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Safe Processing, Safe Food: Food Processing Infosheets For Extension Educators, Nicole Arnold, Lily Yang, Renee Boyer Feb 2020

Safe Processing, Safe Food: Food Processing Infosheets For Extension Educators, Nicole Arnold, Lily Yang, Renee Boyer

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An infosheet series titled Safe Processing, Safe Food has been developed and branded. The series is composed of peer-reviewed infosheets depicting conventional and emerging food processing technologies (FPTs) used to make foods safer. The goals of developing the infosheet series were to help Extension educators and, subsequently, the general public become more aware of FPTs and to dispel common myths associated with them. Extension educators can use the infosheets to familiarize themselves with the science and application of FPTs and can disseminate the infosheets to clientele such as small-scale agricultural producers, processers, and consumers.

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Designing Educational Farm Tours To Improve Consumer Trust In Modern Agriculture, Theodore A. Ferris, Julia M. Smith, Mary A. Dunckel, Faith Cullens, Ashley Kuschel Feb 2020

Designing Educational Farm Tours To Improve Consumer Trust In Modern Agriculture, Theodore A. Ferris, Julia M. Smith, Mary A. Dunckel, Faith Cullens, Ashley Kuschel

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Breakfast on the Farm educational farm tours were introduced in Michigan in 2009 to improve consumer knowledge about, impressions of, and trust in modern food production. Over 89,000 participants have attended events on 40 commercial dairy, beef, crop, and fruit farms. This article addresses organization and funding of the events and some of their general impacts. Volunteers staff stations on topics such as animal care, food safety, nutrition, and water quality. Surveys indicate that attendees' impressions of and trust in farmers and food production improve and that product purchases increase. Events patterned after Michigan's model have occurred in several states …

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Increasing Collaboration Between Extension And Community-Based Nonprofits: The Quick Chats Workshop, Jennifer A. Jones, Eric Simonne, Lesley Banis Feb 2020

Increasing Collaboration Between Extension And Community-Based Nonprofits: The Quick Chats Workshop, Jennifer A. Jones, Eric Simonne, Lesley Banis

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Collaborations between Extension and nonprofit organizations have the potential to increase programmatic outcomes and generate revenue. One challenge in establishing such collaborations is identifying potential collaborators. We organized a structured networking workshop to foster such relationships. Of 28 participants, 24 completed the postworkshop evaluation. On average, these participants reported meeting 12 new people and expected to follow up with five potential collaborators. Two key areas of expected collaboration were programming and public relations/communications. In this article, we describe the process of conducting the structured networking workshop, present the results of the follow-up evaluation, and offer recommendations for replication.

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A Critical Time For Extension Leadership In Public Policy Education Programming, Eric Walcott, Heather A. Triezenberg Feb 2020

A Critical Time For Extension Leadership In Public Policy Education Programming, Eric Walcott, Heather A. Triezenberg

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We conducted research to examine 1862, 1890, and 1994 land-grant and Sea Grant Extension program leaders' perceptions about Extension public policy education (PPE). Most agreed that PPE is important work. Existing PPE has focused on issue-oriented community development, natural resources, or agriculture topics. Our results indicate that there is no clear priority, funding, or support for Extension PPE and that most programs lack associated policies or staff training. For Extension to fulfill its role in society, increased focus must be placed on PPE through administrative support and professional development that empowers everyone in Extension to build PPE into their work.

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An Analysis Of Aging-Related Needs And Programming Across The Extension North Central Region, Erin L. Yelland, Jacquelyn J. Benson, Kristin Litzelman, Chelsey Byers Gerstenecker, Suzanne Bartholomae, M. Hunter Stanfield Dec 2019

An Analysis Of Aging-Related Needs And Programming Across The Extension North Central Region, Erin L. Yelland, Jacquelyn J. Benson, Kristin Litzelman, Chelsey Byers Gerstenecker, Suzanne Bartholomae, M. Hunter Stanfield

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As the U.S. population ages, Extension's need for associated organizational readiness increases. We conducted a needs assessment with a sample of 1,028 Extension professionals in the Extension North Central Region (NCR) to identify the current scope of aging-related community needs. Health care, chronic disease prevention and management, housing, and transportation emerged from qualitative analysis as top aging-related needs. A rank-order analysis identified finances, healthy aging, and aging-friendly communities as chief community concerns. Additionally, the NCR Extension professionals indicated the importance of resources and programs and need for community capacity building related to aging issues, regardless of their programming area and/or …

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Developing Herd Health Education For And Assessing Risky Practices Of Cow-Calf Producers, Andrew J. Allen, Donald A. Llewellyn, Susan R. Kerr, Tipton D. Hudson, J. Shannon Neibergs, Sarah M. Smith, Dale A. Moore Oct 2019

Developing Herd Health Education For And Assessing Risky Practices Of Cow-Calf Producers, Andrew J. Allen, Donald A. Llewellyn, Susan R. Kerr, Tipton D. Hudson, J. Shannon Neibergs, Sarah M. Smith, Dale A. Moore

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Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) is an often unrecognized problem in cow-calf herds. We describe a program we used to help producers identify and avoid practices that could increase their herds' risk for BRD. The greatest knowledge gains occurred for the topics of costs associated with BRD, BRD risks at the feedlot, and biosecurity measures. Through producer self-assessments, we found that the number of risky practices conducted by producers ranged from none to 22 per operation, averaging 10 per operation. Extension professionals should consider combining producer self-assessment with education on management as an effective strategy for informing producers of risks in …

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Development Of A Healthful Weight Management Nutrition Education Curriculum For Low-Income Adults, Sarah Stotz, Laurel Sanville, Caree Cotwright, Rachelle Reed, Mona Habibi, Jung Sun Lee Oct 2019

Development Of A Healthful Weight Management Nutrition Education Curriculum For Low-Income Adults, Sarah Stotz, Laurel Sanville, Caree Cotwright, Rachelle Reed, Mona Habibi, Jung Sun Lee

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Food Talk: Better U (FTBU) is a healthful weight management curriculum developed by the University of Georgia's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) team. FTBU addresses the high burden of obesity among low-income Georgians by focusing on healthful weight management practices. Topics include practicing portion control, tracking dietary intake, setting goals, limiting added sugar, making small healthful behavior shifts, and implementing problem-solving strategies. Lesson structure includes sharing sessions, didactic lessons, cooking demonstrations, and physical activity. FTBU is based on needs assessment results and rigorous evaluation and thereby aligns with requirements outlined in current SNAP-Ed guidance materials. Other Extension SNAP-Ed providers …

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Get Started Or Unstuck: Four Elements Of Successful Interdisciplinary Collaboration In Extension, Alison Holland, Alexis Troschinetz, Shahram Missaghi Oct 2019

Get Started Or Unstuck: Four Elements Of Successful Interdisciplinary Collaboration In Extension, Alison Holland, Alexis Troschinetz, Shahram Missaghi

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Minnesota Extension needs to increase interdisciplinary collaboration across the organization to remain successful. Through interviews with associate deans and Extension educators, we investigated elements of existing interdisciplinary collaboration and recommended ways to approach such collaborations. Common themes identified were (a) the need to identify an issue requiring collaboration, (b) the need to define success, (c) the need to clarify expectations, and (d) the need to determine resources. Our findings can help Extension professionals get started, or unstuck, in the pursuit of successful interdisciplinary collaborations.

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Engaging Residents In Participatory Photomapping And Readiness Conversations To Address The Rural Obesogenic Context, Kirstin D. Jensen, Kathee Tifft, Tammy Winfield, Kathy Gunter, Grace Goc Karp, Deborah H. John Oct 2019

Engaging Residents In Participatory Photomapping And Readiness Conversations To Address The Rural Obesogenic Context, Kirstin D. Jensen, Kathee Tifft, Tammy Winfield, Kathy Gunter, Grace Goc Karp, Deborah H. John

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Extension engaged rural Idaho community stakeholders to assess local resources and readiness to address obesogenic contexts through use of the Extension tool HEAL MAPPS. Through participatory photomapping, focus group involvement, and a community readiness conversation, residents identified environmental resources and local efforts as supports for and barriers to healthful eating and active living. Findings indicated that the community was "vaguely aware" that rural obesity risk is a socioenvironmentally determined issue. Extension professionals using HEAL MAPPS effectively promoted new and shared knowledge of weight health resources among community members, enabled rural residents to have a voice in addressing the community context, …

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Mississippi Residents' Perceptions Of Extension, Quisto Settle, Mckayla Brubaker, Alisha Hardman, Laura Downey Oct 2019

Mississippi Residents' Perceptions Of Extension, Quisto Settle, Mckayla Brubaker, Alisha Hardman, Laura Downey

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A representative sample of Mississippi residents were asked about their knowledge and perceptions of the Mississippi State University (MSU) Extension Service through an online questionnaire. About half of the respondents were aware of MSU Extension, but fewer than one fifth had used MSU Extension resources. Respondents who were aware of MSU Extension had generally positive perceptions of MSU Extension's characteristics and believed those characteristics to be important. Like previous empirical and anecdotal evidence, these results support continued characterization of Extension as a "best-kept secret." There is a clear need to improve awareness of Extension and the resources it makes available …

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Poverty Simulations For Human Services Professionals: Impacts And Implications, Jeong-Kyun Choi, Dan Wang, Euwanda Jennings, Ruth Vonderohe Oct 2019

Poverty Simulations For Human Services Professionals: Impacts And Implications, Jeong-Kyun Choi, Dan Wang, Euwanda Jennings, Ruth Vonderohe

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We examined the program outcomes of a poverty simulation offered by Nebraska Extension. Using qualitative and quantitative data sets collected from 582 participants, we investigated their emotional, attitudinal, and learning outcomes. The overall findings suggest that poverty simulations can enable participants to empathize with people living in poverty, reduce their misconceptions about people living in poverty and about governmental support, and improve their awareness of financial hardship, economic difficulties, government programs, and community resources. We provide recommendations for poverty simulation implementation, such as more rigorous use of orientation, group discussion, and community resources.

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Exploration Of Dairy Calf Management Practices And Educational Needs In Vermont, Mia Cosentino, Julia M. Smith Oct 2019

Exploration Of Dairy Calf Management Practices And Educational Needs In Vermont, Mia Cosentino, Julia M. Smith

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Proper calf care is important on dairy farms as management practices affect animal well-being and productivity as well as farm profitability. This article highlights areas of calf management needing improvement according to the results of a mixed-mode survey intended to provide a snapshot of calf management practices in Vermont. Areas for which improvement is needed aligned with farmers' identification of topics of interest and included calving management, nutrition (particularly neonatal feeding practices), and biosecurity (including vaccination). Extension professionals can draw on information about practices needing improvement and topics of interest to farmers to better position themselves to provide outreach tailored …

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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education Evaluation And Database System, Mary Caskey, Bonnie Christiansen, Stephanie Hakes, Patti Held, Hyunjun Kim, Carolina De La Rosa Mateo Aug 2019

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education Evaluation And Database System, Mary Caskey, Bonnie Christiansen, Stephanie Hakes, Patti Held, Hyunjun Kim, Carolina De La Rosa Mateo

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Reporting requirements for capturing data on the delivery of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) have evolved. University of Minnesota (U of M) Extension developed the SNAP Education Evaluation and Database System (SEEDS) to capture unduplicated participant information for SNAP-Ed programming conducted by U of M Extension across the state of Minnesota. The data collected in SEEDS have utility related to both managing programs and measuring the success of programs at local, regional, and state levels. Extension professionals in other states may benefit from developing a similar centralized database for collecting SNAP-Ed data.

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How To Use Crowdfunding In Extension: A Relationship Education Example, J. Kale Monk, Amber V. Vennum, Jeremy B. Kanter Aug 2019

How To Use Crowdfunding In Extension: A Relationship Education Example, J. Kale Monk, Amber V. Vennum, Jeremy B. Kanter

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Crowdfunding is a resource that allows individuals or groups to raise funds while simultaneously engaging relevant communities and, thus, is an important tool for Extension specialists. We provide recommended steps for successful crowdfunding, including tips for identifying a website, developing or refining a proposal, and crafting a marketing and campaign strategy. We use the successful crowdfunding of a relationship education program as an example.

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Evaluating Extension Program Impacts Through Comparison Of Knowledge And Behavior Of Extension Clientele Versus Others, Tong Wang Aug 2019

Evaluating Extension Program Impacts Through Comparison Of Knowledge And Behavior Of Extension Clientele Versus Others, Tong Wang

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A new method for evaluating the influence of Extension programming involves exploring whether Extension clientele differ from others in knowledge and behavior related to a particular topic. Analysis of South Dakota farm survey data allowed for the assessment of potential impacts of Extension through comparison of knowledge and adoption regarding soil conservation practices among farmers who did and did not use Extension. Results suggest that, controlling for some farmer and farm characteristics, use of Extension is associated with higher levels of knowledge and greater adoption rates. The new evaluation methodology can be used for assessing broad-scale impacts across Extension program …

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A Model For Youth Financial Education In Extension Involving A Game-Based Approach, Luke Erickson, Lyle Hansen, Barbara Chamberlin Aug 2019

A Model For Youth Financial Education In Extension Involving A Game-Based Approach, Luke Erickson, Lyle Hansen, Barbara Chamberlin

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University of Idaho Extension educators have developed a library of 10 game-based personal finance programs, collectively known as the Northwest Youth Financial Education project, and have made these programs freely available for Extension educators to use. The purpose of this article is to share highlights from an associated train-the-trainer event and the impacts of one of the 10 programs as it has begun to be implemented. The Northwest Youth Financial Education project serves as a model for effective and engaging youth personal finance education that can be easily implemented or replicated in Extension.

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Building Bridges Between Producers And Schools: The Role Of Extension In The Farm To School Program, Shuyang Qu, Laura Fischer, Joy Rumble Aug 2019

Building Bridges Between Producers And Schools: The Role Of Extension In The Farm To School Program, Shuyang Qu, Laura Fischer, Joy Rumble

Journal of Extension

Childhood obesity is one of the leading problems facing Americans today. As children continue to struggle with both obesity and food insecurity, many parents and doctors look to schools to be responsible for providing healthful meals. The aim of the Farm to School (F2S) program is to bring fresh, local produce into school cafeterias. Aligning with Extension goals, the F2S program provides an opportunity for both the development of healthful lifestyles and increases in agricultural profits. Through interviews with producers and school food service directors, we determined ways Extension programming can be used to improve the efficiency of the F2S …

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Use Of A Timely Topics Web Tool To Enhance Research-Based Extension Program Impact, Jennie L.Z. Ivey, Phillip R. Myer Jun 2019

Use Of A Timely Topics Web Tool To Enhance Research-Based Extension Program Impact, Jennie L.Z. Ivey, Phillip R. Myer

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Developing creative, impactful methods for delivering research-based Extension educational material is often challenging. However, options have increased as technological advancement has made online learning accessible to stakeholders, producers/farmers, and the general public alike. An interactive timely topics web tool (TTW) can enhance interaction with a program home page to aid Extension professionals in effectively disseminating relevant information to users. Use of an equine program TTW broadened the reach of programmatic resources to national and international scales and increased new and repeat contacts with the educational website. Providing opportunities for interactive web-based learning may enhance implementation of recommended practices and reportable …

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Gray For A Day: Implementing A Curriculum To Promote Empathy For Older Adults, Erin Yelland, Jessie Piper Jun 2019

Gray For A Day: Implementing A Curriculum To Promote Empathy For Older Adults, Erin Yelland, Jessie Piper

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Gray for a Day educates participants on age-related sensory and functional challenges through simulations that reflect daily routines, simple tasks, and social activities. Participants are introduced to healthful living concepts and means for promoting optimal aging and challenged to adopt healthful and empathic practices that will improve sensory, functional, and emotional wellness. The curriculum has been successfully pilot tested with a wide variety of Extension audiences, including 4-H youths, students, those who work with older adults, and intergenerational groups. A rationale for the program and a description of the curriculum and its materials are provided.

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Goat Yoga: Preliminary Implications For Health, Agriculture, And 4-H, Laura E. Balis, Chance Marshall, Alix Malcolm, Samantha M. Harden Jun 2019

Goat Yoga: Preliminary Implications For Health, Agriculture, And 4-H, Laura E. Balis, Chance Marshall, Alix Malcolm, Samantha M. Harden

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Goat yoga, an event that combines yoga and interactions with goats, may serve as a cross-initiative program that can promote both health and agriculture. This article describes the potential impact of goat yoga and the results of a pilot program. Adult attendees of the pilot event completed a questionnaire assessing knowledge of and intentions to be involved with yoga, goats, and 4-H. Participants increased their knowledge of each area and indicated intentions to use goat products and to visit the goat barn at the county fair. Future work is needed to establish effects of goat yoga within Extension, and, if …

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Economic Impact Of A Large-Scale, Collaborative Forest Health Project: A Model For Making A Difference, John D. Kushla, Stephen G. Dicke, James E. Henderson, Jason Gordon, Andrew J. Londo, James Meeker Jun 2019

Economic Impact Of A Large-Scale, Collaborative Forest Health Project: A Model For Making A Difference, John D. Kushla, Stephen G. Dicke, James E. Henderson, Jason Gordon, Andrew J. Londo, James Meeker

Journal of Extension

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, Mississippi State University (MSU) Extension, and the Mississippi Forestry Commission partnered on the Southern Pine Beetle Prevention Project, a collaboration on forest health. MSU Extension provided educational outreach to a wide audience of forest landowners and screened applications for the project's tree-thinning cost-share program. From 2006 to 2016, the collaboration spent $4.5 million on educational outreach and cost sharing. Using IMPLAN, we estimated the project's economic contribution to the state at $60.2 million, a value representing a benefit–cost ratio of 13:1. Collaboration is an effective means for agencies to leverage resources, and impact …

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Variables Affecting First-Time Parents' Feeding Behaviors, Lindsay E. Wright, Michelle Jeanfreau Jun 2019

Variables Affecting First-Time Parents' Feeding Behaviors, Lindsay E. Wright, Michelle Jeanfreau

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After deciding whether to breastfeed or formula feed, parents must determine when to introduce solid foods. We examined feeding behaviors of 131 first-time parents, applying the theory of planned behavior to our investigation. Results indicated that parents' attitudes influenced infant feeding behavior at 6 months old. Therefore, Extension professionals should consider providing programming and materials to encourage healthful attitudes, in addition to focusing on general nutrition information. Moreover, our sample relied heavily on health professionals, friends and family, and books or videos for infant feeding information, so Extension professionals should consider targeting other influential groups in addition to targeting parents …

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Assisting Food Processors With Food Safety Modernization Act Compliance, Jacques L.A. Overdiep Iii, Angela M. Shaw Jun 2019

Assisting Food Processors With Food Safety Modernization Act Compliance, Jacques L.A. Overdiep Iii, Angela M. Shaw

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The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Human Food Audit Checklist was developed as a tool for assisting food processors with implementation of FSMA. This 70-page checklist incorporates Title 21 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 1 Subparts H (Registration of Food Facilities) and O (Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Food) and 21 CFR 117 (Preventive Controls for Human Food Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls and Current Good Manufacturing Practices) with hints, comments, and definitions. The checklist was reviewed by Food and Drug Administration experts and food company personnel to validate its usefulness. It can be modified to fit …

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The Family Mealtime Study: Parent Socialization And Context During Family Meals, Car Mun Kok, Julia Torquati, Maria De Guzman Jun 2019

The Family Mealtime Study: Parent Socialization And Context During Family Meals, Car Mun Kok, Julia Torquati, Maria De Guzman

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Research on the family mealtime has shown its importance for youths' dietary attitudes and behaviors. Youths who have more frequent family meals often have more healthful dietary behaviors. However, little is known about the context and processes related to how family mealtimes affect youths' dietary behaviors. To address this gap, we examined the context of family mealtimes and parent socialization that occurs during family meals through mealtime observations and interviews. Family mealtimes are valued by parents, and our findings can be useful to Extension professionals in educating parents and families regarding shaping of family mealtimes, feeding strategies, and nutrition.

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Inclusive Scholarship: Extension Program Participants As Poster Coauthors, Deanna L. Wilkinson, Jan B. Carroll Jun 2019

Inclusive Scholarship: Extension Program Participants As Poster Coauthors, Deanna L. Wilkinson, Jan B. Carroll

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The poster is a promising mechanism for inclusive scholarship. Inclusive scholarship provides direct opportunities for inclusion and representation. Community partner and youth participants in an urban gardening program were engaged in program-related scholarship via involvement in creation of a poster and its presentation at a community engagement conference. This article explains how including partners and youths as coauthors and copresenters helped Extension professionals reach a wider audience while deepening relationships, empowering youth participants, and improving data quality.

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Promoting Farmers' Markets: Preferences Of Farmers' Market Leaders, Laura Witzling, Bret Shaw, Marlie Wilson, Alfonso Morales Jun 2019

Promoting Farmers' Markets: Preferences Of Farmers' Market Leaders, Laura Witzling, Bret Shaw, Marlie Wilson, Alfonso Morales

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Extension professionals across disciplines are involved with farmers' markets, and reports have indicated an increase in the number of farmers' markets across the country. We explored perspectives of farmers' market leaders regarding topics and data of interest and capacity and willingness to collect data related to market promotion. The purpose of our work was to provide Extension educators with information that may guide programming around farmers' markets. We collected data through an online survey of Wisconsin farmers' market leaders in spring 2017. Market leaders were most interested in learning how to encourage word-of-mouth communication between customers and engage in other …

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Developing A Master Food Volunteer Continuing Education Program: A Model For Volunteer Capacity Building, Kristina A. Jiles, Melissa Chase, Kathy Hosig, Sophie Wenzel Apr 2019

Developing A Master Food Volunteer Continuing Education Program: A Model For Volunteer Capacity Building, Kristina A. Jiles, Melissa Chase, Kathy Hosig, Sophie Wenzel

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We developed a master food volunteer (MFV) continuing education program (CEP) for MFVs assisting Extension agents with a diabetes self-management program. Our development process included two phases of pilot testing. First, seasoned MFVs tested and provided formative feedback on the first iteration of the MFV CEP modules. After revising the modules in response to their feedback, we evaluated program effectiveness by comparing pretraining/posttraining score change between MFVs who had completed the training (intervention group) and those who had not (comparison group). All test scores increased for intervention group members, whereas half declined for comparison group members. Our process of developing …

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Ten Tools For Creating Attention-Getting Social Media Messages, Barbara O'Neill Apr 2019

Ten Tools For Creating Attention-Getting Social Media Messages, Barbara O'Neill

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It is not enough to simply post text in social media messages. Tweets with images garner three times more engagement, such as through likes, retweets, follows, clicks, and comments. Social media messages without accompanying visuals are a missed opportunity. This article describes 10 simple tools and accompanying techniques for creating attractive graphics and videos for use with social media: Canva, Paint, Piktochart, grayed out images, hand-drawn sketches, stock images, personal photos, PicCollage, GIFs, and Boomerang. Visuals should be copyright free and fit the content of a post. Time can be saved through repurposing existing images and videos for use in …

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Providing Nutrition Education At A Food Pantry Affects Food-Related Behavior Of Participants, Marissa Rublee, Kathryn Yerxa, Adrienne White, Jason Bolton, Kathy Savoie Apr 2019

Providing Nutrition Education At A Food Pantry Affects Food-Related Behavior Of Participants, Marissa Rublee, Kathryn Yerxa, Adrienne White, Jason Bolton, Kathy Savoie

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We investigated effects of nutrition education provided to food pantry clients by trained volunteers. Specifically, we assessed effects on food security, nutrition practices, and food safety by examining the food pantry clients' intent to use beneficial kitchen practices and self-reported behavior following the education. Participants who engaged in at least one educational lesson completed an intent survey after the education. After the 4-month period during which the lessons were provided, participants and members of a comparison group completed retrospective questionnaires. Participants reported both high intent to use resources and behavior change (p ≤ .05). Offering nutrition education in food pantries …

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Long-Term Behavior Change Of Participants In A Northeast Nutrition Education Program, Rebecca Bonnett, Mary Ellen Camire, Mona Therrien, Kathryn Yerxa Apr 2019

Long-Term Behavior Change Of Participants In A Northeast Nutrition Education Program, Rebecca Bonnett, Mary Ellen Camire, Mona Therrien, Kathryn Yerxa

Journal of Extension

Limited data exist on the self-reported retention of core educational concepts by Maine Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) participants. We assessed the effectiveness of the program by comparing participants' responses on an EFNEP checklist completed before starting the program, immediately after the program, and 6 months after graduation. Results indicate that participants maintained certain positive behaviors. Frequencies with which participants shopped with a grocery list and used the Nutrition Facts label to make food choices increased after education, and those behaviors persisted long-term. Room for improvement also exists. The findings have implications for future program planning.

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