These self-directed modules are designed for educators who work with youth, adults, and communities, as well as Extension administrators interested in increasing cultural awareness. The modules are designed to 

1. introduce you to foundational terms related to cultural competencies and equitable practices, and 
2. encourage you to explore dimensions of culture.

You will engage in reflective activities and are encouraged to utilize the supplemental resources to further your learning.

At the conclusion of these modules, you will have an increased awareness of common terms related to diversity, inclusion, and equity. You will be asked to reflect on your own identity and make connections to the diversity of cultures around you. These modules are centered around intercultural and social justice competencies (Bennett, 1986; Ginwright & Cammarota, 2002; Teaching Tolerance, 2018), and the 4-H Professional, Research, Knowledge and Competencies related to Access, Equity and Opportunity (PRKC) (4-H National Headquarters, 2017).

Authentic dialogue and the development of one’s cultural competencies and empathy, requires more than engaging in a series of educational modules. Developing one’s cultural competencies requires lifelong self-reflection, learning about diverse groups and communities, and a commitment to better understanding historical barriers that exist for marginalized groups in society. You are encouraged to continue your learning through the various recommended resources highlighted throughout the modules.

Intermediate Horseman: 4-H  Level 2 is a course for youth 8 to 18 years old

Youth will learn basic horse science, health, and care principles for the intermediate horseman.

For more information contact: Lena Luck at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, email address at lena.luck@unl.edu

The Introduction to Southeastern Prescribed Fire course is designed to introduce students to the fundamental basics of prescribed burning in Southeastern forested ecosystems.  At the end of the course the student should have a working knowledge of fire law, fire terminology, fire prescriptions, fire safety, firebreaks, smoke management and a basic understanding of how to conduct a prescribed burn. This course is not intended to take the place of state Certification courses, workshops, or experience in the field. Rather, it is intended to give students a basic understanding of the principles of prescribed fire and fire effects. 

Keeping Your Horse at Home will teach you how to be safe around horses. It focuses on basic horse behavior, proper horse handling, safe attire and equipment and safe riding on the trail.

This course is designed for horse owners and professionals who will learn methods for determining whether your horse is over- or under-weight, the implications of both conditions, and how to safely bring your horse to its ideal weight. The content is self-paced.

The fee for this course is $10.  To purchase and enroll in the course, click the following button.

If you purchase at least $40 worth of courses from this category, you can receive a 20% discount by entering the voucher code of HorseQuest20. 

Manure Application Training – Liquid Manure is an online training for manure applicators, especially for those who are new to the industry. Learners will be guided through the seven steps of manure application—Equipment Inspection, Loading Manure, Driving to the Field, Preparing to Spread, Manure Spreading, Visiting Potential Clients' Farms, and Handling Manure Spills. 

After the training, learners will know how to apply manure properly, improve manure handling safety, and increase professionalism in the industry. Please note that learners should practice the steps outlined in this training in their daily work in order to master the knowledge and skills for manure application.

For more information or to enroll please contact: 

• Kevin Erb, University of Wisconsin-Extension, kevin.erb@ces.uwex.edu
• Charles Gould, Michigan State University-Extension, gouldm@msu.edu
• Mary Keena, North Dakota State University, mary.keena@ndsu.edu
• Melony Wilson, University of Georgia, mlwilson@uga.edu
• Douglas Hamilton, Oklahoma State University, dhamilt@okstate.edu

This class series is designed for people who are considering or in the beginning stages of starting a farm as a business.

The Maryland Beginning Farmer Success Course is a ten-week introduction to the foundational topics an aspiring farmer in Maryland should know. Topics covered will include business planning, marketing, crop production, livestock husbandry, soil health, pest management, food safety, and regulations and certifications. Additional elective resources will cover more specialized topics, such as organic production, urban agriculture, and direct marketing to local customers.

The course is offered every winter, from February through April. It meets once a week for 10 weeks. You can attend entirely online, or there are two optional in person classes held simultaneously in several locations in central Maryland, depending on how many people RSVP from each county. There will also be readings/homework each week here on Extension Campus. 

If you have any questions, please contact Neith Little at nglittle@umd.edu 

Equal opportunity and accomodation:

University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class. 

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any event or activity, please contact Neith Little by phone at 410-856-1850 x 123 or by email at nglittle@umd.edu on or before January 15. 

Los programas, actividades e instalaciones de la universidad están disponibles para todos sin distinción de raza, color, sexo, identidad o expresión de género, orientación sexual, estado civil, edad, origen nacional, afiliación política, discapacidad física o mental, religión, estado de veterano protegido, información genética, apariencia personal o cualquier otra clase legalmente protegida. 

Si necesita adaptaciones razonables para participar en cualquier evento o actividad, comuníquese con Neith Little a número teléfono 410-856-1850 x123 o al correo electrónico nglittle@umd.edu antes el quince de enero.

Les programmes, activités et installations universitaires sont accessibles à tous sans distinction de race, couleur, sexe, identité ou expression de genre, orientation sexuelle, état civil, âge, origine nationale, appartenance politique, handicap physique ou mental, religion, statut de vétéran protégé, informations génétiques, apparence personnelle ou toute autre classe légalement protégée.

Si vous avez besoin d'une commodité raisonnable pour participer à un événement ou activité, contactez-vous avec le bureau d'extension de l'Université du Maryland. 410-856-1850 nglittle@umd.edu

所有人均可使用大學課程、活動和設施，而不必考慮種族、膚色、性別、性別認同或表達方式、性取向、婚姻狀況、年齡、國籍、政治背景、身體或精神殘疾、宗教信仰、受保護退伍軍人身份、遺傳信息、個人外貌或任何其他受法律保護的階層。

如果您需要合理的住宿條件來參加任何活動，請聯絡您當地的馬里蘭大學推廣辦公室。410-856-1850

대학 프로그램, 행사_및 시설은 인종, 피부색, 성별,성 정체성 또는 표현, 성적 지향, 결혼 여부, 나이, 출신 국가, 정치적 소속, 신체적 또는 정신적 장애, 종교, 보호재향 _군인, 정보, 외모 또는 법적으로 보호를 받고 있는_기타 계층에 관계없이 누구나 이용하실 수 있습니다.

행사 활동에 참여하기 위해 적절한 숙박 시설이 _필요하시다면 해당 지역의 메릴랜드 대학교 확장 사무소에 문의해 주시기 바랍니다. 410-856-1850  nglittle@umd.edu

Программы, деятельность, и объекты материально-технической базы Университета доступны всем желающим, независимо от их расовой принадлежностирасы, цвета кожи, пола, гендерной идентичности или гендерного самовыражения, сексуальной ориентации, семейного положения, возраста, национальностип, политической принадлежности, физических или умственных ограничений, религиозных взглядов, наличия недостатков, религии, статуса защищенногозаконом статуса ветерана вооруженных сил, генетической информации, внешних особенностей, а также другим категориям населения, права которых охраняются законом.

Mitigating Pollinator Decline in Landscapes is an online course for Master Gardeners looking for further certification or home gardeners. Students will learn the basics on different kinds of bees, why they are in decline, and how homeowners can work to conserve them in the landscape. Once you have completed this course and received a certificate, you will receive Master Gardener credit.

For information or to enroll please contact:
Mary Meyer, meyer023@umn.edu or
Echo Martin, mart1794@umn.edu with University of Minnesota

• 1^sttime attendees
• Anyone involved in an NPDES-Permitted NODT construction project
• Contractors involved in any aspect of the installation of erosion and sediment control Best Management Practices on NDOT Construction projects.

• Basic understanding of NDOT policies and State regulations for stormwater management on construction sites.
• Knowledge of the process of soil erosion.
• An understanding of basic drainage, topography, climate, and other factors that influence soil erosion potential on construction sites. 
• An understanding of the practical installation of erosion & sediment control Best Management Practices, following NDOT Standard Specifications, Special Provisions and Standard Plans.

• This online Installer Certification course includes a series of presentations and quizzes that an applicant must successfully complete in order to print off their re-certification certificate. You can self-enroll, and there is no cost. You will need to create an account with a valid email address. Course Link: 
• The Installer Certification Course contains Four (4) modules.  At the end of each module, you will go through a five-question quiz with questions pertaining specifically to the module.  You must get all five questions correct before you can move on to the next course module. 
• Course materials will accompany the different modules as needed for reference.
• Upon completion, this Installer Certification is good for 5 years. 
• This Course is a prerequisite for the NDOR Erosion & Sediment Control Inspector Certification
• To be a Certified Inspector, you must complete the NDOR Erosion & Sediment Control Inspector Certification course. 

This certification is required to all personnel who are monitoring the maturity meter for accepting testing. The maturity method is a simple technique for predicting concrete strength in lieu of conventional cylinders. Certification is required of all individuals utilizing the maturity method. Individuals certified for NDOT Maturity Method Field Monitoring will know the basic use and terminologies associated with the maturity method. They will have the knowledge and tools available to them for the installation of wires, monitoring concrete placement temperatures, calculating the Time-Temperature-Factor and documentation of data.

Certification Duration: 5 Years

Individuals that have already taken the “NDOT Maturity Method Field Monitoring” certification training do not need to take the web based course. Check RUG or SiteManager to if you’ve already received the “Maturity Method Field Monitoring” certification. 

If you have questions about  tracking this certification, please contact Site Manager Materials Staff at Dor.sitemanagermaterials@nebraska.gov, or 402-479-4760.

For information or to enroll contact Megan Patent-Nygren, University of Nebraska LTAP at mpatentnygren2@unl.edu

Responsible Charge (RC) Training is a self-directed course designed for local public agencies. Participants will learn planning, organizing, designing, constructing, and maintaining their public transportation facilities when seeking Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Federal transportation funds from taking this course. 

For information or to enroll contact Megan Patent-Nygren, University of Nebraska LTAP at mpatentnygren2@unl.edu

In this course you will work on your own to watch videos then take a following quiz. At the completion of the course you will receive a certificate of completion. This level is designed for riders who have little or no experience around horses. 

For more information contact lena.luck@unl.edu