Provide the following when focusing on environmentally responsible behavior:
- A demonstration or model of desired action.
Dwyer, W. O., F. C. Lemming, et al. (1993) Finding 2
Theme: Outreach strategy/Implementation 
How to implement outreach projects that result in measurable impacts
Knox, D., Jackson, G., & Nevers, E. (1995) Finding 1
Use farm assessments to identify pollution risks when the use of an assessment tool is likely to lead to cost-effective, voluntary actions to reduce those risks. Continue reading →
Holsman, R. H., Ph.D. (2001) Finding 4
Design programs to: Provide an authentic experience, similar to what the participant will experience in their personal life. Continue reading →
Holsman, R. H., Ph.D. (2001) Finding 3
Design programs to: Provide direct experience relevant to the objective Continue reading →
Trede, L. D., & Miller, K. S. (2000, December 2000) Finding 1
Design outreach to address farmer preferred learning style: Provide farmers with opportunities to solve a problem in addition to providing other standard hands-on outreach techniques such as opportunities for talking with specialists, field days, demonstrations, etc. Continue reading →
Ryan, J., Mathew, K., Anda, M., & Yuen, E. (2001) Finding 4
Convey water conservation techniques through hands-on training and talking through questions in a workshop style. Continue reading →
Dwyer, W. O., F. C. Lemming, et al. (1993) Finding 1
Provide the following when focusing on environmentally responsible behavior:
- An opportunity to demonstrate a commitment.
- An opportunity to set goals or respond to goals, including use of prompts.
Grudens-Schuck, N. (2000) Finding 2
Facilitate farmer-led program design and implementation that leads to:
- Farmer developed reasons for taking charge of environmental protection
- Peer development of solutions
- Peer assessment of potential hazards of current practices
- Farmers rather than technical experts complete environmental assessment and Action Plan
- Farm plan and data evaluation via peer review
Andersson, L. (2004) Finding 2
Present nutrient application simulations to farmers in a group, to give farmers an opportunity to learn what practices others are using and how they weigh aspects when making decisions about nutrient management.
Hargrove, K. (2004) Finding 1
Rely on these outreach components for a conservation initiative:
- Awards for youth water projects
