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1. A Brief History of the MSU Extension Climate Science TeamJane MangoldAssociate Professor, Extension Invasive Plant SpecialistDept. of Land Resources and Environmental Sciences
2. MSU-Extension MissionMSU Extension improves the lives of Montana citizens by providing unbiased research-based education and information that integrates learning, discovery and engagement to strengthen the social, economic and environmental well-being of individuals, families, and communities.
3. MSU-E Program AreasAgriculture and natural resourcesFamily and consumer sciencesCommunity and business developmentYouth development
4. MSU-E Climate Science Working Groupspring/summer 20141. Inventory current climate programming2. Design and implement a survey of Extension faculty to determine demand for future climate programming3. Identify opportunities and develop recommendationsWorking group members: Fabian Menalled, Virginia Knerr, Larry Brence, Jane Mangold, Rachel Endecott, Bobbie Roos, Rose Malisani, Myla Kelly, Kent McVay, Dan Lucas, Paul Lachapelle, Cody Stone
5. Survey OverviewModeled after similar effort at North Carolina Cooperative Extension Direct request from Extension Director to respond24% response rate 62% of respondents were county agents
6. Current or potential climate change programming in Extension is not relevant to my program area72% disagrees or strongly disagrees that climate change programming is not relevant to their program area
7. 65% agree or strongly agree there is not enough applied information availableThere is not enough applied information available regarding current or potential climate change programming in Extension
8. Top 5 Topic AreasWeed and invasive plant managementCropping systems modeling and decision-makingCover crops managementHydrologic systems and water qualitySoil fertility
9. How willing are you to participate in professional development opportunities? 94% are somewhat or very willing to participate in professional development opportunities
10. Working Group RecommendationsEstablish MSU-E Climate Science teamHold 1-2 day climate science training for MSU-E specialists and agentsSupport continued professional development and programming in the area of climate sciencePromote cross county, regional, and interdisciplinary climate science programsAdopt MSU-E Climate Science Program Framework as a means to define program areas related to climate science and outline goals of MSU-E Climate Science Team
11. MSU-E Climate Science Program FrameworkIncrease the number of MSU-E faculty with skills and knowledge necessary to effectively address climate variability and its impacts. Create opportunities to engage in, discuss, plan and implement educational programs about climate science, climate change, impacts, adaptation, and mitigation.Design and deliver science-based research, relevant educational resources, and engaged leadership programs on climate science, climate change, impacts, adaptation, and mitigation to the people and communities of Montana.
12. MSU-E Climate Science TeamFormed October 2015ChairJane Mangold, October 2015—June 2016Brad Bauer, January 2016—current20+ membersCampus and county-based facultyProvide leadership for programming efforts, training, resource development, grant opportunities, interdisciplinary programs, and communicationCooperate with USDA Northern Plains Regional Climate Hub
13. Extension Climate Science ConferenceDecember 8-10, 2015Climate science basicsStakeholder panelsAgricultureNatural ResourcesFamilies, youth and communityTools and resources for discussing climate scienceProgram area group discussionsStrategizing and team-building
14. MSU Extension ActivitiesToday’s forumForums on agricultural resiliencyTopic-specific presentations at workshops across state and regionPartnering with others on climate-related activities
15. Personal ReflectionsBreaking the ice can be cold and uncomfortableStart the conversation on common groundListenReturn to common groundMake it relevantStick to the scienceFocus on adaptation and resilienceDiscuss mitigation as opportunity present itself Avoid being overly negative
16. More ReflectionsLarge issue which often seems insurmountableSmall but earnest audienceSlow but meaningful progressHow can we increase size of audience and progress faster?