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Branding The Land Grant University: Stakeholders' Awareness And Perceptions Of The Tripartite Mission, Katie Abrams, Courtney Meyers, Tracy Irani, Lauri Baker
Branding The Land Grant University: Stakeholders' Awareness And Perceptions Of The Tripartite Mission, Katie Abrams, Courtney Meyers, Tracy Irani, Lauri Baker
The Journal of Extension
Several land-grant institutions have adopted a name to encompass the teaching, research, and Extension components of the university, creating a brand identity for those public services. But, in the mind of stakeholders, has the connection between the tripartite mission and the brand name been made? The study reported here sought to determine agricultural producers' and community leaders' awareness and perceptions of the mission of a land-grant institution. Both groups were informed and held positive views about the research, education, and Extension activities of the university, but, unaided, did not connect these activities with the brand name.
Turning An Extension Aide Into An Extension Agent, Brenda Seevers, Thomas J. Dormody
Turning An Extension Aide Into An Extension Agent, Brenda Seevers, Thomas J. Dormody
The Journal of Extension
For any organization to remain sustainable, a renewable source of faculty and staff needs to be available. The Extension Internship Program for Juniors and Seniors in High School is a new tool for recruiting and developing new Extension agents. Students get "hands on" experience working in an Extension office and earn college credit while in high school.
Introducing Extension/Outreach Education In Tajikistan, Julie A. Albrecht, Kathleen Prochaska-Cue, S Kay Rockwell, Pulat A. Pulatov
Introducing Extension/Outreach Education In Tajikistan, Julie A. Albrecht, Kathleen Prochaska-Cue, S Kay Rockwell, Pulat A. Pulatov
The Journal of Extension
University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) and Khujand branch of the Technological University of Tajikistan (KbTUT) collaborated on the development of an Extension/outreach program in Tajikistan. Fifteen KbTUT administrators, faculty, and students from textiles, food science, and management engaged in training sessions at UNL on entrepreneurship, adult education techniques, and up-to-date teaching methods. Extension philosophy was integrated into each individualized learning plan. Through the newly established KbTUT Entrepreneur Center and Textile Museum, UNL faculty introduced and illustrated a community outreach model. KbTUT faculty taught Extension/outreach workshops and used their new knowledge to revise or develop new university courses with up-to-date teaching methods.
Mapping Food Stores & People At Risk For Food Insecurity In Lewiston, Maine, David E. Harris, Ahouel-Makarim Aboueissa, Michelle Vazquez Jacobus, Jigna Dharod, Kirsten Walter
Mapping Food Stores & People At Risk For Food Insecurity In Lewiston, Maine, David E. Harris, Ahouel-Makarim Aboueissa, Michelle Vazquez Jacobus, Jigna Dharod, Kirsten Walter
The Journal of Extension
Food insecurity threatens health. To understand how food store location contributes to food insecurity in Lewiston, Maine, we visited all city food stores, determined availability and cost of healthy food in each, and mapped the stores against residence locations of at-risk groups (households with a single-parent, without a car, or with income
From What To How: Targeting Specific Factors That Influence Outcomes, Barry A. Garst
From What To How: Targeting Specific Factors That Influence Outcomes, Barry A. Garst
The Journal of Extension
Camp research conducted by Extension provides ample empirical evidence that the camp experience contributes to healthy child development. National and state outcomes resources have emerged allowing Extension educators to target youth outcomes at camp. Although the emphasis on outcomes has been important and productive, the time has come to focus not only on specific youth outcomes but also on the antecedents of change. Such a focus would allow Extension to identify specific camp program components that make positive youth outcomes more likely. Extension educators are challenged to consider antecedents of change in future camp research and evaluation projects.
Practical Tips For Pesticide Education, Andy Kleinschmidt, Craig Raysor
Practical Tips For Pesticide Education, Andy Kleinschmidt, Craig Raysor
The Journal of Extension
Extension can provide factual information to assist clients in understanding products that are and are not considered pesticides. This article describes how to interpret whether or not a product is a pesticide based on intent of the manufacturer and product claims. Finally, a handout is presented for Extension personnel to use when introducing the concept of pesticide education. Extension personnel can provide leadership to the issue of pesticide education, as well as decouple the terms "toxicity" and "pesticide."
Educational Value Of Horsemanship Clinics To Youth And Adult Riders, Clay A. Cavinder, Teri J. Antilley, Gary Briers, Dennis Sigler, Deann Davidson, Pete G. Gibbs
Educational Value Of Horsemanship Clinics To Youth And Adult Riders, Clay A. Cavinder, Teri J. Antilley, Gary Briers, Dennis Sigler, Deann Davidson, Pete G. Gibbs
The Journal of Extension
Surveys evaluating the Texas AgriLife Extension Summer Horsemanship School Program were gathered from the summers of 2006 through 2009. Data indicate a high percentage of individuals expressed improved knowledge about horse awareness and training, and greater thinking skills were developed after participating in a clinic. Positive responses indicate improved riding confidence, more overall competence, and enjoyment from working with horses. Furthermore, improvements were seen for the majority of riders in the areas of safety, effective riding, and equipment selection. Clinic participants experienced significant learning; thus, indicating that knowledge can be increased through participation in short horsemanship clinics.
The End Of The Beginning And The Beginning Of The End: The Decline Of Public Agricultural Extension In Ontario, Lee-Anne S. Milburn, Susan J. Mulley, Carol Kline
The End Of The Beginning And The Beginning Of The End: The Decline Of Public Agricultural Extension In Ontario, Lee-Anne S. Milburn, Susan J. Mulley, Carol Kline
The Journal of Extension
Canadian Extension has reached a critical point: the last 20 years have seen drastic reduction in governmental agricultural Extension services in Ontario. This article proposes that the breakdown of the Canadian Extension system has been the result of a variety of factors. The situation in Ontario suggests that Extension in the United States needs to recreate itself: it must address the changing profile of rural residents, shift program foci and delivery models, document and promote its benefits, redefine its contribution to the research system, (re)train Extension experts, use technology creatively, and maintain field staff to protects its role in rural …
Using A Market Segmentation Approach To Better Target Agricultural Extension Programs—Aligning Learner Needs With Learning Programs, Margaret Brown, Denise Bewsell
Using A Market Segmentation Approach To Better Target Agricultural Extension Programs—Aligning Learner Needs With Learning Programs, Margaret Brown, Denise Bewsell
The Journal of Extension
Agricultural Extension has traditionally been based on the assumption that farmers' have similar learning needs and styles, whatever the subject matter. In this article we argue that undertaking market segmentation can greatly enhance the value of the Extension program by better aligning participant needs with program objectives and delivery modes. We outline a case study from New Zealand where market segmentation was used to inform the design of an Extension program for sheep and beef farmers on feed planning. A series of four differentiated workshops were developed. Early evaluation indicates that this approach is well received by farmers.
Dissemination Of Outreach Education Programs: In-Person And Computer-Mediated Strategies, Alex Kudryatsev, Marianne E. Krasny, Joseph B. Walther
Dissemination Of Outreach Education Programs: In-Person And Computer-Mediated Strategies, Alex Kudryatsev, Marianne E. Krasny, Joseph B. Walther
The Journal of Extension
In-person and computer-mediated strategies are used to disseminate Extension programs, but little is known about their relative effectiveness. Using educator surveys, we compared the effectiveness of program dissemination via educator workshops, short presentations, and a DVD in terms of rates and extent of implementation in an urban environmental education program. Workshop participants were more likely to implement programs with youth, although the number of implemented activities did not differ significantly among educator participating in various dissemination strategies.
Enhancing Cluster Effects To Reduce Regional Labor-Supply Gaps: An Example In South Carolina, Lori A. Dickes, Kenneth L. Robinson
Enhancing Cluster Effects To Reduce Regional Labor-Supply Gaps: An Example In South Carolina, Lori A. Dickes, Kenneth L. Robinson
The Journal of Extension
A series of regional focus groups and interviews reveal the practical economic development challenges that small and rural communities experience in an environment of globalization and industrial restructuring. The analysis reported here found that many economically distressed communities face immediate human capital and labor market concerns that may prevent the implementation of competitive economic development approaches. Unless these regions address these human capital constraints, they are at continued risk of falling further behind. They must begin with the development of programs and policies that build regional partnerships among local school districts, career centers, local businesses, and community colleges, and universities.
Volunteer Middle Managers: Human Resources That Extend Programmatic Outreach, Heather Cassill, Ken Culp Iii, Jay Hettmansperger, Marla Stillwell
Volunteer Middle Managers: Human Resources That Extend Programmatic Outreach, Heather Cassill, Ken Culp Iii, Jay Hettmansperger, Marla Stillwell
The Journal of Extension
Extension professionals must be able to give volunteers programmatic ownership and the resources and education they need to complete their tasks. However, resources are limited, especially in economic downtimes, making it even more necessary to look at creative ways to bridge the gap between what programs and services can and should be delivered. A middle manager program was developed as a tool to more effectively involve volunteer leaders and assist Extension professionals. Eight position descriptions and corresponding planning aids were developed, in addition to an agent strategy to aid Extension professionals in implementing the middle manager program.
Quiet Leadership: How To Create Positive Change Without The Noise And Negativity, Sharon B. Kinsey
Quiet Leadership: How To Create Positive Change Without The Noise And Negativity, Sharon B. Kinsey
The Journal of Extension
Quiet leadership is a leadership approach useful in dealing with organizational change, according to Joseph L. Badaracco, Jr., author of Leading Quietly: An Unorthodox Guide to Doing the Right Thing. It relies on the three main virtues of tenacity, modesty, and restraint, as well as rests upon six tenets that define one's actions in dealing with organizational issues. Enacting change through small practical efforts is the hallmark of quiet leadership. Adding this tool to one's leadership arsenal will allow for a more complete approach to solving organizational issues and leading change from a positive place.
The Important Role Non-Parental Adults Have With Youth Learning Leadership, Brian Mcneill
The Important Role Non-Parental Adults Have With Youth Learning Leadership, Brian Mcneill
The Journal of Extension
Adults have a significant influence on the lives of young people. Qualities to look for in finding successful mentors are identified. The role that non-parental adults play in establishing leadership opportunities is explored. Recommendations are made for creating positive relationships with youth.
The Introverted Leader: Building On Your Quiet Strength—A Book Review, Steven B. Johnson
The Introverted Leader: Building On Your Quiet Strength—A Book Review, Steven B. Johnson
The Journal of Extension
Jennifer Kahnweiler's The Introverted Leader: Building on Your Quiet Strength presents a four-step process introverts can use to handle situations in the workplace, such as how to have your voice heard at a meeting. This book brings out concepts such as that introversion is not a disorder and that introverts can bring value to an organization. The book, filled with examples, reinforces the points of the four-step process. Presented is a process to effectively deal with situations where introversion may be preventing you from reaching your goals.
Engaging Emerging Populations Of Adults With Interactive Activities In A 3d Virtual Learning Environment, Kristin Woods
Engaging Emerging Populations Of Adults With Interactive Activities In A 3d Virtual Learning Environment, Kristin Woods
The Journal of Extension
The Internet, particularly 3D virtual learning environments, has become a venue of choice for many young adults who have grown up in a period of rapidly advancing technology. With this in mind, a 3D virtual kitchen was created to instruct foodservice staff about foodborne hazards. Respondents reported positively about their user experience, the educational content, and the social aspects of the module. The results of this pilot project indicate that engaging young adults with a media in which they feel comfortable is feasible.
Team Development And Beyond, Mary P. Wilson, Jamie A. Benedict, Gwenn Snow, Mike Havercamp
Team Development And Beyond, Mary P. Wilson, Jamie A. Benedict, Gwenn Snow, Mike Havercamp
The Journal of Extension
Team development and leadership remain important roles for Extension. This article demonstrates how Tuckman's model for small group development can be used to examine the evolution of teams retrospectively for the purpose of improving future practice. Our experience leading Nevada's Nutrition Network serves as the example. Critical points in the evolution of this team are identified and alternative actions are cited.
We Listen To Them: Assessing Natural Resource Perspectives And Priorities In A Tribal Community, David Wilsey, Susan Beaulieu
We Listen To Them: Assessing Natural Resource Perspectives And Priorities In A Tribal Community, David Wilsey, Susan Beaulieu
The Journal of Extension
We sought to begin a natural resource-based partnership with a Minnesota Tribe, but gaining clear insights into environmental perspectives can be difficult for outsiders, and methods typically used are often ineffective or inappropriate. We introduce the Extension community to a method for assessment of Tribal community context, perspectives, and priorities. We present the method in the context of an emerging collaboration between the University of Minnesota Extension and the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. Finally, we summarize key lessons that emerged, namely, that disconnect, identified at multiple scales, frames the community's natural resource perspectives and priorities.
Building And Sustaining Small Acreage Programs, Stephanie Etter, Kevin Laughlin, K Scott Jensen, Karen Frusti
Building And Sustaining Small Acreage Programs, Stephanie Etter, Kevin Laughlin, K Scott Jensen, Karen Frusti
The Journal of Extension
Living on the Land (LOL), a Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education curriculum for small acreage landowners, has been successfully used in Southwest Idaho for 8 years. During that time, Extension organizers have built and sustained a small acreage learning community using systems thinking, team teaching, alumni participation, and community partners. These concepts could be applied to other small acreage and natural resource Extension programs to keep the programs relevant, useful, and functioning for an extended period of time.
Incorporating Volunteer Mentors To Strengthen Extension Programs, Ken Culp Iii, Mollie Tichenor, Joyce Doyle, Lora Stewart, Kathleen Hunter
Incorporating Volunteer Mentors To Strengthen Extension Programs, Ken Culp Iii, Mollie Tichenor, Joyce Doyle, Lora Stewart, Kathleen Hunter
The Journal of Extension
The University of Kentucky Volunteer Administrative Academy established a Volunteer Mentoring program that can be used in all program areas throughout Extension. The program is designed to assist Extension professionals and to provide tenured volunteers an opportunity to use and engage their own leadership talents and skills. The mentoring program is a tool kit that includes a planning aid, position description, and supervision strategy to assist in implementing the program.
Building Teamwork Into An Integrated Extension Program: Faculty Perspectives On Area Of Expertise Teams, Vera Bitsch, Suzanne Thornsbury
Building Teamwork Into An Integrated Extension Program: Faculty Perspectives On Area Of Expertise Teams, Vera Bitsch, Suzanne Thornsbury
The Journal of Extension
In today's Extension environment of budget cuts and restructuring, the emphasis on building team programs has become greater than ever. We review the Area of Expertise team structure approach that was initiated at Michigan State University for Extension programming in 1994. Goals were to strengthen integration between campus and field staff, between research and Extension, and between disciplines. We provide an update on team-building within this structure and describe two faculty approaches to joining these, now ongoing, teams. Common experiences and lessons learned are highlighted to guide others in the process of joining diverse team environments in an effective way.
Looking At Extension As A Learning Organization, Ellen Rowe
Looking At Extension As A Learning Organization, Ellen Rowe
The Journal of Extension
This article shares an understanding of how Extension at a major university serves as a Learning Organization and its capacity to address change. The study examined how to assess the capacity of staff members to promote organizational learning. The researcher administered a 43-item survey instrument, the Dimension of the Learning Organization Questionnaire (DLOQ), designed by Watkins and Marsick (1997) to Extension employees. As a strategic planning tool, the survey identifies organizational learning strengths and challenges at the individual, team, and organizational levels.
Can Blogging Benefit Staff & Youth In 4-H Camp Programs?, Carolyn Ashton, Robin Galloway, Virginia Bourdeau
Can Blogging Benefit Staff & Youth In 4-H Camp Programs?, Carolyn Ashton, Robin Galloway, Virginia Bourdeau
The Journal of Extension
An "Edublog", is an educational weblog used by people with a stake in education. This article examines the usage of edublogging in three different 4-H camp programs to create relationships, promote trust, create new conversations, and filter and disseminate knowledge amongst adult and teen camp staff, and middle school aged campers.
Incorporating Volunteer Mentors To Strengthen Extension Programs, Ken Culp Iii, Mollie Tichenor, Joyce Doyle, Lora Stewart, Kathleen Hunter
Incorporating Volunteer Mentors To Strengthen Extension Programs, Ken Culp Iii, Mollie Tichenor, Joyce Doyle, Lora Stewart, Kathleen Hunter
The Journal of Extension
The University of Kentucky Volunteer Administrative Academy established a Volunteer Mentoring program that can be used in all program areas throughout Extension. The program is designed to assist Extension professionals and to provide tenured volunteers an opportunity to use and engage their own leadership talents and skills. The mentoring program is a tool kit that includes a planning aid, position description, and supervision strategy to assist in implementing the program.
Building And Sustaining Small Acreage Programs, Stephanie Etter, Kevin Laughlin, K Scott Jensen, Karen Frusti
Building And Sustaining Small Acreage Programs, Stephanie Etter, Kevin Laughlin, K Scott Jensen, Karen Frusti
The Journal of Extension
Living on the Land (LOL), a Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education curriculum for small acreage landowners, has been successfully used in Southwest Idaho for 8 years. During that time, Extension organizers have built and sustained a small acreage learning community using systems thinking, team teaching, alumni participation, and community partners. These concepts could be applied to other small acreage and natural resource Extension programs to keep the programs relevant, useful, and functioning for an extended period of time.
Creating The Capacity For Organizational Change: Personnel Participation And Receptivity To Change, Keith L. Smith, Cynthia B. Torppa
Creating The Capacity For Organizational Change: Personnel Participation And Receptivity To Change, Keith L. Smith, Cynthia B. Torppa
The Journal of Extension
In a climate of continuous change, Extension organizations must find ways to navigate immediate challenges while developing capacity to thrive as future challenges and opportunities arise. To find ways, personnel's participation in planning was encouraged to increase openness to change as OSU Extension created and implemented its new Strategic Plan. Findings indicate that personnel from all levels of the organization who participated in the planning process were more receptive and less pessimistic about the plan and more motivated to make the plan a success. These findings suggest participation may help personnel cope with current changes as well as build capacity …
Extension Mentoring: Steps Leading To Greater Program Effectiveness, Nick T. Place, Ashley Bailey
Extension Mentoring: Steps Leading To Greater Program Effectiveness, Nick T. Place, Ashley Bailey
The Journal of Extension
Mentoring is frequently used by many Extension programs as an ongoing methodology for helping new educators better understand their roles and responsibilities. This article is based upon a longitudinal mentoring study to determine value, benefit, and steps towards greater effectiveness. The population included mentors, mentees, and immediate supervisors, and the methodology is based upon focus group research conducted over an 18-month mentoring period. The results of the study reported here are focused on the areas of mentor selection, training, pairing, interaction, and recognition. Recommendations are widely applicable to other Extension programs looking to improve their mentoring programs.
A 10-Step Process For Environmental Scanning, Lisa A. Guion
A 10-Step Process For Environmental Scanning, Lisa A. Guion
The Journal of Extension
This article presents a step-by-step process used in North Carolina Cooperative Extension that provides a practical guide for conducting environmental scans. While easy to use, the methods are grounded in best practices from the current literature and provide a mechanism for gathering triangulated data from both primary and secondary sources that reflects a consensus, if you will, of high priority issues upon which relevant Extension programs can be built. In addition, this process also includes identifying individual and community assets that can be used collectively with Extension efforts to address the issues more comprehensively.
Community Strategic Visioning As A Method To Define And Address Poverty: An Analysis From Select Rural Montana Communities, Paul Lachapelle, Eric Austin, Daniel Clark
Community Strategic Visioning As A Method To Define And Address Poverty: An Analysis From Select Rural Montana Communities, Paul Lachapelle, Eric Austin, Daniel Clark
The Journal of Extension
Community strategic visioning is a citizen-based planning process in which diverse sectors of a community collectively determine a future state and coordinate a plan of action. Twenty-one communities in rural Montana participated in a multi-phase poverty reduction program that culminated in a community strategic vision process. Research on this process was guided by alternative definitions of poverty and place attachment literature. Results from the qualitative survey data show many descriptions of poverty outside of traditional economic definitions and illustrations on the significance of place. Implications and recommendations on the use of visioning in other contexts in Extension are discussed.
Cooperation With Commodity Groups And Hands-On Demonstrations Improve The Effectiveness Of Commodity-Focused Educational Programs, Herman J. Kandel, Joel K. Ransom, David A. Torgerson, Jochum J. Wiersma
Cooperation With Commodity Groups And Hands-On Demonstrations Improve The Effectiveness Of Commodity-Focused Educational Programs, Herman J. Kandel, Joel K. Ransom, David A. Torgerson, Jochum J. Wiersma
The Journal of Extension
Wheat and soybean producers pay a small amount per bushel produced as a check-off. Funds are used for research, outreach, and crop promotion. Commodity organizations and Extension joined forces to develop multi-state educational outreach on spring wheat and soybean production. Participatory planning involved producers in developing these educational events. The financial resources and availability of contact information from the commodity groups combined with the knowledge base and teaching skills from Extension resulted in well attended, valuable educational events. "Speed" hands-on demonstrations were well received. Extension working together with commodity groups can be a model for other Extension programming efforts.