What does this research mean for the field?

Despite recent bold initiatives and rhetoric in Extension programs, genuine innovation and risk-taking require further substantive work beyond superficial rebranding. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

What question did this study set out to answer?

The aim is to explore the themes of boldness, vision, and risk-taking in Extension leadership.

May 29, 2026Open Access

No Time To Be Timid

Puntos clave

The aim is to explore the themes of boldness, vision, and risk-taking in Extension leadership.
Analysis of current Extension initiatives and programs
Review of the Futures Report
Examination of changes in Extension Service-USDA and ECOP
Identification of bold, risk-taking programs within Extension leadership
Recognition of the need for further development in Extension initiatives
Discussion on the implications of issues programming for future strategies

Resumen

Boldness, vision, and risk-taking are the most frequently used words in Extension today.Extension leaders announce bold, risk-taking programs of great vision even when we're pouring old wine into a shiny new bottle.The Extension initiatives, the Futures Report, the changes in Extension Service-USDA and in ECOP, the advent of issues programming are bold strides; however, there's more work to do.

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