1. Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education Dr. Pete Vergot vergot@ifas.ufl.edu

2. Web site http://www.aiaee.org/

3. Objectives of AIAEE Articulate the role of agricultural and Extension education in international agricultural development. Develop state-of-the-art papers on agricultural and Extension education worldwide. Establish a continuing dialogue within the profession in international agricultural and Extension education on a global scale. Establish and maintain a continuing dialogue between AIAEE and donor agencies for international agricultural development.

4. Objectives of AIAEE Establish a roster of professionals in agricultural and Extension education who can provide the expertise needed to assist funding agencies in planning and implementing agricultural and Extension education programs and institutions in other nations. Encourage research within the profession that will favorably impact on agricultural and Extension programs in countries around the world. Improve the skills and knowledge of professionals who want to work in international agricultural and Extension education.

5. Journal The Journal is distributed in two formats: Individual rates - $30/year, Web copy; $45/year, hardcopy booklet

6. The Informer Newsletter of the Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education.

7. Conferences 21 st Annual Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education Conference “Educational, Extension, and Research Strategies for a Changing World” San Antonio, Texas May 25th - May 31st, 2005

8. Scholarship Call for Papers  60 - 75 annually Call for Papers Call for Posters  35 - 50 annually Call for Posters Call for Carousels  12 -20 annually Call for Carousels

9. Past Conferences 2004 - Dublin, Ireland "Education and Extension for Multi-Functional Agriculture" May 23-29, 2004 "Education and Extension for Multi-Functional Agriculture" 2003 - Raleigh, North Carolina "Going Forward in Agricultural and Extension Education: Trends, Policies, and Designs Worldwide" April 8-12, 2003 2003 - Raleigh, North Carolina "Going Forward in Agricultural and Extension Education: Trends, Policies, and Designs Worldwide" 2002 - Durban, South Africa "Approaches and Partnerships for Sustainable Extension and Rural Development" May 26-30, 2002 2002 - Durban, South Africa "Approaches and Partnerships for Sustainable Extension and Rural Development" 2001 - Baton Rouge, Louisiana "Emerging Trends in Agricultural and Extension Education" April 4-7, 2001 "Emerging Trends in Agricultural and Extension Education" 2000 - Arlington, Virginia "Partnerships with the Private Sector" March 29-April 1, 2000 1999 - Trinidad and Tobago "Revisiting Extension Before the 21st" 15th Annual Conference 1999 - Trinidad and Tobago 1998 - Tucson, Arizona "Participatory Collaboration for a Sustainable Environment" April 16-18, 1998 1997 - Washington, D.C. "Communication Technology Linking The World" April 3-5, 1997 1997 - Washington, D.C.

10. You can become a member, contact: Nick T. Place, Ph.D. Nick T. Place, Ph.D. Associate Professor - Extension Education Department of Agricultural Education and Communication University of Florida - Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences 219 Rolfs Hall / PO Box 110540 Gainesville, FL 32611-0540 Tel: 352.392.0502 ext. 227 Fax: 352.392.9585