Substantial emphasis has been placed on Florida Extension faculty evaluating their educational programs for impact and the utilization of these data for program accountability, yet little is known of the extent to which the faculty have accepted this responsibility. In order to assess the stage of adoption of impact evaluation as a practice, and the use of data obtained, a random sample of 100 County Extension faculty were surveyed. Fifty-seven percent reported evaluating one or more programs for impact, and planned to continue to do so whenever appropriate. Eleven percent had done an impact evaluation, but were undecided about trying another one. Three percent had done an impact evaluation and indicated rejection of doing so in the future. The remaining 29 percent indicated that they had not rejected the concept but were at earlier stages of the adoption process. Of those adopting impact evaluation, 97 percent had assessed impact at the practice change or end results level. Home Economics Agents led in adoption of impact evaluation as a process, followed by agricultural agents and 4-H agents. Of those adopting impact evaluation, 71 percent reported utilizing the data for accountability purposes, with the primary audience being Extension Advisory Committees. Only 38 percent had used the data with county officials. County Extension Directors reported making greatest use of the data in accountability. The Questionnaire on the Importance and Use of Impact Evaluations is appended. (JAZ)