Rooted In Leadership Episode 6: Extension - The Natural Training Ground for Leadership

Dr. Amy Harder has held a variety of positions in Cooperative Extension, across several states. She has spent a majority of her professional career dedicated to improving Extension through developing capacity of its people. From needs assessments and prioritization, to job satisfaction and motivation, to competency development, Dr. Harder's contributions to and through Extension extend not only across state boarders, but internationally also. It was a joy to learn more about her own journey through Extension, from being a county agent in Colorado, to her role as the director of the UF/IFAS Extension Program Development and Evaluation Center (PDEC), to her current role as Associate Dean and Associate Director for Extension in the University of Connecticut's College of Ag, Health, & Natural Resources (CAHNR). Amy leads by example, matching high expectations with a determined work ethic. Enjoy this episode of Rooted In Leadership, as Dr. Harder shares how Extension is a natural training ground for leadership.