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Using Extension as a Vehicle to Reduce Elementary Student Food Waste
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Koetz, Rebecca; Williams, Rod N. – Journal of Extension, 2021
Extension can play a key role in providing food waste education nation-wide. This study is the first to evaluate the effects of environmentally focused lesson plans on elementary student knowledge and perceptions regarding food waste. Herein we provide suggestions on concepts to teach students for the greatest impact on food waste reduction. We…
Descriptors: Extension Education, Elementary School Students, Food, Sustainable Development
Expanding Pollinator Habitats through a Statewide Initiative
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Griffin, Becky; Braman, Kris – Journal of Extension, 2018
Due to changing federal and state policy as well as increased community concerns about pollinators, assisting clients interested in pollinator health is taking more Extension agent time and resources. In addition, many gardeners tend to be beginners in need of support to recognize best management practices related to pollinating and beneficial…
Descriptors: Entomology, Gardening, Models, Program Development
Landowners' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Aspirations towards Woody Biomass Markets in North Carolina
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Shaw, Jasmine; Hazel, Dennis; Bardon, Robert; Jayaratne, K. S. U. – Journal of Extension, 2012
Non-industrial private forest (NIPF) landowners are often not included in discussions of emerging woody biomass markets for energy, yet they will likely be principal suppliers of the resource. Surveys administered to 475 forest landowners before and after an Extension Forestry education program in 10 counties across North Carolina indicated that…
Descriptors: Knowledge Level, Forestry, Land Use, Ownership
Fitting the Framework: The STEM Institute and the 4-H Essential Elements
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Sallee, Jeff; Peek, Gina G. – Journal of Extension, 2014
Extension and 4-H youth development programs are addressing a shortage of scientists, engineers, and other related professionals by promoting science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). This case study illustrates how the Oklahoma 4-H Youth Development program trained youth-adult teams to design and implement STEM projects. The STEM…
Descriptors: Extension Education, STEM Education, Case Studies, Youth Programs
Enhancing Both Cooperative Extension and National Environmental Education Resources
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Monroe, Martha C. – Journal of Extension, 2012
State Extension programs can contribute to the successful adoption of national environmental education programs by making locally relevant resources available, creating reference materials to bridge between 4-H project books and other resources, and developing companion materials that supplement national materials with local issues and resources.…
Descriptors: Extension Education, Environmental Education, National Programs, Shared Resources and Services
Developing Environmental Programs
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Miller, David R. – Journal of Extension, 1977
Outlines the major elements involved in a continuing environmental education program based on results of efforts to plan and institute land use education programs in Connecticut: the primary audiences should be local government decision makers, land managers, developers, and owners; programs should be continual and periodically updated; and close…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Educational Programs, Environmental Education, Guidelines