Dr. Rich Bonanno, NC State Extension director, shares organizational news and information for employees via a regular update video. Extension leadership aims to foster meaningful dialogue with employees, improving both how we share and how we listen.

Employees can submit feedback and questions for future update videos directly to Dr. Bonanno at abonann@ncsu.edu.

View the current year Director Update Videos.

Dr. Rich Bonanno, director of NC State Extension, shares an end-of-year message with employees as we put a bow on 2021.

If 2020 was an unprecedented year of challenges and change, then 2021 was a year of affirmation and determination. Affirmation of Extension’s relevance and value to our state, made possible by the determination of individuals who are invested in their communities and their neighbors.

Thank you for all that you do, and happy new year on behalf of the Extension leadership team at NC State! We look forward to working alongside you to continue serving and growing our state in 2022.

• Updates on Extension State Conference 2021 (Register in XLMS)
• Google Translate capabilities on Extension websites
• Visit the Google Translate Help page for more info as needed
• Flexibility around Fall / Winter meetings and program delivery

• TS Fred flooding in Western North Carolina
• NC State COVID Testing Protocol Update
• View announcement with program details
• View weekly COVID testing FAQs
• Plans for 2021 Extension State Conference
• Update on new NC State Strategic Plan, CALS Compass 2030 Survey
• The CALS survey email was sent on August 23, and will be open through September 17, 2021.
• Learn more about NC State's Strategic Plan

• Return to In-person Programming Best Practices
• Extension Performance Management System (XPM)
• Eventbrite Registrations and Checking in Participants
• 2021 Extension State Conference Call for Presentation / Poster Proposals and Awards
• Homegrown Video Series - Find Guidelines and Topic Submission Info

Also, the North Carolina Broadband Survey aims to identify locations in the state without adequate internet access and speeds. This survey will help guide investment of funds through state grants, inform research and policy recommendations and support strategic targeting of additional funding streams moving forward.

This is an important initiative and Extension can play a valuable role. Please keep the survey in mind, particularly in rural areas, and help promote it as appropriate.

• NC State Day of Giving is TODAY (3/24) -- View Extension Day of Giving Toolkit
• COVID-19 and Extension Operations Update
• Vaccine Resources (See also: NCDHHS Find Your Spot to Take Your Shot)
• Extension Impact Resources Toolkit
• NC State Extension Annual Report Materials (View Interactive Digital Report)
• Five-year Review for NC State Extension Director (Watch a recording)

• CALS Community Conversations and Town Halls
• COVID-19 Operations Update
• COVID-19 Vaccine Testing and Resources
• Farmworker Vaccination Efforts
• 4-H Livestock Shows
• NC State Extension Annual Report Materials (in progress)
• Upcoming Evaluations for CEDs and Extension Director