THINKeEXTENSION

In the business of extension whether Sustainable Agriculture, Natural Resource Management, or Environmental extension, classic moments are created. If you have been working in the industry for more than 10 minutes, you will no doubt have some of your own.

It might have been a larrakin landholder who had a spectular way of cutting to the chase, an extension veteran who showed you the reins and had a top technique for dealing with hecklers. Or it might be some gems of wisdom facilitated by a diverse group, who you never expected to reach consensus.

The world of Seesmic was reminded that when we create online content, we create a digital footprint that remains when can no longer create. Seesmic has lost one of their stars, Craig Manganello. A gentleman who in spite of ill health, reached many many people in a great may ways. Sadly Craig passed away, the Seesmic community has been deeply moved and have responded with compassion and grief.

This video reminds us of the value of what it is we leave behind.

I am currently working on an eExtension project (online video) for BCCA’s Better Burnett project which I can’t yet reveal. It also has a legacy component as one of the interviewees passed away shortly after filming. A sad and tragic loss, which makes us all the more grateful to have taken the time in the first place.

As many Sustainable Agriculture, Natural Resource Management, or Environmental projects are sporadic or cyclical due to the fluctuations of funding, legacy can simply mean that knowledge continues beyond an investment cycle. No doubt as eExtension becomes more commonplace, creating an eExtension Legacy will become an essential component of project design.

What legacy strategies have adopted in the past or do you plan from your next project?

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