrollo Comunitario
Los jóvenes representan una proporción importante de la población, pero se les deja fuera de los debates sobre liderazgo comunitario. En este artÃculo se analizan como podemos desarrollar a los lÃderes juveniles en nuestras comunidades. -
ArticlesEffective Communication in the Workplace
This article discusses the benefits of practicing effective communication in the workplace and provides strategies to improve communication effectiveness. -
ArticlesGiving and Receiving Feedback as Organizational Leaders
Feedback is a significant component of organizational leadership. This article will discuss giving and receiving feedback as leaders toward effective organizational management. -
ArticlesComunicación Efectiva en el Lugar de Trabajo
Este artÃculo analiza los beneficios de practicar una comunicación eficaz en el lugar de trabajo y proporciona estrategias para mejorar la eficacia de la comunicación. -
ArticlesDando y Recibiendo Retroalimentación Como LÃderes Organizacionales
La retroalimentación es un componente importante de la comunicación organizacional. Este artÃculo aborda el tema de dar y recibir retroalimentación como lÃderes hacia una gestión organizacional efectiva. -
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Hiring and Retention: Building and Preserving Team Trust (In Spanish Language)
When Watch NowLength 1 hour, 30 minutesRecorded Mar 24, 2023Event Format On-Demand | RecordedAttend this webinar and learn how to build your team's trust and increase your team's effectiveness. Develop the skills that will help you to build, understand, and improve collaboration using strategic thinking. -
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Hiring and Retention: Managing Your Time and Working with Employees through Hiring to Termination (In Spanish Language)
When Watch NowLength 1 hour, 30 minutesRecorded Apr 21, 2023Event Format On-Demand | RecordedLearn and develop strategies for hiring, firing, and time management to beat procrastination and maintain a work-life balance. -
ArticlesGestión de voluntarios en organizaciones sin fines de lucro
Los voluntarios son los que impulsan a las organizaciones sin fines de lucro hacia sus metas y objetivos. En este artÃculo analizamos las mejores prácticas para una gestión eficaz del voluntariado. -
ArticlesHerramientas Para el Manejo del Estrés del Agricultor. Parte 3
Este es el tercer artÃculo de la serie de herramientas para el manejo del estrés en el agricultor. Este artÃculo le proporcionará estrategias y herramientas para manejar el estrés. -
ArticlesHerramientas Para el Manejo del Estrés del Agricultor. Parte 2
Este artÃculo es el segundo de una serie de publicaciones relacionadas con el manejo del estrés en la granja. Este segundo artÃculo le proporcionará información útil para identificar los sÃntomas del estrés. -
ArticlesHerramientas Para el Manejo del Estrés del Agricultor. Parte 1
Este artÃculo es el primero de una serie de publicaciones relacionadas con el manejo del estrés en la granja. En este primer artÃculo definiremos el concepto de estrés y reconoceremos sus diferentes dimensiones.




