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1 30208 Off-Bottom Oyster Aquaculture: An Emergent Coastal Aquaculture Industry

A monumental decline in oyster landings in Apalachicola Bay, where the majority of the state’s oyster fishery is based, was reported in 2012 and has continued to present. In 2014, water column aquaculture leases for use of off-bottom oyster gear was approved by the Florida Agriculture and Consumer Agency (FDACS). With decreased supplies from the fisheries, higher dockside prices, and removal of regulatory constraints, interest in oyster aquaculture has soared with over 125 farms operating in 10 coastal counties. Purpose or Objectives: 1) To introduce IFAS Extension and research faculty to the latest information on oyster aquaculture in Florida. In addition, an assessment of the current research, demonstration and extension activities being conducted by university programs and available resources will be provided. 2) To meet and interact with IFAS research and Extension faculty collaborating on projects in support of the oyster farming industry. 3) To facilitate an ongoing interaction among members of the Florida Sea Grant aquaculture work action group, fostering a more informed view of the diverse aquaculture commodities in Florida.

5/28/2020 5/29/2020 302081 Leslie Sturmer

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1 30916 Soils, Fertility and Soil Testing

To discuss the soil properties, Florida soils, soil

fertility, soil testing, interpretations and

nutrient recommendations.

3/25/2020 3/25/2020 309161 Rao Mylavarapu

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1 30916 Soils, Fertility and Soil Testing

To discuss the soil properties, Florida soils, soil

fertility, soil testing, interpretations and

nutrient recommendations.

3/26/2020 3/26/2020 309162 Rao Mylavarapu

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1 31554 Beneath the Citrus Canopy – Weeds, Roots, and Microbes

This training will provide county extension

faculty with science-based information on

weed management and identification in

citrus groves, the history and importance of

rootstocks for Florida citrus production,

rootstock propagation, and the benefits of a

healthy soil environment for crop

production. Presentations will be

complemented by hands-on

demonstrations.

3/18/2020 3/18/2020 315541 Ute Albrecht

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1 31694 Florida Equine Extension Forum: In-Service Training for County Faculty

Recent feedback from UF/IFAS equine

county extension faculty has identified a

need for professional development

opportunities in topics relevant to equine

health, farm management, and disaster

preparedness. Providing county agents with

high quality continuing education

strengthens their ability to effectively

respond to the needs of recreational and

professional horsemen within their

respective territories, and aligns with

UF/IFAS’s mission to develop and

disseminate knowledge in agriculture and

life sciences. Forum-style educational

programs also provide valuable networking

opportunities for county agents by

encouraging participants to meet other

extension agents and UF faculty specialists

who can collectively serve as informational

resources throughout the state of Florida.

Our objective is to develop and implement a

1-day (or 2 half-day) program of In-Service

Training (IST) focused on equine health and

management. The proposed curriculum will

deliver up-to-date and science-based

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information on topics relevant to county

extension agents, and aligns with the first

High-Priority Initiative in the UF/IFAS

Extension Roadmap "Increasing the

sustainability, profitability, and

competitiveness of agricultural and

horticultural enterprises". Furthermore, this

educational forum will serve as a platform

for interactive sessions between UF faculty

and extension agents to discuss current

challenges facing extension work and

identify potential collaborative solutions

moving forward. Finally, during this IST we

hope to collect input from county agents

regarding an upcoming initiative to create a

Horse Healthcare Handbook to be utilized

and disseminated by extension agents

throughout Florida.

1 31764 Webinar: Heat-Related Illness in a Changing Climate and Demography of Florida

Assessing climate change impacts at a

regional level is of great importance to local

communities and industries as it helps in

understanding and identifying ways in which

people can adapt to meet the risks of that

geographical area. A changing climate in

Florida effects ambient temperature,

rainfall, as well as extreme weather events

such as tropical cyclones.

On November 6 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00

a.m. Eastern, we invite you to join us for a

SCCAHS webinar as Dr. Vasu Misra discusses

future climate projections and the potential

impacts that a changing climate could have

on the agricultural industry, especially as it

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relates to heat-related illness and extreme

weather events.

Speaker:

Dr. Vasubandhu Misra

Department of Earth, Ocean & Atmospheric

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Center for Ocean-Atmospheric Prediction

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Florida State University

1 31761 Emerging Agricultural Enterprises Summit

The diverse state of Florida has more than

300 commodities. Given our changing

climate, tropical storms, disease pressures,

volatile markets, low commodity prices, and

other factors, our stakeholders now more

than ever need alternative crop and

enterprise options for the varying regions of

the state. UF/IFAS has been a leader in this

area with innovative research and extension

programs in many areas. UF/IFAS has a

critical mass of faculty that are investigating

alternative enterprises, however, up until

now, there has not had a large-scale training

event with the expressed purpose of

summarizing our state of knowledge of

emerging agricultural enterprises and

strategizing the best way forward to address

the research and extension needs of those

enterprises. Deans Rob Gilbert and Nick

Place have been integral and supportive of

the initial planning and implementation of

this Summit. The Summit has been planned

by a faculty-driven process through planning

and steering committee activities.

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The specific objectives for this summit

include summarizing the state of knowledge

on the most promising emerging crops and

enterprises for FL, highlighting cases on

successful research and extension programs

on emerging enterprises, discussing past

challenges with unsuccessful new

enterprises, and charting a way forward

clarifying principles for successful, impactful

research and extension programs. This

event to be focused on training (county

faculty IST) our IFAS county and state faculty

and building faculty-driven research and

extension teams. This summit will help

facilitate the formation of grant project

teams that will work toward new grant

submissions.

1 31774 Cattle Breeding, Reproduction and Genetics - Basic

Efficient beef and milk production systems are critical for the responsible use of land and water resources in Florida. Efficient production depends on the genetic make-up of animals. Propagation of efficient genetics requires the use of reproductive technologies. This IST addresses two demands of cattle producers: (1) to interpret genetic and genomic information necessary to improve herd genetics and (2) to understand and apply the reproductive technology options available to produce the desired genetic gains in the herd. This IST will specifically address the need to educate livestock county faculty on up-to-date concepts and applications of current genetic, genomic and reproduction technologies that are demanded by cattle producers that want to lead efficient and sustainable operations in Florida. The main objective of this IST is to

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take a step-wise approach to increase the expertise and competence of our agents on current and emerging technologies in beef and dairy cattle production, with special emphasis in breeding, reproduction and genetics. Topics such as cattle reproductive management, modern reproductive biotechnologies, selective breeding and genomic selection will be discussed. This IST will be presented in each of the three levels, basic, intermediate and advanced.

1 31774 Cattle Breeding, Reproduction and Genetics - Intermediate

Efficient beef and milk production systems are critical for the responsible use of land and water resources in Florida. Efficient production depends on the genetic make-up of animals. Propagation of efficient genetics requires the use of reproductive technologies. This IST addresses two demands of cattle producers: (1) to interpret genetic and genomic information necessary to improve herd genetics and (2) to understand and apply the reproductive technology options available to produce the desired genetic gains in the herd. This IST will specifically address the need to educate livestock county faculty on up-to-date concepts and applications of current genetic, genomic and reproduction technologies that are demanded by cattle producers that want to lead efficient and sustainable operations in Florida. The main objective of this IST is to take a step-wise approach to increase the expertise and competence of our agents on current and emerging technologies in beef and dairy cattle production, with special emphasis in breeding, reproduction and genetics. Topics such as cattle reproductive management, modern reproductive

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biotechnologies, selective breeding and genomic selection will be discussed. This IST will be presented in each of the three levels, basic, intermediate and advanced.

1 31774 Cattle Breeding, Reproduction and Genetics - Advanced

Efficient beef and milk production systems are critical for the responsible use of land and water resources in Florida. Efficient production depends on the genetic make-up of animals. Propagation of efficient genetics requires the use of reproductive technologies. This IST addresses two demands of cattle producers: (1) to interpret genetic and genomic information necessary to improve herd genetics and (2) to understand and apply the reproductive technology options available to produce the desired genetic gains in the herd. This IST will specifically address the need to educate livestock county faculty on up-to-date concepts and applications of current genetic, genomic and reproduction technologies that are demanded by cattle producers that want to lead efficient and sustainable operations in Florida. The main objective of this IST is to take a step-wise approach to increase the expertise and competence of our agents on current and emerging technologies in beef and dairy cattle production, with special emphasis in breeding, reproduction and genetics. Topics such as cattle reproductive management, modern reproductive biotechnologies, selective breeding and genomic selection will be discussed. This IST will be presented in each of the three levels, basic, intermediate and advanced.

4/2/2020 4/2/2020 317743 Mario Binelli

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1 31776 Precision Agriculture for Best Management Practices in Commercial Crop Production

The objective of this in-service training is to introduce new concepts and technologies on Best Management Practices (BMPs) developed for Florida’s crop production systems. These systems will enhance the sustainability of commercial crop production in Florida. This program will present new techniques and initiatives for the management of nutrients, diseases, and new crops for better crop production. The training will focus on 4R nutrient stewardship (that focuses on the right rate, right source, right time, and right placement) for crop production. Six Extension specialists from The Fertilizer Institute and UF/IFAS will present.

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1 31777 Animal Technical Rescue Awareness Training

The goal of the training is to provide livestock extension agents with the knowledge of resources available for animal technical rescue emergencies in communities throughout the state, as well as some of the hazards that may be associated with these responses. In this way, livestock extension agents can be ready to better help livestock owners prepare for emergencies and to promote human safety and animal welfare under these circumstances.

6/3/2020 6/3/2020 317771 Izabella Toledo

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1 31779 Citrus Irrigation and Nutrient Management for Enhancing Efficiency in Florida

The objective of this in-service training is to provide training to extension agents the tools necessary for optimizing water and nutrient management on Florida’s largely sandy soils where citrus is grown. This program will present new and available techniques, tools and initiatives for management of water and nutrient in citrus production.

7/28/2020 7/28/2020 317791 Davie Kadyampakeni

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1 31793 Expanding Outreach with Entomology: Creating Educational, Engaging Youth, and Increasing Diagnostic Skills

The purpose is to train County Extension Faculty how to identify, collect, and preserve insects. Agents will be taught how to properly collect diagnostic samples for submission to the Insect ID Lab and correctly pin/cure insects for display boxes that can be used for educational programs.

The objective is to increase the County Extension Faculty’s knowledge regarding insect identification of common orders and families and enable them to create display boxes to be used in their educational programs. It is important that they know how to properly collect and preserve specimens, whether they are samples collected for the Insect ID Lab or to be used as props in workshops held by the agents.

5/14/2020 5/14/2020 317931 Julie B McConnell

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1 31794 Potential Production of Industrial Hemp in Florida and What County Faculty Need to Know

With the changes in the 2018 federal Farm Bill and the passing of Florida SB1029, it will soon be legal for permitted producers to grow industrial hemp. It is important that UF IFAS is available to assist FDACS, and growers and processors, in the pragmatic development of an industrial hemp production system. Extension agents and specialists need to be equipped with the most realistic information available. It is expected that this preliminary in-service training will instruct faculty on the basics of hemp production, its potential for invasiveness, what the current research has shown for possible production in Florida and how to proceed in a manner that aligns with state and federal legalities, as well as with UF IFAS policies and procedures. There is a tremendous amount of disinformation that is being disseminated to potential growers and it is important that county faculty be

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brought up to date with regard to the advantages and disadvantages of hemp production as well as the most recent observations from the UF IFAS Hemp Pilot Project. OBJECTIVE: Provide county faculty with the tools and basic knowledge they will need in order to answer clientele questions about the future production of industrial hemp in Florida.

1 31796 Economic Value, Contribution, and Impact: Understanding how economic terms and tools are and should be used in agriculture

Quantifying the economic value and communicating the importance of agriculture-related industries are often key components of Cooperative Extension activities. However, the variety of economic metrics available and the complexity of tools from which they are often derived can make interpretation and communication difficult. The objective of this IST is to provide participants a greater understanding of economic terms and methods as it relates to agriculture-related industries, with a focus on how economic metrics can be used to justify, improve, and evaluate Cooperative Extension programs. The intended audience would be faculty and Cooperative Extension faculty interested in using economic metrics to describe or evaluate their programs and to improve communication with stakeholders. Specifically, attendees will complete the IST knowing how to (1) use the correct economic metrics to describe their programs, (2)describe the economic importance of the programs they work on, and (3) plan evaluations for economic aspects of projects.

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1 31803 Extension Aquaculture Training: Agents Helping Schools with Aquaculture

A two-day workshop that introduces the basic principles needed for agents to aid in the development and maintenance of aquaculture programs in K-12 schools throughout the state of Florida. This workshop includes lectures and information designed to convey appropriate concepts as well as tours of aquaculture facilities that expose agents to the practical application of aquaculture within the K-12 school setting. The lectures would provide baseline information with some new advances in those areas, so agents with both introductory and advanced levels of aquaculture knowledge would benefit.

6/4/2020 6/5/2020 318031 Eric Cassiano

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1 31804 Agronomic In-service Training Series: Agronomic Row Crops

Purpose: Update county extension faculty on the latest production techniques and issues related to agronomic row crops, beef and forage. In response to North Florida extension agent requests, we propose a change in how we provide our traditional annual Ag IST by expanding to a 2-day IST to cover agronomic crops on Day 1 and beef and forage on Day 2. The 2-day event caters to 1) new agents, 2) agents who need updates on both, row crops and beef/forage agriculture, and 3) agents who only need Day 1 or Day 2 training by allowing registration for 1, 2, or both days. Objectives: The objectives are 1) Present agronomic, beef and forage updates and pressing topics based upon agent top survey results, 2) Provide a discussion period for each day as a means of planning for next year’s event, 3) Expand the beef and forage training to include more presentations, as well as hands-on activities and demonstrations.

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1 31804 Agronomic In-service Training Series: Beef/Forage

Purpose: Update county extension faculty on the latest production techniques and issues related to agronomic row crops, beef and forage. In response to North Florida extension agent requests, we propose a change in how we provide our traditional annual Ag IST by expanding to a 2-day IST to cover agronomic crops on Day 1 and beef and forage on Day 2. The 2-day event caters to 1) new agents, 2) agents who need updates on both, row crops and beef/forage agriculture, and 3) agents who only need Day 1 or Day 2 training by allowing registration for 1, 2, or both days. Objectives: The objectives are 1) Present agronomic, beef and forage updates and pressing topics based upon agent top survey results, 2) Provide a discussion period for each day as a means of planning for next year’s event, 3) Expand the beef and forage training to include more presentations, as well as hands-on activities and demonstrations.

1/22/2020 2/22/2020 318042 David Wright

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1 31808 IPM Academy 2020 • UF/IFAS Extension agents will learn the core concepts and skills needed to design integrated pest management programs for vegetable, fruit, ornamental and field crops.

• Extension agents will learn to use resources available within IFAS and beyond for diagnosing and addressing arthropod pest problems of diverse commodity groups.

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• Sessions will combine PowerPoint and hands-on activities led by a group of entomologists with diverse pest management responsibilities from throughout the state.

1 31811 Peanut Agronomic In-Service Training

Florida is the second, sometimes third highest peanut producing state behind Georgia in the United States depending on Alabama’s production. In 2018, USDA reported Florida’s planted acreage as 155,000 acres. Those acres account for much of the agronomic production in North Florida, ranging from the Panhandle down to just south of Ocala. Extension specialists with peanut responsibilities along with the regional agents have formed a Florida Peanut Team to more directly impact faculty education and training for this crop. The purpose of this IST is continued education and training, both for veteran agents and new Extension Faculty. Whether it is a peanut corn rotation in Suwannee Valley, or a peanut cotton rotation in the Panhandle, peanut crops are a staple for agronomic farms in North Florida. Specialists will discuss how to best respond to field calls and site visits pertaining to this widely grown crop with a focus on weed, insect, disease, fertility, and variety management. The objective is to increase the County Extension Faculty’s knowledge regarding the growth habit and physiology of this crop, as well as familiarity with the best management practices associated with its production. Faculty receive calls ranging from seed quality and variety performance, product use and rotation, and maturity

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sample evaluation to determine harvest a date.

1 31813 Navigating Florida’s Commercial Citrus Industry as a Fruit Crops or Alternative Crops Agent

It has been determined there are several needs facing agents working with the commercial Florida Citrus Industry:

• Agents need a citrus production refresher concerning current horticultural practices, pests, diseases, and the economics of the industry in times of Huanglongbing and other diseases. For some agents, citrus is not their “first” crop that they serve.

• There have been many changes to citrus production practices in recent years. It is important that agents are familiar with new recommendations and have a chance to discuss any concerns that may arise.

• Current citrus/fruit crop/alternative crop agents do not have a collective plan as to common policies and procedures when serving citrus producers.

• Attending this IST will assist agents in acquiring further training, meeting the following Priority Competency Areas (as described in EDIS Documents AEC574, “Priority Competencies Needed by UF/IFAS Extension County Faculty” by Dr. Amy Harder):

o Subject Matter Expertise o Extension Organization and

Administration o Professionalism and

Professional Development

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o External Linkages o Interpersonal Leadership

1 31814 Webinar: Investigating Opioid and Alcohol Risk and Misuse Among Agricultural Workers

Farmers may be at higher risk for substance use disorders (SUDs) due to higher rates of injuries, stress, and lack of awareness of danger of SUDs. According the CDC, rates of drug overdoses are rising in rural areas, surpassing rates in urban areas. The January 2020 SCCAHS webinar speaker, Christine Chasek, describes addiction as a disorder that encompasses mind, body and spirit. Chasek’s research encompasses topics related to addiction counseling, attitudes of providers about addictions counseling, counselor preparation and clinical outcomes. On January 23, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Eastern, we invite you to join us for a SCCAHS webinar as Dr. Christine Chasek discusses opioid and alcohol use and misuse among agricultural populations.

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1 31828 New Crops for Southern Florida

Purpose To discuss new crop opportunities for southern Florida and facilitate discussion between extension agents and specialists. This IST will cover vanilla, annon, pawpaw, mango, finger limes, specialty pumpkin, lettuce, and ethnic vegetables. The training will include both presentations and an open discussion. Those interested can join in person in the conference room at UF-TREC, Homestead, or virtually through zoom. Objectives

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Communicate research findings for new crops suitable for cultivation in southern Florida. Facilitate discussion on grower needs for southern Florida. Strengthen networks between extension agents and state extension specialists.

1 31829 Helping Beginning Farmers Access Land for Farming

Extension agents are often asked to assist beginning farmers with various aspects of starting or expanding their farms. According to USDA, “two of the biggest challenges facing new farmers and ranchers are access to land and access to capital” (https://newfarmers.usda.gov/access-land-and-capital). Few extension agents have any formal training on those topics. This IST will serve the need for training agents on ways to assist clients with these two challenges. We will review the land access curriculum developed by American Farmland Trust and the resources they provide. We will cover the topics of (1) farming goals, (2) financial readiness & access to capital, (3) land tenure options, (4) finding & evaluating available land, and (5) lease and purchase agreements. We also will discuss possible future Extension programming. By attending this webinar, agents will improve their ability to help beginning farmers make informed land-access decisions and secure land for farming.

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1 31837 Death on the Farm: Characteristics and Contextual Factors in Farmer and Agricultural Worker

Farmers and agricultural workers in the United States have been shown to be at elevated risk of suicide. Recent stressors such as weather disasters, crop prices, and

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Suicide in Georgia from 2008-2015

uncertain international tariffs, may be exacerbating risk of suicide in this population, and thus make this an urgent area for exploration. This presentation will explore the issue by examining suicide data for farmers and agricultural workers from the Georgia Violent Death Reporting System, a statewide surveillance system that is part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Violent Death Reporting System. To further explore the cultural context of farmer suicides, this presentation will also discuss findings from a survey of agricultural extension agents in Georgia. This survey examined two domains: 1) extension agents’ views on the current stressors experienced by farmers in Georgia and 2) extension agents’ level of comfort with discussing mental health issues in farming communities. Using these two studies, the presentation will provide potential strategies for intervention and next steps to consider for suicide prevention among farmers and agricultural workers. On March 5, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Eastern, we invite you to join us for a SCCAHS webinar with Dr. Anna Scheyett.

1 31839 FACAA Mid-Year Meeting & Professional Conference

The FACAA Mid-Year Meeting & Professional Development Conference provides an educational opportunity for UF/IFAS FL Association of County Agriculture Extension Agents. Attendees work primarily on the Agriculture and Horticulture Initiative covering a range of Priority Work Groups. Attendees will be taught research

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updates from UF/IFAS specialists and will educate their peers on programmatic successes and applied research. This inservice training is to be hosted at a retreat/conference center to allow for greater networking opportunities. Educational tours of local agriculture operations are included in the program. Main objectives: Specialist updates Professional development opportunities via lecture and poster presentations Networking opportunities FACAA business meeting opportunity

1 31844 Uncovering Patterns of Mental, Physical, and Occupational Health Issues Among Migrant Farmworkers with Different Socio-cultural Networks

Migrant farmworkers in the U.S. experience a variety of stressors that affect their mental and physical health. Through a pilot project with SCCAHS, Dr. Gulcan Onel researched relationships between social networks/connectedness, mental health status, and physical health status of migrant farmworkers and how each of these both independently and dependently impact overall health. On April 22, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Eastern, we invite you to join us for a SCCAHS webinar as Onel shares key indicators of social support and social networks on the overall burden of mental disorders, primarily on social isolation, depression, and anxiety disorders.

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2 31772 Water Quality Concepts, Sampling and Analyses

This short course in Water Quality Concepts, Sampling and Analysis is specifically designed to teach participants about the

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basics of nutrients in surface water, primarily nitrogen and phosphorus, nutrients that are considered pollutants when in excess. The short course will be a combination of classroom lectures, field-based sampling, and laboratory analysis techniques.

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2 31782 Scholarships for County Extension Faculty to attend the 2020 biennial University of Florida Water Institute Symposium”.

The purpose of this IST is to provide scholarships for UF/IFAS Extension Faculty to attend the biennial UF Water Institute symposium on February 25-26, 2020 at the University of Florida main campus in Gainesville, Florida. The objectives of this IST are to provide County Extension Faculty access to information that will enable them to conduct effective educational programming that addresses Extension’s priorities for enhancing and protecting water quality, quantity and supply, as well as to prepare for the impacts of climate change, extreme events and sea level rise. The symposium will expose Extension Faculty to new research and information, increasing their knowledge of water allocation, use, quality and conservation. The symposium will provide opportunities to meet and make useful contacts with others in in Florida’s community of water-resource stakeholders. The technical level of the material will be a combination of intermediate and advanced, both academic and related to water management and policy.

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2 31810 IFAS Agricultural BMP Summit

The purpose of this summit is to bring IFAS faculty and stakeholder partners together to

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share information about agricultural BMPs. Potential topics include the following: Update of FDACS BMP program Update of BMPs with FDEP Basin Management Action Plans Grower perspectives on BMPs Regulatory BMPs in the Everglades Agricultural Area Cost share programs available for BMP implementation BMP topics: Irrigation Water resources/production practices Commodity crop BMPs such as tillage management/cover crops Precision agriculture UAVs and sensing Soil moisture sensors Nutrient sensors Variable rate technology Slow release/controlled release fertilizers Biosolids/soil amendments

2 31830 Introduction to Water Quality Management in FL – Lunch and Learn Webinar Series

This IST provides introductory level information regarding water quality management in Florida. The intended audience is Extension agents and stakeholders who work urban or agricultural natural and water resource sectors. This IST is meant to develop foundational information regarding water quality management in Florida for all sectors. Given as 30 minute lunch and learn webinars, these introductory level presentations are provided by various IFAS faculty and will address:

• An overview of Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs)

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• An overview of Basin Management Action Plans (BMAPs)

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• BMAPs - Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4)

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This IST provides introductory level information regarding water quality management in Florida. The intended audience is Extension agents and stakeholders who work urban or agricultural natural and water resource sectors. This IST is meant to develop foundational information regarding water quality

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management in Florida for all sectors. Given as 30 minute lunch and learn webinars, these introductory level presentations are provided by various IFAS faculty and will address:

• BMAPs - On-site sewage (septic) systems



• BMAPs - Agricultural best management practices

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3 31712 Managing Florida’s Natural Resources: Firescaping, Invasive Species, Native Habitat, and Water Resources

This 2.5 day IST is intended to provide an opportunity for agents to receive training relevant to managing a variety of natural resources within a short period of time. An interdisciplinary team of 17 instructors will provide updates on how to reduce risks associated with wildfires near homes; how to enhance native wildlife; how to manage ponds, springs, and algal blooms; and how to manage invasive plants and wildlife.

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3 31797 Economic Value, Contribution, and Impact: Understanding how economic terms and tools are and should be used

Quantifying the economic value and communicating the importance of natural resources (such as the value of oyster reefs) and natural-resource based industries, such as commercial or recreational fishing or aquaculture, are often a key component of

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Cooperative Extension activities. However, the variety of economic metrics available and the complexity of tools from which they are often derived can make interpretation and communication difficult. The objective of this IST is to provide participants a greater understanding of economic terms and methods as it relates to natural resources and natural-resource based industries, with a focus on how economic metrics can be used to justify, improve, and evaluate Cooperative Extension programs. The intended audience would be faculty and Cooperative Extension agents interested in using economic metrics to describe or evaluate their programs and to improve communication with stakeholders. Specifically, attendees will complete the IST knowing how to (1) us e the correct economic metrics to describe their projects, (2) describe the economic importance of the projects they work on, and (3) plan evaluations for economic aspects of projects.

3 31799 Civic Skill Building: Community Conversations and Issue Assessment with Small Farmers

Faculty are hesitant to work with communities on potential controversial issues, especially with traditionally underserved communities. In some cases, faculty may not know how to meet needs until they know more about what those needs are, from the perspective of the farmers. One type of CIVIC program engages community members in listening sessions, roundtables, and world café sessions to facilitate discussions that can help direct new programs. This CIVIC IST will build faculty skills to do this work AND model a real program with real farmers. FAMU faculty intend to use these data and findings

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to structure Extension programs and meet needs. UF faculty will be able to do the same.

Objectives

• Increase empathic listening skills

• Observe and analyze a facilitated community round table

• Practice facilitation skills

• Identify a local issue and develop a process map to conduct a CIVIC program around the Issue

• Gain familiarity with the importance and process of conducting a situational assessment

Increase skill in reaching and working with a non-traditional audience for Extension

3 31806 Climate Smart Floridians Program

The technical level of the material is basic to intermediate, depending on the baseline background level of the professional attending the IST. University of Florida Sea Grant and Extension agents, specialists and researchers developed the Climate Smart Floridians program to complement existing educational programs such as “Sustainable Floridians,” “CIVIC,” and the soon to be completed “Climate 101” online training for Extension professionals. This program is specifically aimed at educating participants on individual actions to reduce climate change impacts. Climate Smart Floridians is a model for providing citizens research-based information about climate change and engaging them as ambassadors to help reduce household expenses and greenhouse gas emissions. The program covers climate

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change and how it will impact Florida. It addresses how climate change relates to topics such as landscaping, water resources, transportation, home energy, food, and waste. This program will result in critical decision-making skills about the impacts of individual choices on climate change. Individuals are encouraged to increase use of alternative transportation, changes in daily habits around consumption and waste, and implement home energy efficiency improvements.

3 31806 Climate Smart Floridians Program

The technical level of the material is basic to intermediate, depending on the baseline background level of the professional attending the IST. University of Florida Sea Grant and Extension agents, specialists and researchers developed the Climate Smart Floridians program to complement existing educational programs such as “Sustainable Floridians,” “CIVIC,” and the soon to be completed “Climate 101” online training for Extension professionals. This program is specifically aimed at educating participants on individual actions to reduce climate change impacts. Climate Smart Floridians is a model for providing citizens research-based information about climate change and engaging them as ambassadors to help reduce household expenses and greenhouse gas emissions. The program covers climate change and how it will impact Florida. It addresses how climate change relates to topics such as landscaping, water resources, transportation, home energy, food, and waste. This program will result in critical decision-making skills about the impacts of individual choices on climate change.

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Individuals are encouraged to increase use of alternative transportation, changes in daily habits around consumption and waste, and implement home energy efficiency improvements.

5 31746 Brain Boasters: Fads, Facts and Fundamentals – Can Modifying Dietary Behaviors Modify Brain Health?

Need addressed: Agents are viewed as experts in health and nutrition. Knowledge on a wide variety of ever changing topics is essential. This training provides updates on the science or lack of science related to brain health strategies to increase competency in educational programming and responding to questions from clientele. The goal of this IST is to increase subject matter expertise of agents working in the area of health and nutrition. Increased competency will provide improved knowledge base and confidence in providing education related to achieving a healthy lifestyle. The technical level is Intermediate. Description: This is a four-part series for FCS Agents nationwide. Each segment will be one hour in length. The series was developed by Florida-led, multi-state team of FCS agents and specialists. Specialists from Virginia Cooperative Extension and North Dakota State University Extension are also members of the team. The team goal for this series and others to follow is to increase competency of FCS agents in the area of health and nutrition.

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5 31746 Brain Boasters: Fads, Facts and Fundamentals- Applying Brain Boosters to Your Extension Programming

Need addressed: Agents are viewed as experts in health and nutrition. Knowledge on a wide variety of ever changing topics is essential. This training provides updates on the science or lack of science related to

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brain health strategies to increase competency in educational programming and responding to questions from clientele. The goal of this IST is to increase subject matter expertise of agents working in the area of health and nutrition. Increased competency will provide improved knowledge base and confidence in providing education related to achieving a healthy lifestyle. The technical level is Intermediate. Description: This is a four-part series for FCS Agents nationwide. Each segment will be one hour in length. The series was developed by Florida-led, multi-state team of FCS agents and specialists. Specialists from Virginia Cooperative Extension and North Dakota State University Extension are also members of the team. The team goal for this series and others to follow is to increase competency of FCS agents in the area of health and nutrition.

5 31800 Food Safety and Quality Update 2020: Food Safety Regulatory Updates

This training will provide county Extension faculty with research based information, and educational strategies and materials to support educational programs that address critical and timely issues in food safety and quality/food preservation, as well as regulatory requirements. These subject areas are essential for programs in food entrepreneurship and other food business classes. Participant will: 1) increase knowledge about food safety and quality subject matter and behavior change strategies; 2) increased knowledge in the area of regulations effecting food safety and quality, and

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3) be motivated to use educational materials and strategies provided to address critical issues in food safety and quality in their counties.

5 31800 Food Safety and Quality Update 2020: What’s new in Food Processing?

This training will provide county Extension faculty with research based information, and educational strategies and materials to support educational programs that address critical and timely issues in food safety and quality/food preservation, as well as regulatory requirements. These subject areas are essential for programs in food entrepreneurship and other food business classes. Participant will: 1) increase knowledge about food safety and quality subject matter and behavior change strategies; 2) increased knowledge in the area of regulations effecting food safety and quality, and 3) be motivated to use educational materials and strategies provided to address critical issues in food safety and quality in their counties.

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5 31800 Food Safety and Quality Update 2020: Foodborne Virus Research Updates

This training will provide county Extension faculty with research based information, and educational strategies and materials to support educational programs that address critical and timely issues in food safety and quality/food preservation, as well as regulatory requirements. These subject areas are essential for programs in food entrepreneurship and other food business classes. Participant will: 1) increase knowledge about food safety and quality subject matter and behavior change strategies;

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2) increased knowledge in the area of regulations effecting food safety and quality, and 3) be motivated to use educational materials and strategies provided to address critical issues in food safety and quality in their counties.

5 31800 Food Safety and Quality Update 2020: National Trends in Food Safety/Food Preservation

This training will provide county Extension faculty with research based information, and educational strategies and materials to support educational programs that address critical and timely issues in food safety and quality/food preservation, as well as regulatory requirements. These subject areas are essential for programs in food entrepreneurship and other food business classes. Participant will: 1) increase knowledge about food safety and quality subject matter and behavior change strategies; 2) increased knowledge in the area of regulations effecting food safety and quality, and 3) be motivated to use educational materials and strategies provided to address critical issues in food safety and quality in their counties.

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5 31827 Diet Dilemmas II: Inflammation, Health and Disease

This IST will consist of a series of three, one-hour webinars targeted to FCS agents nationwide. This webinar series is being developed by a Florida-led, multi-state team of FCS agents and specialists. The purpose of this series is to increase competency and subject matter expertise of FCS agents in the area of health and nutrition. Increased competency will provide improved knowledge base and confidence in providing

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education related to achieving a healthy lifestyle. Need addressed: Agents are viewed as experts in nutrition and need to be knowledgeable on a wide variety of ever-changing food and nutrition-related topics. This training provides updates on the science or lack of science regarding inflammation, diet and health to increase competency of FCS agents and thus, strengthen educational programming and responses to questions from clientele. Technical level: Intermediate

5 31827 Diet Dilemmas II: Anti-inflammatory Diets: Arthritis, Autoimmune Disease and Beyond

This IST will consist of a series of three, one-hour webinars targeted to FCS agents nationwide. This webinar series is being developed by a Florida-led, multi-state team of FCS agents and specialists. The purpose of this series is to increase competency and subject matter expertise of FCS agents in the area of health and nutrition. Increased competency will provide improved knowledge base and confidence in providing education related to achieving a healthy lifestyle. Need addressed: Agents are viewed as experts in nutrition and need to be knowledgeable on a wide variety of ever-changing food and nutrition-related topics. This training provides updates on the science or lack of science regarding inflammation, diet and health to increase competency of FCS agents and thus, strengthen educational programming and responses to questions from clientele. Technical level: Intermediate

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5 31827 Diet Dilemmas II: Inflammation and Chronic Disease

This IST will consist of a series of three, one-hour webinars targeted to FCS agents nationwide. This webinar series is being developed by a Florida-led, multi-state team of FCS agents and specialists. The purpose of this series is to increase competency and subject matter expertise of FCS agents in the area of health and nutrition. Increased competency will provide improved knowledge base and confidence in providing education related to achieving a healthy lifestyle. Need addressed: Agents are viewed as experts in nutrition and need to be knowledgeable on a wide variety of ever-changing food and nutrition-related topics. This training provides updates on the science or lack of science regarding inflammation, diet and health to increase competency of FCS agents and thus, strengthen educational programming and responses to questions from clientele. Technical level: Intermediate

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5 31841 2020 Family and Consumer Sciences Summit

To provide Family and Consumer Science County Faculty with: 1) opportunities to network with each other and with Partners, State Specialists and Administration, 2) core competency skills to be effective Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agents, and 3) content area knowledge, skills and tools to conduct FCS programming in their counties.

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6 31801 Civic Skill Building: Deliberate Discussions and Moderating Indian River Lagoon Forums

Purpose: To build an understanding of community engagement and skills in building community capacity with CIVIC Objectives:

• Increase empathic listening skills

• Observe and analyze a facilitated community deliberative discussion

• Practice facilitation skills

• Gain familiarity with the importance and process of framing an issue for a deliberative discussion

• Increase skill in reaching and working with a non-traditional audience for Extension

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7 31763 LifeSmarts Consumer Sciences Youth Program Training

To teach staff and faculty across the state about the consumer sciences contest Florida 4-H has adopted called LifeSmarts.

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7 31771 Horses 101: An Introduction to Equine Science for 4-H Agents

Not all 4-H Agents in the State of Florida have prior horse experience. As a result, they may feel ill equipped to administer the 4-H Horse program within their county. In order to improve their ability to effectively communicate with horse project volunteers, parents, and youth 4-H Agents need to posses some technical knowledge related to horses. Participants in this IST will learn the basics of equine science in a hands-on setting and leave with ideas they can implement in their own county. Topics to be covered include: safe horse handling, equine terms and jargon, understanding the 4-H Horse Program rulebook, opportunities in the 4-H Horse Program, risk management, and horse show basics. This IST will take place at Camp Welaka in Putnam County and allow participants the opportunity to

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network with others from around the state and to become better acquainted with State Specialists and others working wit the 4-H Horse Program.

7 31798 Soccer for Success Training This training is a Train the Trainer in the Soccer for Success curricula to reach Latino/Hispanic youth and their families in counties through culturally relevant programming. Major components: Healthy Living: physical activity and nutrition.

This IST addresses the following:

1. Program Planning and Development Strategies, methodologies, or tools used to develop an extension program

2. Extension Teaching, Tools, and Methods Means used to deliver educational content to clientele

3. Subject Matter Expertise Technical knowledge and skills possessed to perform tasks related to a specific field(s)

4. External Linkages Collaborations with other governmental agencies, non-governmental organizations, and industry

5. Volunteer Development Proactive use of the ISOTURE model to work with volunteers -by Training Coach Mentors

7 31805 Youth Development Institute (YDI): Focusing on the Head and Health in 4-H

To learn about mental health and awareness, as well as disability in youth to enhance programming.

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8 31693 Connecting Program Development to Evaluation

The purpose of this training is to provide a

hands-on opportunity for Extension faculty

and staff to work on products that can be

incorporated into the POW and ROA. Upon

completion of this training participants will

be able to:

1. Develop an effective situation statement

2. Develop measurable objectives 3. Develop a survey that effectively

measures progress towards program objectives

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8 31714 CED Annual IST The purpose is to provide an update and

professional development for County

Extension Directors.

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8 31724 Technology Tools to Enhance Extension Program Delivery: Blogging , Subscription Management System, Microsoft Teams

• Blogging and Subscription Management System: Participants will learn how to develop scholarly Extension content through blogging. Participants will learn how to manage a clientele database and how to “push” content to clientele through email and text messages.

• Microsoft Teams and One Drive Moving Beyond Jurassic County: Participants will learn how to break out of Jurassic County and begin using Microsoft Teams in their local real-life county.

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8 31724 Technology Tools to Enhance Extension Program Delivery: Video Production for Social Media

Video Production for Social Media:

Participants will learn to use live and

recorded video to create Extension content

for clientele. New and “old school” tools can

help county faculty increase clientele

outreach. Participants will learn about

Facebook Live, Camtasia, VidoLeap, and

even PowerPoint to create easy,

professional looking video experiences.

Learn about handy gizmos and gadgets to

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8 31724 Technology Tools to Enhance Extension Program Delivery: Using Analytics to Answer the “So What”

Using Analytics to Answer the “So What?”

Learn how to use Qualtrics to get to the “so

what” of your ROA. Use web and social

analytics to find your audience and follow

PDEC Workload recommendations to

accurately report clientele outreach.



8 31749 Extension Faculty Development Academy - Session A - (January 2020)

Florida Extension requires new extension faculty to attend two sessions of the Extension Faculty Development Academy during their first year of hire. These trainings relate to teaching and learning, program development, and program evaluation. New extension faculty must attend Session A before they can attend Session B. The Academy supplements CED/DED training and information provided by your mentor.

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8 31750 Extension Faculty Development Academy - Session B – (March 2020)

Florida Extension requires new extension faculty to attend two sessions of the Extension Faculty Development Academy during their first year of hire. These trainings relate to teaching and learning, program development, and program evaluation. New extension faculty must attend Session A before they can attend Session B. The

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Academy supplements CED/DED training and information provided by your mentor.

8 31767 Extension Faculty Development Academy - Session C

The purpose of Session C is to provide intentional training to Extension agents in their second year. Since this is the first Session C implemented, the program will be open to agents 2-4 years on the job.

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8 31786 Evaluating Positive Youth Development in 4-H: A Roadmap to Demonstrate Impact

The purpose of this workshop is to provide a hands-on experience to guide 4-H agents through connecting their 4-H program to meaningful impact indicators for reporting in their ROA and workload and impacts. The workshop will highlight key tools that exist that are useful for collecting positive youth development outcomes and demonstrate how to develop an evaluation plan to effectively collect the data based on program functionality. Agents will leave with a framework and tools to effectively evaluate their 4-H programs. Objective:

• At least 75% of participants will report increased knowledge for identifying outcome and impact indicators for their program directly following the workshop as measured by survey.

• At least 75% of participants will report being able to identify or develop an appropriate evaluation tool for their program directly following the workshop as measured by survey.

• At least 75% of participants will report increased knowledge for developing an evaluation plan for

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their program directly following the workshop as measured by survey.


The purpose of this workshop is to provide a hands-on experience to guide 4-H agents through connecting their 4-H program to meaningful impact indicators for reporting in their ROA and workload and impacts. The workshop will highlight key tools that exist that are useful for collecting positive youth development outcomes and demonstrate how to develop an evaluation plan to effectively collect the data based on program functionality. Agents will leave with a framework and tools to effectively evaluate their 4-H programs. Objective:



• At least 75% of participants will report increased knowledge for developing an evaluation plan for their program directly following the workshop as measured by survey.

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The purpose of this workshop is to provide a hands-on experience to guide 4-H agents through connecting their 4-H program to meaningful impact indicators for reporting in

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their ROA and workload and impacts. The workshop will highlight key tools that exist that are useful for collecting positive youth development outcomes and demonstrate how to develop an evaluation plan to effectively collect the data based on program functionality. Agents will leave with a framework and tools to effectively evaluate their 4-H programs. Objective:



• At least 75% of participants will report increased knowledge for developing an evaluation plan for their program directly following the workshop as measured by survey.


The purpose of this workshop is to provide a hands-on experience to guide 4-H agents through connecting their 4-H program to meaningful impact indicators for reporting in their ROA and workload and impacts. The workshop will highlight key tools that exist that are useful for collecting positive youth development outcomes and demonstrate how to develop an evaluation plan to effectively collect the data based on program functionality. Agents will leave with

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a framework and tools to effectively evaluate their 4-H programs. Objective:



At least 75% of participants will report increased knowledge for developing an evaluation plan for their program directly following the workshop as measured by survey.

8 31787 Developing Culturally Responsive Programs: Using a Framework of Cultural Awareness

The workshop will focus on building competencies among agents to better understand how to navigate their own culture, the culture of their organization and that of their clientele. The activities and discussions will focus on agents being able to navigate differences in a meaningful way in order to understand the cultural contexts for which their programs exist. The second part of the workshop will focus on providing agents with the framework of culturally responsive teaching that includes strategies to collect data on the cultural characteristic of this audience, develop partnerships and relationships with Hispanic communities to develop learning communities, promote intercultural communication and cultural congruity through pedagogy.

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Objective:

• At least 75% of participants will report having a framework to address cultural difference directly following a program activity as measured by survey.

• At least 75% of participants will report being able to integrate salient strategies for creating a culturally responsive program directly following a program activity as measured by survey.

8 31787 Developing Culturally Responsive Programs: Using a Framework of Cultural Awareness

The workshop will focus on building competencies among agents to better understand how to navigate their own culture, the culture of their organization and that of their clientele. The activities and discussions will focus on agents being able to navigate differences in a meaningful way in order to understand the cultural contexts for which their programs exist. The second part of the workshop will focus on providing agents with the framework of culturally responsive teaching that includes strategies to collect data on the cultural characteristic of this audience, develop partnerships and relationships with Hispanic communities to develop learning communities, promote intercultural communication and cultural congruity through pedagogy. Objective:

• At least 75% of participants will report having a framework to address cultural difference directly following a program activity as measured by survey.

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8 31788 CAFÉ Latina Navigating Difference Training

The purpose of this program is to increase

the knowledge and skills of Extension faculty

and staff to effectively engage diverse

cultures, without focusing on specific

cultural knowledge.

Objective:

At least 75% of participants will report

increase knowledge for engaging diverse

cultures directly following a program activity

as measured by survey.

At least 75% of participants will report increased knowledge of strategies to develop program that are responsive to diverse cultures.

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8 31789 Connecting Program Development and Evaluation: A Framework to Promote Program Impacts

This IST is intended to provide participants with a holistic and comprehensive understanding of the linkages between program development and evaluation. Many agents view evaluation as an afterthought results in difficulties determining program impacts and data collection techniques. This will help agents understand that evaluation should be incorporated into their plan of work and the best practices for implementation. Objective: At least 75% of participants will report increased knowledge for creating situation


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statement directly following the workshop as measured by survey. At least 75% of participants will report increased knowledge for creating measurable objective directly following the workshop as measured by survey. At least 75% of participants will report increased knowledge for developing evaluation tools directly following the workshop as measured by survey.

8 31790 NW District FCS PIT Workshop

The purpose of this workshop is to facilitate discussion to develop consensus on the impacts that the region is commonly working towards to help promote the measurement of similar impacts across the NW district. Based on that consensus, we will work through hands on activities to develop an evaluation plan and tools to measure the aggregates impacts of the FCS programs in the panhandle. The agents then will receive training on how to teach their colleagues across the district on how to adopt the identified approach and serve as local resource for questions. Objective: All participants will report increased

knowledge for aggregate impact reporting

directly following the workshop as measured

by survey.

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8 31791 Program Development and Evaluation Webinar Series: Evaluation Data Analysis and Reporting

This webinar series will focus on three key

areas that were identified as a need based

on a statewide needs assessment. The

webinars included in this series are (1) data

analysis and reporting, (2) Qualtrics, (3)

Connecting Objectives to Evaluation

Techniques. The focus of these webinars will

simply be to increase the participants’

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awareness of key concepts and best

practices within each of the areas.

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increased knowledge of data analysis

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increase knowledge of developing evaluating

tools for their program objective directly

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8 31809 How to Lead a Successful Meeting Using Parliamentary Procedures

Have you ever been to a meeting and afterwards thought it was a waste of time? This training will provide the skills needed to understand Parliamentary Procedure and running a meeting successfully. This training will use Robert’s Rules of Order to help Extension agents run productive meetings. Robert’s Rules of Order will be used as this is the standard for facilitating discussions and groups making decisions. This training can be used with advisory committees, professional associations, 4-H meetings, and local non-profit meetings. This IST will be taught by Dr. Cindy Sanders, Dr. Brad Burbaugh, and Dr. Matt Benge. The training will cover basic types of motions, presenting motions, discussion, and voting. During this training case studies will be used as well as hands on participation, and actually practicing the procedures. Class will be limited to 40 participants to allow for one on one interaction.

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