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Developing A Phosphorus Fertilizer Training Program For Golf Course Personnel, Bp Horgan, P Bierman, C Rosen Oct 2003

Developing A Phosphorus Fertilizer Training Program For Golf Course Personnel, Bp Horgan, P Bierman, C Rosen

Journal of Extension

A new Extension program has been developed in Minnesota to train golf course personnel on managing phosphorus inputs in response to recently passed legislation restricting the use of P fertilizers applied to turfgrass. This article introduces the P legislation passed in Minnesota, describes the curriculum, and discusses survey responses from golf course personnel who have participated in the program. The data presented indicate that respondents found the program either useful or very useful with respect to the day-to-day management of P fertilizers applied to turf.

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Intergenerational Programming In Extension: Needs Assessment As Planning Tool, Matthew Kaplan, Shih-Tsen Liu, Rama Radhakrishna Aug 2003

Intergenerational Programming In Extension: Needs Assessment As Planning Tool, Matthew Kaplan, Shih-Tsen Liu, Rama Radhakrishna

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This article presents the findings of a needs assessment study conducted to plan and develop a statewide intergenerational program. Twenty-eight Extension personnel, primarily Extension educators in the Family and Consumer Science and 4-H/Youth Development program areas, noted their preferences regarding program content and delivery format. Results were subsequently used in making several key decisions about curricular directions and program delivery strategies. To further explore ways in which intergenerational programming strategies can be developed to enhance Extension programming, it is proposed that additional research be conducted with a broader base of Extension personnel.

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Hooks And Anchors In Youth Development Program Delivery, Kathy Wolfe, Jan B. Carroll Aug 2003

Hooks And Anchors In Youth Development Program Delivery, Kathy Wolfe, Jan B. Carroll

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Hooks and anchors remind Cooperative Extension educators to engage participants so they will attend programming and learn. The hook brings them in and sets the stage for learning. The anchor is the weight or content of the presentation. Examples refer to Cooperative Extension professionals, volunteers, and youth. Experiential learning is a hook, and life skills are anchors for youth.

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Barriers To Participation In Extension Expanded Foods And Nutrition Programs, John G. Richardson, Jo Ann Y. Williams, R David Mustian Aug 2003

Barriers To Participation In Extension Expanded Foods And Nutrition Programs, John G. Richardson, Jo Ann Y. Williams, R David Mustian

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Barriers to participation in Extension programs often influence the means of program delivery and approaches to developing educational programs. A study of Expanded Foods and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) clientele in one of North Carolina's poorer rural counties accentuates the difficulties faced by these limited resource clientele in their participation in the EFNEP program, as well as challenges to Extension to recognize and overcome such barriers. The research found that essentially all of this limited resource audience expressed some level of barriers. These included logistical, social, situational, and emotional barriers.

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Distance Education Of Pennsylvania Pond Owners, Katherine L. Schmidt, Bryan R. Swistock, William E. Sharpe Aug 2003

Distance Education Of Pennsylvania Pond Owners, Katherine L. Schmidt, Bryan R. Swistock, William E. Sharpe

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Pennsylvania pond owners represent a large audience with a great need for educational programming and assistance. Penn State Extension attempted to reach this audience via a pond management program delivered by satellite. Evaluations by both program attendees and Extension professionals demonstrated that the program was successful. However, attendee respondents indicated that they wanted more in-depth information over a shorter time frame. A relatively small proportion (10%) of attendees did not favor satellite delivery. This level of dissatisfaction is quite low and may be improved by focusing on shorter, more focused satellite programs and by providing videotapes of satellite programs.

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Volunteerism, Community Service, And Service-Learning By Ohio 4-Hers In Grades 4-12, R Dale Safrit, Allen W. Auck Aug 2003

Volunteerism, Community Service, And Service-Learning By Ohio 4-Hers In Grades 4-12, R Dale Safrit, Allen W. Auck

Journal of Extension

This study reported here investigated volunteer service by Ohio 4-H'ers ages 10 to 19. The study's population was randomly sampled by each age category: 66,345 4-H community club members ages 10-14 and 18,233 ages 15-19. Study findings suggest that nearly 100% of 4-H'ers in both age categories are involved in community service. Respondents spent an equal amount of time volunteering through school, out of school, on their own, or through 4-H youth development experiences. The researchers conclude that 4-H youth development has an impact on 4-H'ers performing service but that it is not the only way members are helping others.

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Building A State Child Care Initiative: Applying Principles Of Teamwork And Collaboration, Susan K. Walker Jun 2003

Building A State Child Care Initiative: Applying Principles Of Teamwork And Collaboration, Susan K. Walker

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It has long been advocated that, for Extension to respond to critical public issues, it will have to work across disciplines and as teams. This article reviews one state's efforts in building a child care initiative. Over the past 5 years, Maryland Cooperative Extension has pulled together individual county and city Extension family and Consumer Sciences educators to provide coordinated child care provider training and to build a statewide system of service to its audience and support to its members. Recommendations about team-building efforts are provided.

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Leadership Practices Of West Virginia University Extension Agents Working With The 4-H Youth Development Program, William Woodrum, R Dale Safrit Jun 2003

Leadership Practices Of West Virginia University Extension Agents Working With The 4-H Youth Development Program, William Woodrum, R Dale Safrit

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A descriptive study explored leadership practices of West Virginia University Extension Service (WVUES) agents with an appointment in 4-H and Youth programs. The researchers utilized a census and a mailed questionnaire for the study that incorporated both the Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI) and the Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire MLQ. Overall, respondents' usage of both transactional and transformational leadership practices was average, with nearly equal usage of both leadership approaches. The authors discuss implications for WVUES that will affect its ability to achieve the visionary goals to which it aspires.

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Dietary Changes By Expanded Food And Nutrition Education Program (Efnep) Graduates Are Independent Of Program Delivery Method, Barbara Hd Luccia, Mary E. Kunkel, Katherine L. Cason Jun 2003

Dietary Changes By Expanded Food And Nutrition Education Program (Efnep) Graduates Are Independent Of Program Delivery Method, Barbara Hd Luccia, Mary E. Kunkel, Katherine L. Cason

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Dietary changes of Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) graduates who participated in either individual or group education sessions were assessed. Paraprofessionals administered the Homemaker's 24-Hour Food Recall to EFNEP graduates. EFNEP graduates significantly improved the number of servings consumed from the grains, vegetables, dairy, and meat and meat alternates food groups. Graduates also significantly increased total calories consumed, dietary fiber intake, as well as iron, calcium, vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin B6 intake. These results were independent of method of nutrition education. Further research should determine the reasons why group instruction is as effective as individual instruction.

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Review Of Micromedium Digital Trainer Professional(R) As A Tool For Developing Teaching And Extension Training Programs, Y Martin Lo, Lisa N. Sadar Jun 2003

Review Of Micromedium Digital Trainer Professional(R) As A Tool For Developing Teaching And Extension Training Programs, Y Martin Lo, Lisa N. Sadar

Journal of Extension

The authors have been using Digital Trainer Professional® software for more than 4 years and found it to be effective in teaching classes and Extension training programs. The merit of the program is that, instead of reading a training manual or paper book, trainees interact with an e-book on their computer. E-books can track the reader's knowledge and evaluate responses to questions to measure their progress and performance, and gauge the effectiveness of the training.

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Characteristics Of Effective Training: Developing A Model To Motivate Action, Dena Wise, Patsy Ezell Apr 2003

Characteristics Of Effective Training: Developing A Model To Motivate Action, Dena Wise, Patsy Ezell

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This article outlines the process through which the University of Tennessee PACE leadership team identified a successful model for training welfare-to-work facilitators. The article reviews findings on effective training, reports the process and outcomes of training model development, and suggests practical ways for implementing the resulting model in the classroom. When used with a broad range of learners, the model has proven effective in training facilitators to focus on educational process and behavior change as well as information content in their program delivery.

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Collaborations For The Community: The Partnership Of Extension And Pharmacy, Bella Mehta, Kathy Reschke, Gerald Cable, Joyce Mcdowell Apr 2003

Collaborations For The Community: The Partnership Of Extension And Pharmacy, Bella Mehta, Kathy Reschke, Gerald Cable, Joyce Mcdowell

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Through partnering of resources and expertise of Ohio State University Extension and the College of Pharmacy, programs that affect the health of Ohio consumers are being developed. Early collaborative projects involved medication consultation for seniors by Pharmacy faculty and students, and development of fact sheets on herbs and dietary supplements. The Ohio Extension/Pharmacy Alliance for Community Health (Ohio EPACH) is currently focusing on health literacy needs among child caregivers and among the elderly and their caregivers.

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Best Practices In Teen Pregnancy Prevention Practitioner Handbook, Fe Moncloa, Marilyn Johns, Elizabeth J. Gong, Stephen Russell Apr 2003

Best Practices In Teen Pregnancy Prevention Practitioner Handbook, Fe Moncloa, Marilyn Johns, Elizabeth J. Gong, Stephen Russell

Journal of Extension

The Best Practices in Teen Pregnancy Prevention Practitioner Handbook presents 10 best practices from the literature, as well as findings from surveys and visits made to local teen pregnancy prevention programs in schools, community-based agencies, and health care agencies. Each of the best practices in this handbook includes key research findings, program recommendations, and tips for the field. The handbook has been widely used in California and across the nation to enhance the content and delivery of teen pregnancy prevention programs.

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Outcomes Of Individual Vs. Group Instruction In Efnep, Jamie Dollahite, Michelle Scott-Pierce Apr 2003

Outcomes Of Individual Vs. Group Instruction In Efnep, Jamie Dollahite, Michelle Scott-Pierce

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This article presents an analysis of self-reported behavioral outcomes from three years' of New York State EFNEP evaluation data. Participant instruction has shifted from a primarily one-on-one format to group instruction because of staff safety concerns and the impact of welfare reform on recruitment, as well as financial constraints. The question is raised regarding the cost-effectiveness of group education as currently delivered. If groups are unavoidable in the current climate, educators need to identify strategies to maximize impact among participants educated in group settings.

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Integrating Value-Added Research With Field Management Practice: An Effective Extension Mechanism At The University Of Maryland, Y Martin Lo, John E. Hall, Robert J. Kratochvil, William J. Kenworthy Apr 2003

Integrating Value-Added Research With Field Management Practice: An Effective Extension Mechanism At The University Of Maryland, Y Martin Lo, John E. Hall, Robert J. Kratochvil, William J. Kenworthy

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An effective Extension mechanism integrating value-added research with field management practice has been developed in Maryland. Through this mechanism, farmers are engaged in an alternative crop production process. We expect that value-added enhancements can be achieved and, subsequently, a sustainable/profitable agricultural community will emerge. The diverse research team ensures that a comprehensive approach to developing value-added products/markets will occur. Additionally, we expect that the effective coordination of scholarly research and Extension that is the cornerstone of this project will lead directly to improved and profitable farming practices and an enhanced quality of life for farmers and their rural communities.

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Productive Partnerships For Food: Principles And Strategies, Ardyth H. Gillespie, Leigh A. Gantner, Susie Craig, Kathleen Dischner Apr 2003

Productive Partnerships For Food: Principles And Strategies, Ardyth H. Gillespie, Leigh A. Gantner, Susie Craig, Kathleen Dischner

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This article guides Extension educators in facilitating university-community partnerships in their locality. Principles and strategies for building effective and productive university-community partnerships around food that integrate research, education, and action are discussed, drawing from three examples. Partnerships are based on the principles of building off of community assets, diverse stakeholder involvement, guidance by community interests, and integration of research with practice. The partnership strategies encourage partners to develop common goals, clarify roles and responsibilities, develop protocols, commit the necessary resources, and create a flexible and trusting atmosphere. The need to balance multiple interests in a partnership is discussed.

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Graduation: From National Initiative To Base Program Feb 2003

Graduation: From National Initiative To Base Program

Journal of Extension

The Cooperative Extension System supports base programs and national initiatives that provide direction for educational programming across the country. This article presents results of a study of the graduation of the CYFAR National Initiative into base programs. The Organizational Change Survey, designed to document the current state of and changes in a state's ability to develop and sustain effective programs for children, youth, and families, was first conducted in late 1997 to mid-1998 and was repeated in late 2000 to mid-2001. Results are presented from 22 states that participated both times. Implications for the implementation and graduation of other national …

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Employees And Food Safety: Is Training Important To Food Service Managers?, Susan Hine, Dawn Thilmany, Pat Kendall, Ken Smith Feb 2003

Employees And Food Safety: Is Training Important To Food Service Managers?, Susan Hine, Dawn Thilmany, Pat Kendall, Ken Smith

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A sample of food service managers were surveyed regarding the value they placed on food safety training: whether they would provide higher pay or bonuses for trained new workers or pay a fixed amount for current employee training. They were also asked how important public image was to their business. Approximately 72% indicated they would be more likely to hire food safety trained workers, and 50% would be willing to pay higher wages to those trained. Finally, given tight labor supplies for this sector, 93% were willing to hire trained Welfare-to-Work participants. However, other barriers to hiring these participants remain.

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Designing Nutrition Education Programs To Reach Mexican American Populations, Sharon F. Robinson, Jenna Anding, Bertha Garza, Ileana Hinojosa Feb 2003

Designing Nutrition Education Programs To Reach Mexican American Populations, Sharon F. Robinson, Jenna Anding, Bertha Garza, Ileana Hinojosa

Journal of Extension

Over 6 million Mexican Americans live in the state of Texas. Hispanic women have a higher incidence of diet-related birth defects than the general population. To address this health disparity, an education outreach program was developed. A culture-centered approach consisting of the formation of a culturally diverse working team, client focus groups, materials development, pilot testing by trained paraprofessionals, and a day-long workshop for professional and lay educators was employed. This program used content specialists and local faculty to develop a relevant education program for a specific population.

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Beef Quality Assurance From Farm To Fork: Development Of A Pilot Program In Farm To Table Food Safety, Gregory P. Lardy, Julie Garden-Robinson, Charlie Stoltenow, Martin J. Marchello Feb 2003

Beef Quality Assurance From Farm To Fork: Development Of A Pilot Program In Farm To Table Food Safety, Gregory P. Lardy, Julie Garden-Robinson, Charlie Stoltenow, Martin J. Marchello

Journal of Extension

The goal of the project described here was to develop an interdisciplinary 3-day food safety training program. Course material for this program included content focused on food safety issues at the pre-harvest (farm, ranch, feedlot), post-harvest (slaughter and fabrication), and consumer (foodservice, retail, home) level. A pre-and post-test were given to each participant to assess the impact of this training program. Pre-test scores averaged 62%, while post-test scores averaged 87%. The 3-day interdisciplinary food safety course was effective at increasing constituent knowledge of food safety issues related to beef production and consumption from farm to fork.

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Cowboy Obstetrics--A Calving Primer, James N. Hawkins, William A. Zollinger, Shannon K. Williams Feb 2003

Cowboy Obstetrics--A Calving Primer, James N. Hawkins, William A. Zollinger, Shannon K. Williams

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Dystocia plagues cattle producers throughout Idaho. A team of Extension educators and specialists designed a curriculum and conducted calving schools to teach dystocia management principles and demonstrate methods to reduce stress during birth and enhance the potential for calf survival. Over 300 ranchers and ranch employees attended the intensive, 1-day schools. Pre- and post-tests showed a 47 to 58% increase in attendees' knowledge about dystocia and dystocia management practices. Follow-up telephone surveys conducted 9 months later indicated attendees retained at least a portion of the information taught and saved an average of 1.6 calves per ranch.

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Why People Are Moving To Suburbia (And Beyond): Examining The Pull Factor In The Fox Valley, Michael Koles, David Muench Dec 2002

Why People Are Moving To Suburbia (And Beyond): Examining The Pull Factor In The Fox Valley, Michael Koles, David Muench

Journal of Extension

Communities across the United States are growing and changing at an unprecedented pace. The Fox Valley of Wisconsin is no exception to the rapid population growth and development that often occurs in an unplanned manner and evokes terms like "sprawl" and "leapfrog construction." The rapid suburban, exurban, and rural evolution is fueled not only by broad economic factors but also localized characteristics that push residents from the city and pull residents to suburbia. This article describes research that investigated the pull factors in six suburban Fox Valley, Wisconsin communities and discusses resulting implications for Extension programming.

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Extension's Role In Responding To Community Crisis: Lessons From Klamath Falls, Oregon, Sharon Cartwright, Patricia Case, Tom Gallagher, Ron Hathaway Dec 2002

Extension's Role In Responding To Community Crisis: Lessons From Klamath Falls, Oregon, Sharon Cartwright, Patricia Case, Tom Gallagher, Ron Hathaway

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Extension has a long history of support for communities, primarily through programs such as agriculture and 4-H. When an entire community faces a crisis, however, the needs of the community can expand beyond the goals of a specific program. In the summer of 2001, Klamath Falls, Oregon experienced a crisis when a federal decision eliminated irrigation water to over 1200 families farming more than 220,000 acres. The Klamath County Extension Office recognized the role they could play and organized and facilitated three countywide meetings to identify needs and strategies for action. The actions that evolved from the meetings were substantial, …

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Beyond Knowledge: Guidelines For Effective Health Promotion Messages, Joye C. Gordon Dec 2002

Beyond Knowledge: Guidelines For Effective Health Promotion Messages, Joye C. Gordon

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Knowledge does not always result in the adoption of recommended behaviors that can prevent or detect illness. This article synthesizes the research of psychologists, health advocates, and other social scientists to identify the factors other than knowledge that influence decisions regarding healthful behaviors. The article also presents guidelines to help Extension personnel optimize messages and programs designed to encourage preventive health behaviors based on findings concerning (a) perceptions of risks; (b) perceptions of self; (c) environmental conditions, both physical and social; and (d) perceptions of costs and benefits of recommended behavior.

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Using Agriculture As The Foundation For An Extension Nutrition Education Program, Luanne J. Hughes Dec 2002

Using Agriculture As The Foundation For An Extension Nutrition Education Program, Luanne J. Hughes

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Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is based on the principle that the future success of our farms is dependent upon the relationships between farmers and an expanding non-agricultural population. And, in many ways, the future success of our communities can be cultivated by strengthening our connection with our agricultural roots. Building on this concept, Rutgers Cooperative Extension created a nutrition and agriculture education initiative for children ages 3 to 8 called "From Our Farms." From Our Farms promotes improved nutrition and consumption of locally grown foods through a series of family-based activities that are offered through local libraries.

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Recipe Checklist: A Tool To Aid Development Of Recipes For Audiences With Limited Resources, Debra B. Reed, Ellen Schuster Dec 2002

Recipe Checklist: A Tool To Aid Development Of Recipes For Audiences With Limited Resources, Debra B. Reed, Ellen Schuster

Journal of Extension

Recipes are popular vehicles in nutrition education. Significant time and resources are devoted to identifying, developing and distributing recipes in Extension nutrition education programs. A qualitative review of existing recipes found some recipes to be lacking in standardization. The authors review previous work about recipe development for limited resource audiences and present a comprehensive recipe checklist for Extension staff to better assess whether a recipe will be effective in programming.

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Examining A Professional Development System: A Comprehensive Needs Assessment Approach, Nikki L. Conklin, Laryssa L. Hook, Beverly J. Kelbaugh, Ruben D. Nieto Oct 2002

Examining A Professional Development System: A Comprehensive Needs Assessment Approach, Nikki L. Conklin, Laryssa L. Hook, Beverly J. Kelbaugh, Ruben D. Nieto

Journal of Extension

Determination of training and development for personnel in any organization is a challenging task. The task is even more complex when employees have diverse job responsibilities. That is the challenge that faced a team of professionals with Ohio State University (OSU) Extension who designed and implemented a comprehensive training and development needs assessment in autumn 2000. Program personnel perceived a greater need for training in personal and professional development topics than in technical subject-matter topics. OSU Extension is not unique in facing the challenges of designing a professional development system that meets the educational needs of a very diverse population …

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New Mexico Cooperative Extension Service Home Economists' Perceived Technical Knowledge And Estimated Client Needs, Sonja D. Koukel, Merrilyn N. Cummings Oct 2002

New Mexico Cooperative Extension Service Home Economists' Perceived Technical Knowledge And Estimated Client Needs, Sonja D. Koukel, Merrilyn N. Cummings

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The study reported here determined the differences between New Mexico Cooperative Extension Service Home Economics agents' perceived technical knowledge and client needs for 144 Family and Consumer Sciences concepts. Data were collected using mailed questionnaires to all agents. Follow-up procedures resulted in a 94% return rate. For 71 of the concepts, respondents felt their knowledge exceeded client needs; for 67 of the concepts, respondents felt client needs exceeded their knowledge. Analysis of variance found no differences for participants by years of employment. Data indicated a need for agent information in some critical areas that will influence future pre-service and in-service …

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Sensational Supercupboards, Katherine L. Carson, Jan F. Scholl, Judith W. Heald, Catherine S. Harrington Oct 2002

Sensational Supercupboards, Katherine L. Carson, Jan F. Scholl, Judith W. Heald, Catherine S. Harrington

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While the nation's investment in nutrition assistance is an important and effective tool in fighting hunger and food insecurity, improving the diet quality of low-income Americans remains a major challenge. The SuperCupboard program is a successful community-based approach for educating low-income adults with families, thereby enabling them to prepare and consume healthy, nutritious, and safe diets and to become better managers of their food dollars.

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Health Professions And Cooperative Extension: An Emerging Partnership, Erin P. Condo, Kenneth E. Martin Aug 2002

Health Professions And Cooperative Extension: An Emerging Partnership, Erin P. Condo, Kenneth E. Martin

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This article reports on the effectiveness of the project "Health Professions and Cooperative Extension: An Emerging Partnership" in providing community-based learning experiences for health professions students and in enhancing efforts of Extension. The grant project was awarded to seven health professions students in four states. Evaluation of final student reports and interviews of administrators, specialists, and county agents were conducted to determine the extent of service-learning benefits to the student, partnership development in communities, and benefits to Extension. Despite the challenges to implementing this project for the first time, students, communities, and Extension benefited greatly.

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