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 help agricultural 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 an annual 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 and programming efforts and to implement the grants program, including review of proposals in accordance with the extension risk management education (ERME) operational guidelines. The center will help build capacity for risk management education through training for educators, applicants, and grant recipients and will work with other ERME partners to deliver national programming and address emerging issues as appropriate. The center will implement a comprehensive communications plan to administer the regional competitive grants program, document results, promote the ERME program, and maintain a strong national linkage with other ERME 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.