The September C-FARE webinar highlighted award-winning research and Extension outreach on timely regional economic development issues. Presentations included an analysis of willingness to pay for broadband services, a study on the relationship between educational attainment and poverty across seven southern states, and results from the Economic Opportunity Mapping (EOM) Project, which enabled communities to explore county-level business opportunities across industries.

This webinar highlights how strategic funding and applied research, outreach, and demonstration are delivering practical, science-based solutions to critical challenges in the dairy industry. The dairy industry continues to face complex challenges that demand innovative, evidence-based solutions to maintain the industry’s ability to meet consumer demand for dairy products in ways that are economically viable, efficient, and sustainable.

This webinar focuses on how to respond to the changing data landscape that is likely to affect food and agricultural research. As uncertainty grows about the availability of federally produced data, our community may need to build ways of identifying what other sources of data can be trusted for research purposes.    

Many forces are at work that are impacting supply chains for agricultural products. From climate change and wildfires and shifting consumer preferences for low- and no-alcohol options, to uncertainties presented by tariffs, producers and sellers of wine and spirits are facing new pressures and adapting to change

Collaboration among organizations is vital for enhancing research, education, and outreach. This webinar explored inspiring examples that forged connections beyond a single organization to make meaningful contributions to society's economic and social well-being.