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- East Region - Ag and Natural Resources
Work Group Names: Ron Wooley, Truman Lamb, Mark Arnold, Brian Cummins, Mike Gage
Region: EAST Primary base program it addresses - ANR
Section 1. Relevance
Where did this issue surface?
Texas Community Futures Forum
County Committees
Commodity / Industry / Special Interest Groups
What is the issue/problem?
There is a need for educational programs designed to address the weeds of landowner with less than 50 acres to assist them with making sound management, production, marketing, economic and environmental decisions.
Problem size and scope? (How many people does it affect? How wide spread?)
All consumers.
Problem severity? (How serious is this issue?) High
Description: High numbers.
Target Audience? (Who does the problem impact and how many?)
All consumers.
What are some general characteristics of the audience this program targets? How will you market this program to others?
People with a general lack of agricultural knowledge.
Section 2. Response
State the goal of the program.
State the outcome objectives.
Client Change |
At the end of this program, will.... |
Knowledge |
increase knowledge on.... basic resource management |
Skills |
develop skills.... |
Attitude |
change their attitudes pertaining to.... |
Behavior Change |
adopt.... |
New Technology |
adopt.... |
Best Practice |
adopt ..... |
Program Design.
Topic (Subject Matter) |
Strategy to Deliver Content (Method) |
Existing Resource(s) |
Contact Person(s) (Includes CEA’s Specialists, Commodity Reps) |
How to maintain Ag wildlife use exemption |
Web based models meeting series seminars, field days, publications |
videos |
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Facilities, Equipment, Time, Money and Expertise Resource Assessment |
Web based models meeting series seminars, field days, publications |
Risk-assessed business Planning form small producers |
Dr. Blake Bennett |
Livestock 1. Beef cattle 3. Horses 2. Sheep/Goats 4. Hogs |
Web based models meeting series seminars, field days, publications |
Publications |
Appropriate subject matter specialist, CEA’s-Ag |
Crops 1. Forages 2. Agronomic crops 3. Specialty Crops 4. Timber |
Web based models meeting series seminars, field days, publications |
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Horticulture 1. Commercial Vegetables 2. Fruit 3. Nut 4. Nursery/Floral |
Web based models meeting series seminars, field days, publications |
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Wildlife & Fisheries 1. Deer 2. Game Birds 3. Exotic Animals 4. Crawfish 5. Catfish 6. Recreational Leasing 7. Pond Management |
Web based models meeting series seminars, field days, publications |
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Fencing 1. Types 2. Construction 3. Costs |
Field Day Publications |
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Marketing 1. Alternative 2. Risk Management |
Meeting Series |
Publications |
Appropriate Subject Matter Specialist |
Brush Control |
Field Day Demonstrations Meetings Tour |
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Section 3. Results
Client Change Level |
Sample Questions (Review the objectives section to help place questions or statements in the space below) |
Knowledge |
Do you believe that Extension Education has helped you define goals and objectives for your Agriculture/Natural/Resource Enterprise? Do you know where to go get more information related to your specific Goals? Pre & Post Test Do you believe that your knowledge in (subject matter) has increased? |
Best Practice |
Have you incorporated best management practices? List the practices you have adopted.
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Example 1 - Small Land Owner Evaluation, Lee County
New Landowner Education Program - Lee County
Thanks for agreeing to participate in the “New Landowner Education Program in Lee County. In order for us to put together the most effective educational program for you. Please take a few minutes to answer the questions below.
1. Do you live permanently in Lee County? (Circle the best answer) YES NO
-If you answered no, please let us know where you live when not in the county.
2. How much land do you own in Lee County? _____ Acres
3. What type of agricultural commodities do you currently produce on your land?
4. What type of agricultural commodities do you want to produce on your land?
5. Are you currently retired? (Circle the best answer) YES NO
6. Are you currently employed in the county? (Circle the best answer) YES NO
-If you answered yes, please let us know what type of work you do.
7. What are some topics you would like to be covered during this year’s program?
DEMOGRAPHICS SECTION
What is your ethnicity? (please circle one) |
White Hispanic African American Other:____________________________ |
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What is your age? (please circle one) |
Under 30 |
30-39 |
40-49 |
50-59 |
60 and over |
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What is your gender? (please circle one) |
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Thanks!! We hope you enjoy the program!!!
For each of the topics listed below, in the LEFT column, circle the ONE number that best reflects your knowledge level before the New Landowner Education Program. Then, in the RIGHT column, circle the ONE number that best reflects your level of knowledge after the New Landowner Education Program.
KNOWLEDGE LEVEL
Poor
/Fair/ No opinion /Good /Excellent
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DATE |
TOPICS |
BEFORE
the Program |
AFTER the Program |
| March 20 | Taxing Entities (Appraisal District, School) | 1----2----3----4----5 |
1----2----3----4----5 |
| April 17 | USDA Agricultural Service, Wildlife Management, NRCS, FSA, Texas Cooperative Extension, and Texas Parks and Wildlife. | 1----2----3----4----5 |
1----2----3----4----5 |
| May 15 | Livestock and Crop Production | 1----2----3----4----5 |
1----2----3----4----5 |
| June 19 | Small Town Farm Base Business | 1----2----3----4----5 |
1----2----3----4----5 |
| July 17 | Value Added Processing (home grown foods, preservation, and safety) | 1----2----3----4----5 |
1----2----3----4----5 |
| Aug. 21 | Water Issues (water wells, water waste systems, LPGCD, and water districts) | 1----2----3----4----5 |
1----2----3----4----5 |
| Sept 18 | Health and Safety (medical services, EMS, Fire Dept., DPS | 1----2----3----4----5 |
1----2----3----4----5 |
| Oct 16 | Law & Order (stray cattle, dumping, waste Disposal) | 1----2----3----4----5 |
1----2----3----4----5 |
| Nov 20 | Volunteerism (civic organizations, clubs, and churches) | 1----2----3----4----5 |
1----2----3----4----5 |
Please answer the following questions the best you can.
What agricultural practices did you go home and adopt?
Did this program help you determine new options you can adopt to your land? (Circle the best answer)
YES NO
- Please explain your answer.
Do you feel like you have a better understanding of Texas Cooperative Extension? (Circle the best answer)
YES NO
Will you come back to Texas Cooperative Extension for information in the future? (Circle the best answer)
YES NO
Please provide any additional information in the space below.
Economic Indicators. Are there economic indicators that can be measured concerning this issue?
YES
Please list them below.
Out of pocket expenses vs. returns.
Interpretation. The last step in the process is interpreting the results to our stakeholders. List internal and external stakeholders that would be interested in the results of this educational program. Do not forget to think about other state agencies and groups that would be interested in these outcomes.
Internal to Extension Stakeholders |
External Stakeholders |
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Specialist Administrators |
Ag Business Legislators Commissioner’s Court State Officials Commodity Groups |
Additional Resources. What additional resources are needed to address this issue? In other words, what is needed to design innovative programs that will impact our audiences? Use the space below or the back if needed.
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Texas
Cooperative Extension - http://texasextension.tamu.edu
For comments and questions about this site please contact s-cummings@
tamu.edu
Dr.
Chester P. Fehlis, Associate Vice Chancellor and Director
Room 112, Jack K. Williams Administration Building
College Station, Texas 77843-7101
Voice: 979.845.7800 | Fax: 979.845.9542
E-Mail: TCE@tamu.edu