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Caillouet, Olivia; Benge, Matt; Harder, Amy – Journal of Extension, 2020
Due to the nature of Extension, work across counties differs because efforts are grounded in the needs of a community and intentional programming helps address these needs. A common competency required for entry-stage Extension professionals is program development, which includes planning, design, implementation, and evaluation. Understanding a…
Descriptors: Extension Education, Extension Agents, Job Skills, Program Development
Brown, Onikia; Morse, Wayde; Carter, Mitch – Journal of Extension, 2020
With an adult obesity rate of 35.6%, Alabama is the second most obese state in the United States. Alabama Extension and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) joined in the first collaboration between the CDC and land-grant institutions to prevent further incidence and reduce the prevalence of obesity. The objective of our study was…
Descriptors: Obesity, Rural Areas, Adults, Public Health
Bayer, Rachel; Mitchell-Hawkins, Vernelle; Travis, Ashley – Journal of Extension, 2020
Conducting needs assessments serves as a valuable way for Extension educators to ensure that they are designing programs that meet community needs. We developed a needs assessment tool kit that educators across urban, suburban, and rural communities can use to answer the question "What are the youth development needs in my county?"…
Descriptors: Needs Assessment, Extension Agents, Program Development, Youth Programs
Gay, Keegan D.; Owens, Courtney T.; Lamm, Alexa J.; Rumble, Joy N. – Journal of Extension, 2017
It has been argued that to remain relevant in today's society, Extension must expand its role to provide public issues education. We conducted a web-based survey to determine whether Extension agents in Florida were prepared to deal with contentious issues. Survey respondents identified issues affecting their clientele, levels of frequency with…
Descriptors: Extension Agents, Knowledge Level, Needs Assessment, Local Issues
Teuteberg, Dan; Cummins, Melissa M. – Journal of Extension, 2017
Understanding resources available in a community is essential before any 4-H youth development professional can begin addressing local needs. Conducting a community assessment generates valuable information about the unique components and resources of a specific community. This information then provides a foundation for identifying specific…
Descriptors: Extension Education, Youth Programs, Evaluation Methods, School Districts