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Keys To Building Successful Training Programs For Hispanic Family Day Care Providers, Marisa B. Warrix, Margarita Bocanegra Dec 1998

Keys To Building Successful Training Programs For Hispanic Family Day Care Providers, Marisa B. Warrix, Margarita Bocanegra

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Hispanic women have shown the most rapid gains in labor force participation since the 1980s. Ohio State University Extension in Cleveland, Ohio targeted training programs to Hispanic family day care providers. The article outlines critical factors for success. They include understanding the importance of Hispanic culture, values, and attitudes; becoming familiar with personalism and familism, using day care as an employment strategy for Hispanic women, and developing culturally relevant nutrition lessons.

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Partnerships For Progress: Summer Youth Nutrition Programs, Lisa A. Guion Dec 1998

Partnerships For Progress: Summer Youth Nutrition Programs, Lisa A. Guion

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The North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service 4-H EFNEP program, in collaboration with Out For Lunch, implemented youth nutrition programs in nine counties during the summer of 1997. These experiential programs were designed to provide limited resource youth with information on the fundamentals of proper nutrition and contribute to their personal development and overall well-being. Collaboration played a large role in the success of all the programs, both internally among Extension professionals, and with external partners. External partners provided various types of resources that enabled the program to serve a total of 1,469 youth in the nine counties. In the article, …

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5-A-Day Roadside Market Project, Sharon L. Mader Dec 1998

5-A-Day Roadside Market Project, Sharon L. Mader

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The 5-A-Day Roadside Market project was the outcome of a survey conducted by a county Extension staff to provide information requested by customers at local roadside markets. Twenty roadside market operators agreed to participate in the project and received 40,000 free fact sheets to distribute to their customers and 5-A-Day posters to display in their markets. This project was a marketing technique to increase consumer awareness of eating five servings of fruits and vegetables to help prevent health problems.

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An Evaluation Of Discussion Forums For Generating Program Support, Michael L. Westendorf, Charles Miller Oct 1998

An Evaluation Of Discussion Forums For Generating Program Support, Michael L. Westendorf, Charles Miller

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Farmers talked freely at these forums and brought forward many issues. Many felt that more leadership should be given to farmers in their development and administration. The use of speakers and facilitators was viewed as helpful provided it didn't take time away from producer participation. Forums such as these can be effective means to develop support. The results of these forums, as judged by the pursuit of several ongoing measures, has been positive, and may be employed again.

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Creative Approaches To Parenting Education, Karen Debord, Jacqueline D. Roseboro, Karen M. Wicker Oct 1998

Creative Approaches To Parenting Education, Karen Debord, Jacqueline D. Roseboro, Karen M. Wicker

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Although Extension professionals have been conducting parenting education programs for decades, there are new concerns among parents, greater diversity among families, and a need to learn how to plan for specific parent needs and evaluate the success of the parenting initiative. The National Network for Family Resiliency (NNFR) has provided some direction in program evaluation by providing an evaluative decision framework. This article describes two Extension agents' efforts to apply the concepts of the NNFR framework to parenting education programs. One pilot project used focus group interviews and a summative paper and pencil evaluation while the second group used a …

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Beginning Farmer Education In Iowa: Implications To Extension, Larry D. Trede, Scott Whitaker Oct 1998

Beginning Farmer Education In Iowa: Implications To Extension, Larry D. Trede, Scott Whitaker

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A needs assessment of beginning farmer education in Iowa with implications to Extension is described in this article. Beginning farmers viewed Extension as a major educational provider. These farmers rated experiential learning, problem solving, and critical thinking as important skills in the future. Using a variety of instructional techniques, including cutting-edge technologies, for program delivery were preferred. Programs related to the "business management of farming rated very high as current and future topics. these results support current and future program efforts by extension in beginning farmer education, particularly for programs delivered at the local.

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The Rural Families Program Makes A Difference, Swarna Viegas, Jim Meek Aug 1998

The Rural Families Program Makes A Difference, Swarna Viegas, Jim Meek

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This article highlights the impact of the Rural Families Program that addresses mental health issues. Rural outreach workers delivered prevention and early intervention education on a one-on-one basis to strengthen families and communities over six to nine weeks. Using a pre-test post-test evaluation design, quantitative and qualitative measures were used to assess program impact. Quantitative assessment revealed statistically significant post-test post-test mean score differences for the 17 selected indicators of family well being. Qualitative assessment indicated that the program benefited participants in the areas of decision making, communication, financial management, parenting, family relationships, and crisis management.

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Increasing Fruit And Vegetable Consumption Among Middle School Students: Implementing The 5-A-Day Program, Mary Dodds Spoon, Jamie Benedict, Carolyn Leontos, Natalie Krelle-Zepponi Aug 1998

Increasing Fruit And Vegetable Consumption Among Middle School Students: Implementing The 5-A-Day Program, Mary Dodds Spoon, Jamie Benedict, Carolyn Leontos, Natalie Krelle-Zepponi

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Research shows that populations consuming diets rich in fruits, vegetables, and grain products have significantly lower rates of many types of cancer. University of Nevada Cooperative Extension developed, implemented, and evaluated an educational program based on Social Learning Theory to increase knowledge, improve attitudes, and promote consumption of fruits and vegetables among middle school students in two Nevada schools. Results showed that students' attitudes about the acceptability of eating fruits and vegetables improved significantly (p =.005) as did their perception of their ability to eat five fruit and vegetables per day (p<.0001). Students demonstrated a high level of knowledge of the health benefits of eating fruits and vegetables on the pre-test (mean score of 55 points out of 75 points) and showed no significant increase on the post-test.

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From Knowledge Extended To Knowledge Created: Challenges For A New Extension Paradigm, Mildred E. Warner, Clare Hinrichs, Judith Schneyer, Lucy Joyce Aug 1998

From Knowledge Extended To Knowledge Created: Challenges For A New Extension Paradigm, Mildred E. Warner, Clare Hinrichs, Judith Schneyer, Lucy Joyce

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Traditionally the practice of Extension has been described as "knowledge applied" or "knowledge extended." More recently, the research community has begun to recognize Extension's role in creating knowledge. Beyond Extension's contribution in setting agendas for future research, this movement recognizes Extension's capacity to participate as a full partner in the research process. This article critically assesses a research collaboration in New York where Extension agents were full research partners. The unique challenges for both the research and Extension partners are articulated and discussed.

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Editor’S Page, Len Calvert Aug 1998

Editor’S Page, Len Calvert

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No abstract provided.

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Impacts Of Family Nutrition Classes Taught To Food Stamp Recipients In Grant/Adams Area Of Washington State, Betty J. Meloy Aug 1998

Impacts Of Family Nutrition Classes Taught To Food Stamp Recipients In Grant/Adams Area Of Washington State, Betty J. Meloy

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Impacts of family nutrition classes taught to Food Stamp recipients in Grant/Adams area of Washington state describes the nutrition program used to educate the Hispanic migrant population in rural central Washington. It describes the survey process used for a comprehensive evaluation and the results obtained. The impacts showed a high level of retention on items related to budgeting and the need for more clarification of the Food Guide Pyramid as it relates to their culture. The participants were able to make nutrition judgement decisions.

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Professional Development For Paraprofessionals: Organizing A One Day Multi Agency Conference, Marisa Warrix Jun 1998

Professional Development For Paraprofessionals: Organizing A One Day Multi Agency Conference, Marisa Warrix

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The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program and more recently the Family Nutrition Program are two examples of Extension's effective employment of paraprofessionals. Training is a critical component to any program that employs paraprofessionals. Extension has been viewed as a leader in the training of paraprofessionals. This article outlines the effectiveness of organizing a one-day workshop for paraprofessionals and supervisors offered by a coalition of agencies providing outreach services to families with children in Northeast Ohio.

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Providing Support To Extension Agents: The Rapid Response Center In Kansas, Robert Brannan, Mary Mcphail Gray Jun 1998

Providing Support To Extension Agents: The Rapid Response Center In Kansas, Robert Brannan, Mary Mcphail Gray

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The Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) Rapid Response Center was developed within the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension System (K-State Research and Extension) to support 120 Kansas FACS Extension agents. With access to specialists often times limited and differing levels of technology from county-to-county, agents needed a subject-matter based resource to provide timely information to a answer unusual information requests. The usefulness of the center is described using two years' worth of accumulated data and an evaluation of the center by agents. Future plans, including expansion of the center into other subject areas, are discussed.

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A Model For Integrating Program Development And Evaluation, J Lynne Brown, Nancy Ellen Kiernan Jun 1998

A Model For Integrating Program Development And Evaluation, J Lynne Brown, Nancy Ellen Kiernan

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We present the communication model of Gillespie and Yarbrough and explain how it served as the framework for combining program development and formative evaluation of an osteoporosis prevention program for working mothers. The model includes inputs, an educational intervention, and outcomes. Combining receiver, situational, and educator inputs produced a more viable pilot program that was tested with the target audience at two types of sites convenient for working mothers. We collected both quantitative and qualitative outcome data, allowing a rigorous examination of whether or not program components were successful, and why. Extension educators should consider using the model as an …

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Editor's Page, Len Calvert Apr 1998

Editor's Page, Len Calvert

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No abstract provided.

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Cluster - A Great Way To Work, Rebecca J. Cropper, Rose Fisher Merkowitz Feb 1998

Cluster - A Great Way To Work, Rebecca J. Cropper, Rose Fisher Merkowitz

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Adams, Brown, and Highland counties in Ohio use the concept of clustering to deliver specialized programs to reach clientele needs. A needs assessment helped the faculty in the three counties find common issues that became major areas of focus. Clustering allows faculty members to develop their specializations to a greater extent and to foster volunteer and clientele interests. Some projects became multi-discipline endeavors and others were done by agents in specific program areas. The cluster applied basic management skills in team building by addressing staffing patterns, looking at their organizational structure, and changing the program focus where needed. The team …

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Staffing Strategies For A More Diverse Workforce: Case Examples In Cornell Cooperative Extension, Soneeta Grogan, Barbara Eshelman Feb 1998

Staffing Strategies For A More Diverse Workforce: Case Examples In Cornell Cooperative Extension, Soneeta Grogan, Barbara Eshelman

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Strategies for recruiting a diverse workforce are illustrated by case examples from the three stages in Cornell Cooperative Extension's staffing process. Organizational change to address diversity and pluralism requires a change in organizational culture. In the process of recruiting staff from diverse backgrounds, Cornell Cooperative Extension is creating new rules to become more inclusive. Implications indicate that retaining staff from diverse backgrounds needs to be as high a priority as recruiting them. Preparing the workplace to support staff from diverse backgrounds requires greater attention. Changing organizational behavior is the first step in creating a workplace that supports diversity and pluralism. …

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Proverbs: A Path To Understanding Different Cultures, Ellen Schuster Feb 1998

Proverbs: A Path To Understanding Different Cultures, Ellen Schuster

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Studying proverbs can help Extension staff understand the similarities and differences of other cultures compared to our own. The proverbs of some different cultures are used to illustrate the differences between cultures. The author shares her experiences with using proverbs in her daily Extension work and other ways Extension staff can use proverbs in email, newsletters, trainings, etc. Sharing and using proverbs is one way Extension staff can begin to understand the deep culture of some of the groups they work with.

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Integrating Extension In Natural Resources Graduate Education, Stephen B. Jones, James C. Finley Dec 1997

Integrating Extension In Natural Resources Graduate Education, Stephen B. Jones, James C. Finley

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Traditionally graduate education is defined by a research project and is often complemented by classroom or laboratory teaching experience. Too infrequently, graduate educators do not capitalize on promising opportunities associated with the university's Extension mission. The nature of informal education often draws Extension faculty to contentious and timely issues that are characterized by either technology voids or awareness/knowledge shortfalls. Using case studies the article characterizes the research that is appropriate, describes the type of graduate students who may be attracted to this kind of project, and suggests a strategy for partnering and grantsmanship.

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North Carolina Swine Evaluation Station: Adapting To Meet The Needs Of A Rapidly Changing Industry, M Todd See Dec 1997

North Carolina Swine Evaluation Station: Adapting To Meet The Needs Of A Rapidly Changing Industry, M Todd See

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To meet current and future demands for information needed by specialized and technically advanced pork producers the focus of the North Carolina Swine Evaluation Station was changed. The new program was designed to assist in the definition of production potential and goals, development of least-cost feeding and management strategies, and to provide a rapid response to identified research needs. Data collected on growth performance, carcass merit, and economics have been used to develop mathematical models to help identify and meet production and financial goals while emphasizing the production of a healthy pork product that is desirable to the consumer.

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School Enrichment: What Factors Attract Elementary Teachers To 4-H Science Curriculum?, Niki Nestor Mcneely, Betty J. Wells Dec 1997

School Enrichment: What Factors Attract Elementary Teachers To 4-H Science Curriculum?, Niki Nestor Mcneely, Betty J. Wells

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Today's teachers are busy people. They teach class, grade papers, attend assemblies, work lunch, hall and bus duty, and complete many other job assignments. Extension professionals have an opportunity to build partnerships with classroom teachers through the 4-H Science curriculum and programs. Most lessons from the curriculum require fairly common materials and not much preparation time, making it ideal for teachers with limited resources.

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County Extension Agents And On-Farm Research Work: Results Of A Kansas Survey, David Norman, Stanley Freyenberger, Bryan Schurle Oct 1997

County Extension Agents And On-Farm Research Work: Results Of A Kansas Survey, David Norman, Stanley Freyenberger, Bryan Schurle

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This paper reports the results of a survey designed to ascertain information about on-farm research, that is, on-farm work (OFW) implemented by county Extension agents (CEAs) in Kansas. The survey collects information on the types of OFW, who was responsible for it, what data were collected, what was done with the results, and attitudes of CEAs toward OFW. The survey results indicate that OFR associated with CEAs in Kansas is fairly common, that CEAs have positive attitudes for OFR and play important roles in initiating, implementing, analyzing, and distributing the results of such work, but major constraints exist to expanding …

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Development And Evaluation Of Activity-Oriented Nutrition Classes For Pregnant And Parenting Teens, Darcy Owen, Patricia Kendall, Karen Wilken Oct 1997

Development And Evaluation Of Activity-Oriented Nutrition Classes For Pregnant And Parenting Teens, Darcy Owen, Patricia Kendall, Karen Wilken

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A 4-week nutrition workshop series for pregnant and parenting teens was developed and pilot-tested with four groups of teens (n=60); 10 teens served as the control. Evaluation methods consisted of pre/post knowledge tests, skill/behavior checklists, and 24-hour food recalls. Mean knowledge score increased significantly (p < 0.001) from 58% pre-workshop to 87% post-workshop compared to no change in the control group. further, 87% of participants reported nutrition-related improvements in skills/behaviors. despite this, no significant improvement in self-reported dietary intake was seen. observed barriers to dietary change included lack of control over food purchasing and preparation and lack of readiness to change dietary habits.

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Backpack Buddies: A Newsletter Series For Parents, Rose Fisher Merkowitz, Kathy Jelley, Elaine Collins, Carol Ford Arkin Oct 1997

Backpack Buddies: A Newsletter Series For Parents, Rose Fisher Merkowitz, Kathy Jelley, Elaine Collins, Carol Ford Arkin

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Family and Consumer Sciences educators continually have parents expressing need for information to help them deal with the challenges faced in raising children. These same parents, however, are often reluctant to attend formal parenting classes. "Backpack Buddies" is an innovative monthly newsletter series designed to send home in the backpacks of kindergarten students. A survey of parents receiving the newsletter for one year revealed positive findings. Seventy-seven percent of respondents liked receiving parenting information in the newsletter format and 85% found the information helpful in coping with child rearing challenges.

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Programming Parameters For 5-To-8-Year-Old Children In 4-H, Scott D. Scheer Aug 1997

Programming Parameters For 5-To-8-Year-Old Children In 4-H, Scott D. Scheer

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Many states today have 4-H programming for 5-to-8-year-olds, often called "Cloverbuds," "Cloverkids," or "4-H Prep." The need to develop clear, research-based information for use with Ohio's "Cloverbud" program led to the development of 10 fundamental parameters based upon preadolescents' needs as well as educational design research. The purpose of these parameters is to help 4-H Extension professionals make decisions regarding programming. They are consistent with the "K-3 Youth in 4-H: Guidelines for Programming" (National 5-8 Curriculum Task Force, 1991) and the National Association for the Education of Young Children's position statement on developmentally appropriate practice in the primary grades, serving …

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Dealing With Tobacco Use Among Youth: What Can Extension Family And Youth Professionals Do?, Rama B. Radhakrishna, B Alan Snider Jun 1997

Dealing With Tobacco Use Among Youth: What Can Extension Family And Youth Professionals Do?, Rama B. Radhakrishna, B Alan Snider

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Tobacco use among teenagers is rising. A survey was conducted to assess the extent of tobacco use among 13,196 7th, 9th and 12th graders in six Pennsylvania counties. Findings indicated that overall 22% of those surveyed currently smoke cigarettes. Smokers are more likely than non-smokers to dislike school and expect a lower grade point average. In addition, smokers are more likely than non-smokers to agree that it is OK to sell tobacco to minors and don't mind being around people who smoke. Extension professions should develop educational programs relative to youth tobacco use. Potential exists for Extension professionals to work …

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The Decisions For Health Initiative -- Successful Implementation Strategies, Doris K. Williams Jun 1997

The Decisions For Health Initiative -- Successful Implementation Strategies, Doris K. Williams

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This articles describes a number of programming approaches for the the Decisions for Health Initiative. In each case, the activity or project can be carried out with resources at hand or for little or no additional funds. The focus of these Idaho projects is community development and health. While there are other directions projects can take (for example, nutrition and health), Idaho made a conscious decision to take the community development approach. The projects described here can easily be planned and implemented by other states.

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The Challenge Of Reaching A Culturally Diverse Audience, Joyce M. Woodson, Leslie C. Sgamma Jun 1997

The Challenge Of Reaching A Culturally Diverse Audience, Joyce M. Woodson, Leslie C. Sgamma

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The purpose of this project was to provide nutrition education to WIC's neediest Hispanic clients in Clark County. The objectives were: (a) to increase collaboration between Cooperative Extension and WIC, and (b) to help participants acquire knowledge, skills, and behaviors contributing to a sound diet and a healthy lifestyle. A home visitor program utilized bilingual and bicultural staff. Data for this study were obtained using pre/post-test questionnaires, food recalls, and surveys. Preliminary findings indicated significant improvement in nutrition, food safety, and resource management practices among participants.

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Using Distance Education To Teach The New Food Label To Extension Educators, Barbara Struempler, Suzette M. Jelinek, Amanda H. Brown, Laura G. Sanders Apr 1997

Using Distance Education To Teach The New Food Label To Extension Educators, Barbara Struempler, Suzette M. Jelinek, Amanda H. Brown, Laura G. Sanders

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Purpose of this study was to determine the ability of Extension educators to increase their knowledge of the new food label through distance education. Instruction was provided via an Extension satellite program to 97 county agents and 67 female program assistants. The participants completed pre- and post-tests; responses were analyzed by Student's t test to determine change in knowledge about "Nutrition Facts." County agents' mean post-test score was significantly higher than the mean pre-test score. Program assistants scored lower than county agents, yet were knowledgeable about the food label with a significantly higher mean post-test score than pre-test score. This …

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Expansion Of The Gaming Industry: Opportunities For Cooperative Extension, George W. Borden, Thomas R. Harris, Robert R. Fletcher Apr 1997

Expansion Of The Gaming Industry: Opportunities For Cooperative Extension, George W. Borden, Thomas R. Harris, Robert R. Fletcher

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The phenomenal growth of legalized gaming over the last 10-to-15 years has generated a great deal of discussion at the national, state, and community levels. All but two states have some form of legalized gaming. In 1992, a national gaming survey conducted by the Center for Economic Development at the University of Nevada, Reno found that many states perceive legalized gaming as part of their economy. However, no formal Cooperative Extension educational programming is being conducted that addresses the wide array of issues surrounding legalized gaming. Is there an opportunity for Cooperative Extension to provide educational programming addressing issues specific …

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