Awards issued prior to january 20, 2025, were funded under previous administrations and may not reflect the priorities and policies of the current administration.** the north central extension risk…

Awards issued prior to january 20, 2025, were funded under previous administrations and may not reflect the priorities and policies of the current administration.** the north central extension risk management education center (ncermec or the center) will deliver risk management education to helpagricultural producers manage risks and position their farm or ranch for future growth and success. The center, located at the university of nebraska-lincoln, will identify and assess producer risk management education needs and emerging issues through efforts with several producer and stakeholder groups, including special emphasis and underserved producer audiences. Building on the needs assessment results, the center will implement a competitive grants program for both education and exploratory projects that deliver or lead to producer-focused, results-based risk management education. An advisory council will work with the center to oversee the needs assessment andprogramming efforts and to implement the grants program, including review of proposals in accordance with the extension riskmanagement education (ERME) operational guidelines. The center will help build capacity for risk management education throughtraining for educators, applicants, and grant recipients and will work with other ERME partners to deliver national programming andaddress emerging issues as appropriate. The center will implement a comprehensive communications plan to administer the regionalcompetitive grants program, document outcomes, promote the ERME program, and maintain a strong national linkage with othererme partners. The center's overall efforts will address producer needs, increase the capacity of producers to adopt improved risk management practices and decision-making, and help support financially sustainable, competitive, and prosperous agricultural production operations and systems.