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2. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF JOB DUTIES

Master Gardener coordinator position provides leadership and coordination for the total county extension educational effort in Residential, Urban and Youth horticulture. In addition, this position coordinates and manages the Master Gardener volunteer program, preparing and presenting educational materials, evaluating program effectiveness. Finally, this position leads and supervises the Residential Horticulture team consisting of a Florida Yards and Neighborhood (FY&N) program specialist, administrative secretary and over 110 active Master Gardener volunteers.

Specific duties by percentage of FTE I. Improving Urban and Residential Environmental (Florida Friendly)

Landscape Management Practices 50%II. Master Gardener Training/Leadership Program 45%III. 4-H and Other Youth Programs 5%

Total 100%

3. AREAS OF SPECIALIZATIONAdult education, ornamental horticulture, Environmental (Florida Friendly) LandscapesTrainer of Best Management Practices, and Florida Yards & Neighborhoods. Leadership in Master Gardener educational program.

4. ASSIGNED ACTIVITY SINCE LAST PROMOTION (NOT TO EXCEED TEN YEARS), OR SINCE UF EMPLOYMENT

Activity 2012-11 2010-11 2009-10 2008-09 2007-08Teaching 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%Research 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%Service 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%Extension 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%TOTAL 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

5. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND Educational Background

University Program Area Degree Year

University of Florida Entomology Masters 2011

Oregon State University Horticulture & Plant Pathology

Dual Bachelors 1984

6. EMPLOYMENT Employment Listing

University/ Organization Title

PermanentStatus* Year

UF/IFAS/Volusia Extension Agent I Accruing 12/2007 – present

County Agricultural ExtensionLake County School District/Lake county

Science Teacher NA 10/2003 – 12/2007

Oak Haven Farms Co-owner NA 10/1996 – presentUF/IFAS/MREC - Sanford

Biological Scientist II

NA 10/1989 – 1/2000

UF/IFAS/MREC Biological Scientist I

NA 8/1988 – 10/1989

Weyerhaeuser Tissue Culture Facility

New Products Research Technician

NA 2/1988 – 7/1988

*Permanent status accruing or not

7. YEAR TENURE/PERMANENT STATUS WAS AWARDED BY UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA – NA

8. UF TENURE, PERMANENT STATUS, AND PROMOTION CRITERIA

9. TEACHING, ADVISING, AND/OR OTHER INSTRUCTIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS - NA

10. TEACHING EVALUATIONS – NA

11. GRADUATE FACULTY STATUS – NA

12. GRADUATE COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES – NA

13. RESEARCH NARRATIVE-None

14. CREATIVE WORKS OR ACTIVITIESExhibits and displays 2011 (3)Stauderman, K. M. 2011. “Volusia County Master Gardeners,” The Volusia County Fair, Deland, FL November 1-10, 2011. (Display)Stauderman, K. M. 2011. “Ask a Master Gardener,” The Home Show, Daytona Beach, FL March 26-28, 2011. (Exhibit)Stauderman, K. M. 2011. “Ask a Master Gardener,” The 4th Annual Wildflower Festival, Deland, FL March 26, 2011. (Display)2010 (3)Stauderman, K. M. 2010. “Volusia County Master Gardeners,” The Volusia County Fair, Deland, FL November 5-14, 2010. (Display)Stauderman, K. M. 2010. “Ask a Master Gardener,” The Home Show, Daytona Beach, FL October 26-28, 2010. (Exhibit)Stauderman, K. M. 2010. “Ask a Master Gardener,” The 3rd Annual Wildflower Festival, Deland, FL March 27, 2010. (Display)


2009 (5)Stauderman, K. M. 2008. “Vegetable Gardening”, Volusia County Fair, DeLand, FL November 1-10, 2009. (Exhibit)Stauderman, K. M. 2009. “New ideas from the garden,” Daytona Beach Ocean Center, Daytona Beach, FL April 24, 2009. (Exhibit)Stauderman, K. M. 2009. “New Products in the garden,” Daytona Beach Ocean Center, Daytona Beach, FL. February 22, 2008. (Exhibit)Stauderman, K. M. 2009. “Ask a Master Gardener,” Orchtoberfest, DeLand, FL October 24-26, 2009. (Exhibit)Stauderman, K. M. 2009. “Good Bugs, Bad bugs”. Educational signs for rotating display. St. Peter’s Elementary career day. (Display)2008 (10)Stauderman, K. M. 2008. “Frugal Gardening”, Volusia County Fair, DeLand, FL Oct. 30-Nov 10, 2008. (Exhibit)Stauderman, K. M. 2008. “Ask a Master Gardener,” Orchtoberfest, DeLand, FL October 24-26, 2008. (Exhibit)Stauderman, K. M. 2008. “Good Bugs, Bad bugs”. Educational signs for rotating display. St. Peter’s Elementary career day. (Display)Stauderman, K. M. 2008. “Native Wildflowers.” Educational signs for rotating display. Gemini Springs State Park. (Display)Stauderman, K. M. 2008. “The Role of a Master Gardener – What we do for you”, Stetson University President’s House, DeLand, FL (Exhibit)Stauderman, K. M. 2008. “Master Gardeners answer your questions”, Native American Day, Ormond Beach, FL (Exhibit)Stauderman, K. M. 2008, “Composting and Rain barrels”, Earth Day, DeLand, FL (Exhibit)Stauderman, K. M. 2008. “Wetside, Sunnyside, Dryside, Shadyside and Container Gardening”, Daytona Beach Home and Garden Show, Daytona Beach, FL (Exhibit)Stauderman, K. M. 2008. “Good Bugs and Bad Bugs”, Daytona Beach Home and Garden Show, Daytona Beach, FL (Exhibit)Stauderman, K. M. 2008, “Worm composting”, Volusia County Student Science Fair, DeLand, FL (Exhibit)

Instructional Multi-Media PresentationsEducational CD2009 (1)Stauderman, K. M. et al. 2009. “Blue Spring Water Shed - Florida Friendly Practices,” Educational CD. Featured contributor, DeLand, FL.

PowerPoints2011 (3)Stauderman, K. M. 2010. “Hydroponic gardening on a small scale”, UF/IFAS, Volusia County Extension, DeLand, FL. XX slides.Stauderman, K. M. 2010. “2011 All American Selections”, UF/IFAS, Volusia County Extension, DeLand, FL. XX slides.Stauderman, K. M. and K. Bryant. 2010. “Fun, Fitness and Fido”, UF/IFAS, Volusia County Extension, DeLand, FL. 19 slides.2010 (12)


Stauderman, K. M. and L. Brooks 2010. “Preparing your Garden for Winter”, UF/IFAS, Volusia County Extension, DeLand, FL. 34 slides.Stauderman, K.M., S. Arthurs, and P. Avery 2010. “Evaluation of Isaria fumosorosea to control the Asian citrus psyllid, Diaphorina citri”, UF/IFAS, Volusia County Extension, Deland, FL, 18 slides.Stauderman, K. M. 2010. “Pesticide safety for Homeowners”, UF/IFAS, Volusia County Extension, Deland, FL, 30 slides.Stauderman, K. M. 2010. “Container Gardening”, UF/IFAS, Volusia County Extension, Deland, FL, 22 slides.Stauderman, K. M. 2010. “Right Plant, Right Place”, Piggotte Community Center, South Daytona Beach, FL. 44 slides.Stauderman, K. M. 2010. “Photographing Plants and Gardens”, Volusia County Garden club, Halifax Yacht Club, Daytona Beach, FL. 21 slides.Stauderman, K. M., K. Bryant and J. Taufer. 2010. “Ag in the Classroom”, EPAF, Lake Buena Vista, FL. September, 2010. 16 slides.Stauderman, K. M., K. Bryant and J. Taufer. 2010. “Ag in the Classroom, Summer Day camp”, UF/IFAS, Volusia County Extension, DeLand, FL. September 1, 2010. 16 slides.Stauderman, K. M. and K. Bryant. 2010. “Landscaping with Native Plants and Wildflowers”, Wildflower Festival, DeLand, FL. 48 slides.Stauderman, K. M. and K. Bryant. 2010. “Bed Bugs on the Rise”, UF/IFAS, Volusia County Extension, DeLand, FL. September 8, 2010. 19 slides.Stauderman, K. M. 2010. “Why Landscapes Fail?,” UF/IFAS, Volusia County Extension, DeLand, FL. 58 slides.Stauderman, K.M. 2010. “Evaluating How Accurately Lawn Fertilizers are Applied Using Homeowner Equipment,” UF/IFAS, Volusia County Extension, DeLand, FL. 15 slides.2009 (6)Stauderman, K. M., et. al. 2009. Casual Gardening/ Ag in the Classroom. UF/IFAS, Volusia County Extension, DeLand, FL. 11 slides.Stauderman, K. M., 2009. 2010 AAS Award Winners. UF/IFAS, Volusia County Extension, DeLand, FL. 30 slides.Stauderman, K. M., 2009. Casual Gardening/Agriculture in the Classroom. UF/IFAS, Volusia County Extension, DeLand, FL. 11 slides.Stauderman, K. M., 2009. Right Plant, Right Place. UF/IFAS, Volusia County Extension, DeLand, FL. 44 slides.Stauderman, K. M., 2009. Growing Roses in Florida. UF/IFAS, Volusia County Extension, DeLand, FL. 25 slidesStauderman, K. M., 2009. Master Gardener Awards and Recognition. UF/IFAS, Volusia County Extension, DeLand, FL. 20 slides

2008 (14) Instructional Multi-Media presentations on topics such as General Plant pathology, Cacti & Succulents, Hibiscus & Bougainvillea, Identifying Weather damage, Spices and Herbs and Plant propagation. The range of slides was 14 to 60.Stauderman, K. M., 2008. The Path of Propagation. UF/IFAS, Volusia County Extension, DeLand, FL. 51 slidesStauderman, K. M., 2008. Spices and herbs. UF/IFAS, Volusia County Extension, DeLand, FL. 52 slides.


Stauderman, K. M., 2008. Cacti & Succulent. UF/IFAS, Volusia County Extension, DeLand, FL. 31 slides.Stauderman, K. M., 2008. Good Bugs, Bad Bugs. UF/IFAS, Volusia County Extension, DeLand, FL. 60 slidesStauderman, K. M., 2008. Identifying Weather Damage. UF/IFAS, Volusia County Extension, DeLand, FL 37 slides.Stauderman K. M. and L. Landrum, 2008. Vegtalk. UF/IFAS, Volusia County Extension, DeLand, FL 42 slides.Stauderman, K. M., 2008. Native Plant Propagation. UF/IFAS, Volusia County Extension, DeLand, FL 28 slides.Stauderman, K. M. and D. Green, 2008. How Water-wise are you?” UF/IFAS, Volusia County Extension, DeLand, FL 22 slides.Stauderman, K. M., 2008. Container Gardening.” UF/IFAS, Volusia County Extension, DeLand, FL 22 slides. Stauderman, K. M. and C. Fedunuk, 2008. General Botany. UF/IFAS, Volusia County Extension, DeLand, FL 71 slides.Stauderman, K. M., 2008. General Plant Pathology. UF/IFAS, Volusia County Extension, DeLand, FL 60 slides.Stauderman, K. M., 2008. History of the Master Gardener Program. UF.IFAS, Volusia County Extension, DeLand FL 17 Slides.Stauderman, K. M., 2008. Florida’s Fruit. UF/IFAS Volusia County Extension, DeLand, FL 41 slides.Stauderman, K. M., 2008. From Canes to Grains. UF/IFAS Volusia County Extension, DeLand, FL 14 slides.

Posters2011(1)Stauderman, K. M. and K. Bryant, Poster, “Bed Bugs on the Rise,” Central District Symposium 2011.2010 (5)Stauderman, K. M., K. Bryant, and J. Taufer, Poster, JR. Master Gardeners: Ag in the Classroom Summer Day Camp, Developed for 2010 Master Gardeners Coordinator Conference, Davis, California, October 6 - 8, 2010.Stauderman, K. M., K. Bryant, and J. Taufer, Poster, Casual Gardening: Agriculture in the Classroom, Developed for 2010 Master Gardeners Coordinator Conference, Davis, California, October 6 - 8, 2010. Stauderman, K.M., K. Bryant, and J. Taufer, Poster, Casual Gardening: Agriculture in the Classroom, Developed for NACAA National Association of County Agricultural Agents professional improvement conference, Tulsa, Oklahoma, July 11 - 15, 2010.Stauderman, K. M. and K. Kilner, Poster, “Integrated Pest Management,” Farmer to Farmer program”, National Cooperative Business Association (CLUSA) International in Niger and Senegal, Africa, July 3-17, 2010. Stauderman, K.M., K. Bryant, and J. Taufer, Poster, Agriculture in the Classroom: Summer Day Camp, Developed for Central District Faculty Symposium, April 29, 2010.

Plays, Games - noneRadio (2)


2011Continue guest speaking with local radio talk shows (2 appearances)2009 (8)WNDB, Marc Bernier show, Guest speaker with Marc Bernier, airs on one station with 22,000 listeners every hour. Total of 3 appearances. Topics included answering gardening questions from listeners.WSSB, Eye Opener show, Master Gardeners guest speak with host Skip Naigle with 7,500 listeners every hour. Total of 5 appearances. Topics included frost protection, general gardening advice, after the rains. 2008 (6)WELE, Big John- Big talk show, Guest speaker with Big John, airs on one station with 15,000 listeners every hour. Total of 2 appearances. Topics included answering gardening questions from listeners.WNDB, Marc Bernier show, Guest speaker with Marc Bernier, airs on one station with 22,000 listeners every hour. Total of 3 appearences. Topics included answering gardening questions from listeners.WFLA, Better Homes and Gardens, Guest speaker with Tom MacCubbin, airs on one National station with 100,000 listeners every hour. Total of one appearance. Topic included answering gardening questions. (Nov, 8th)Television2011 (20)Host and co-producer of Gardener’s Hotline Media presentation. (Total 20 - programs) The program airs on WCEU/WDSC (Ch 15) Daytona State Community College. Live call-in show with presentations on topics such as vegetables, plant diseases, Florida friendly landscape practices and garden crafts. 2010 shows airs twice a week with 50,000 listeners per half hour.Stauderman, K.M., “xxxxxxxx.” Guest xxxxx describes ideal plants for the poolside, May 24, 2011.Stauderman, K.M., “xxxxxxxx.” Guest xxxxxx describes the importance of mulch in the landscape, May 24, 2011.Stauderman, K.M., “xxxxxxxx.” Guest xxxxxxx highlights bamboo in the landscape, May 17, 2011.Stauderman, K.M., “xxxxxxxx.” Guest xxxxxxdescribes the growing and care of roses, May 10, 2011.Stauderman, K.M., “xxxxxxx.” Guest xxxxxxxxx from Hermann Englemann Inc. describes the mass production of foliage plants, May 3, 2011.Stauderman, K.M., “xxxxxxx.” Guest Charles Fedunuk describes how a homeowner can add color to the landscape. April 26, 2011.Stauderman, K.M., “xxxxxxx.” Guest xxxxxxx describes the art of decorating with native plants, April 19, 2011.Stauderman, K.M., “xxxxxxx.” Guest xxxxxx from Tropical Blossom describes beekeeping and honeybee importance. April 12, 2011.Stauderman, K.M., “xxxxxxx.” Guest xxxxxxxx from Kirkland sod describes the care of turf in the landscape. April 5, 2011.Stauderman, K.M., “xxxxxxx.” Guest Carl Sherman describes cold tolerant palms for the landscape, March 29, 2011.Stauderman, K.M., “xxxxxx.” Guest xxxxxxx highlights common plant diseases, March 22,


2011.Stauderman, K.M., “xxxxxxx.” Guest xxxxxxx describes how to scout for pests in the landscape, March 15, 2011.Stauderman, K.M., “xxxxxxx.” Guest xxxxxxx and xxxxxxxx, March 8, 2011.Stauderman, K.M., “xxxxxxxxx.” Guest xxxxxxx describes the habitats beneficial to wildlife, March 1, 2011.Stauderman, K.M., “xxxxxx.” Guest xxxxxx describes orchid care at EPCOT, February 22, 2011.Stauderman, K.M., “xxxxxxx.” Guest xxxxxx describes ‘must have’ garden tools and safety, February 15, 2011.Stauderman, K.M., “xxxxx.” Guest xxx describes the art of Bonsai, February 8, 2011.Stauderman, K.M., “SugarMill Gardens.” Guest MG Lillian Wilson discusses the history of the garden and the plant selections. February 1, 2011.Stauderman, K.M., “What new in the Nursery?” Guest Sandy Doggett, New plant selections for Florida, January 25, 2011Stauderman, K.M., “Composting.” Guest MG Katie Diehl describes composting for homeowners. January 18, 2011

2010 (27)Stauderman, K.M., “Bed bugs.” Volusia Magazine (CH 15) Vousia News, September 19th, 2010. Segment that aired on the nightly news hour show about the Sept 8th presentation on Bed bugs. 2010 shows airs weekly with 60 thousand viewers per half hour.Stauderman, K.M., “Bed bugs.” NBC (CH 2) Nightly News, September 7th and 8th, 2010. Segment that aired on the nightly news hour show about the Sept 8th presentation on Bed bugs. 2010 shows airs weekly with 1.5 million viewers listeners per half hour.Stauderman, K.M., “Bed bugs.” CBS (CH 6 )Nightly News, September 7th and 8th, 2010. Segment that aired on the nightly news hour show about the Sept 8th presentation on Bed bugs. 2010 shows airs weekly with 1.5 million viewers listeners per half hour.Stauderman, K.M., “Bed bugs.” CBS Nightly News, September 8, 2010. Taped interview that aired on the nightly news hour show with a presentation on Bed bugs. 2010 shows airs weekly with 1.5 million viewers listeners per half hour.Stauderman, K.M., “Master Gardener Plant Faire.” Volusia Magazine program, April 26-27, 2010. Live show half hour show with presentations on topics such as county events, local news and special topics. 2010 shows airs weekly with 50,000 listeners per half hour.Stauderman,K.M., “Cold Plants.” Volusia Magazine program, March 7-8, 2010. Live show half hour show with presentations on topics such as county events, local news and special topics. 2010 shows airs weekly with 50,000 listeners per half hour.Stauderman, K.M., et al., 2010. “Blue Spring Water Shed - Florida Friendly Practices,” Educational CD. Featured contributor, WDSC (Ch 15), Daytona State Community College. Half hour feature presentation.

Host and co-producer of Gardener’s Hotline Media presentation. (Total 20 - programs) The program airs on WCEU/WDSC (Ch 15) Daytona State Community College. Live call-in show with presentations on topics such as vegetables, plant diseases, Florida friendly landscape practices and garden crafts. 2010 shows airs twice a week with 50,000 listeners per half hour.Stauderman, K.M., “Plants for the Poolside.” Guest Jenni Pell describes ideal plants for the


poolside, June 10, 2010.Stauderman, K.M., “Mulches.” Guest Celeste White describes the importance of mulch in the landscape, June 3, 2010.Stauderman, K.M., “Bamboo.” Guest Steve Stamper highlights bamboo in the landscape , May 27, 2010.Stauderman, K.M., “Growing Roses.” Guest Mark Nelson describes the growing and care of roses, May 18, 2010.Stauderman, K.M., “Indoor foliage.” Guest Jason Opgenorth from Hermann Englemann Inc. describes the mass production of foliage plants, May 13, 2010.Stauderman, K.M., “Adding color to your landscape.” Guest Charles Fedunuk describes how a homeowner can add color to the landscape. May 6, 2010.Stauderman, K.M., “Decorating with Native plants.” Guest Stacey Simmons describes the art of decorating with native plants, April 29, 2010.Stauderman, K.M., “Importance of honeybees.” Guest Doug McGinnis from Tropical Blossom describes beekeeping and honeybee importance. April 22, 2010.Stauderman, K.M., “Turf care.” Guest Mark Garret from Kirkland sod describes the care of turf in the landscape. April 15, 2010.Stauderman, K.M., “Palms for the dooryard.” Guest Carl Sherman describes cold tolerant palms for the landscape, April 8, 2010.Stauderman, K.M., “Plant diseases.” Guest Dr. David Norman highlights common plant diseases, April 1, 2010.Stauderman, K.M., “How to scout for insects.” Guest Dr. Steve Arthurs describes how to scout for pests in the landscape, March 25, 2010.Stauderman, K.M., “Annuals and Perennials and AHS selections.” Guest Allison Brooks and Melissa Shepard, March 18, 2010.Stauderman, K.M., “Attracting wildlife to your landscape.” Guest Laura Cash describes the habitats beneficial to wildlife, March 11, 2010.Stauderman, K.M., “Orchids at EPCOT.” Guest Robert Williams describes orchid care at EPCOT, March 4, 2010.Stauderman, K.M., “Garden Tools and Rules.” Guest MG Barry Brassard describes ‘must have’ garden tools and safety, February 25, 2010.Stauderman, K.M., “The Art of Bonsai.” Guest Jason Schley describes the art of Bonsai, February 18, 2010.Stauderman, K.M., “Succulent Wreath – Wall art.” Guest MG Gretel McNaney demonstrates the making of a succulent wreath as wall art. February 11, 2010.Stauderman, K.M., “Frost and Freeze Protection in the Landscape.” Guest Ed Thralls, Protection plants in the landscape during freezing weather, February 4, 2010Stauderman, K.M., “New Generation Gardeners.” Guest Jinny Pell describes new (FNGLA) Plant varieties for 2010 in Florida, January 28, 2010

2009 (14) House to Home Show Media presentation. (1 program) Special Guest. The program airs on WCEU/WDSC (Ch 15) Daytona State Community College. Live call-in show with presentations on Herbs and flower boxes. November 24, 2009. Shows Re-airs twice a week with 50,000 listeners per half hour.Host and co-producer of Gardener’s Hotline Media presentation. The program aired on WCEU (CH15) Daytona State Community College. These were shows that were in the fall


of 2008 and were rerun again. An average estimate of 50,000 listeners per half hour. (Total 13 2008 - programs) Host and co-producer of Gardener’s Hotline Media presentation. Taped call-in show with presentations on topics ranging from vegetable gardening, roses, crafts, citrus, topiaries and tropical water gardens. Stauderman, K.M., “Turf.” Guest Richard Tyson describes new Turf varieties and general maintenance in Florida, July 8, 2009Stauderman, K.M., “Bonsai.” Guest Louise Leister describes the art of Bonsai, July 3, 2009.Stauderman, K.M., “Unique shrubs.” Guest Stacey Simmons features new and unique shrubs for the Florida landscape, July 2, 2009Stauderman, K.M., “Floral Arranging.” Guest Jackie Jones describes the art of flower arranging, June 30, 2009.Stauderman, K.M., “Propagation.” Guest Tom Wichman describes propagating plants, November 29, 2009.Stauderman, K.M., “Citrus.” Guest Ross Pell describes growing Citrus in Florida, June 26, 2009.Stauderman, K.M., “Open Line Questions and Answers.” Karen Stauderman answers call in questions from the garden and landscape, June 25, 2009.Stauderman, K.M., “Success with Indoor Plants.” Guest Liz Felter describes maintaining Indoor plants in Florida, June 24, 2009.Stauderman, K.M., “Trees.” Guest Howard Jeffries describes tree maintenance in Florida, June 23, 2009.Stauderman, K.M., “Annuals and Perennials.” Guest Debbie Pell describes growing Annuals and Perennials in Florida, June 19, 2009.Stauderman, K.M., “Roses.” Guest Mark Nelson describes growing Modern Roses in Florida, June 10, 2009.Stauderman, K.M., “Vegetable Gardening.” Guest Saundra Hudson describes growing vegetables in containers, June 8, 2009.Stauderman, K.M., “Tropical Water Gardens.” Guest Kathy Smith describes maintaining a water garden in Florida, June 5, 2009.

2008 (13) Host and co-producer of Gardener’s Hotline Media presentation. The program airs on WCEU (CH15) Daytona State Community College. Live call-in show that airs twice weekly in the fall with 50,000 listeners per half hour. (Total 13 2008 - programs) Host and co-producer of Gardener’s Hotline Media presentation. The program airs on WCEU/WDSC (Ch 15) Daytona State Community College. Live call-in show with presentations on topics ranging from vegetable gardening, roses, crafts, citrus, topiaries and tropical water gardens. 2008 shows Re-airs twice a week with 50,000 listeners per half hour.Stauderman, K.M., “Turf.” Guest Richard Tyson describes new Turf varieties and general maintenance in Florida, July 8, 2009Stauderman, K.M., “Bonsai.” Guest Louise Leister describes the art of Bonsai, July 3, 2009.Stauderman, K.M., “Unique shrubs.” Guest Stacey Simmons features new and unique shrubs for the Florida landscape, July 2, 2009Stauderman, K.M., “Floral Arranging.” Guest Jackie Jones describes the art of flower arranging, June 30, 2009.Stauderman, K.M., “Propagation.” Guest Tom Wichman describes propagating plants, November 29, 2009.


Stauderman, K.M., “Citrus.” Guest Ross Pell describes growing Citrus in Florida, June 26, 2009.Stauderman, K.M., “Open Line Questions and Answers.” Karen Stauderman answers call in questions from the garden and landscape, June 25, 2009.Stauderman, K.M., “Success with Indoor Plants.” Guest Liz Felter describes maintaining Indoor plants in Florida, June 24, 2009.Stauderman, K.M., “Trees.” Guest Howard Jeffries describes tree maintenance in Florida, June 23, 2009.Stauderman, K.M., “Annuals and Perennials.” Guest Debbie Pell describes growing Annuals and Perennials in Florida, June 19, 2009.Stauderman, K.M., “Roses.” Guest Mark Nelson describes growing Modern Roses in Florida, June 10, 2009.Stauderman, K.M., “Vegetable Gardening.” Guest Saundra Hudson describes growing vegetables in containers, June 8, 2009.Stauderman, K.M., “Tropical Water Gardens.” Guest Kathy Smith describes maintaining a water garden in Florida, June 5, 2009.

Web based communication and teaching 2011 (1)Stauderman, K.M., K. Bryant and J. Taufer. 2010. “Casual Gardening”, ENN-Employee News Network, County of Volusia, Hot Topics. www.volusia/extension.org 2010 (1)Stauderman, K.M., K. Bryant and J. Taufer. 2010. “Casual Gardening”, ENN-Employee News Network, County of Volusia, Hot Topics. www.volusia/extension.org 2009 (1)Stauderman, K. M., 2009. Exhibit presentations on topics such as Terrariums, Worm Composting.2008 (12)Stauderman, K. M., 2008. Exhibit presentations on topics such as butterflies, container gardening, and Composting.Stauderman, K. M., 2008. Exhibit presentations on topics such as Good Bugs/Bad Bugs, Wetside, Sunnyside, Shadyside and Seaside Gardening, Native Wildflowers and Worm Composting.Stauderman, K. M., 2008. “Frugal Gardening”, Volusia County Fair, DeLand, FL Oct. 30-Nov 10, 2008. (Exhibit)Stauderman, K. M., 2008. “Ask a Master Gardener,” Orchtoberfest, DeLand, FL October 24-26, 2008. (Exhibit)Stauderman, K. M., 2008. “Good Bugs, Bad bugs”. Educational signs for rotating display. St. Peter’s Elementary career day. (Display)Stauderman, K. M., 2008. “Native Wildflowers.” Educational signs for rotating display. Gemini Springs State Park. (Display)Stauderman, K. M., 2008. “The Role of a Master Gardener – What we do for you”, Stetson University President’s House, DeLand, FL (Exhibit)Stauderman, K. M., 2008. “Master Gardeners answer your questions”, Native American Day, Ormond Beach, FL (Exhibit)Stauderman, K. M., 2008, “Composting and Rain barrels”, Earth Day, DeLand, FL (Exhibit)Stauderman, K. M., 2008. “Wetside, Sunnyside, Dryside, Shadyside and Container


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Gardening”, Daytona Beach Home and Garden Show, Daytona Beach, FL (Exhibit)Stauderman, K. M., 2008. “Good Bugs and Bad Bugs”, Daytona Beach Home and Garden Show, Daytona Beach, FL (Exhibit)Stauderman, K. M., 2008, “Worm composting”, Volusia County Student Science Fair, DeLand, FL (Exhibit) maintenance in Florida, December 16, 2008.

Other: - none

15. PATENTS AND COPYRIGHTS – none

16. PUBLICATIONS a. Books, Sole Author - None

b. Books, Co-authored - Nonec. Books, Edited - Noned. Books, Contributor of Chapter(s) - Nonee. Monographs – Nonef. Refereed Publications

2011 (1)Stauderman, K. M., and S. P. Arthurs. “Evaluating how accurately lawn fertilizers are applied using homeowner equipment. 2010 Proceedings of the Florida State Horticulture Society Meetings, 2010. Volume 123. PENDING. 3,000 subscribers.

g. Non-refereed Publications Circularo County Fact Sheets2009 (3)Stauderman, K. M. Water Conservation Landscaping Requirements City of New Smyrna Beach- Development Services ZT-20-08. January 15, 2009, 15 pgs.Stauderman, K. M., S. Fox-Gamble and D. Venrick, 2009. Management Calendar –Burmda, Bahia and St. Augustinegrass. 10 pgs.Stauderman, K. M., and D. Venrick, Lawn Fertilization and Pest Control Services section of Volusia County Invitation to Bid document, November 5, 2008, pgs. 7-10, attachment.

2008 (1)Stauderman, K. M., D. Venrick, et. al. “Fertilize the grass not our waterways” Waterline News, 2008. August 13,000 subscribers.

o Educational Brochure2011 (6)Stauderman, K. M., K. Bryant.and J. Taufer, “Mouth-watering Melons” UF/IFAS Volusia County Extension, DeLand, 2pp.Stauderman, K. M., K. Bryant.and J. Taufer, “Blueberry Blues” UF/IFAS Volusia County Extension, DeLand, 2pp.Stauderman, K. M., K. Bryant.and J. Taufer, “Pet Safety” UF/IFAS Volusia County Extension, DeLand, 2pp.Stauderman, K. M., K. Bryant.and J. Taufer, “Florida Sweets-Onions” UF/IFAS Volusia County Extension, DeLand, 2pp.Stauderman, K. M., PENDING. “Ag in the Classroom/Summer Day Camp brochure.”


UF/IFAS Volusia County Extension, DeLand, 2pp. Stauderman, K. M., K. Bryant. and J. Taufer , “Foliage Plant Propagation.” UF/IFAS Volusia County Extension, DeLand, 2pp.

2010 (4)Stauderman, K. M., May 4, 2010. “Ag in the Classroom/Summer Day Camp brochure.” UF/IFAS Volusia County Extension, DeLand, 2pp. Stauderman, K. M., K. Bryant.and J. Taufer, February 26, 2010. “Florida’s Amaizin’Grain-CORN” UF/IFAS Volusia County Extension, DeLand, 2pp.Stauderman, K. M., February 17, 2009. “12th Annual Master Gardener Plant Faire.” UF/IFAS Volusia County Extension, DeLand, 2pp. Stauderman, K. M., K. Bryant.and J. Taufer, January 15, 2010. “Citrus – Florida’s Gold” UF/IFAS Volusia County Extension, DeLand, 2pp.

2009 (6)Stauderman, K. M., K. Bryant. and J. Taufer, August 11, 2009. “Herbs and More!” UF/IFAS Volusia County Extension, DeLand, 2pp.Stauderman, K. M., K. Bryant. and J. Taufer, July 9, 2009. “Dairy Days of Summer.” UF/IFAS Volusia County Extension , DeLand, 2pp.Stauderman, K. M., May 30, 2009. “Ag in the Classroom/Summer Day Camp brochure.” UF/IFAS Volusia County Extension, DeLand, 2pp. Stauderman, K. M., K. Bryant . and J. Taufer, April 22, 2009. “Snack packs-healthy snacks to go.” UF/IFAS Volusia County Extension, DeLand, 2pp.Stauderman, K. M., February 17, 2009. “11th Annual Master Gardener Plant Faire.” UF/IFAS Volusia County Extension, DeLand, 2pp. Stauderman, K. M., K. Bryant.and J. Taufer, January 28, 2009. “Strawberry Jammin.” UF/IFAS Volusia County Extension, DeLand, 2pp.

2008 (4)Stauderman, K. M., K. Bryant. and J. Taufer, October 13, 2008. “Florida’s Sweetest Crop – Sugarcane.” UF/IFAS Volusia County Extension, DeLand, 2pp.Stauderman, K. M., K. Bryant. and J. Taufer, September 12, 2008 “Chutney, Chipolte and Salsa, Oh My!”, UF/IFAS Volusia County Extension Deland, 2pp.Stauderman, K. M., May 30, 2008. “Jr. Master Gardener and Ag in the Classroom brochure.” UF/IFAS Volusia County Extension, DeLand, 2pp. Stauderman, K. M., January 2, 2008. “10th Annual Master Gardener Plant Faire.” UF/IFAS Volusia County Extension, DeLand, 2pp.

o Electronic Database Information System (EDIS) (1)Stauderman, K. M., Dr. L. Trenholm, S. Fox-Gamble, and D. Venrick. 2011. Turfgrass Management Calendar. This EDIS publication is a calendar aimed at turfgrass management for the prevention of pests and diseases. It also provides fertilizer and scouting schedules for homeowners and industry personnel. PENDING.o Fact Sheets (1)Stauderman, K. M., 2010. Fertilizer Recommendation for the Homeowner. This fact sheet provides homeowners information on fertilizer application rates on plants in the home landscape. This accompanies all residential and commercial soil samples. The agent


revised and updated the educational information in compliance with Florida’s new fertilizer ordinance.o Newsletter Edited2011 (7)Stauderman, K. M., and S. P. Arthurs. “Evaluating how accurately lawn fertilizers are applied using homeowner equipment. Florida Sod Growers Association Newsletter, 2011. Volume. PENDING. 1,000 subscribers.

Stauderman, K. M., 2011. The Backyard Gardener, Semi-monthly newsletter for Volusia County Master Gardeners containing news of monthly Master Gardener activities, educational articles, garden safety information and the monthly calendar of activities, 4 pp (1662 circulation) 2010 – present. This agent writes and edits each issue.2010 (6)Stauderman, K. M., 2010. The Backyard Gardener, Semi-monthly newsletter for Volusia County Master Gardeners containing news of monthly Master Gardener activities, educational articles, garden safety information and the monthly calendar of activities, 4 pp (1662 circulation). This agent writes and edits each issue.2009 (6)Stauderman, K. M., 2009. The Scoop, Semi-monthly newsletter for Volusia County Master Gardeners containing news of monthly Master Gardener activities, educational articles, garden safety information and the monthly calendar of activities, 6-8 pp (1429 circulation) 2007 – present. This agent edits each issue.2008 (6)Stauderman, K. M., 2008. The Scoop, Semi-monthly newsletter for Volusia County Master Gardeners containing news of monthly Master Gardener activities, educational articles, garden safety information and the monthly calendar of activities, 6-12 pp (150 circulation) 2007 – present. This agent edits each issue.o Newsletter Articles2011Stauderman, K. M., The Backyard Gardener, Agent and Master Gardeners write the articles. This agent writes between 5-6 articles for this newsletter each issue. Every issue includes Coordinator’s corner and other topics for the newsletter.2010 (30)Stauderman, K. M., The Backyard Gardener, Agent and Master Gardeners write the articles. This agent writes between 5-6 articles for this newsletter each issue. Every issue includes Coordinator’s corner and other topics for the newsletter.2009 (18)Stauderman, K. M., The Scoop,Agent and Master Gardeners write the articles. This agent writes between 2-3 articles for this newsletter each issue. Every issue includes Coordinator’s corner. Other topics for the newsletter range from titles including but not limited to: “Master gardeners offer resolutions”, “Wildflower gardening”, “Making an insect collection”, “Southern Chinch Bug”, “Shopping in Hard Times”, “Reclaimed water for Homeowner Irrigation”, “Help Stop Citrus Greening Disease”, and “Making an Insect Collection”. “Seeding Wildflowers”, “Protect citrus from citrus scab”, “Growing edible ginger”, “Trying to


sell? Bump up Curb Appeal,” “Help Stop Citrus Greening Disease”, “National University of Florida Butterfly Science Curriculum.”

“Florida Agriculture in the Classroom”, Village Life Magazine, March 18, 2009, pg 9.

2008 (12)Stauderman, K. M., The Scoop, Agent and Master Gardeners write the articles. This agent writes between 2-3 articles for this newsletter each issue. Every issue includes Coordinator’s corner. Other topics for the newsletter range from titles including but not limited to: “The Blue Rose”, “Salmonella in Tomatoes”, “Brown Patch on Turf” and “Winter Strawberries.”Master Gardeners write most of the articles.

Garden Club of Ponce Inlet Monthly Newsletter (3) Containing news of monthly activities on monthly calendar of activities and gardening activities. Newsletter includes articles on Health and Gardening and plant features. One page (50 circulation) 2008-date. o Newspaper Articles

The Daytona Beach News Journal, Continue to contribute Question and Answer, Garden Calendar and special feature articles.

Orlando Sentinel, Daily paper, Circulation 106,205; Volusia ExtraVolusia County Farm Bureau, bi-monthly paper: Circulation: 4800; Special Feature (6); 2011 (1)Stauderman, K. M., “Fall Flowering Coloring of Shrubs.” Volusia County Farm Bureau, December/January, PENDING, 2010. 2010 (10)Stauderman, K. M., “Turning a Bale of Hay into a Garden,” Volusia County Farm Bureau, April/May, 2010. Vol. 37 No 5. Pg. 6. Stauderman, K. M., “Bed Bugs on the Rise in Volusia County,” Volusia County Farm Bureau, October/November, 2010. Vol. 37 No 5. Pg. XX. PENDINGStauderman, K. M., “MG Fertilizer Trial,” Volusia County Farm Bureau, April/May, 2010. Vol. 37 No 4. Pg. XX. PENDINGStauderman, K. M., “How to start seeds,” Volusia County Farm Bureau, Feb/Mar, 2010. Vol. 37 No 4. Pg. 6. Stauderman, K. M., “How to Select a landscape Maintenance Contractor,” Volusia County Farm Bureau, April/May, 2010. Vol. 37 No 2. Pg. 4. Stauderman, K. M., “What the future holds - The Latest in University of Florida,” Volusia County Farm Bureau, February/March, 2010. Vol. 37 No 1. Pg. 5. Stauderman, K. M., “New Decade in Gardening,” Volusia County Farm Bureau, February/March, 2010. Vol. 37 No 1. Pg. 3. Stauderman, K. M., “Shopping in Hard Times.” 2010 Volusia County Farm Bureau. Vol. 36 No 6. Pg.3.Stauderman, K. M., “Plant a Holiday Gift.” 2010. Volusia County Farm Bureau, Vol. 36 No 6. Pg.3.Stauderman, K. M., “All the Mystery of Mistletoe on your Holiday.” 2010. Volusia County


Farm Bureau, Vol. 36 No 6. Pg.3. 2009 (5)Stauderman, K. M., “Unique Holiday Plants.” 2009. Volusia County Farm Bureau, Vol. 36. No 5. Pg. 4.Stauderman, K. M., “New Flower Varieties for Fall.” 2009. Volusia County Farm Bureau, Vol. 36. No 5. Pg. 4.Stauderman, K. M., “Garden Salad.” 2009. Volusia County Farm Bureau, Vol. 36. No 5.Stauderman, K. M., “2009 Garden Trends.” 2009. Volusia County Farm Bureau, Vol. 36, No. 2. Pg 3. Stauderman, K. M., “Basic Vegetable Gardening.”2009. Volusia County Farm Bureau, Vol. 36, No. 1. Pg 8. 2008 (1)Stauderman, K. M., “Horticultural Events at the Agricultural Center”, 2008. Volusia County Farm Bureau, Vol. 35, No. 6.The Daytona Beach News Journal, Home and Garden, Saturday paper: Circulation: 104,196; Question and Answer (2); Garden Calendar (12) and Special Feature articles (10).2011 (1)Stauderman, K. M., “January in the Garden.” The Daytona Beach News Journal, Home & Garden, PENDING. 2011. D1.

2010 (25)Stauderman, K. M., “Protect your plants from freeze.” The Daytona Beach News Journal, Home & Garden, December 11, 2010. D1.Stauderman, K. M., “December in the Garden.” The Daytona Beach News Journal, Home & Garden, December 4, 2010. D1.Stauderman, K. M., “Fall Flowering Coloring of Shrubs.” The Daytona Beach News Journal, Home & Garden, PENDING, 2010. D1. Stauderman, K. M., “Q & A.” The Daytona Beach News Journal, Home & Garden, PENDING, 2010. D1. Stauderman, K. M., “November in the Garden.” The Daytona Beach News Journal, Home & Garden, November 6, 2010. D1. Stauderman, K. M., “Never fear, Plant Lady is here.” The Daytona Beach News Journal, Home & Garden, October 9, 2010. D1. Stauderman, K. M., “October in the Garden.” The Daytona Beach News Journal, Home & Garden, October 2, 2010. D1. Stauderman, K. M., “Hay bale gardens for coastal areas,” The Daytona Beach News Journal, Home & Garden, September 4, 2010. 8D.Stauderman, K. M., “Get ‘signed’ for your Fla.-friendly landscape,” The Daytona Beach News Journal, Home & Garden, August 14, 2010. D1, D8.Stauderman, K. M., “September in the Garden.” The Daytona Beach News Journal, Home & Garden, September 2, 2010. D1. Stauderman, K. M., “August in the Garden,” The Daytona Beach News Journal, Home & Garden, August 7, 2010. D1. Stauderman, K. M., “Minton Landscape,” The Daytona Beach News Journal, Home & Garden, PENDING, 2010. D8. Stauderman, K. M., “Bedbug infestation reports grow in Volusia County,” The Daytona Beach News Journal, Home & Garden, July 24, 2010. D3.


Stauderman, K. M., “Plant Lady: Area flora proof winter takes its toll,” The Daytona Beach News Journal, Home & Garden, July 24, 2010. D8. Stauderman, K. M., “Ever-changing look at Edgewater home,” The Daytona Beach News Journal, Home & Garden, July 17, 2010. D8. Stauderman, K. M., “Fungus on Basil,” The Daytona Beach News Journal, Home & Garden, July 17, 2010. D3. Stauderman, K. M., “Local Master Gardener Heading for Africa,” The Daytona Beach News Journal, Home & Garden, July 8, 2010. D1. Stauderman, K. M., “Homeowner Fertilizer trial,” The Daytona Beach News Journal, Home & Garden, PENDING 2010. D1. Stauderman, K. M., “Starting from Seed,” The Daytona Beach News Journal, Home & Garden, PENDING 2010. D1. Stauderman, K. M., “July in the Garden,” The Daytona Beach News Journal, Home & Garden, July 3, 2010. D1. Stauderman, K. M., “June in the Garden,” The Daytona Beach News Journal, Home & Garden, June 5, 2010. D1. Stauderman, K. M., “May in the Garden,” The Daytona Beach News Journal, Home & Garden, May 1, 2010. D1. Stauderman, K. M., “April in the Garden,” The Daytona Beach News Journal, Home & Garden, April 3, 2010. D1. Stauderman, K. M., “Plant Lady says now is the time start planting,” The Daytona Beach News Journal, Home & Garden, March 6, 2010. D3. Stauderman, K. M., “March in the Garden,” The Daytona Beach News Journal, Home & Garden, March 6, 2010. D1. Stauderman, K. M., “February in the Garden,” The Daytona Beach News Journal, Home & Garden, February 6, 2010. D1. Stauderman, K. M., “Cold facts about plants.” The Daytona Beach News Journal, Home and Garden, January 16, 2010. D1. Stauderman, K. M., “January in the Garden,” The Daytona Beach News Journal, Home & Garden, January 2, 2010. D1.

2009 (25)The Daytona Beach News Journal, Home and Garden, Saturday paper: Circulation: 104,196; Question and Answer (4); Garden Calendar (12) and Special Feature articles (9).Stauderman, K. M., “Sprout some cheer with gift of flowers,” The Daytona Beach News Journal, Home & Garden, December 5, 2009. D8. Stauderman, K. M., “December in the Garden,” The Daytona Beach News Journal, Home & Garden, December 5, 2009. D1. Stauderman, K. M., “November Pest,” The Daytona Beach News Journal, Home & Garden, November 7, 2009. D1Stauderman, K. M., “Thanksgiving Article,” The Daytona Beach News Journal, Home & Garden, November 14, 2009. D1Stauderman, K. M., “Stressed-out potted rubber tree is in need of some TLC,” The Daytona Beach News Journal, Home & Garden, November 14, 2009. D 10.Stauderman, K. M., “November in the Garden,” The Daytona Beach News Journal, Home & Garden, November 7, 2009. D1. Stauderman, K. M., “No Love Lost-Amorous Bugs a Threat to Car’s Finish,” The Daytona


Beach News Journal, Home & Garden, October 10, 2009. D1, D5.Stauderman, K. M., “October in the Garden,” The Daytona Beach News Journal, Home & Garden, October 3, 2009. D1.Stauderman, K. M., “Flower varieties sprout for Fall.” The Daytona Beach News Journal, Home & Garden, September 5, 2009. D1.Stauderman, K. M., “Here’s what a pro has to say about planting a salad garden.” The Daytona Beach News Journal, Home & Garden, August 15, 2009.D8. Stauderman, K. M., “September in the Garden,” The Daytona Beach News Journal, Home & Garden, August 5, 2009. D1.Stauderman, K. M., “August in the Garden,” The Daytona Beach News Journal, Home & Garden, August 1, 2009. D1.Stauderman, K. M., “Our expert answers your garden questions,” The Daytona Beach News Journal, Home & Garden, July 11, 2009. D1Stauderman, K. M., “July in the Garden,” The Daytona Beach News Journal, Home & Garden, July 11, 2009. D1.Stauderman, K. M., “Q & A,” The Daytona Beach News Journal, Home & Garden, June 6, 2009. D1.Stauderman, K. M., “June in the Garden,” The Daytona Beach News Journal, Home & Garden, June 6, 2009. D1.Stauderman, K. M., “Children Dig it,” The Daytona Beach News Journal, Home & Garden, May 23, 2009. D1.Stauderman, K. M., “May in the Garden,” The Daytona Beach News Journal, Home & Garden, May 2, 2009. D1.Stauderman, K. M., “Beautiful Blooms,” The Daytona Beach News Journal, Home & Garden, April 25, 2009. D8.Stauderman, K. M., “April in the Garden,” The Daytona Beach News Journal, Home & Garden, April 4, 2009. D1.Stauderman, K. M., “Expert Advice,” The Daytona Beach News Journal, Home & Garden, March 14, 2009. D1.Stauderman, K. M., “March in the Garden,” The Daytona Beach News Journal, Home & Garden, March 7, 2009. D1.Stauderman, K. M., “February in the Garden,” The Daytona Beach News Journal, Home & Garden, February 7, 2009. D1.Stauderman, K. M., “Cold Facts,” The Daytona Beach News Journal, Home & Garden, January 10, 2009. D1.Stauderman, K. M., “January in the Garden,” The Daytona Beach News Journal, Home & Garden, January 3, 2009. D1.

2008 (21)The Daytona Beach News Journal, Home and Garden, Saturday paper: Circulation: 117,086; Question and Answer (7); Garden Calendar (4) and Special Feature articles (9).Stauderman, K. M., “Master Gardeners offer Resolutions for 2009,” The Daytona Beach News Journal, Home & Garden, December 27, 2008.Stauderman, K. M., “December in the Garden,” The Daytona Beach News Journal, Home & Garden, December 6, 2008. D1.Stauderman, K. M., “Choosing the right Tree,” The Daytona Beach News Journal, Home & Garden, November 29, 2008, D1.


Stauderman, K. M., “Got a question? Ask the Plant Lady,” The Daytona Beach News Journal, FOCUS, November 19, 2008. Pg.1Stauderman, K. M., “Got a question? Ask the Plant Lady,” The Daytona Beach News Journal, Home & Garden, November 8, 2008, D1.Stauderman, K. M., “St Augustine grass: There’s a fungus among us,” The Daytona Beach News Journal, Home & Garden, November 1, 2008, D5.Stauderman, K. M., “November in the Garden,” The Daytona Beach News Journal, Home & Garden, November 1, 2008, D1.Stauderman, K. M., “October in the Garden,” The Daytona Beach News Journal, Home & Garden, October 4, 2008, D1.Stauderman, K. M., “Soaked Landscapes,” The Daytona Beach News Journal, Home & Garden, September 13, 2008, D1.Stauderman, K. M. and J. Stapleton, “September in the Garden,” Daytona Beach News-Journal, Home & Garden, September 6, 2008, D1. Stauderman, K. M., “Plant Prognosis,” The Daytona Beach News-Journal, Home & Garden, August 9, 2008, E1.Stauderman, K. M., “Hibiscus, Much and the trick to make sunflowers grow,” The Daytona Beach News Journal, Home & Garden, August 23, 2008, D1.Stauderman, K. M., “Natural Winner,” The Daytona Beach News Journal, Home & Garden, August 16, 2008, E1, E5.Stauderman, K. M., “Outdoor Pet Perils,” Daytona Beach News-Journal, Home & Garden, July 19, 2008, E1.Stauderman, K. M., “We Dare you to Kill These Plants,” Daytona Beach News-Journal, Home & Garden, June 14, 2008, E1.Stauderman, K. M., “Ask the Plant Lady.” Daytona Beach News-Journal, Home & Garden, June, 14, 2008, E1.Stauderman, K. M., “Florida Gardening,” Daytona Beach News-Journal, Home & Garden, May 28, 2008, E1.Stauderman, K. M. and M. Schlageter, Meet the Plant Lady.” Daytona Beach News-Journal, Home & Garden. April 19, 2008. E1.Stauderman, K. M. and E. K. Shapiro, “Brown Thumb? ‘Go Green’ with Masters,” 2008, Daytona Beach News-Journal, Mar 13, 2008, 18GStauderman, K. M. and E. K. Shapiro, “Kids want to be green, too!” 2008, Daytona Beach News-Journal, Mar 13, 2008, 16G.Stauderman, K. M., “The Backyard Awaits,” 2008, Daytona Beach News-Journal, Feb 24, 2008, 4I & 5I.

Newspaper Articles2010 (6) “Officials: Bedbug issue spreading,” The Daytona Beach News Journal, Local, September 7, 2010. Pg. 3C.“Finding and Controlling Bed Bugs,” Orlando Sentinel, Volusia Extra, September 5, 2010. Pg. 1J.“Bedbugs front and center in Deland,” The Daytona Beach News Journal, Local, September 4, 2010. Pg. 1C.“Contract becomes a big deal, thanks to teamwork,” County Line, Around the County, July/August, 2010. Pg. 4.


“Master gardener to discuss Niger,” The Daytona Beach News Journal, Home & Garden, August 21, 2010. 8D.Pg. 1C, 2C. “To Plant Native or Go Wildflower? That is the question.” West Orlando News Online, March 29, 2010. Pg 2.

2009 (2) “Just the Right Plant” The Daytona Beach News Journal, Home & Garden News, May 9, 2009.“Master Gardeners Plant Faire,” Florida Gardening, Calendar of Events, April/May 2009. 10.2008 (12) “Growing Green Thumbs,” East Volusia, News-journalonline.com, Happenings, July 27, 2008.“Mysterious disease taking toll on Florida’s palm trees,” The Daytona Beach News Journal, Local, July 27, 2008. 1“Junior Master Gardener program starts Aug. 4.” Home and Garden News, The Daytona Beach News Journal, Lifestyle, News-journalonline.com, July 26, 2008.“Growing Green Thumbs,” Newsjournalonline.com, Local Section/East Volusia. July 20, 2008.“What tree is that you ask?” Hometown News, July 18, 2008. A1.“New Plant Expert,” Volusia People, The Volusia Magazine, Daytona-Beach News Journal, July 12, 2008, pg 42.“Meet the Plant Lady,” The Daytona Beach News Journal, Home & Garden, May 28, 2008. “Garden Hotline Begins on WCEU on September 22,” Deltona forum. September 6, 2008, pg 1. “The Experts,” West Volusia Magazine, September 6, 2008. pg 12.“Garden Hotline’ a (green) thumbs-up!” MyTopiaCafe.com, Home & Garden, September 4, 2008.“Green Thumbs flock to sale,” The Daytona Beach News-Journal, Neighbors. April 10, 2008. “Plant Faire Ahead,” The Daytona Beach News-Journal, Neighbors. April 3, 2008, 1WMagazine Articles

o Trade Journal Articles (2)Citrus & Vegetable Magazine, Circulation 12,209“Declaring WAR on psylla,” Citrus & Vegetable Magazine, Vance Publishing, Lincolnshire, IL. April 15, 2010. Pg. 70. John Knox Village Life, Magazine, Circulation 3,500. “Florida Agriculture in the Classroom” John Knox Village Life Magazine, April/May 2009. pg. 9.o Web Based Publications2011 (1)“Casual Gardening,” Volusia County Employee News Network, Volusia County Website. www.volusia.org/extension 2010.

2010 (6)“Casual Gardening,” Volusia County Employee News Network, Volusia County


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Website. www.volusia.org/extension 2010. “Extension offers programs for home gardeners,” Volusia County News, September 15, 2010. Http://volusia.org/extension.“Bedbug infestation reports grow in Volusia County,” Florida bedbug control services ~ Al Hoffer’s. July 26, 2010. http://alhofferspest.wordpress.com.Stauderman, K. M., “Hay Bale Gardening,” http://locallygrown.live.communityq.com Locally Grown News, Greenstreet, Greensboro, NC Website. PENDING.“4th Annual Florida Wildflower & Garden Festival,” Volusia County Employee News Network. Volusia County Website. www.volusia.extension/org. March 11, 2010.Stauderman, K. M., “Volusia County Volunteer programs,” www.volusia.extension/org Volusia County Website. July 15, 2010.

2009 (15)Stauderman, K. M., “Fusarium fungus on Boxwood.” Mytopiacafe.com, Green Thumb, May 28, 2009.Stauderman, K. M., “What kind of pest is this?” Mytopiacafe.com, Green Thumb, May 21, 2009.Stauderman, K. M., “Pretty Enough to Eat.” Mytopiacafe.com, Green Thumb, April 21, 2009.Stauderman, K. M., “11th Annual Volusia County Master Gardener Plant Faire.” Mytopiacafe.com, Green Thumb, April 23, 2009.Stauderman, K. M., “No two Viburnum are the same.” Mytopiacafe.com, Green Thumb, March 28, 2009.Stauderman, K. M., “Why are my Leyland Cypress dying?” Mytopiacafe.com, Green Thumb, March 24, 2009.Stauderman, K. M., “Will this Avocado tree survive? Mytopiacafe.com, Green Thumb, March 18, 2009.Stauderman, K. M., “Vegetable Gardening Florida Style, Mytopiacafe.com, Green Thumb, March 16, 2009.Stauderman, K. M., “Q & A: After the Freeze, Where is Plant life?” Mytopiacafe.com, Green Thumb, February 1, 2009.Stauderman, K. M., “Container Gardening” Mytopiacafe.com, Green Thumb, March 11, 2009.Stauderman, K. M., “Roses for Dummies,” Mytopiacafe.com, Green Thumb, January 30, 2009.Stauderman, K. M., “Cheap and Lazy like Turf!” Mytopiacafe.com, Green Thumb, January 24, 2009.Stauderman, K. M., “Tips for Protecting your Landscape in Cold Weather,” Mytopiacafe.com, Green Thumb, January 21, 2009.Stauderman, K. M., “Fantastic Homeowner Landscapes,” Mytopiacafe.com, Green Thumb, January 7, 2009.Stauderman, K. M., “Those vacant houses,” Mytopiacafe.com, Green Thumb, January 12, 2009.

2008 (6)Stauderman, K. M., “Master gardeners offer resolutions for 2009,” Mytopiacafe.com, Green Thumb, December 23, 2008.


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Stauderman, K. M., “Gardening questions answered,” Mytopiacafe.com, Blogs, December 22, 2008.Stauderman, K. M., “Welcome to ‘Green Thumb,” Mytopiacafe.com, Green Thumb, December 19, 2008.Stauderman, K. M., “Roses for Dummies,” Mytopiacafe.com, Events, December 16, 2008.Stauderman, K. M., “Turf for the Cheap and Lazy,” Mytopiacafe.com, Events, December 16, 2008.Stauderman, K. M., “Gardening questions answered,” Mytopiacafe.com, Blogs, December 15, 2008.o Others

h. Bibliographies/Catalogs - nonei. Abstracts

2010 (8)Stauderman, K.M., K. Bryant and J. Taufer, “Casual Gardening”, Health, Nutrition and Food Safety Update 2010, Share Fair, Farm Bureau, Gainesville, Florida, November 4, 2010, 1 page.

Stauderman, K.M., K. Bryant and J. Taufer, “Casual Gardening: Agriculture in the Classroom”, 2010 National Extension Master Gardener Coordinators Conference Program and Abstracts, Davis, California, Page 1. October 6-8, 2010. 1 page.

Stauderman, K.M., K. Bryant and J. Taufer, “Agriculture in the Classroom Summer Day Camp”, 2010 National Extension Master Gardener Coordinators Conference Program and Abstracts, Davis, California, October 6-8, 2010. 1 page.

Stauderman, K.M., and S. P. Arthurs. “Evaluating how accurately lawn fertilizers are applied using homeowner equipment,” Extension Professionals Association of Florida (EPAF) Presentation of Extension Programs. 24rd Annual Proceedings. September 1, 2010. Pg 31.

Stauderman, K.M., K. Bryant and J. Taufer, Ag in the Classroom Summer Day Camp, Proceedings of the Extension Professionals of Florida (EPAF) Professional Improvement Meeting 2010, Presentation of Extension Programs 24th Annual Proceedings, September 1, 2010. Pg 32.

Stauderman, K.M., K. Bryant and J. Taufer, “Agriculture in the Classroom Summer Day Camp”, National Association of County Agricultural Agents, Program and Abstracts, Tulsa, Oklahoma, Page 1. July 11-15, 2010. Pg 43.

Stauderman, K.M., and S. P. Arthurs. “Evaluating how accurately lawn fertilizers are applied using homeowner equipment,” Florida State Horticulture Society, Crystal River,FL. June 6-8, 2010. Pg.24.

Stauderman, K.M., K. Bryant and J. Taufer, “Agriculture in the Classroom Summer Day Camp”, Central District 2010 Extension Faculty Symposium Program and Abstracts, Volusia County Extension, De Land, Florida, April 30, 2010, Page 30.


2009 (2)Stauderman, K.M., K. Bryant, and J. Taufer. “Casual Gardening: Agriculture in the Classroom”, Extension Professionals Association of Florida (EPAF) Presentation of Extension Programs. 23rd Annual Proceedings. September 2, 2009. pg 23.

Stauderman, K.M., K. Bryant, and J. Taufer. “Casual Gardening: Agriculture in the Classroom”, 2009 Central District Faculty Symposium, Program and Abstracts. April 28, 2009. p6.

j. Reviews - nonek. Miscellaneous (3)

County Line, Continue to contribute special feature articles and What’s Happening in Volusia County. Bi-monthly paper: Circulation: 2000; Around the County.

2010 (3) “Extension employees take home awards,” County Line, Around the County, July/August, 2010. Pg. 5.“Food: Locally grown or grow your own,” County Line, Around the County, October/November, 2010. Pg. 3.“Contract becomes a big deal, thanks to teamwork,” County Line, Around the County, July/August, 2010. Pg. 4.

17. LECTURES, SPEECHES OR POSTERS PRESENTED AT PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCES/MEETINGS since last promotion (not to exceed ten years) or from UF employment , whichever is more recent.

Internationalo Invited-noneo Selected-noneo Contributed (1)Stauderman, K. M., K. Kilner (Lecture and Poster) “Integrated Pest Management,” Farmer to Farmer program”, National Cooperative Business Association (CLUSA) International in Niger and Senegal, Africa, Mixed audience of professionals, peers and clients. July 3-17, 2010.

National o Invited-noneo Selected (1)Stauderman, K. M., K. Bryant and J. Taufer (Presenter) Poster, “Casual Gardening Agriculture in the Classroom,” at NACAA 2010 Conference, Tulsa, OK, Mixed audience of professional, peers and clients. July 11-15, 2010.o Contributed (2)Stauderman, K.M., K. Bryant and J. Taufer. (Presenter) Poster, Casual Gardening: Agriculture in the Classroom. 2010 National Extension Master Gardener Coordinator Conference, Davis, California, Audiences of peers. October 6-8, 2010.


Stauderman, K.M., K. Bryant and J. Taufer. (Presenter) Poster, Ag in the Classroom Summer Day camp. 2010 National Extension Master Gardener Coordinator Conference, Davis, California, Audiences of peers. October 6-8, 2010.

Regional (i.e., Southeastern US)o Invited-noneo Selected-noneo Contributed-none

State o Invited-noneo Selected2010 (4)Stauderman, K.M., K. Bryant and J. Taufer, (Co-presenters), Exhibit/Oral presentation, Casual Gardening. Share Fair-Health, Nutrition, and Food Safety Update 2010. Gainesville, Florida. Audiences of peers. November 4, 2010.

Stauderman, K.M., and S. P. Arthurs (Presenter), Oral presentation, Evaluating How Accurately Lawn Fertilizers are Applied Using Homeowner Equipment. Extension Professionals Association of Florida (EPAF) 2010 Professional Improvement Meeting, Lake Buena Vista, Florida, Audiences of professionals and peers. August 30-September 2, 2010.

Stauderman, K.M., K. Bryant and J. Taufer. (Co-presenters), Oral presentation, Agriculture in the Classroom Summer Day camp. Extension Professionals Association of Florida (EPAF) 2010 Professional Improvement Meeting, Lake Buena Vista, Florida, Audiences of professionals and peers. August 30-September 2, 2010.

Stauderman, K.M., and S. P. Arthurs (Presenter), Oral presentation, Evaluating How Accurately Lawn Fertilizers are Applied Using Homeowner Equipment. Florida State Horticulture Society 2010 Conference, Crystal River, Florida, Audiences of professionals and peers. June 6-8, 2010.

2009 (1)Stauderman, K.M., K. Bryant and J. Taufer. (co-presenters), Oral presentation, Casual Gardening: Agriculture in the Classroom. Extension Professionals Association of Florida (EPAF) 2009 Professional Improvement Meeting, Lake Buena Vista, Florida, Audiences of professionals and peers. September 2, 2009.

o Contributed2010(1)Stauderman, K.M., K. Bryant and J. Taufer, (co-presenters), Poster, Casual Gardening: Agriculture in the Classroom summer day camp. District III Extension Faculty Symposium, DeLand, FL. Audience of professionals and peers April 29, 2010.

2009 (2)Stauderman, K. M. (Moderator) “Scotts Training Institute and Master Gardener


Conference,” MREC, Apopka, FL Mixed audiences of peers and clients. August 14-15, 2009.Stauderman, K.M., K. Bryant and J. Taufer, (co-presenters), Poster, Casual Gardening: Agriculture in the Classroom. District III Extension Faculty Symposium, Palatka, FL. Audience of peers April 28, 2009.

Local o Invited2010 (3)Stauderman, K.M., K. Bryant and J. Taufer (Co presenter), Lecture, Chutney, Chilpote and Salsa, Oh My!. Mid-Florida Research and Education Center, Apopka, Florida, Audiences of professionals, peers and clients. September 10, 2010.

Stauderman, K. M. (Presenter), Lecture, Best Management Practices-Pesticides, Irrigation. St. Johns County Agricultural Extension St. Johns, Florida, Audiences of professionals, peers and clients. September 10, 2010.

Stauderman, K. M. (Presenter) “Landscaping with native plants and Wildflowers,” Lecture, 3rd Annual Wildflower Festival, DeLand, FL , March 27, 2010. Mixed audiences of peers and clients.

2009 (3)Stauderman, K. M., and J. Taufer (co-presenters) Casual Gardening: Agriculture in the Classroom. Volusia County Farm Bureau, November board meeting, DeLand, FL. Audience of peers. November 5, 2009.

Stauderman, K. M. (Presenter) “Module 5 Pesticides,” Best Management Practices training, Brevard County Ag. Extension office, Cocoa, Audience of clients. May 14, 2009.

Stauderman, K. M. (Presenter) “How to read a Pesticide label,” Master Gardener Training, Marion County Ag. Extension Office, Audience of clients. Ocala, FL. August 4, 2009.

2008 (2)Stauderman, K. M. (Presenter) “Selection & Management of Clones,” at Stetson Native Garden Exposition, DeLand, Mixed audience of peers and clients. April 20, 2008.

Stauderman, K. M. (Panelist) “Urban Farming,” at Seminole Ag Center, Sanford, FL, Mixed audience of peers and clients. October 28, 2008.o Selected-noneo Contributed-none

18. CONTRACTS AND GRANTS – a. Funded Externally

Years Contractor or Grantor

Project Title Grant Amount

PI, Co-PI or Investigator

%


2011 US Forest service

Arbor Day grant $250 PI 100%

2011 Sunniland Biosolids in the Landscape/Fertilizer and Water

$2,000 Co-PI 50%

2010 Sunniland Homeowner fertilizer applications

$200 Co-PI 50%

2010 John Knox Village

Casual Gardening/Ag in the Classroom

$25.00 Co-PI 33%

2010 Sunniland Biosolids in the Landscape/Fertilizer and Water

$1,100.00 Co-PI 50%

2010 Volusia County Tree replacement fund

Atlantic High SchoolWetside Urban Landscape

$1,436.00 PI 100%

2009 Florida Nursery Growers & Landscape Assoc.

Biological Control of Citrus Psyllid – Research Scholarship

$750 PI 100%

2009 John Knox Village,Friends of Deland

Casual Gardening/Ag in the Classroom

$108.33 Co-PI 33%

2009 Volusia County Farm Bureau

Holiday Ag in the Classroom Mini Grant

$85.00 Co-PI 50%

2009 Farm Credit Casual Gardening/Ag in the Classroom

$66.66 Co-PI 33%

Total $2,761

Summary of External Grant Funding Received (current)Summary of External Grant Funding

Role Total Direct Costs Indirect CostsPrincipal Investigator $ 1,436.00 $ 0 $ 0Co-Principal Investigator $ 1,325.00 $ 0 $ 0Investigator $ 0 $ 0 $ 0Sponsor of Junior Faculty $ 0 $ 0 $ 0

TOTALS $ 2,761.00 $ 0 $ 0

b. Funded Internally


Years Contractor or Grantor

Project Title Grant Amount

PI, Co-PI or Investigator

If Co-PI, Specify %

2010 IFAS Program Enhancement Grant –Research Scholarship

$1,250.00 PI

2010 IFAS UF Master Gardener Coordinator Training 2010 Grant

$250.00 PI

2009 IFAS Program Enhancement Grant National NACAA conference

$1,745.00 PI

2009 IFAS OT Extension SeminarGardening Solutions

$300.00 PI

2008 IFAS Turning Point learning program

$100.00 PI

2008 IFAS Wildflower program $750.00 PI

2008 IFAS Program Enhancement Grant International MG conference (Las Vegas)

$1,800.00 PI

Summary of Internal Grant Funding (Current) Role Total

Principal Investigator $ 1,500.00Co-Principal Investigator $ 0Investigator $ 0Sponsor of Junior Faculty $ 0

TOTALS $ 1,500.00

c. Submitted, Pending Decision.

Years of Contract or Grant

Contractor or Grantor Project Title

PI, Co-PI, or

Investigator

If Co-PISpecific

Responsibilities

d. Submitted But Not Funded .

Years of PI, Co-PI, If Co-PI


Contract or Grant

Contractor or Grantor Project Title

or Investigator

Specific Responsibilities

2010 Healthy Start Coalition of Volusia & Flagler County

Healthy Start Eliminating Disparities in Perinatal Health Grant

Co-PI Provide Community GardenEducation

2008 Ag in the Classroom

Volunteer grant for Jr. Master Gardener Program and Ag in the Classroom

PI Educator/Facilitator

2008resubmission

Florida Cooperative Extension Service Prof. Dev.

Extension Program EnhancementInternational MG conference, Las Vegas, NV

PI Attendee

2008 UF/IFAS Control of Cycad scale using Coontie seed

PI Research

e. In-kind Contributions

Year Type Donor Amount2011 Cash 13th Annual MG Plant

Faire Fundraiser$

2011 1,776 hrs ($2.70/gal)+fuel Travel donations

Master Gardeners $4,795

2011 Volunteer hrs (6000 hr/$18.20 hr)


2011 Book sales UF Horticulture book sales $1002010 Book sales UF Horticulture book sales $1002010 Books, food supplies Publix, Lowes, $ 7502010 Plants Nurseries $ 1,5002010 Booth, lunches, etc Coke, Florida Sod Assoc. $2502010 Chem / Fert. & Seed

companiesScotts, Sunniland, Bayer Inc. $2,000

2010 Educational Books, fertilizer spreaders

Scotts Institute Training National MG Coordinator Conference

$2,200

2010 27,745 miles ($2.70/gal) +fuel Travel donations


2010 Volunteer hrs (7,947 Master Gardeners $144,635


hr/$18.20 hr)2010 Cash 12th Annual MG Plant

Faire Fundraiser$12,000

2009 Booth, lunches, etc Coke, Florida Sod Assoc. $2502009 MREC facility, samples,

transportationScotts Institute Training MG conference

$2,500

2009 Plants Nurseries $ 1,5002009 Cash Garden club donations $2252009 Chem / Fert. & Seed

companiesParks seed, Scotts, Sunniland, Bayer Inc., Fafard

$2,150

2009 1,157 hrs ($2.50/gal)+fuel Travel donations


2009 Cash 11th Annual MG Plant Faire Fundraiser

$16,472

2009 Volunteer hrs (7,500 hr/$18.20 hr)


Total $174,839

Volunteer hours“Calculation of economic value of trained volunteers’ contribution to extension programs: According to 2008 Florida data from the Independent Sector (http://independentsector.org/programs/research/volunteer_time.html) the estimated dollar value of a volunteer hour is $18.20 (this includes estimated fringe benefits, update this value yearly and the values used for each year should be reported individually). In Extension, trained volunteers are contributing to Extension programs by dedicating their time, skills, talent, and expertise under supervision or guidance by faculty.”

f. Monetary Contributions (donations, gift, sponsorship etc.)

Year Donor Amount20112010 Sunniland Fertilizer $752010 Garden Club donations $2002010 John Knox Village $252009 Garden Club donations $4092009 Ramsey – Private Gift $1002009 Friends of Deland $1002008 Scotts Fertilizer $6502008 John Knox Village $502008 Master Gardener Plant Sale $2162008 Garden club donations $100Total $300

19. UNIVERSITY GOVERNANCE AND SERVICE


http://independentsector.org/programs/research/volunteer_time.html

YearsName of Activity, Committee, etc. Your Role,

e.g., member, chair,

etc.2010 Central District 2010 Extension Faculty

Symposium. Volusia County, April 29Abstracts/Posters

Member2010 Central District 2010 Extension Faculty

Symposium. Volusia County, April 29Arrangements

(food)Member

2010 Central District Faculty Symposium Abstract, April 8, 2010

Peer Reviewer

2010 2010 National Extension Master Gardener Coordinator Conference, October 6-8

Poster Chair

2010 UF/IFAS Statewide Goal and Focus Area Goal team 3: Develop responsible and productive youth through 4-H and other youth programsFocus Area 3: Volunteer Development and systems to Support Youth

2010 – Member

2010 UF/IFAS Statewide Goal Team 7: Promote professional development to enhance organizational efficiency and effectivenessFocus Area 1: Program Development, Implementation and Evaluation

Member

2009 Central District Faculty Symposium Abstract, April 28, 2009

Peer Reviewer

2009-2010 HEMS – Atlantic High School AdvisoryMarch 15, 2009 - date

Member

2008 Volusia County Fertilizer Advisory committeeOctober 31, 2008 – August 7, 2009

Member

2008 -current

FACAAJanuary 2, 2008

Member

2007- current

IFAS Central Florida Green teamDecember 30, 2007

Member

2008 - 2010

FNGLAJanuary 2, 2008

Member

2007- current

UF MG Coordinator Advisory GroupDecember 30, 2007

Member

20. CONSULTATIONS OUTSIDE THE UNIVERSITY – None

21. EDITOR OF A SCHOLARLY JOURNAL, SERVICE ON AN EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD OR REVIEWER FOR A SCHOLARLY JOURNAL 2008 (1) Agent served on an editorial advisory board to in a focus group evaluating the Master Gardener textbook series.

22. INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES


2010AfricaIntegrated Pest Management Training. Agent assembled and provided leadership for a Volusia County master gardener to develop an Integrated Pest Management training class and to improve productivity, access new markets, and conserve environmental and natural resources for the Farmer-to-Farmer Volunteer Program based out of Washington DC sponsored by National Cooperative Business Association CLUSA. The volunteer traveled to Niger, Africa in July of 2010 and trained 150 village farmers and Ministry of Agriculture personnel. A cooperative program was developed between the two organizations.Expected Impact: Africans will gain knowledge and skills necessary to develop and sustain Florida Friendly Practices and safer pesticide alternatives in their country to have positive impact on the agricultural crops, specifically the moringa tree that will impact the lives of villagers participating in the program. Agent gained understanding of current issues faced by farmers and the Master Gardener volunteer in Africa; developed training material used in the program. The awareness was created will help with reduction of restricted pesticides toward safer more environmentally friendly alternatives. The 150 farmers who received their certification of completion a required component towards attaining their Integrated Pest Management training.

23. EXTENSION PROGRAM – (for IFAS only)RESIDENTIAL HORTICULTURE MAJOR PROGRAMS December 2007 – CurrentBased on input from the Volusia County Master Gardener Advisory Committee, the Agent’s educational responsibilities were developed in the following program areas:

Summary of Programs TableProgram title Days

PlannedDays

ExpendedI. Improving Urban and Residential

Environmental (Florida Friendly) Landscape Management Practices.

103 125

II. Master Gardener Volunteer Program. 117 103III. 4-H and Other Extension Activities 20 12

Total 240 240* Range for full time employment is 210 – 240 days

Role and Activities of Your Advisory Committee:This agent has a program advisory committee that has a membership rotation. Elected leadership is voted as members terms expire and minutes are taken of each meeting. This extension program is devised up of Master Gardeners to assist in the Master Gardener Volunteer Program. Additionally, county personnel and urban business owners provide input on the Urban and Residential aspects of this program. This advisory committee has a maximum of three years to their term and is eligible to be reinstated. The members represent 3 Hispanic and 7 Caucasian, two men and seven women. The Overall Ag extension advisory committee met April 19th and October 11th, 2010 and The Horticulture Advisory committee met on April 23, August 13 and


December 10, 2011.In 2010, the advisory committee recommended that the Horticulture program expand to include state and national representation of the Volusia county Horticulture extension and Master Gardener program. The agent enhanced the programs by representing UF and Volusia County at the 2010 National Extension Master Gardener Conference on October 6th, 2010. This conference served to market the Casual Gardening program and the Horticulture Ag in the classroom summer day camp program. Both programs won first prize in the kids programming and innovative programming nation-wide. Additionally, the advisory committee recommended continued involvement in fertilizer application education. The agent provided this program to the public on February 9, and August 10, 2010. These programs were used with the use of IT based program registration and internet based delivery. Early 2011 will include an additional 2 classes in Best Management practices of fertilizer application and one basic lawn pest management education.In 2009, the advisory committee recommended that a Master Gardener shed be installed on the campus premises. This project was financed by the Master Gardener funds from the Plant Faire. It cost $14,000.00 and now stores the supplies of the Residential, Urban Horticulture and Master Gardener supplies. The committee members recommended offering a program on Rain gardens and Rain barrels. The agent provided this free program to the public on March 24, 2009. October 22, 2008 and discussed topics to culturally diversify the Extension programs. This advisory committee racial represents Volusia County with members of African Americans, Hispanics, Caucasian and mixed races. The committee met on March 5, 2009, July 16, and December 1, 2009. The overall advisory committee met on April 2, and August 27, 2009. This Extension committee meets three times yearly.

I. Improving Urban and Residential Environmental (Florida Friendly) Landscape Management Practices.

A. Situation In a normal year Volusia County receives about 52 inches of rainfall. Water management districts estimate that natural vegetation uses about 39 inches per year. Irrigation constitutes 41% of the potable water used in Florida with only 17% used as public water supply. Additionally, storm water runoff from residential areas contributes an estimated 13% of the nitrogen as a non-point source of pollution to surface and groundwater with pesticides and fertilizers. The increasing multicultural urban population of Florida is concentrating in areas with limited water and sensitive ecological zones such as Volusia County. A great need exists for information and education encouraging local residents to adopt environmentally and horticultural sound landscape practices. Inappropriate use of fertilizers in urban environments is a contributing factor to increased nutrients loads in Florida water bodies.

Preferable, the residents of Volusia County will use water efficiently; mulch to help retain soil moisture; compost vegetative waste to enrich the soil and hold moisture; put the right plant in the right place for the environmental conditions; fertilize judiciously and practice integrated pest management to help reduce nutrient and pesticide runoff into our waterways.

In 2009, the University of Florida Volusia County overall Advisory Committee identified a


need for Homeowner associations’ and governmental employees lack of involvement in the Agricultural Extension programs. This agent responded by becoming a certified BMP instructor and provided two Best Management practice educational classes to help them with their Florida landscapes.

Over fourteen percent (14%) of Florida residents were food insecure in 2009 according to the United States department of Agriculture. Florida unemployment rate continues to struggle as Volusia County’s unemployment rate for 2010 is over 12.6%. This is three percent (3%) above the national average as recorded by the Department of Economic Development of Volusia County. Consumers in a national study by the Food Marketing Institute cited freshness and supporting the local economy and knowing the source of the product as being important reasons for purchasing locally grown food.

The Urban and Residential Horticultural Advisory members stressed the need for education to youth and families for growing produce in the home garden and/or purchasing Florida produce at local markets as part of a Florida Friendly initiative to promote Florida agriculture. This agent’s response was to develop and implement a curriculum that involved a cooperative partnership with two Family and Consumer Service agents. This hands-on program seeks to bring about the importance of Florida agricultural commodities through appropriate plant cultivar selections, general planting information, healthy diet, and utilizing Florida grown products in fresh recipes.

Finally, this program enables the agent, a part-time county management specialist and master gardeners to teach the citizens of Volusia County the knowledge and skills that they need to make these positive changes in their landscape practices and will enhance their understanding to horticulture and natural resources to be better prepared to make educated decisions. In addition, the plant clinic serves as a resource used in diagnosing specific problems for homeowners as well as routine soil pH and soluble salt testing. It will provide one-on-one consultation to walk-in clients that desire help with specific problems. Additionally, the program will monitor cost savings to the homeowners of Volusia County as a result of the plant clinic and of the Horticultural program. Finally, this program will monitor customer satisfaction (Master Gardener Volunteer Program II), cost savings and the referral rate of future clients. This component will measure that the scope and impact of the program effort is addressing the problems of Volusia county homeowners.This program also addresses the need for increased awareness of Florida agriculture in the community.

Target audience(s): This program is aimed at adults, homeowners, including city and county agencies and youth.

B. Program Objectives2011Objective 1 (Casual Gardening Workshops) Forty percent (40%) of participants in Casual Gardening will gain knowledge of consumer grown products, food safety, and economic importance of Florida agriculture to Florida’s economy. Outcomes will be measured by test scores from pre and post tests.


2010Objective 1 (Casual Gardening Workshops) Forty percent (40%) of participants in Casual Gardening will gain knowledge of consumer grown products, food safety, and economic importance of Florida agriculture to Florida’s economy. Outcomes will be measured by test scores from pre and post tests.

2009Objective 1 (Casual Gardening Workshops) At the completion of one Casual Gardening Workshop, 40% of participants will increase their understanding of Florida Agriculture. Outcomes will be measured by test scores from pre to post tests.

2011Objective 2 (Improve Fertilizer Application Practices)At the completion of 3 Best Management Practice (BMP) classes, 40% of all participants will increase their understanding of fertilizer application practices. The amount of fertilizers applied by landscape professionals will decrease by 10% (n=3 lbs/1000ft2 /year) due to the adoption of the State fertilizer guidelines among 15% (n=69) of the participants in Best Management Practices workshops will become state certified. Outcomes will be measured by the number of certificates issued and surveys issued one month following the workshops.



2011Objective 3 (Florida Friendly residents) Fifteen percent (15%) of clients receiving Florida Yards & Neighbors (FYN) landscape

management information from the walk-in clinic, and programming will increase their knowledge and change at least one maintenance practices to be consistent with UF/IFAS recommendations.

Twenty five (25%) of clients receiving information about FYN program will result in no


cost to the homeowner or a savings of money. These objectives will be measured by an online survey (surveymonkey.com) and pre and post tests, written survey whenever possible, and through direct conversations to determine whether or not changes in practices are occurring.

2010Objective 3 (Florida Friendly residents) Fifteen percent (15%) of clients receiving Florida Yards & Neighbors (FYN) landscape


Twenty five (25%) of clients receiving information about FYN program will result in no cost to the homeowner or a savings of money.

These objectives will be measured by an online survey (surveymonkey.com) and pre and post tests, written survey whenever possible, and through direct conversations to determine whether or not changes in practices are occurring.

2009Objective 3 (Florida Friendly residents) Fifteen percent (15%) of clients receiving Florida Yards & Neighbors (Florida Friendly)

landscape management information from the walk-in clinic, and programming will increase their knowledge and change at least one maintenance practices to be consistent with UF/IFAS recommendations.

Twenty five (25%) of clients receiving information about FYN/ Environmental friendly landscape management will result in no cost to the homeowner or a savings of money.


C. Educational Methods and ActivitiesEducational Methods: ExperientialThe agent along with a program assistant and a staff secretary provide educational activities for improving Florida Friendly landscape practices, reduced fertilizer and pesticide safety and water conservation remain the focus areas. Due to the diverse nature of clientele, delivery methods included planned scheduled programs, landscape garden and home shows, and use of media. The varieties of methodology in educating clients throughout the county include the agent’s use of the media by hosting her own gardening television show and occasional guest on radio programs, ‘hands on activities”, workshops, and interactive video/audio inservice training. Items developed from this program included:

Television scripts (23) Fertilizer fact sheet (1) Horticultural Handouts (3) Brochures (3)

Both our overall Volusia County advisory committee and Horticulture advisory committee stressed the need for farm fresh foods to be accessible to youth and families as a component of local health initiatives, and were in support in promoting this program regional and


national level.

Reinforcement This agent also has a weekly byline in the local newspaper in the Garden section as the ‘Plant Lady’. The agent writes bi-monthly newsletters (The Backyard Gardener), web blogs (The Green Thumb mytopiacafe.com), internet gardening news sites, County fact sheets, fertilizer fact sheets, and distributes various EDIS publications and UF educational material.

IntegrativeAgent has offered seminars, provided personal home site visits, meetings with community organizations, Telephone communication and Symposiums (palm, bed bugs).

Community partners: Daytona State Community College, Horticulture Advisory committee, Farm Credit of Central Florida, Farm Bureau of Volusia County, Scotts Fertilizer Incorporated, and Sunniland Incorporated.

Paraprofessionals:A part time County program specialist and part time county secretary assist the agent in registration of the programs, procuring supplies, administrative chores and supervising and assisting in the teaching of the programs.

Volunteers: This agent supervises 111 active master gardeners. The Master Gardeners provide assistance in program development and co-author newsletter articles. They are also involved in field work such as garden shows and assisting in programs.

Educational tools: Power points are used to enhance programs in addition to ‘hands on’ activities. Also, this agent is active in promoting cooperative extension by working with the Family and Consumer Science agents in the grant funded program “Casual Gardening.” The agent procured grants for educational programs and registration fees to cover expenses. Five brochures (winners of a southern regional award) and two fact sheets were developed to support this program. Four posters, six abstracts and one power point were also published to promote the “Casual Gardening” program at professional meetings on both the state and national level.

EDIS publications are used frequently in this program area. In the “Casual Gardening” series participants receive brochures on Florida friendly practices including: Vegetable gardening, container gardening and use of herbs. Participants enjoy tasting a recipe that features a Florida grown product. Three professional presentations in this program area are highlights in 2010. Each program has a food demonstration.

Use of Technology: Powerpoint presentations and publications were uploaded and made available on the Volusia County extension web site. To access knowledge gained, the agent used pre and post tests and exiting surveys following programs. Occasionally, an oral show of hands was used to survey and gain input from the audience understanding. The online survey assessment program surveymonkey.com was used to assess behavior change.

Summary of group teaching events for Program I.


Improving Urban and Residential Environmental (Florida Friendly) Landscape Management Practices

Instructor Type of Event TopicsNumber of Events

Number of Participants

SELF2011

Group Learning Casual Gardening workshops

25 500

Group Learning Gardening Florida Style

5 75

Group Learning Adult AG in the Classroom

5 75

Group Learning Elks Community Garden-Grant

4 30

Group Learning BMP Training/Basic Turf Pest Management

3 50

Group Learning/Field Day

Florida Yard and Neighbors

3 30

Group Learning Misc. Professional presentations

2 100

SELF2010

Group Learning Misc. Professional presentations

5 79

Group Learning Casual Gardening workshops

39 1365

Group Learning Adult Ag in the Classroom

5 81

Group Learning BMP Training/Pesticide workshops

4 86

Group Learning Lunch and Learn 2 24Group Learning/Field Day

Florida Yard and Neighbors

3 30

Group Learning Homebuyers Education

2 12

Group Learning Wildflower Festival 1 200Group Learning Palm Conference 1 60Field Day Fertilizers study 2 60

SELF2009

Group Learning Adult AG in the Classroom

3 104

Group Learning Casual Gardening 4 138Group Learning Homebuyers

Education2 12

Group Learning BMP Training workshops

3 67

Group Learning Florida Yards and Neighborhoods

7 273


seminarsPolycom workshops DPI Plant diseases 3 60

Summary of clientele reached for Program I.Improving Urban and Residential Environmental (Florida Friendly) Landscape Management PracticesNumber of Educational Materials Developed 30Number of Clientele Contacts

field consultations 58office consultations 434

telephone consultations 2,183group teaching participants 1,937

e-mail consultations 20,219Web site visits 78,962

Media consultations (Television/Radio/Newspaper) 5,133,324

D. Outcomes and Impacts Casual Gardening SeriesObjective 1: At the completion of one Casual Gardening Workshop, 40% of participants will increase their understanding of Florida Agriculture. Outcomes will be measured by test scores from pre to post tests.

Outcomes for Objective 1: 2010In 2010, seventeen Casual Gardening workshops were offered in Volusia County. One hundred seven (n=107) adults enrolled in at least nine programs. Evaluations indicate that 53% (n=58) of participants increased knowledge gained relating to the understanding of Florida agriculture and showed knowledge gained in Florida Ag facts. Results also indicated that the total community audience increased knowledge by 65% (n=70) of nutritional facts. At the end of the program each individual was awarded with a brochure, recipe card and food product including the agricultural commodity to take home. This program resulted in bringing about consumer awareness of Florida agriculture and a change in attitude in successfully growing of these commodities in the dooryard.

Outcomes for Objective 1: 2009In 2009, nineteen Casual Gardening workshops were offered in Volusia County. Two hundred seventy two (n=272) adults enrolled in at least one workshop. Evaluations indicate that 70% (n=190) of participants increased knowledge gained relating to the understanding of Florida agriculture and showed knowledge gained in Florida Ag facts. Results also indicated that the total community audience increased knowledge by 79%. At the end of the program each individual was awarded with a brochure, recipe card and food product including the agricultural commodity to take home. This program resulted in bringing about consumer awareness of Florida agriculture and a change in attitude in successfully growing these comities in the dooryard.


Impacts for Objective 12010In the second year of the Casual Gardening program, it continues to be relevant. A study conducted by the Food Marketing Institute in 2009 showed 82% of consumer’s desire freshness in their produce, fifty eight percent (58%) are confident knowing the source of their food, seventy five percent (75%) of consumers want to support the local economy. Additionally, Career and Personal Finance, Green Living Magazine indicates there is a minimum of seven percent (7%) savings in food costs when residents have a back yard garden. This program has extended its reach to professional educators at the state, and national level. The program was presented at eight professional meetings and conferences. Positive impacts continue as follows:

Contribute to the local economy and sustainability of local growers. Promote environmentally friendly practices by reducing packaging processing and

transportation of produce. Flavor and nutrition is improved when produce is consumed within days of harvest, This directly impacts household food costs in a positive way.

Success Story2010In 2010, the Casual Gardening/Ag in the Classroom program won first prize in the ‘New Innovative program’ division of National Horticulture Extension program. This was presented as a poster in the 2010 National Master Gardener Conference held in Davis, CA. Additionally, Casual Gardening educational brochures won a National Extension Association Family and Consumer Sciences Southeastern regional team award. The program was also selected to be represented at the National Association of County Agricultural Agents meeting held in Tulsa, OK. As a result of these invited presentations, over 729 professionals have attended a formal presentation or poster session highlighting the Ag in the Classroom/Casual Gardening program.

2009In 2009, Volusia County Farm Bureau board members received a PowerPoint presentation of the Casual Gardening program. The agents who spearheaded this program presented the outcomes and impacts of the classes that were offered. Farm Bureau members provided the initial “seed” money to present a series of diversified Cooperative Extension programs directed at Florida Agriculture, Florida Friendly Gardening, and Nutrition and Food Safety. The topics included Herbs, Florida Vegetables, Strawberries, Healthy Snacks, and Citrus. As a result of this presentation, feedback from Farm Bureau Board members was 100% in favor of overwhelming support in the success and the importance of the continuation of the Casual Gardening program. There have been over 33 classes of Casual Gardening/Ag in the Classroom offered to date.

Objective 2 (Improve Fertilizer Application Practices)2011At the completion of 3 Best Management Practice (BMP) classes, 40% of all participants will increase their understanding of fertilizer application practices. The amount of fertilizers


applied by landscape professionals will decrease by 10% (n=3 lbs/1000ft2 /year) due to the adoption of the State fertilizer guidelines among 15% (n=69) of the participants in Best Management Practices workshops will become state certified. Outcomes will be measured by the number of certificates issued and surveys issued one month following the workshops.

2010In 2010, this agent became a certified Basic turf pest management instructor and provided the first Florida Basic Turf Pest Management course (2011) to help the industry of golf course turf managers, HOA associations, governmental personnel and other UF and county faculty to teach specialized pest management in their communities.At the completion of 3 Best Management Practice (BMP) classes, 40% of all participants will increase their understanding of fertilizer application practices. The amount of fertilizers applied by landscape professionals will decrease by 10% (n=3 lbs/1000ft2 /year) due to the adoption of the State fertilizer guidelines among 15% (n=69) of the participants in Best Management Practices workshops will become state certified. Outcomes will be measured by the number of certificates issued and surveys issued one month following the workshops.

2009At the completion of 3 Best Management Practice (BMP) classes, 40% of all participants will increase their understanding of fertilizer application practices. The amount of fertilizers applied by landscape professionals will decrease by 10% (n=3 lbs/1000ft2 /year) due to the adoption of the State fertilizer guidelines among 15% (n=69) of the participants in Best Management Practices workshops will become state certified. Outcomes will be measured by the number of certificates issued and surveys issued one month following the workshops.

Outcomes and Impacts related to Objective 22010Fifty seven (57) participants attended three Best Management Practices (BMP) certification trainings. Participants included municipal workers and landscape professionals. Topics included fertilizer, irrigation, and pesticide BMP. The following data refers to the results of the three classes (n=57). Pre and post test data indicated 100% (n=57) increased in knowledge of fertilizer BMP’s, and 82.4% (n=47) of the participants passed the certification exam. Participants who become BMP certified are trained to apply fertilizers more accurately, which results in improved water quality for Volusia County (Fig 1.).

In 2009, this agent co-authored the Volusia County-wide fertilizer/pesticide ordinance for all urban county properties. The total savings to Volusia County budget in 2010 as a direct result of this ordinance was $84,051.68 from the dates of December 9, 2009 – November 29, 2010. This savings was reported from the Volusia County Office of Purchasing.

Research grantThe agent, Dr. Steve Arthurs from UF-Mid Florida Research and Education Center and a Sunniland Incorporation fertilizer agent researched how accurately lawn fertilizers were applied by 36 master gardeners and other horticultural professionals at the Volusia county Agriculture extension office. Volunteers were asked to apply a label rate of fertilizer using three differing fertilizer spreaders. On average, applications using the hand-held rotary spreader were accurate (98% target rate), applications using basic broadcast rotary spreader


over applied (301%) and applications using the drop spreader (33%) under applied. The research study highlighted that fertilizers are not always accurately applied; sources of individual error included variability in applicator walking speed, inaccurate swath widths, and the amount of fertilizer loaded into containers.

2009Sixty nine (69) participants attended three Best Management Practices (BMP) certification trainings. Participants included municipal workers and landscape professionals. Topics included fertilizer, irrigation, and pesticide BMP. The following data refers to the results of the three classes (n=67). Pre and post test data indicated 99% (n=66) increased in knowledge of fertilizer BMP’s, and 88% (n=61) of the participants passed the certification exam. Participants who become BMP certified are trained to apply fertilizers more accurately, which results in improved water quality for Volusia County.

Sixty participants (60) attended one pesticide training certification course. They included master gardeners, municipal workers and landscape professionals. Topics included Pesticide safety, How to read a Pesticide label, and fertilizer. The following data refers to the results of one class (n=61). Pre test data indicated a passing rate of 75% (n=46) prior to the class. Post test results indicated 98% (n=60) increased their knowledge and passed the certification exam. Participants that passed the exam and are certified are trained to apply pesticides safely and accurately.

ImpactsFlorida Senate Bill 494 states that all commercial fertilizer applicators must have a license from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) by January 1, 2014. To get this license, each Green Industry worker must be trained in the GI-BMPs and receive a certificate of completion from UF/IFAS and FDEP. Additionally, many Green Industry workers voluntarily participate in the program to better serve their clients. The GI-BMPs are a science-based educational program for Green Industry workers (lawn-care and landscape maintenance professionals), brought to you by UF-IFAS Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ program. The GI-BMPs teach environmentally safe landscaping practices that help conserve and protect Florida’s ground and surface waters. They can also save the Florida homeowner money, time, and effort; increase the beauty of the home landscape; and protect the health of your family, pets, and the environment.Participants who became BMP certified were trained to apply fertilizers more accurately, which results in improved water quality for Volusia County. Participants that passed the exam and are certified are trained to apply pesticides safely and accurately. Figure 1 displays the BMP certification passing rate averaged 85% over two years. And knowledge gained averaged over 99.5%.

2009 2010 Average69 # participants 57 # participants 63 # participants88% passing rate 82.4% passing rate 85.2% passing rate99% increased knowledge

100% increased knowledge

99.5 %increased knowledge


Figure 1 BMP results from 2009-2010 (and projected 2011)2010Success storyAs a result of this agent’s research grant, Sunniland, Incorporated responded immediately by formulating a new slow release organic fertilizer marketed now as “Sunniland’s Summer Green 6-0-8, All-Purpose Lawn & Garden Fertilizer,®” which is now available at local distributers. This product was produced as a direct response to this study by reducing the amount of available Nitrogen. This lower analysis fertilizer will be compliant with counties that have fertilizer bans during the late summer months while offering a commercial product that will have less of a nutrient load to prevent water body contamination throughout the state of Florida.The Sunniland Corporation also altered its product label wording to include ‘homeowner friendly’ spreader calibration instructions. “Sunniland’s Super Iron Plus®” spreader settings note reads “Walking speed varies greatly when applying granular products. Spreader settings are approximate and need to be adjusted according to your pace. Use a low to middle setting to start with and adjust the spreader setting after applying to an initial area to observe flow based on your pace.” This is also worded in Spanish. This new wording was also a direct result from the study that now clarifies directions for spreading easy to understand for homeowners and advise the homeowner on proper setting information.

Additionally, this agent was awarded second place in The Volusia County-Go Green, Win Green team award for cost savings of the 2009 Volusia County fertilizer/pesticide urban ordinance that she co-authored.

(L)(C) Sunniland Corporation, “Summer Green, 6-0-8, All-Purpose Lawn & Garden Fertilizer®”(R) Sunniland Corporation, “Super Iron Plus®”


Success Story2009In 2009, Volusia County Farm Bureau board members received a PowerPoint presentation of the Casual Gardening program. The agents who spearheaded this program presented the outcomes and impacts of the classes that were offered. Farm Bureau members provided the initial “seed” money to present a series of diversified Cooperative Extension programs directed at Florida Agriculture, Florida Friendly Gardening, and Nutrition and Food Safety. The topics included Herbs, Florida Vegetables, Strawberries, Healthy Snacks, and Citrus. As a result of this presentation, feedback from Farm Bureau Board members was 100% in favor of overwhelming support in the success and the importance of the continuation of the Casual Gardening program. There have been over 33 classes of Casual Gardening/Ag in the Classroom offered to date.

Outcomes and Impacts related to Objective 3 (Florida Friendly residents)Objective 32011 Fifteen percent (15%) of clients receiving Florida Yards & Neighbors (FYN) landscape




2010 Fifteen percent (15%) of clients receiving Florida Yards & Neighbors (FYN) landscape




2009 Fifteen percent (15%) of clients receiving Florida Yards & Neighbors (FYN) landscape



These objectives will be measured by an online survey (surveymonkey.com) and pre and post tests, written survey whenever possible, and through direct conversations to determine whether


or not changes in practices are occurring.

2008 2009 201014,319 clients 22,417 clients 17,825 clients$195.80-1,958 savings/person

$535-5,350 savings/person

$80-800 savings/person

96.3% rating 91.8% rating 94.9% rating$15,420,131 $65,962,022 $58,822,500

Figure 2 Average savings per client in survey in 3 years

Outcomes and Impacts related to Objective 3 (Florida Friendly residents)2010A total of 12,825 participants sought assistance from the master gardener plant clinic and soil laboratory during the second year (2010). This included email responses to specific problems for their landscape. 1. One hundred Fifty (n=140) people were online surveyed (surveymonkey.com) after

receiving service from the plant clinic, soil lab and email questions and 39 of them responded to the survey. This was 28% response rate. Out of this population that responded, 100% (n=39) indicated that they were committed to making Florida friendly horticultural practices. In addition, 100 % (n=39) were sharing this information with others.

2. The survey indicated that 51.9% of all homeowners did not spend any money from the advice and 29.6% (n=8) actually saved between $10 - $100 per client as a result of their information gained. This is a savings between $80 - $800 per person surveyed.

2009A total of 22,417 participants sought assistance from the master gardener plant clinic and soil laboratory during the second year (2009). This included email responses to specific problems for their landscape. 3. Thirty eight (38) people were online surveyed (surveymonkey.com) after receiving service

from the plant clinic, soil lab and email questions and 38 of them responded to the survey. This was 100% response rate. Out of this population that responded, 81% (31) indicated


that they were already making changes in their irrigation practices. In addition, 33.4 % (11) were using micro-irrigation.

4. The survey indicated that 96.3% of all homeowners did not spend any money from the advice and 53.5% actually saved between $10 - $100 as a result of their information gained. This is a savings between $535.00 - $5,350.00 per person surveyed.

ImpactsAs a result of this program, we can now assess the cost savings to the clients of the Volusia County Horticulture extension. During these tough economic times, it is vital that Volusia County Horticulture Extension provide cost effective, research based information to the homeowners. Dating back three years as exhibited by Figure 3, the averaged amount saved per client per calendar year would have a savings in 2008 of $15,420,131. 2009 savings to homeowner clients would calculate out to $65,962,022 and 2010 savings would be $58,822,500. This agent has provided a total cost savings of $140,204,653 savings over 3 years directly attributed to this Residential/Urban Horticulture extension program.

Race and Ethnicity Data for Program I

II.

Master Gardener Volunteer Program

A. Situation The Florida Master Gardener Program is a volunteer-driven program that benefits UF/IFAS Extension and the citizens of Florida. The program relies on dedicated volunteers who have an interest in gardening and in giving back to their communities.Volusia County is one of the fastest growing counties in the United States. Many of the local


Race and Ethnicity Projected Target Audience

(for 2010)

Audience Reachedin 2010

*Parity (± 4%)

Reached

Projected Target

Audience(for 2011

POW)No. % No. % No. %

Hispanic 636 10.6 497 8.4 Yes 721 10.6Multi-racial 60 1.0 65 1.1 Yes 9 1.0

Pacific Islander 0 0 0 0 Yes 0 0American Indian 18 0.3 0 0 Yes 3 0.3

Asian 96 1.6 184 3.1 Yes 98 1.6Black 504 8.4 426 7.2 Yes 714 8.4White 4686 78.1 4748 80.2 Yes 5,348 78.1

UnknownTotal 6000 100 5920 100 7,000 100

GenderMale 2940 49% 2131 36 No 3,430 %

Female 3060 51% 3789 64 No 3,571 %Unknown % %

Total 6000 100 5920 100 7,000 100

residents do not know proper horticulture practices for Central Florida. Master Gardeners are needed to assist the Residential/Urban Horticulture Agent to meet the horticulture needs of this rapidly growing population. The objective of the Volusia County Master Gardener program is to educate and provide research based horticulture information of the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Science to the residents of Volusia County. Master Gardeners are unpaid volunteers that have been trained and certified by the University of Florida through the Residential/Urban Horticulture Agent. Considered an extension of the Volusia County Extension Service, the Master Gardener program strives to promote community awareness of Florida Friendly horticulture practices. The Volusia County Master Gardener Program was established in 1980. The program consists of one-hundred active volunteers. The UF/IFAS Volusia County Extension Master Gardener Program trains, retains and motivates volunteers by providing training courses, continuing education, educational field trips, and social activities, and committee and monthly meetings. They provide assistance to teachers and homeowners by providing gardening education. Many teach programs on various horticultural subjects to schools, garden clubs, and libraries and at the extension center. In addition, to serving in the plant clinic and soil lab, they maintain the extension center courtyard and teach landscape horticultural practices to adults and youth. Master Gardeners propagate plants for the annual Plant Faire fundraiser. They perform basic soil pH and soluble salt tests, writes articles for and the bi-monthly Master Gardener newsletter The Scoop and The Backyard Gardener (6 issues, 120 articles) and other periodicals. They also provide assistance at the Master Gardener clinic averaging 20 visitors/day. The Residential Horticulture program will monitor cost savings to the homeowners (See Improving Urban and Residential Environment program I) of Volusia County as a result of the advice from the master gardeners and Horticultural staff advice from the plant clinic, soil lab, telephone consultations and email communications. It will also survey clients in customer satisfaction. The staff exhibits at various functions at the extension center and various parks throughout the county and Central Florida. They provide administrative and clerical support for daily activities at the Extension office. Target Audience: Certified Master Gardener Volunteers and Master Gardener Trainees.

B. Program Objectives2011Objective 1

Master Gardener volunteers would increase to 110. At least twenty five Master Gardener interns would complete the orientation training

course and pass the final exam. At least 90% of the new Master Gardener interns will complete the required 75

volunteer hours and 10 educational hours to become a certified Master Gardener. Additionally, the annual total volunteer hours would remain steady at 6,000 hours.

This objective will be measured by reviewing exam results, the intern roosters, and by comparing the annual number of hours reported by the Volunteer Management System (VMS) an internet computer software program reporting system for master gardeners for volunteer and educational hour reporting.

Objective 2Forty percent (40%) of the surveyed clients will rate the clinic value to them at ‘above average’


or greater. These objectives will be measured by an online survey (surveymonkey.com) and pre and post tests, written survey whenever possible, and through direct conversations to determine whether or not changes in practices are occurring.

2010Objective 1

Master Gardener volunteers would remain steady at 98. At least twenty five Master Gardener interns would complete the orientation training


volunteer hours and 10 educational hours to become a certified Master Gardener. Additionally, the annual total volunteer hours would increase from 5,000 to 7,000

hours. This objective will be measured by reviewing exam results, the intern roosters, and by comparing the annual number of hours reported by the Volunteer Management System (VMS) an internet computer software program reporting system for master gardeners for volunteer and educational hour reporting.

Objective 2Forty percent (40%) of the surveyed clients will rate the clinic value to them at ‘above average’ or greater. These objectives will be measured by an online survey (surveymonkey.com) and pre and post tests, written survey whenever possible, and through direct conversations to determine whether or not changes in practices are occurring.

2009Objective 1Master Gardener volunteers would remain steady at 98. At least thirteen Master Gardener interns would complete the orientation training course and pass the final exam. At least 30% of the new Master Gardener interns will complete the required 75 volunteer hours and 10 educational hours to become a certified Master Gardener. Additionally, the annual total volunteer hours would increase from 4,000 to 6,000 hours. This objective will be measured by reviewing exam results, the intern roosters, and by comparing the annual number of hours reported by the master gardener of volunteer and educational hours.


2008Objective 2Forty percent (40%) of the surveyed clients will rate the clinic value to them at ‘above average’ or greater. These objectives will be measured by an online survey (surveymonkey.com) and pre and post tests, written survey whenever possible, and through direct conversations to determine


whether or not changes in practices are occurring.

C. Educational Methods and ActivitiesEducational Methods: Experiential: The agent, a program assistant, and veteran master gardeners provide educational activities for improving the Volusia County Master Gardener Program. Educational methods included powerpoint lectures, workshops, field days, and ‘hands on activities.’ The agent has used experimental methods to train Master Gardeners in horticultural topics and children’s programming. These methods include on-site fertilizer trials, interactive propagation workshops, internet and polycom training, classroom games, and field days. To access knowledge gained, the agent used pre and post tests and exiting surveys following programs. Occasionally, an oral show of hands was used to survey and gain input from the audience understanding and the online survey assessment program surveymonkey.com.

Trained Master Gardeners use a variety of methodology in educating clients throughout the county which include guest speaking at the agent’s gardening television show and teaching horticulture at garden clubs, home shows, libraries, community gardens, panel discussions and face-to-face teaching at yearly Plant Faires.Items developed from this program included:

Newsletter articles (24) Master Gardener Training Handouts (18) Powerpoints (2) Horticultural Handouts and reference sources (4) Master Gardener Administrative forms (6)

The Horticulture advisory committee stressed the need for Master Gardeners to educate UF based research information to youth and families. They encourage the support in promoting the Volusia County Master Gardener program at a regional and national level. They also the need for the Master Gardener policies be upheld to maintain the credibility of the program and its reputation of Florida Friendly Practices.

Use of Technology: Powerpoint lectures, polycom programs, Volunteer Management online system (VMS) for record keeping, calendars, communication, and clinic scheduling.Reinforcement: These methods were used by the agent and master gardeners which include a bi-monthly newsletters (The Backyard Gardener), internet gardening newsletter, email messages and newspaper articles. EDIS publications are used frequently in this program area, as well as handouts and books.

Integrative Integrative methods include face-to-face communication in home visits, clinic and office visits, master gardener meetings and advanced training, conventions, seminars, home shows, and panel discussions.

Community partners: Scotts Fertilizer Incorporated and Sunniland Incorporated have been strong supporters of the Master Gardener program. Local nurseries, State forestery service, Elks (BPOE) of Edgewater, Stetson University, Daytona State Community College, various


garden outlets and city organizations support the agents Master Gardener program.

Paraprofessionals:A part time County program specialist and part time county secretary assist the agent in setting up the programs, recording volunteer hours, administrative chores and training of the master gardeners.

Volunteers: This agent supervises approximately 111 active master gardeners. The Master Gardeners provide assistance in program development and co-author newsletter articles. They are also involved in field work such as garden shows and assisting in programs.

Summary of group teaching events for Program II. Master Gardener Volunteer Program

Instructor Type of Event TopicsNumber of Events


SELF2011

Group Learning

Elks Community Garden Grant

5 15

Group Learning

Advanced Master Gardener training Workshops

5 100

Panel Horticulture Advisory meetings/MG Committee Meetings

12 200

Field Days Master Gardener Field trips

5 100

Group Learning

New Master Gardener training

10 125

Group Learning

Master Gardener Social Events

3 150

Group Learning

Master Gardener Educational seminars and Conferences

6 120

SELF2010

Group Learning


5 30


7 149


5 100

Group Learning


10 20

Group Learning


15 450

Group Learning

Master Gardener Educational seminars

6 120


and ConferencesSELF2009

Field Day Scotts Institute & Master Gardener Training

2 200


7 243

Workshops Advanced Master Gardener training Workshops

3 18

Field days Master Gardener Field trips

1 10

Group Learning


1 13

Group Learning


8 241

Group Learning


10 484

PAS2011

Group Learning

New Master Gardener training Workshops

1 25

Group Learning


3 150


6 94

Field Days 13th Annual Master Gardener Plant Faire

1 1500

Group Learning


2 150

PAS2010

Field days Master Gardener field trips

3 60

Workshops New Master Gardener training

1 30


3 27


1 1411

Group Learning


10 300

Group Learning


4 80

PAS Field days Master Gardener field 2 35


2009 tripsGroup Learning

New Master Gardener training Workshops

1 13


8 111

Group Learning


8 241

Group Learning


2 251

Field Day 11th Annual Master Gardener Plant Faire

1 1,462

Volunteers2011

Group Learning

Youth Programming, School gardens

10 249

Group Learning

Elks Community Garden Grant

5 15

Group Learning


5 100


5 100


12 125


1 1500

Group Learning


10 200

Group Learning


3 60

Group Learning


3 150

Group Learning

Horticulture education‘Casual Gardening’

84 2000

Volunteers2010

Group Learning

Youth Programming, School gardens

10 249

Group Learning


9 315

Field Day Fertilizer Trial 1 40Group Learning

Community Gardens 3 13


8 176



19 191


1 1411

Group Learning


84 2100

Group Learning


10 284

Group Learning


6 257

Group Learning


19 665

Volunteers2009

Group Learning


3 18


26 182

Field Day 11th Annual Master Gardener Plant Faire

1 1,462

Field Day Master Gardener Field trips

2 35

Group Learning


57 1756

Group Learning


1 13

Group Learning


8 241

Group Learning


2 251

Summary of clientele reached for Program II.Master Gardener Volunteer Program Number of Educational Materials Developed 54Number of Clientele Contacts

field consultations 56office consultations 2,246

telephone consultations 1,965group teaching participants 5,701

e-mail consultations 18,198Web site visits 71,065

Soil & Water Samples 4,401Media consultations (Television/Radio/Newspaper) 4,333


D. Outcomes for Objective 12010

Master Gardener volunteers would remain steady at 98. At least twenty five Master Gardener interns would complete the orientation training


volunteer hours and 10 educational hours to become a certified Master Gardener. Additionally, the annual total volunteer hours would increase from 5,000 to 7,000

hours. This objective will be measured by reviewing exam results, the intern roosters, and by comparing the annual number of hours reported by the Volunteer Management System (VMS) an internet computer software program reporting system for master gardeners for volunteer and educational hour reporting.

By the end of 2010 the Volusia county Master Gardener program reduced in the number of volunteers from 104 to 97. Seventy three (73%) percent (n=25) of the veteran Master Gardener volunteers maintained the required 35 volunteer hours and 10 educational hours to become a certified Master Gardener. Additionally, the annual total of volunteer hours decreased. Finally, the number of clientele contacts through the clinic, email, media, and walk-in clinic increased.

1. A total of 25 Master Gardeners successfully completed the course (2010).2. 92% (n=23) passed the final Master Gardener exam. A passing grade is 75% or higher

on a comprehensive, 55 question final exam. 3. 80 % (20 out of 25) met the required 75 volunteer and 10 Educational hours. The

average number of volunteer hours was 92 their first year. The class of 2010 completing their initial volunteer hours in 2010.

4. The number of volunteer hours maintained in 2010. From 7,749 – 7,127.5. Retention rate of master gardeners was maintained by 94% (n=98).

2009By the end of 2009 the Volusia county Master Gardener program increased the number of volunteers from 90 to 104. Seventy three (73%) percent (n=25) of the veteran Master Gardener volunteers maintained the required 35 volunteer hours and 10 educational hours to become a certified Master Gardener. Additionally, the annual total of volunteer hours decreased. Finally, the number of clientele contacts through the clinic, email, media, and walk-in clinic increased.

1. A total of 13 Master Gardeners successfully completed the course (2009).2. 100% (n=13) passed the final Master Gardener exam. A passing grade is 75% or

higher on a comprehensive, 55 question final exam. 3. 55 % (7 out of 13) met the required 75 volunteer and 10 Educational hours. The

average number of volunteer hours was 72.5 their first year. The class of 2009 completing their initial volunteer hours in 2009.

4. The number of volunteer hours decreased in 2009 by seventy-six percent. From 7,127 – 9,333.

5. The number of clientele contacts served increased in 2009 by twenty percent (20 %)


From 1,538,504 – 1,709,584. 6. Retention rate of master gardeners was maintained by 73% (n=74).

Impact for Objective 1Master Gardeners serve as a “front-lines” resource for addressing environmental issues.The Master Gardener Training program consists of approximately 56 hours (3 weeks, three days/week, seven hours/day and one two hour graduation class) of classroom and outdoor ‘hand-on’ activities based on the Florida Master Gardener Training Manuals. The University of Florida Master Gardener program is active in 58 of 67 counties in all regions of the state. There are around 4,161 veteran Master Gardeners active and around 986 new Master Gardeners trained in 2009. They total 409,646.23 volunteer hours logged state wide during 2009. At 18.20 /hr they are valued at 7,455,561.39. In 2009 Master Gardeners assisted a reported 872,672 Florida residents with Florida Friendly gardening information. From 1979 through 2009, Florida Master Gardener volunteers have donated a total of 6,222,866.83 volunteer hours which is valued at $98,927,364.81.


Outcomes for Objective 22010Those who took the survey reported that their overall experience of the Volusia County programs, clinic, soil lab and emails were rated 61% excellent, 29% above average, 7% average, and 3.5% needs improvement-poor (96.4% average or above). This is a three year trend that is holding steady

2009Those who took the survey reported that their overall experience of the Volusia County programs, clinic, soil lab and emails were rated 45.9% excellent, 29.7% above average, 16.2% average, and 8.1% needs improvement-poor (91.8% average or above).

2008Those who took the survey reported that their overall experience of the Volusia County clinic, soil lab and emails were rated 52% excellent, 25% above average, 12% average, and 5% needs improvement-poor (88% average or above).

Impacts for Objective 2This successful volunteer program reflects the change in attitude within the program. The program has been successful in maintaining the volunteer Volusia county Master Gardener organization and their continued interest and enjoyment within the program. Members continue to gain educational and volunteer hours while maintaining the state of Florida standards within the program. This agent has begun a five year study on the success of the Master Gardener volunteer program while monitoring the change in attitude within Master Gardener program. The program had previously been without leadership for two years in the


volunteer Volusia county Master Gardener organization. As a result of this agent’s leadership, members are beginning to adhere to the State of Florida standards within the program and gaining continuing educational training and as well as donating volunteer hours.

The total number of clientele has increased in Volusia County. This reflects the need for continued good customer service and practices and the success of the overall program by assisting clientele with the latest Florida Friendly landscape and general gardening information in Volusia County.Residents of Volusia County have had a significant savings over the years during the monitoring of the plant clinic. This savings leads to money spent on other commodities and that the education from the Horticulture program is cost effective and well received and shared by others.

2008 2009 2010 201171% met requirements

55% met requirements

80% met requirements

30% will meet requirements

Volunteer hours 6,333




$ 112,600.74 value($17.78/hr)

$129,711.40value($18.20/hr)

$141,031.80value($18.20/hr)

$109,200.00value($18.20/hr)

Figure 3 Value of MG hours in 3 yrs (2011 estimate)

Figure 4 Number of MG hours from 2008-2010 (2011 estimated)


Figure 5 New MG trainees that met requirements in first year

Figure 6 % Client Satisfaction of clinic over 3 years

Success stories2010The popularity of the University of Florida Volusia County Master Gardeners has continued to grow. In 2008, the agent acquired the Master Gardener program. Many residents were unfamiliar with the program and it was often actively marketed. Nearly every applicant was accepted into the program that had applied. In three years time, the agent had built the interest of the program from 43 (in 2009) to a waiting list of over 71 potential interested applicants in 2010. The Master Gardeners understand the importance of maintaining their hours and reporting all speaking engagements and client contacts with the agent. The plant clinic is the main priority of the master gardener duties and all new trainees spend their first years volunteer hours serving clients there. In 2010, the Volusia County Master Gardeners have donated their labor, time, and fuel costs to Volusia County and the University of Florida in the amount of $152,435.

2009As a result of this program, clientele contacts have increased and we were able to meet the demand with the current master gardener volunteers. The hours decreased as the state requirements were lowered from 50 to 35 volunteer hours per year. Additionally, the Continuing Education Unit hours actually stayed the same with fewer Master Gardeners in the program.This year, the Master Gardeners for the first time understood the difference between


volunteer and CEU hours and have successfully separated them in their record keeping process. This is a marked improvement in their understanding on how our records need to be kept. They also understand the importance of maintaining their hours and reporting all speaking engagements and client contacts with the agent.This agent created the first annual Master Gardener Picnic in the summer of this year. It was well attended by 55 master gardeners. All agreed that this was successful in introducing new MG’s to veterans and build camaraderie within the program. This led to the creation of the ‘social committee.’ It was decided that the next picnic would be held in winter (1/2010) when the snowbird master gardeners would be present. This tradition would continue each year.

Race and Ethnicity Data for Program II

III.

Fostering Environmental Awareness and Horticultural Knowledge in Youth

A. Situation The current youth population in Volusia County is more than 85,155. Of which 27,084 are between the ages of 9-11. The projected population is holding steady annually. Many youth do not know where food comes from, or understand how food is grown and/or produced. Obesity is estimated at sixteen percent (16%) of U.S. youth. The rate has tripled since 1980. Only twenty one percent (21%) of Florida’s students are required to take health education courses.There is a need for education in the topic areas of agriculture, horticultural practices, health and nutritional education. Since today’s youth will be tomorrows decision makers, exposing them to these


Race and Ethnicity

ProjectedTarget Audience

(for 2010)


*Parity(± 4%)

Reached

ProjectedTarget Audience(for 2011 POW)

No. % No. % Yes or No No. %Hispanic 105 10.6 87 8.8 Yes 105 10.6

Multi-racial 10 1.0 10 .99 Yes 10 1.0Pacific

Islander0 0 0 Yes 0 0

American Indian

1 0.3 0 Yes 1 0.3

Asian 20 1.6 1 .01 Yes 20 1.6Black 84 8.4 91 9.2 Yes 84 8.4White 780 78.1 802 81 Yes 780 78.1

UnknownTotal 1000 100 991 100 1000 100

GenderMale 490 49% 248 25 No 490 %

Female 510 51% 743 75 No 510 %Unknown % %

Total 1000 100 991 100 1000 100

programs, will enhance their understanding and comprehension making them better prepared to make educated decisions on these issues.

Target Audience: Youth of all ages in Volusia County.

B. Program Objective2011Objective 1Upon completion of the AIC Summer day camp, students will increase knowledge of Florida Agriculture facts at a gain of 25%. Knowledge will be measured in areas of foods grown in Florida, economic impact in agriculture and basic Florida gardening skills.

2010Objective 1Upon completion of the AIC Summer day camp, students will increase knowledge of Florida Agriculture facts at a gain of 25%. Knowledge will be measured in areas of foods grown in Florida, economic impact in agriculture and basic Florida gardening skills.

Objective 21. To develop leadership skills by providing educational learning opportunities to 1200 4-H

youth development professionals attending the 2012 NAE4-HA Professional Development Conference as evidenced by a post reflective survey. Those educational opportunities include seminars, research presentations, speakers, posters sessions, exhibits and tours.

2. 80% of 1200 conference attendees will report that the 2012 conference met or exceeded their expectations.

3. 60 % of 1200 conference attendees will report the knowledge and skills gained the conference will be adopted into their local programming.

2009Jr. Master Gardener and Ag in the classroom summer day camp will be gain knowledge of Florida Agariculture facts and horticulture education at a gain of 25%. This program will be a cooperative approach including Master Gardeners, Extension agents and county personnel to assist in teaching these classes. FCAT scores will be assayed to show an improvement of 25% in scores and to reinforce group learning activities. Also, this program will demonstrate the fun of learning science and horticulture with take home crafts.

C. Educational Methods and ActivitiesEducational Methods: Experiential:Education includes ‘hands on activities’, classroom instruction and demonstrations. The Jr. Master Gardener Training program consists of a day camp over (5 days, 6.5 hours per day) which included workshops, ‘hands-on’ classroom and outdoor field activities based on the Florida Jr. Master Gardener Training program and Agriculture in the classroom curriculum. The methods include classroom games, crafts and edible activities related to Florida Agriculture. Integrative methods include face-to-face communication. To access knowledge gained, the agent used pre and post tests and exiting surveys following programs. Occasionally, an oral show of hands was used to survey and gain input from the audience.


Items developed from this program included: Horticultural Handouts and reference sources (12) Youth Administrative forms (5) Brochures (2)

The Horticulture advisory committee stressed the need for Master Gardeners to educate UF based research information to youth and families. They encourage the support in promoting the Volusia County Master Gardener program at a regional and national level. They also the need for the Master Gardener policies be upheld to maintain the credibility of the program and its reputation of Florida Friendly Practices.

Use of Technology: Powerpoint presentations as part of youth camp.Reinforcement:EDIS publications, leaflets, brochures, flyers and How-to instructions, recipes and product samples were given to each camper to take home and share the activity with family members.

Integrative-none

Paraprofessionals:A part time County program specialist and part time county secretary assist the agent in registration of the children’s programs, procuring supplies, administrative chores and supervising and assisting in the teaching of the programs.

Community partners: Atlantic High School (HEMS), Volusia County Farm Bureau, Farm Credit of Central Florida and Local Garden clubs have been strong supporters of the Horticulture Youth programs.

Volunteers: Master gardeners provide educational activities for improving the agent’s Youth Program. Agent coordinates and teaches the training, evaluates the quizzes, grades the pre and post final exams and compiles the final evaluation of the camp. Agent and a team of Extension agents, program assistants, master gardener volunteers and High school students teach the classes and provide the students with lively activities and outdoor exploration.

This agent has also spearheaded a yearly (3 years) restoration, and landscape design project with Atlantic High school Horticultural Educational and Marine Science department (HEMS) including ESE (Exceptional Student Education). The agent acquired the grants to fund the projects, procured the supplies and orchestrated the logistics of the planting sites, event and location of the project. The agent also supervised and acquired high school faculty and volunteers to help in the projects. Educational workshops with experts in the field were used to teach the students of aquatic habitats and native landscaping. ‘Hands on’ planting of the plant material helped the students learn Florida Friendly Landscape techniques and landscape design.

Summary of group teaching events for Program III. Fostering Environmental Awareness and Horticultural Knowledge in YouthInstructor Type of Event Topics Number

of Events



SELF2011

Group Learning AIG Summer Camp 5 25Field Day Youth & 4-H teaching

events, Discovery Zone5 50

SELF2010

Group Learning AIG Summer Camp 5 22Field Day Youth & 4-H teaching

events, Discovery Zone6 183

SELF2009

Group Learning Jr. Master Gardener Program

5 15

Field Day Science Fair, Youth & 4-H teaching events, Discovery Zone

7 74

Field Day AHS Sea Turtle Resoration Project

1 50

PAS2011

Field day Discovery Zone field trips 8 200Group Learning AIG Summer Camp 5 15

PAS2010

Group Learning AIG Summer Camp 5 14Field day Discovery Zone field trips 8 320

PAS2009


5 15

Field day Science Fair, Youth & 4-H teaching events, Discovery Zone

6 63

Group Learning AHS Sea Turtle Restoration Project

2 50


1 10

Field Day Discovery Zone field trips 10 790Volunteer

2011Group Learning Science Fair, Youth & 4-H

teaching events, Discovery Zone

8 200

Group Learning AG in the Classroom 5 15Volunteer

2010Group Learning Science Fair, Youth & 4-H


23 1032

Group Learning AG in the Classroom 5 70Volunteer

2009Field Day AHS Wetside Landscape

Project3 10

Group Learning AG in the Classroom 2 40Group Learning AIC Summer Day camp 5 115Group Learning Science Fair, Youth & 4-H


9 419

Group Learning AHS Sea Turtle Restoration Project

1 50

Summary of clientele reached for Program III.


Fostering Environmental Awareness and Horticultural Knowledge in YouthNumber of Educational Materials Developed 19Number of Clientele Contacts

office consultations 141telephone consultations 218

group teaching participants 1,641e-mail consultations 2,022

Web site visits 7,896

D. Outcomes and Impacts for Objective 12010Objective 1Upon completion of the AIC Summer day camp, students will increase knowledge of Florida Agriculture facts at a gain of 25%. Knowledge will be measured in areas of foods grown in Florida, economic impact in agriculture and basic Florida gardening skills.

Objective 21. To develop leadership skills by providing educational learning opportunities to 1200 4-H

youth development professionals attending the 2012 NAE4-HA Professional Development Conference as evidenced by a post reflective survey. Those educational opportunities include seminars, research presentations, speakers, posters sessions, exhibits and tours.

2. 80% of 1200 conference attendees will report that the 2012 conference met or exceeded their expectations.

3. 60 % of 1200 conference attendees will report the knowledge and skills gained the conference will be adopted into their local programming.

Outcome for Objective 12010One hundred sixty youth (n=162) participating in the Florida Ag in the classroom programs demonstrated a 69% (n=112) increase in gardening education and a 68% (n=110) increase in Florida Ag facts.

Fourteen (n=14) participants (ages 8-13) enrolled in the Ag in the Classroom summer day camp. Over a period of five days, they were tested in knowledge gained on Florida Ag facts. When surveyed, 100% (n=13) of the youth indicated that they learned something new pertaining to Florida Agriculture that they had no previous knowledge. Also, 69% (n=9) expressed that their favorite group project was planting a garden. As a result of this program, 77% (n=10) of the youth attending the day camp expressed interest in returning to the camp with the exception of the older students 15% (n=2) aged 13 years of age as indicated by the camp exit survey. Parents commented on the excitement their child expressed in the daily anticipation of class. They also reported back that the child retained and repeated the lessons to share with the parents at home.


Outcome for Objective 21. As a result of hosting the conference, 80% of Florida 4-H, and Horticulture Agents

increased their leadership and organizational skills by coordinating over 100 volunteers and 10 educational workshops showcasing the scholarship of extension.

2. As a result of self-reporting, 85% (n= X) of the planning faculty of this conference reported self-satisfaction in the completion of a successful conference.

2009Objective 1Jr. Master Gardener and Ag in the classroom summer day camp will be gain knowledge of Florida Agriculture facts and horticulture education at a gain of 25%. This program will be a cooperative approach including Master Gardeners, Extension agents and county personnel to assist in teaching these classes. FCAT scores will be assayed to show an improvement of 25% in scores and to reinforce group learning activities. Also, this program will demonstrate the fun of learning science and horticulture with take home crafts.

Outcome Twenty two (n=22) youth (ages 8-13) enrolled in the Jr. Master Gardener day camp. Over a period of five days, they were tested in reading and comprehension after reading having heard a horticultural/Agricultural story. From the first day of testing, the overall comprehension scores averaged 68.22%. The consecutive days yielded scores of 81.05%, 77.67% until the final day was the largest gain in scores from highest average scores of 86.32%. This practice helped to reinforce listening skills, retention, and comprehension. When surveyed, 68% (n=15) of the youth indicated that they learned something new pertaining to bees and butterflies that they had no previous knowledge. Also, 68% (n=15) expressed that their favorite group project was making ice cream. As a result of this program, 86% (n=19) of the youth attending the day camp expressed interest in returning to the camp with the exception of the older students 14% (n=3) aged 13 years of age as indicated by the camp exit survey. Parents commented on the pride their child expressed in the take home crafts. They also reported back that the child retained and reeducated siblings and parents at home.

ImpactObjective 12010Florida Agriculture in the Classroom, Inc. (FAITC) estimates it reached more than 8,800 teachers and more than 221,000 students in 2009 state wide. The organization believes there


is growing awareness and interest in the program by teachers and volunteers. This agent’s program addresses agriculture education in a way best suited to this county.The Agriculture in the Classroom is the combined efforts of volunteers and UF staff which make it a vital ingredient for its success. Agriculture in the Classroom Summer day camp is reguarded as a refreshing and flexible educational program designed to supplement and enhance science, horticulture and nutitional curriculums. As a result of this program, Volusia County youth were educated to proper horticultural, nutrition, health and ag facts. By gaining knowledge in these areas, positive behavior changes can lead to reduced healthcare costs.

ImpactObjective 2Engagement in professional development opportunities directly impact program quality. Additionally, working together as a team, as the host state solidified the cohesiveness of the FAE4-H membership as well as the cooperative relationships with other professional associations within Extension.

Success stories2010Florida youth were lacking in knowledge of Florida grown produce. As a result of the ‘Amazin Grain’ session of the Summer day camp, youth were able to harvest and identify Florida grown produce in a recipe. All students demonstrated self-sufficiency by successfully creating a healthy snack. They were receptive to tasting new flavors and foods. Seventy seven percent (77%, n=10) expressed a desire to return to next years camp.In 2010, the Ag in the Classroom/ Summer Day camp program won first prize in the ‘Children’s programming’ division presented as a poster in the 2010 National Master Gardener Conference held in Davis, California.Success stories2009The Popularity of the Jr. Master Gardener program has spread. Word of mouth has reached several parents. Many have already expressed their interest in early registration in reserving their children for the 2010 Jr. Master Gardener camp. Two students have returned for the 2010 Ag in the Classroom summer Day camp.

Race and Ethnicity Data for Program III


24. CLINICAL SERVICE OR CLINICAL ACTIVITIES - NA

25. SERVICE TO SCHOOLS –

2011 Master Gardeners serve as judges in 4-H Horticulture plant judging. Agent, program assistant and Master Gardeners serve as tour guides of the

Agricultural center. Demonstration gardens at the Volusia County Extension Center gardens for school and youth groups (Discovery Zone) (5 groups).

Master Gardener volunteers provided help (4 programs) with school gardens and hand-on gardening activities for youth at public schools.

Agent (3 programs) will present programs on basic horticultural education to youth.

2010 Master Gardeners serve as judges in 4-H Horticulture plant judging. Agent, program assistant and Master Gardeners serve as tour guides of the

Agricultural center. Demonstration gardens at the Volusia County Extension Center gardens for school and youth groups (Discovery Zone) (8 groups).

Master Gardener volunteers provided help (7 programs) with school gardens and hand-on gardening activities for youth at public schools.

Agent (3 programs) presented programs on Composting, and vermiculture, and scary insects to students at Port Orange elementary school and Deltona elementary.

2009 Florida Ag literacy Day – Master Gardeners read to 6 public schools. School field trips to the Ag Center Demonstration gardens at the Volusia County

Extension Center (Discovery Zone), 2 youth exhibitions. Agent (2 programs) and Master Gardener volunteers (6 programs) provided help with


Race and Ethnicity

ProjectedTarget

Audience(for 2010)


*Parity(± 4%)Reache

d

ProjectedTarget Audience(for 2011 POW)

No. % No. % Yes or No

No. %

Hispanic 106 10.6 111 10.3 Yes 93 10.6Multi-racial 10 1.0 6 .6 Yes 12 1.0

Pacific Islander

0 0 0 0 Yes 0 0

American Indian

3 0.3 0 0 Yes 4 0.3

Asian 16 1.6 22 2 Yes 13 1.6Black 84 8.4 115 10.6 Yes 92 8.4White 781 78.1 826 76.5 Yes 688 78.1

UnknownTotal 1000 100 1080 100 900 100

GenderMale 490 49% 343 31.8 No 441 %

Female 510 51% 737 68.2 No 459 %Unknown % %

Total 1000 100 1080 100 900 100

hand-on gardening activities for youth at public schools and libraries. Agent presented program on Sustainable Environmental Awareness and career

possibilities to students at Spruce Creek High school.2008 Program Assistant and Master Gardeners serve as tour guides of the Agricultural

center. Demonstration gardens at the Volusia County Extension Center gardens for school and youth groups (Discovery Zone): 18 school groups, 2 youth exhibitions.

Master Gardener volunteers provided help with hand-on gardening activities for students at 6 public schools.

26. MEMBERSHIP AND ACTIVITIES IN THE PROFESSION

AssociationRole (e.g., member, committee chair, elected office, etc.)

Years (e.g., 2010)

National 4-H Conference Retiree and alumni hospitality committee member

2010-2012

National Extension Master Gardener Coordinator Conference

Poster Chair 2010

Florida State Horticulture Society

Member 2010

National Association of County Agriculture Agents

Member 2008-2010

Florida Association of County Agriculture Agents, Public Relations & Ag issues

Committee Member 2008-2011

Florida Sod Growers Cooperative

Member 2008 - current

Extension Professional Associations of Florida

Member 2007- current

MG Coordinator Advisory Council


Florida Association of County Agricultural Agents


FNGLA-Florida Nursery Growers Association


Horticultural and Master Gardener Advisory Committee

Leader 2007 - current

Central District Faculty Member 2007- current

27. HONORS

Year Organization Award


2010 University of Florida Professional improvement

Research Scholarship

2010 2010 National Extension Master Gardener Coordinator Conference

First prize Innovative programming-Team Poster presentation, $225 in educational materials

2010 2010 National Extension Master Gardener Coordinator Conference

First prize Kids Programming–Team Poster presentation, $225 in educational materials

2010 National Extension Association Family & Consumer Sciences (NEAFCS)

Southern Regional Team Communication AwardThird place regional winnerEducational publication team award

2010 Florida Extension Association Family & Consumer Sciences (FEAFCS)

Education Publication Team AwardFirst Place

2010 National Association County Agricultural Agents(NACAA)

Team poster presentation

2010 Florida Association County Agricultural Agents(FACAA)

Team poster winner

2010 Tally Award for Gardener’s Hotline television program

Bronze award

2009 Florida Nursery Growers & Landscape Association-Action Chapter

Research Scholarship

2009 Volusia County-Go Green, Win Green

2nd Place- Member of a team that developed the Volusia County wide fertilizer/pesticide ordinance.

32. COPIES OF THE LAST FIVE (or since last promoted) ANNUAL LETTERS OF EVALUATION

Year Your Overall Rating Scales

20102009 Commendable Not acceptable - Exemplary2008 Satisfactory Not acceptable - Exemplary


33. THE FURTHER INFORMATION SECTIONAgent is three quarters way through with her Master’s coursework in Pest Management at UF. The Laboratory research is over and the greenhouse bioassay remains. The agent presented her thesis proposal Spring 2010. It is anticipated that winter 2011 will be the completion date of the master’s thesis.Masters Research (3 credits-Winter 2011)Insect Physiology (3 credits)Turf & Ornamental Entomology (3 credits)Insect Ecology Laboratory (1 credit)Insect Ecology (3 credits)Insect Classification (3 credits)Statistics Experimental Design (3 credits)Masters Research (6 credits)Beginning Statistics (3 credits)Insect Molecular Genetics (3 credits)Insect Pest & Vector Management (3 credits)Annuals & Perennials (3 credits)

Community Service: Mt. Dora High School Booster ClubThe volunteer master gardeners of this county serve on Beautification committees from the City of Deltona, and Daytona Beach. These are monthly meetings providing Florida Friendly advice in city planning. Agent was instrumental in provided UF Florida Friendly turf education to New Smyrna Beach planning committee. Agent was involved in providing Turf professionals and UF specialists to assist in preventing a total ban of St. Augustine.

34. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Title No. of Days

Florida Master Gardener Coordinator Inservice Training, Gainesville, FL May 24, 2011

1.5

Sustainable Landscapes for Florida Yards: Designing for People and the Environment, Gainesville, FL May 14, 2011

1.5

Grant Seminar, Gainesville, FL December 15, 2010 1FYN Principles Green Team in-service, Volusia County, Deland, FL, Oct. 15, 2010

3

ROA & POW Training – St. Johns County, St. Johns, FL October 14, 2010

.5

2010 National Master Gardener Coordinators Conference, UC Davis, CA October 6-8, 2010

3

Palm School, Volusia County Ag Ext, Deland, FL September 20, 2010

1


Turf Management in Florida, Orlando, FL, September 15-17, 2010

2

NACAA Yearly Conference, Tulsa, Oklahoma, July 11-14, 2010, 4FYN Principles Green Team in-service, Lake County, June 25, 2010

1

Florida State Horticultural Society Meetings, Crystal River, FL June 6-8, 2010,

3

Master Gardener Coordinator In-service Training, Gainesville, FL May 25-26, 2010

2

Central District Faculty Symposium, Volusia County, DeLand, FL, April 29, 2010

1

2010 GI-BMP Instructor Inservice Training March 10-11, 2010 Gainesville, FL

1.5

ROA & POW Training – Orange County, Orlando, FL February 2, 2010

.5

29th Annual Florida Master Gardener Conference, Ocala, FL November 2-4, 2009

3

Building Effective International Partnerships (Polycom) April 7, 2009

.25

Best Management Practices Training, DeLand, FL March, 10, 2009

1

Diseases in the Home Vegetable Garden (Polycom) May 6, 2009 1New Smyrna Beach Zoning Landscape Advisory Meeting, January 29, 2009

1

ROA & POW Inservice Training – Lake County, Tavares, FL, October 21, 2009

1

Turning Point Technology, Lake County, Tavares, FL August, 11, 2009

1

Florida Association County Agricultural Agents June 23-25, 2009 2Master Gardener Coordinator Symposium, Gainesville, FL, May 6-8, 2009

2

Central District Faculty Symposium, Palatka, FL April 28, 2009 1Promotion & use of sustainable ‘banker plant’ systems (Polycom), March 20, 2090

.5

T & P Inservice Training, Orange County, February 24, 2009 1FYN Principles Green Team in-service, Sumter County, February 20, 2009

1

AED & CPR Certification, January 20, 2009 .5UF Sexual Harassment Training, January 8, 2009 .5O & T Landscape Summit, MREC, Apopka, FL, January 5-7, 2009 2FL Sod Growers Annual Meeting, Lake Buena Vista, FL, January 1, 2009

1

Master Gardeners STI Training, Marysville, FL, December 8-11, 2008

3

Pest Update, Polycom, DeLand, FL, November 6, 2008 2


Urban Farming workshop, Sanford, FL, October 29, 2008 2POW/ROA Inservice Training, Sanford, FL, October 28, 2008 2Turning Point Technology, Ocala, FL, October 17, 2008 1New Employee Orientation, Gainesville, FL, October 6-7, 2008 2Grades and Standards, Ag Center, Deland, FL, August 4, 2008 1Irrigation workshop, Ag Center, Deland, FL, August 28, 2008 1Grant Writing workshop, TKC, Deland, FL, August 26, 2008 1EPAF Extension Professional Association of Florida, August 11-15, 2008

5

New Employee Orientation, Gainesville, FL June 9-11, 2008 3Master Gardener Coordinator in-service training, Gainesville, FL, May 27-28, 2008

2

Central District Faculty Symposium, Seminole County, FL, April 28, 2008 1Invasive Pest Update, Polycom MREC, Apopka, FL, March 19, 2008

1

Pesticide Applicator training, Deland, FL, February 28, 2008 1Permanent Status and Promotion, Eustis, FL, February 15, 2008 1New Employee Orientation (Volusia Co.) Deland, FL, January 7, 2008

1

35. Marketing Efforts:2010The Volunteer Management System (VMS) is a new computer based program that enables Master Gardeners to log in volunteer and continued educational hours online. It was functional in June of 2010. In addition, it also served to market upcoming classes, programs and communication among the agent and all master gardeners. It has significantly impacted the agent’s program streamlining available clinic dates, lab openings and speaking requests.

The Agent also revised and updated the program newsletter to service the entire county through a list serve mailing system. All of the newsletters are posted on the county Horticulture web site, the VMS the UF-IFAS electronic newsletter and in the Backyard Gardener electronic newsletter.The agent marketed her programs to the local newspapers and the campus marquee. They were mentioned 41 times in the ‘Local Garden’ section throughout 2010, 43 times in 2009 and 27 times in 2008.

Community Service:The agent is involved in the Volusia County Blue Springs working group to provide consulting in Florida Friendly Landscape education, Best Management Fertilizer practices and the latest in the University of Florida research based information.Agent serves as an advisor to the Atlantic High School Horticultural, Environmental and Marine Society (HEMS).


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