Down the Road

Last fall, we came together at our Extension Road Shows to talk about the real challenges we face—managing stress, staying focused on what matters, and thriving as Extension professionals. Those conversations were powerful, and they still matter just as much today, maybe more.

That’s why we’re kicking off a new series called “Down the Road.” Each week, you’ll receive a quick, practical message—something to help you stay grounded, supported, and intentional in your work and well-being, developed from the ideas gathered from all of you at the Road Shows.

All of the Down the Road topics are grounded in the conversations and insights gathered during our Fall Road Shows. This document highlights the key themes that emerged from those sessions. These takeaways have served as the inspiration and foundation for the Down the Road series. We’re sharing this as a reference point to connect our ongoing work back to the voices and experiences that shaped it.