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Sneed, Christopher T.; Upendram, Sreedhar; Cummings, Clint; Fox, Janet E. – Journal of Extension, 2023
Employment and training services offered through Extension are part of and continue a long tradition of policy-focused employment and job training. This paper chronicles the successes of UT Extension's work as a third-party partner in the delivery of workforce development programming geared toward individuals receiving Supplemental Nutrition…
Descriptors: Job Training, Labor Force Development, Federal Programs, Data
Caskey, Mary; Christiansen, Bonnie; Hakes, Stephanie; Held, Patti; Hyunjun, Kim; De La Rosa Mateo, Carolina – Journal of Extension, 2019
Reporting requirements for capturing data on the delivery of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) have evolved. University of Minnesota (U of M) Extension developed the SNAP Education Evaluation and Database System (SEEDS) to capture unduplicated participant information for SNAP-Ed programming conducted by U of M Extension…
Descriptors: Extension Education, Program Evaluation, Databases, Data Collection
Linares, Amanda; Harpainter, Phoebe; Plank, Kaela; Woodward-Lopez, Gail – Journal of Extension, 2022
To determine the effectiveness of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program--Education (SNAP-Ed) nutrition and physical activity programming in elementary schools, it is necessary to recruit socioeconomically similar comparison schools not receiving SNAP-Ed programming. We developed a flexible recruitment strategy to tailor our approach to each…
Descriptors: Federal Programs, Nutrition, Welfare Services, Recruitment
Stotz, Sarah; Sanville, Laurel; Cotwright, Caree; Reed, Rachelle; Habibi, Mona; Lee, Jung Sun – Journal of Extension, 2019
Food Talk: Better U (FTBU) is a healthful weight management curriculum developed by the University of Georgia's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) team. FTBU addresses the high burden of obesity among low-income Georgians by focusing on healthful weight management practices. Topics include practicing portion control,…
Descriptors: Extension Education, Health Behavior, Nutrition Instruction, Curriculum Development
Franklin, Alexandra M.; Hongu, Nobuko – Journal of Extension, 2016
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has launched a new interactive online program titled Healthy Eating on a Budget. It is an addition to the popular ChooseMyPlate.gov programs, such as the SuperTracker program. The Healthy Eating on a Budget program helps consumers plan, purchase, and prepare healthful meals. This article discusses materials and…
Descriptors: Eating Habits, Health Behavior, Budgets, Federal Programs
Neibergs, J. Shannon; Mahnken, Curtis; Moore, Danna L.; Kemper, Nathan P.; Nelson, John Glenn, III; Rainey, Ron; Hipple, Patricia – Journal of Extension, 2015
Trade Adjustment Assistance for Farmers (TAAF) is a national multifaceted USDA program that provided technical and financial assistance to farmers and fishermen adversely affected by import competition. This article describes how Extension was successfully mobilized to deliver the TAAF program to 10,983 producers across the nation using innovative…
Descriptors: Extension Education, Economic Development, Economic Impact, International Trade
Byker, Carmen J.; Misyak, Sarah; Shanks, Justin; Serrano, Elena L. – Journal of Extension, 2013
Farmers' markets have emerged as one health strategy to improve the access and availability of fresh foods for limited-resource audiences using federal nutrition assistance programs, although their effectiveness on dietary intake is not well understood. The review reported here evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of existing research about…
Descriptors: Food, Retailing, Agricultural Occupations, Dietetics
Kunkel, Kelly K.; Hurtado, Ghaffar A.; Conrad, Stephanie; Routh, Brianna; Joeng, Ju Ri; Harrison, Megan – Journal of Extension, 2014
This article examines the health education implications of targeted nutrition lesson plans at Head Start programs in south central Minnesota. The Head Start program in Mankato and the University of Minnesota Extension collaborated to deliver and evaluate a nutrition education program directed at preschool children and their families. Nine lesson…
Descriptors: Federal Programs, Preschool Children, Early Intervention, Health Education
Maring, Elisabeth Fost; Singer, Barbara Jones; Shenassa, Edmond – Journal of Extension, 2011
This article connects Extension education and the Healthy Homes Initiative. Background on housing research and education is provided in the context of four issues (toxic materials, dangerous gases, hazards related to asthma, and other residential hazards). The federally funded Healthy Homes Partnership is described, and implications for…
Descriptors: Extension Education, Partnerships in Education, Home Programs, Hazardous Materials

Pittman, Joe D.; And Others – Journal of Extension, 1976
Study identifies a variety of staffing patterns used by State Cooperative Extension Services. In view of these varied staffing patterns, a stratified random sample of clientele evaluated extension program effectiveness by rating the extent to which they felt extension was attaining the national objectives appropriate to their program area. (WL)
Descriptors: Administrative Change, Administrative Organization, County Programs, Educational Programs

Williams, Doris K. – Journal of Extension, 1997
Describes Idaho cooperative extension projects funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Decisions for Health Initiatives, focusing on community development and health. Explains how the projects succeed with limited funding and resources. (SK)
Descriptors: Community Development, Decision Making, Extension Education, Federal Programs

Maher, Theodore J.; Spencer, Michael P. – Journal of Extension, 1997
The federal Manufacturing Extension Partnership assists small and medium-sized enterprises in modernizing production. The Cooperative Extension Service could provide complementary and collaborative programming, especially in rural areas, by expanding its clientele, working with university-based technology transfer initiatives, and supporting the…
Descriptors: Extension Education, Federal Programs, Manufacturing Industry, Role of Education

McKenna, Judy; Owen, Alma; Blansett, Catherine – Journal of Extension, 2001
Describes Individual Development Accounts (IDA), a federal program that combines low-income individuals' savings with matching funds for such goals as home ownership, education, and small business startup. Discusses their effect on community building and how extension educators can participate in establishing IDA programs. (SK)
Descriptors: Extension Education, Federal Programs, Individual Development, Low Income Groups

Paulson, Belden – Journal of Extension, 1973
Special Urban Issue. Discusses trends and factors involved in urban crises. Cites interrelationships between urban and rural areas, and urges comprehensive planning in urban projects. (DS)
Descriptors: Federal Programs, Poverty, Racial Balance, Tables (Data)