There are several choices for breakout sessions based on the 2022 conference evaluations and 2024 survey results from over 150 staff responses with consideration to costs and availability.
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February 13, 2025 | 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM
Empowering Extension with an App: Simple AI Solutions for Real-World Challenges
In this session, "Empowering Extension with an App: Simple AI Solutions for Real-World Challenges," we will explore how Extension agents can leverage an App to create practical, AI-driven mobile apps tailored to agricultural needs. Attendees will learn about App’s user-friendly, drag-and-drop interface and discover its powerful AI extensions, such as image recognition and text classification.
Through real-world examples, we’ll demonstrate how agents can develop apps to assist with plant disease identification, weed identification, etc. This presentation aims to equip Extension professionals with accessible tools to enhance their outreach and problem-solving capabilities with AI.
Conquering the Chaos: Practical Time Management Techniques
In this time management training, participants will gain practical skills for prioritizing tasks, setting effective goals, and managing their schedules. Through a blend of tools, exercises, and discussions, attendees will leave with a clear understanding of how to organize their time more efficiently, tackle procrastination, and use digital tools to support their daily routines.
This interactive session aims to empower participants to make small but impactful changes that can lead to long-term success in time management.
Stress Management and Well-Being: Strategies for a Healthier You
In a world filled with constant demands and pressures, managing stress effectively is crucial for maintaining both mental and physical well-being. This workshop offers participants practical tools and techniques to identify stressors and develop personalized coping strategies. Through interactive activities and guided discussions, attendees will learn about the physiological and psychological impacts of stress, as well as the importance of mindfulness and self-care practices. Participants will also explore various stress-reduction techniques, such as breathing exercises, time management strategies, and the benefits of regular physical activity.
By the end of the workshop, individuals will have a deeper understanding of their stress triggers and a toolkit of strategies to enhance their resilience. Emphasizing a holistic approach to well-being, this session aims to empower participants to create a balanced lifestyle that promotes not only productivity but also personal fulfillment. Join us to transform your relationship with stress and cultivate a healthier, more positive outlook on life.
Fundamentals of Facilitation
This workshop will teach facilitation practices that use structures and processes to objectively guide group(s) of individuals toward common goals and help to optimize group performance. It seeks to help a group do its work and minimize the common problems people have working together.
The Agribusiness Way!
In the ever-evolving landscape of agriculture, sound financial management, and comprehensive knowledge of tax regulations are indispensable for the prosperity of farming operations. This workshop has been meticulously crafted to empower farmers, agricultural professionals, and financial advisors with the essential skills and expertise required to excel in managing their agricultural finances, with a primary focus on agriculture taxation, agricultural financial management, and agricultural recordkeeping.
The workshop will blend expert instruction, interactive learning, and practical exercises to ensure participants leave with actionable knowledge. "The Agribusiness Way" workshop aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to navigate the complexities of agriculture taxation, financial management, and recordkeeping, ultimately empowering them to build financially resilient and successful agricultural enterprises.
Emotional Intelligence Essentials
Dive into the core concepts of Emotional Intelligence (EI) in this one-hour training session designed to introduce participants to the fundamentals of understanding and managing emotions effectively. This interactive workshop will explore the basic components of EI, including self-awareness, emotional regulation, empathy, and social interaction, providing practical tools to enhance personal and professional relationships.
Key Takeaways:
- Gain a clear understanding of what Emotional Intelligence is and why it matters
- Learn quick strategies for developing self-awareness and emotional regulation
- Enhance your ability to empathize and communicate effectively
- Build a foundation for better interpersonal interactions and conflict resolution
Who Should Attend: This training is ideal for professionals, team members, leaders, and anyone interested in building stronger emotional and social skills to foster a positive and productive environment.
Things That Make You Go Hmmm…
We would like to think that we all try and Do the Right Thing, but sometimes it is difficult to know what that is, resulting in finding yourself in situations that have you singing the song “Things that make you go hmmm…”
Academic institutions have a set of ethical standards that as employees we must adhere to. In this interactive session WE will all get to role play situations that have really happened and learn proper strategies to address. This will empower you to lead in a way to create a culture based in ethical decision making, respect for the rights and dignity of others, and conducting business practices with honesty and integrity.
