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Organizational Excellence in Extension Services: Building Capacity for the Future

Kevan Lamm

Dec 52 min read

Organizational Excellence in Extension Services: Building Capacity for the Future

Extension services play an important role in connecting agricultural innovation and research with real-world applications, acting as a...

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Tailoring Leadership Development: The Role of Personality in Agricultural Programs

Kevan Lamm

Nov 212 min read

Tailoring Leadership Development: The Role of Personality in Agricultural Programs

Adult agricultural leadership development programs play an important role in preparing emerging and established leaders for the future of...

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Critical Issues in Georgia’s Agricultural and Forestry Industries: A Strategic Overview

Kevan Lamm

Nov 142 min read

Critical Issues in Georgia’s Agricultural and Forestry Industries: A Strategic Overview

Agriculture and forestry are central to Georgia’s economy, contributing over $80 billion annually to the economy and employing more than...

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Unlocking the Power of Data: Strategies for Knowledge Management in Extension Networks

Kevan Lamm

Nov 73 min read

Unlocking the Power of Data: Strategies for Knowledge Management in Extension Networks

This past week I received an alert from my phone letting me know I was starting to run low on storage. This made me think about the rate...

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Transforming Leadership in Higher Education for Student Success

Kevan Lamm

Oct 172 min read

Transforming Leadership in Higher Education for Student Success

As universities face growing challenges, higher education leadership plays an important role in shaping the future of institutions and...

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Building Lasting Connections: Developing Alumni Networks in Agricultural Leadership Programs

Kevan Lamm

Aug 152 min read

Building Lasting Connections: Developing Alumni Networks in Agricultural Leadership Programs

Leadership programs, including those focused on agricultural and natural resource adult leadership development, do more than just...

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Leadership Perspectives on the Critical Issues Facing Crop Production

Kevan Lamm

Aug 72 min read

Leadership Perspectives on the Critical Issues Facing Crop Production

Agriculture plays a fundamental role in society, providing the food, fiber, and resources necessary to sustain daily life and drive...

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Growing Agricultural Leaders: The Impact of Leadership Development in Agriculture

Kevan Lamm

Jun 273 min read

Growing Agricultural Leaders: The Impact of Leadership Development in Agriculture

As the global population climbs towards 9 billion by 2050, the pressure on our agricultural systems to produce more food becomes...

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Georgia's Growth Agenda: Five Critical Areas for Focused Development - Part 2

Kevan Lamm

May 302 min read

Georgia's Growth Agenda: Five Critical Areas for Focused Development - Part 2

Georgia, with its varied landscape ranging from the Appalachian Mountains to the coastal plains, presents unique challenges and...

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Navigating the Evolution of Global Extension Services

Kevan Lamm

Mar 62 min read

Navigating the Evolution of Global Extension Services

Extension services play a pivotal role in the food system around the world, acting as a bridge between researchers, policymakers, and...

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Transforming Agricultural Communication: Illuminating Trends in Producer Information Preferences

Kevan Lamm

Dec 12, 20232 min read

Transforming Agricultural Communication: Illuminating Trends in Producer Information Preferences

As agriculture evolves, so does the way producers prefer to receive information. Agriculture is fundamentally dynamic; however, many of...

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Exploring Critical Issues in Horticulture: Insights and Implications

Kevan Lamm

Dec 5, 20232 min read

Exploring Critical Issues in Horticulture: Insights and Implications

Beyond their aesthetic appeal, plants play a fundamental role in human well-being, contributing to physical, mental, and environmental...

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Critical Food Safety Issues Facing the Food Industry

Kevan Lamm

Oct 31, 20233 min read

Critical Food Safety Issues Facing the Food Industry

Food safety is a global concern. However, navigating the complex landscape of the food system is daunting. The Centers for Disease...

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The Power of Inclusive Capacity Assessments: An Extension Network Case Study

Kevan Lamm

Oct 24, 20232 min read

The Power of Inclusive Capacity Assessments: An Extension Network Case Study

Effective Extension services in the agricultural sector require a profound understanding of their capacity. Assessing Extension capacity...

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Unlocking Organizational Strengths: A Deep Dive into University of Georgia Extension

Kevan Lamm

Oct 3, 20232 min read

Unlocking Organizational Strengths: A Deep Dive into University of Georgia Extension

The UGA Extension Strategic Statement of Purpose: Why Organizational Purpose Matters (part 2) In a continuation of the UGA Extension...

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The UGA Extension Strategic Statement of Purpose: Why Organizational Purpose Matters (part 1)

Kevan Lamm

Sep 26, 20232 min read

The UGA Extension Strategic Statement of Purpose: Why Organizational Purpose Matters (part 1)

Last week during the University of Georgia (UGA) State of Extension speech Associate Dean Dr. Laura Perry Johnson concluded her remarks...

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Transforming Education: Hypothetical Case Scenarios Unleash Systems Thinking

Kevan Lamm

Sep 19, 20232 min read

Transforming Education: Hypothetical Case Scenarios Unleash Systems Thinking

This morning I gave a guest lecture on systems thinking. This is one of my favorite topics as it provides a framework to examine and...

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