PILD Conference Highlights   Learn what makes Washington tick…and how to use this new understanding of the “big picture” to improve your Extension programs.   Learn about program and public issues partnerships with USDA-CSREES, federal agencies, and non-profits.   Build skills to effectively communicate with public decision makers.   Spend a “day on the Hill” with members of Congress and staff and discuss the impact of your Extension program on their constituency.   Open to all Extension Educators, Extension Directors/Administrators and Program Specialists.

Sponsored by:   JCEP – The Joint Council of Extension Professionals   Epsilon Sigma Phi National Association of Extension 4-H Agents National Association of County Agricultural Agents The Association of Natural Resource Extension Professionals National Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences   For conference details, visit http://www.jcep.org   Luann Boyer ,PILD Chair lboyer@coop.ext.colostate.edu   Janice Stimpson, PILD Co-Chair jstimpson@uidaho.edu