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Factors Within Multiple Socio-Ecological Model Levels Of Influence Affecting Older Snap Participants' Ability To Grocery Shop And Prepare Food, Kiranmayi Korlagunta, Janice Hermann, Stephany Parker, Mark Payton Feb 2014

Factors Within Multiple Socio-Ecological Model Levels Of Influence Affecting Older Snap Participants' Ability To Grocery Shop And Prepare Food, Kiranmayi Korlagunta, Janice Hermann, Stephany Parker, Mark Payton

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The study identified and determined if factors within multiple levels of the socio-ecological model were effective in explaining older adult Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants' ability to grocery shop and prepare food. Data were collected from 370 SNAP participants, 65 years and above, via a telephone survey. Factors within multiple levels of influence were significant in explaining both ability to grocery shop and prepare food, including physical and emotional wellbeing; self-reliance; finances; housing; family and friend interactions; social support; and food access. To effectively influence older SNAP participants, integrated SNAP education programs addressing multiple levels of influence are recommended.

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Design Matters In Community Gardens, Lucy Kennedy Bradley, Joanna Massey Lelekacs, Caroline Tilley Asher, Julieta Trevino Sherk Feb 2014

Design Matters In Community Gardens, Lucy Kennedy Bradley, Joanna Massey Lelekacs, Caroline Tilley Asher, Julieta Trevino Sherk

Journal of Extension

With increased focus on local foods, food safety, nutrition, and physical health, community gardens are being created by a variety of entities, many of which are seeking assistance from Extension agents and specialists in the fields of horticulture, family consumer science, and 4-H. Extension professionals have expertise in nutrition, health, food safety, and food production, yet have little training in community garden design, which can provide the framework for successful gardens. Based on analysis of landscape elements of 10 professionally designed community gardens, recommendations were developed to help Extension professionals work with garden designers and volunteers.

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Visit Nj Farms: An Online Resource To Support Statewide Marketing Of Agritourism, Brian J. Schilling, Lucas J. Marxen Dec 2013

Visit Nj Farms: An Online Resource To Support Statewide Marketing Of Agritourism, Brian J. Schilling, Lucas J. Marxen

Journal of Extension

The popularity of agritourism is growing nationally. Central to the success of any agritourism operation is effective marketing. Visit NJ Farms is an interactive website designed as a centralized marketing platform for New Jersey agritourism operators. The website was developed to provide farmers with an easy-to-use tool to enter farm information, agritourism activities, and special events in a searchable database of statewide agritourism activities. Individuals interested in visiting a farm are able to search for specific agritourism activities or browse special on-farm events. Website visitors can select farms of interest to visit and develop customized travel itineraries with driving directions.

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Partnering With School Nutrition Professionals To Promote Fruit And Vegetable Intake Through Taste-Testing Activities, Sherri M. Cirignano, Luanne J. Hughes, Corey J. Wu-Jang, Kathleen Morgan, Alexandra Grenci, Leeanne Savoca Dec 2013

Partnering With School Nutrition Professionals To Promote Fruit And Vegetable Intake Through Taste-Testing Activities, Sherri M. Cirignano, Luanne J. Hughes, Corey J. Wu-Jang, Kathleen Morgan, Alexandra Grenci, Leeanne Savoca

Journal of Extension

The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act (HHFKA) of 2010 sets new nutrition standards for schools, requiring them to serve a greater variety and quantity of fruits and vegetables. Extension educators in New Jersey partnered with school nutrition professionals to implement a school wellness initiative that included taste-testing activities to support schools in achieving the milestones established by the HHFKA. Results indicated that "previewing" foods may influence students' interest in, and acceptance of, new foods, opening up outreach and partnership opportunities for Extension educators to consider when working to promote school wellness.

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Expanding Cooperative Extension's Audience: Establishing A Relationship With Cowboy Church Members, Katy Williams, Robert Strong, Landry Lockett Dec 2013

Expanding Cooperative Extension's Audience: Establishing A Relationship With Cowboy Church Members, Katy Williams, Robert Strong, Landry Lockett

Journal of Extension

The study reported here provided a descriptive report on cowboy churches, while identifying the potential for Extension-cowboy church collaborations and examining the direct implications to Extension. The diffusion of innovations conceptualized the qualitative study. Semi-structured, face-to-face and phone interviews were conducted with 10 adults from cowboy churches. Findings revealed relative advantages for Extension-cowboy church collaborations, areas of compatibility, and ample opportunities for trialibility. Disseminating nutrition, animal science, and youth development information to cowboy church members may establish a relationship between the two groups. Extension could gain positive advocates in local communities through educating and establishing relationships with cowboy church members.

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Food Safety Knowledge, Behavior, And Attitudes Of Vendors Of Poultry Products Sold At Pennsylvania Farmers' Markets, Joshua Scheinberg, Rama Radhakrishna, Catherine N. Cutter Dec 2013

Food Safety Knowledge, Behavior, And Attitudes Of Vendors Of Poultry Products Sold At Pennsylvania Farmers' Markets, Joshua Scheinberg, Rama Radhakrishna, Catherine N. Cutter

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A needs assessment survey was developed to assess the knowledge and attitudes of poultry vendors at farmers' markets in Pennsylvania, on food safety, regulation, and poultry production. Vendors were administered a 32-question paper survey, in person, during market hours. The results revealed critical vendor practices and identified important vendor knowledge gaps and attitudes on food safety and poultry processing. The data obtained from the study will aid in the development of future farmers' market research, as well as generating training and outreach materials on food safety for vendors selling meat and poultry products at farmers' markets.

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Determining Interest In Youtube Topics For Extension-Authored Video Development, Jane A. Parish, Brandi B. Karisch Dec 2013

Determining Interest In Youtube Topics For Extension-Authored Video Development, Jane A. Parish, Brandi B. Karisch

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With an audience of over 1 billion users per month, YouTube is an attractive medium for delivering Extension programming. Amidst growing competition for viewership, determining content that is in demand by Extension clientele on YouTube is a daunting challenge that Extension educators face. The YouTube Search function of Google Trends and monitoring of existing YouTube views for related content can help guide topic selection in developing Extension-authored video content. Example applications of these tools are detailed to show how to select relevant YouTube topics with viral appeal and extend the reach of Extension programming.

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Repeat Customer Success In Extension, Melissa M. Bess, Sarah M. Traub Dec 2013

Repeat Customer Success In Extension, Melissa M. Bess, Sarah M. Traub

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Four multi-session research-based programs were offered by two Extension specialist in one rural Missouri county. Eleven participants who came to multiple Extension programs could be called "repeat customers." Based on the total number of participants for all four programs, 25% could be deemed as repeat customers. Repeat customers had increased attendance and participation (attending at least 60% of the class sessions) as well as developed relationships with other participants. One key to keeping participants involved is to schedule future programs to begin shortly after the current program ends to keep engagement and excitement levels high.

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Food Preservation Mini-Modules Offer Options For Learners And Extension Staff, Suzanne Driessen Dec 2013

Food Preservation Mini-Modules Offer Options For Learners And Extension Staff, Suzanne Driessen

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Renewed interest in growing and purchasing locally grown foods quadrupled requests for food preservation classes. Economic times tightened budgets, decreasing staffing levels of Extension educators. Offering options via the Internet was a natural progression to meet the increased demand. Extension educators created 20 5-minute online video-like Food Preservation Mini-Modules (http://www1.extension.umn.edu/food-safety/preserving/modules/). Over 10,000 home preservers have viewed the online modules. One hundred percent of the participants indicate use of this Internet technology was a good way to receive food preservation information. This article describes how diversifying program portfolios by offering online and classroom options provides choice for the learner and Extension …

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Measuring The Impact Of Termite Prevention Curricula In Hawaii Public Schools In An Area-Wide Extension Program, Makena Mason, Maria Aihara-Sasaki, J Kenneth Grace Dec 2013

Measuring The Impact Of Termite Prevention Curricula In Hawaii Public Schools In An Area-Wide Extension Program, Makena Mason, Maria Aihara-Sasaki, J Kenneth Grace

Journal of Extension

The efficacy of Educate to Eradicate, a K-12 service-learning science curricula developed as part of a statewide, community-based Extension effort for termite prevention, was evaluated. The curricula use termite biology and control as the basis for science education and have been implemented in over 350 Hawaii public school classrooms with more than 12,530 students from 2001 to present. Student surveys and work samples were used to measure changes in student knowledge, behavior, and engagement. Use of school curricula in Extension programs reaches a large public audience and encourages long-term continuation of community pest prevention efforts.

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Using Current Resources To Implement Wellness Programming For Preschoolers, Sherri M. Cirignano Oct 2013

Using Current Resources To Implement Wellness Programming For Preschoolers, Sherri M. Cirignano

Journal of Extension

Currently, there is a nationwide effort to include preschool-aged children in wellness efforts for the prevention of obesity. National resources include guidelines, best practices, and tip sheets to assist in the implementation of these interventions. The Let's Move! Child Care Checklist is a resource that can be used to assess the level at which early care sites (ECS) are meeting recommendations, and a number of preschool-specific curricula exist to consider for implementation. Extension educators are well positioned to provide wellness interventions that can work towards meeting current standards for ECS.

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Extension's Capacity To Deliver Quality Early Childhood Professional Development, Tonia R. Durden, Claudia C. Mincemoyer, Jennifer Gerdes, Kathleen Lodl Oct 2013

Extension's Capacity To Deliver Quality Early Childhood Professional Development, Tonia R. Durden, Claudia C. Mincemoyer, Jennifer Gerdes, Kathleen Lodl

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In recent years much attention has focused on the role of enhancing a teacher's professional knowledge and skills in helping to improve the quality of early care experiences for young children birth-5. In the study reported here, an environmental scan of the early childhood professional development programs offered within the Extension system was conducted to identify the programs' content, delivery, scope, evaluation, and partners. Results indicate that Extension has been a player in providing professional development opportunities for early childhood professionals and with a focused effort in streamlining the current resources has the capacity to become a leader in this …

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The Family-Environment Connection: Filling A Nationwide Program Gap, Anthony Santiago, Nancy Franz, Rebecca Christoffel, Kristi Cooper, Brenda K. Schmitt Oct 2013

The Family-Environment Connection: Filling A Nationwide Program Gap, Anthony Santiago, Nancy Franz, Rebecca Christoffel, Kristi Cooper, Brenda K. Schmitt

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Since its inception, Extension has focused on helping individuals, families, and communities change economic, environmental, and social conditions. Over the organization's history, environmental condition change programming has been mostly the purview of natural resource educators and less often conducted by family and consumer science professionals. There is no evidence of a comprehensive approach to environmental education in Extension linked to family development. In addition, no evidence was found of any Extension educators conducting environmental education with the family unit as the audience. The Family-Environment Connection initiative created by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach aims to fill this gap.

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From Garden To Recipient: A Direct Approach To Nutrition Education, Barbara Murphy Oct 2013

From Garden To Recipient: A Direct Approach To Nutrition Education, Barbara Murphy

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Maine Harvest for Hunger (MHH) involves Master Gardeners in food security through participation in gleaning and gardening projects that benefit food pantries. A statewide survey (Murphy, 2011a) indicates many food pantries face increased demand but are unable to distribute all of the donated produce. The MHH program in Oxford County is designed to provide vegetables and nutrition education directly to people with limited access to fresh produce. Participant survey results show this method is successful. Over 90% of respondents indicated their diets and knowledge of nutrition have improved somewhat to greatly and over 70% have made significant behavior changes.

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Application Of Item Analysis To Assess Multiple-Choice Examinations In The Mississippi Master Cattle Producer Program, Jane A. Parish, Brandi B. Karisch Oct 2013

Application Of Item Analysis To Assess Multiple-Choice Examinations In The Mississippi Master Cattle Producer Program, Jane A. Parish, Brandi B. Karisch

Journal of Extension

Item analysis can serve as a useful tool in improvingmultiple-choice questions used in Extension programming. It can identify gaps between instruction and assessment. An item analysis of Mississippi Master Cattle Producer program multiple-choice examination responses was performed to determine the difficulty of individual examinations, assess the effectiveness of distractors for individual items, and identify specific topics appropriate for placing further educational emphasis. Specific problems with items and distractors with examinations were identified and slated for revision. The item analysis results were then combined with program participant feedback to provide further insight into the instructional needs of Extension clientele.

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The Prize Is Healthy Eyes: Using Games To Educate About Diabetic Retinopathy, Sherri N. Stastny, Julie Garden-Robinson Oct 2013

The Prize Is Healthy Eyes: Using Games To Educate About Diabetic Retinopathy, Sherri N. Stastny, Julie Garden-Robinson

Journal of Extension

This article describes a program for prevention of diabetic retinopathy (DR) that was designed for Extension in collaboration with optometrists. The program was created to increase knowledge and awareness about risk factors for DR and included a game and take-home materials. Participants were asked to play a game similar to Wheel of Fortune. A total of 89% of questions were answered correctly. A telephone survey was used to track retention of knowledge and revealed that participants had used increased knowledge to make positive lifestyle changes. Of individuals who participated in the interactive game, measurable improvements in knowledge and awareness occurred.

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Comparing Three Different Methods For Assessing Corn Silage Density, Richard J. Norell, Steve Hines, Mireille Chahine, Tianna Fife, Mario De Haro Marti, Stuart C. Parkinson Oct 2013

Comparing Three Different Methods For Assessing Corn Silage Density, Richard J. Norell, Steve Hines, Mireille Chahine, Tianna Fife, Mario De Haro Marti, Stuart C. Parkinson

Journal of Extension

Silage density is negatively correlated with dry matter losses in storage and has been used as an Extension evaluation tool to assess ensiling management practices on farms. We compared three methods for estimating silage density on 18 farms. Core sampling is the standard method, while the calculator and feed-out methods are new alternative methods. Core sampling results were highly correlated with the calculator method but not with the feed-out method. Core sampling and the calculator method are recommended tools for estimating storage dry matter losses and evaluating alternative ensiling management practices by Extension faculty, producers, and other users.

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Strength Training Improves Body Image And Physical Activity Behaviors Among Midlife And Older Rural Women, Rebecca A. Seguin, Galen Elridge, Wesley Lynch, Lynn C. Paul Aug 2013

Strength Training Improves Body Image And Physical Activity Behaviors Among Midlife And Older Rural Women, Rebecca A. Seguin, Galen Elridge, Wesley Lynch, Lynn C. Paul

Journal of Extension

The effect of strength training on body image is understudied. The Strong Women Program, a 10-week, twice weekly strength-training program, was provided by Extension agents to 341 older rural women (62±12 years); changes in body image and other psychosocial variables were evaluated. Paired-sample t-test analyses were conducted to assess mean differences pre- to post-program. Strength training was associated with significant improvements in several dimensions of body image, health-related quality of life, and physical activity behaviors, satisfaction, and comfort among rural aging women—an often underserved population that stands to benefit considerably from similar programs.

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The Role Of Internships In Raising Undergraduates' Awareness And Perception Of Extension, Amy Grotta, Daniel Mcgrath Aug 2013

The Role Of Internships In Raising Undergraduates' Awareness And Perception Of Extension, Amy Grotta, Daniel Mcgrath

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Extension does not often reach out to undergraduates at their home institutions. Doing so might help Extension reach new audiences; leverage scarce resources; provide meaningful, community-based work experience; and perhaps recruit another generation of Extension professionals. We surveyed students who had completed internships with Extension programs to understand their motivations and to gauge impacts of their internships. Students' understanding of Extension increased exponentially over the course of their internships. They were highly motivated by having a paid work experience that allowed for making professional contacts. Survey feedback will be used to improve, coordinate and expand student opportunities in Extension.

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Improving The Effectiveness Of An Online Fitness Program: The Walk Georgia Experience, Warren Kriesel, Connie C. Crawley, Maria Bowie Aug 2013

Improving The Effectiveness Of An Online Fitness Program: The Walk Georgia Experience, Warren Kriesel, Connie C. Crawley, Maria Bowie

Journal of Extension

Many Extension programs are addressing the obesity issue through on-line physical activity programs. Using data from the Walk Georgia program at the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension, two regression analyses were conducted to determine the characteristics of those who under-utilize the program and what factors influence how effectively a county recruits participants. The results of the data analysis show that Extension must develop incentives to motivate those who participate less, such as women, minorities, and those with lower incomes and less education and enlist volunteers and other community leaders to recruit more participants.

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Increasing The Healthiness Of Consumers Through Farmers Markets, Megan Parsons, Alfonso Morales Aug 2013

Increasing The Healthiness Of Consumers Through Farmers Markets, Megan Parsons, Alfonso Morales

Journal of Extension

As health and wellness issues in the U.S. continue to rise, Extension workers are presented with an opportunity to use nontraditional methods to support public health. Farmers markets serve many goals, the most important of which revolves around individual and community health. They are among popular tools for supporting public health by making healthy food readily available, thus treating obesity and reinforcing the idea of good nutrition. The number of farmers markets in the U.S. continues to grow, and this steady increase demands that Extension, planning, and other policy professionals understand the various individual and public health goals they achieve.

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Use Of Program Theory In A Nutrition Program For Grandchildren And Grandparents, Mallory Koenings, Sara Arscott Aug 2013

Use Of Program Theory In A Nutrition Program For Grandchildren And Grandparents, Mallory Koenings, Sara Arscott

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Grandparents University ® (GPU) is a 2-day campus-based nutrition education program for grandparents and grandchildren based on constructs from Social Cognitive Theory and the Theory of Planned Behavior. This article describes how program theory was used to develop a working model, design activities, and select outcome measures of a 2-day nutrition program at GPU 2010 that fostered behavioral intention among intergenerational participants to eat more fruits and vegetables and become more physically active.

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"Reduce" Your Work Load, "Re-Use" Existing Extension Print Materials, And "Recycle" To New Digital Platforms, Lisa Franzen-Castel, Alice Henneman, Dave Ostdiek Aug 2013

"Reduce" Your Work Load, "Re-Use" Existing Extension Print Materials, And "Recycle" To New Digital Platforms, Lisa Franzen-Castel, Alice Henneman, Dave Ostdiek

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This article provides information and guidance on how to take traditional means of communication and information sharing and repurpose and digitize that content for the Internet and posting on social media sites. Suggestions and templates are provided from primary to secondary format development and how to then take those formats and adapt them to the Internet. Case studies and examples are also cited that highlight successful adaptation of materials and presentations to maximize programming efforts without adding to the workload.

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Home Food Preservation Training For Extension Educators, Linnette Mizer Goard, Melinda Hill, Katherine Shumaker, Marisa Warrix Aug 2013

Home Food Preservation Training For Extension Educators, Linnette Mizer Goard, Melinda Hill, Katherine Shumaker, Marisa Warrix

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During times of economic downturn, there has been an increased interest in home food preservation. As the primary resource for current research-based recommendations, a team of Extension Family and Consumer Sciences educators with specialization in food safety and food preservation responded to this demand by developing a standardized food preservation curriculum to provide programming. The curriculum was used to train Extension Family and Consumer Sciences educators so they could meet the current need of home food preservation requests for programming at the county level.

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The Effectiveness Of Distance Education, Using Blended Method Of Delivery For Limited-Resource Audiences In The Nutrition Education Program, Casey Campbell, Wanda M. Koszewski, Donnia Behrends Aug 2013

The Effectiveness Of Distance Education, Using Blended Method Of Delivery For Limited-Resource Audiences In The Nutrition Education Program, Casey Campbell, Wanda M. Koszewski, Donnia Behrends

Journal of Extension

The study reported here sought to determine if the use of distance education lessons for teaching limited resource participants in a nutrition education program (NEP) is as effective as face-to-face methodology. One hundred and six participants were in the experimental group. Data was gathered at entry and examined behavior change, nutrient intake change, and self-efficacy. Results demonstrated that the participants made positive behavior changes, improved nutrient intake, and increased in self-efficacy as a result of the distance lessons. It was found that the use of distance education is an acceptable option when common barriers to face-to-face learning exist.

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A Study Of Extension Professionals Preferences And Perceptions Of Usefulness And Level Of Comfort With Blogs As An Informal Professional Development Tool, Melissa Cater, Debra Davis, Bradley Leger, Krisanna Machtmes, Lisa Arcemont Aug 2013

A Study Of Extension Professionals Preferences And Perceptions Of Usefulness And Level Of Comfort With Blogs As An Informal Professional Development Tool, Melissa Cater, Debra Davis, Bradley Leger, Krisanna Machtmes, Lisa Arcemont

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The use of blogs for informal professional development is a growing phenomenon in higher education. The purpose of the study reported here was to describe Extension faculty's preferences for and perceptions of using an online, particularly social media, environment for professional development. The LSU AgCenter Organization Development and Evaluation unit conducted an 18-week pilot study to determine the feasibility of this delivery method with field and state faculty. Results indicate that blogs are underutilized because of the newness of the technology but possess potential as a delivery method.

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Smart Yard, Healthy Gulf: Using Community-Based Social Marketing To Educate Gulf Of Mexico Residents On Proper Lawn Care Practices, Stacy J. Ray, Jack Wilbur, Lee S. Yokel, Ladon D. Swann Jun 2013

Smart Yard, Healthy Gulf: Using Community-Based Social Marketing To Educate Gulf Of Mexico Residents On Proper Lawn Care Practices, Stacy J. Ray, Jack Wilbur, Lee S. Yokel, Ladon D. Swann

Journal of Extension

Smart Yard, Healthy Gulf is an environmental stewardship campaign that uses community-based social marketing to educate homeowners on lawn care practices and residential nutrient runoff. The goal is to change homeowners' behavior regarding lawn care practices using simple, easily remembered messages that guide them on timing of fertilizer applications. Most Smart Yard, Healthy Gulf participants are middle class homeowners living in the Gulf of Mexico region who maintain their own lawns. The campaign is a collaborative effort with the Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consortium, the Gulf of Mexico Alliance, and the Cooperative Extension Services in the five Gulf of Mexico States.

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Developing A Parent-Centered Obesity Prevention Program For 4-H Families: Implications For Extension Family Programming, Carrie J. Banke, Sandra J. Bailey, Jill Martz, Lynn Paul, Wesley Lynch, Galen Eldridge Jun 2013

Developing A Parent-Centered Obesity Prevention Program For 4-H Families: Implications For Extension Family Programming, Carrie J. Banke, Sandra J. Bailey, Jill Martz, Lynn Paul, Wesley Lynch, Galen Eldridge

Journal of Extension

Planning youth and family programming in the 21st century is daunting given family members' busy schedules. This is even more challenging when planning programs in rural areas, where there are vast distances between communities. This article discusses a research and educational outreach project that uses best practices in program development in order to create an obesity prevention program for parents of 4-H youth in a rural state. Practices discussed include the development of an interdisciplinary team, information gathered and implemented from focus groups, and the use of evaluations during the pilot-stage of the project. Implications for Extension programming are discussed.

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Lessons In A Box Make A Difference For Head Start Youth, Kelly K. Kunkel, Ghaffar A. Hurtado, Stephanie Conrad, Brianna Routh, Ju Ri Joeng, Megan Harrison Jun 2013

Lessons In A Box Make A Difference For Head Start Youth, Kelly K. Kunkel, Ghaffar A. Hurtado, Stephanie Conrad, Brianna Routh, Ju Ri Joeng, Megan Harrison

Journal of Extension

This article examines the health education implications of targeted nutrition lesson plans at Head Start programs in south central Minnesota. The Head Start program in Mankato and the University of Minnesota Extension collaborated to deliver and evaluate a nutrition education program directed at preschool children and their families. Nine lesson plans on various nutrition topics were developed and delivered to Head Start preschoolers. The program goals were to increase nutrition-related knowledge among children, improve healthy eating patterns/preferences, and increase physical activity. The evaluation intended to determine program effects and participant changes towards healthy eating habits.

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Change Is Inevitable: How Field Specialist Positions Can Help Meet The Challenge, Nancy Bowen-Ellzey, Eric Romich, David Civttolo, Greg Davis Jun 2013

Change Is Inevitable: How Field Specialist Positions Can Help Meet The Challenge, Nancy Bowen-Ellzey, Eric Romich, David Civttolo, Greg Davis

Journal of Extension

After nearly 100 years, Extension has achieved a great deal. However, shrinking budgets from our traditional funders require us to think of new ways to address the needs of tomorrow and target programs that demonstrate impact and outcomes today. The field specialist model enables Extension to better address specific critical issues, leverage talent and resources, and develop collaborative partnerships that foster non-traditional funding opportunities while complementing the work of the county-based educator. The field specialist position may very well be the driving force in the 21st century Extension model.

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