Provide activities: That enable students to respond to a real-world or authentic challenge Continue reading →
Theme: Outreach strategy/Design 
How to design outreach projects that will lead to measurable impacts
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Sommers, D. G., & Napier, T. L. (1993) Finding 1
Focus outreach to farmers on farm efficiency and productivity, whatever the social characteristics of the farm group. But pay attention to unique factors of cultural groups, as well. Continue reading →
Nelson, D. R., & Trede, L. D. (2000, December 2000) Finding 4
Design outreach to address farmer preferred learning style:
- When training new farmers, focus on problem-solving and production agriculture skill development
Milton, B., & Cleveland, E. (1995) Finding 3
Provide activities: With a real problem to solve Continue reading →
Zint, M., Kraemer, A., Northway, H., & Lim, M. (2002) Finding 2
Incorporate field-based experiences and service-learning as significant components of environmental stewardship programs that focus on building environmentally responsible behavior among students Continue reading →
McKenrick, L. L., K. Ii, et al. (2003) Finding 1
For auto repair shops, provide a direct visit from an educator who provides an audit activity and information materials. Continue reading →
Dobrowolski, J. P. (2004) Finding 2
Follow classroom exercises and visual examples by applying learning in the field. Continue reading →
Levin, J. & M. O’Malley. (2004) Finding 1
Use these outreach components and apply best practices for each:
- Program planning
- Program development and implementation
- Professional development
- Evaluation
- Research
Ashby, J. A., Beltran, J. A., Guerrero, M. d. P., & Ramos, H. F. (1996) Finding 1
Involve target audience in choosing and testing preferred technical approaches to solving a problem Continue reading →
Ingram, M. (2004) Finding 2
Support stakeholder groups:
- Rely on landscape and watershed organizations help to set project goals.
