Support stakeholder groups:
- Rely on stakeholder involvement in program development
Mecke, M. (2004) Finding 2
Theme: Outreach strategy/Design 
How to design outreach projects that will lead to measurable impacts
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Lanyon, L. E., Kiernan, N.-E., & Stoltzfus, J. H. (1996) Finding 3
Involve target audience in:
- Choosing and testing preferred technical approaches to solving a problem
Napier, T. L., Robinson, J., & Tucker, M. (2000) Finding 1
Focus programs designed to facilitate adoption of precision farming techniques on farmers who:
- Are relatively economically secure
- Place importance on use of conservation information when making farm-level decisions
- Perceive that their children will be operating their farms in the future
Petrzelka, P., Padgitt, S. C., Connelly, K., & Miller, R. (1995) Finding 1
Work with consultants:
- Provide the farmer with the opportunity for continuous dialog with consultant. This outreach process has been shown to result in multiple on-farm management refinements with practices continuing even when dialog with consultants is no longer available as part of a project
Shepard, R. L. (1999) Finding 3
Emphasize one-on-one contact. Couple with small group and demonstration events – Provide on-farm visits, small group demonstrations, and workshops emphasizing local, direct farmer contact. Continue reading →
Duram, L. A. and K. G. Brown (1999) Finding 2
Two-way communication methods, particularly door-to-door contact where possible, are more successful in soliciting participation for watershed planning initiatives than one-way communication (information) methods. Continue reading →
Pflugh, K. K., Shaw, J. A., Yacovelli, E., & Hagen, L. V. (1995) Finding 4
As part of the outreach planning process: Identify community leaders and assess their knowledge and concerns about fish consumption advisories as well as how information is shared within the community. Continue reading →
Siemer, W. F., & Knuth, B. A. (2001) Finding 1
To increase ownership and empowerment, design programs to:
- View the behavior-change process as one that takes place over an expanse of time, in a combination of formal and non-formal settings, within the context of a supportive social environment.
Severtson, D. J., L. C.Baumann, & R. L. Shepard. (2004) Finding 3
Rely on these outreach components for a conservation initiative:
- Provide well water testing information locally on an ongoing basis.
Curtis, A., & DeLacy, T. (1995) Finding 2
Tap into indigenous knowledge of local land stewards, especially since recommended, best-bet practices may have uncertain results in local application. Continue reading →
