The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that there are 76 million cases of foodborne disease annually. Foodborne disease is usually associated with beef, poultry, and seafood. However, there is an increasing number of foodborne disease cases related to fresh produce. Consumers may not associate fresh produce with foodborne disease…

The overall purpose of this study was to identify strengths and weaknesses of the present 4-H camp and conference programs. A total of 273 4-H members who attended the 1973 Tennessee State 4-H Congress and a total of 160 4-H agents responded to a mail questionnaire designed to probe members and agent preferences and expectations regarding camps…

Color television has brought about new concepts of programming and new production requirements. This handbook is designed to aid those Extension workers who are concerned with or will appear on Extension television programs. The book discusses how to make the most of color, what to wear and how to apply makeup for color TV, how colors appear on…

Organizing your time, your job responsibilities, and your activities allows more time for people and creativity. (ABM)

Findings of a North Dakota survey described the extent of use of AGNET, a computer network, among extension agents. Demographics, previous training, and client demand were the most influential factors. High-quality training would affect adoption and usage of such an educational/informational tool. (SK)

Recommends control steps that extension workers take in documenting their work including such items as: (1) handing-over notes, (2) district notebooks, and (3) special Problems in developing countries. (MF)

Green Thumb, the agricultural videotext system that combines large quantities of computer-based information, storage and retrieval on demand, rapid message transmission, and visual display, is examined. Its benefits to farmers and its effect on extension services are discussed. (CT)

Florida extension agents (n=56) who completed the Group Embedded Figures Test and Values Analysis Profile were mostly field dependent and had global perceptions, preferred structured learning environments, and tended to be social. All were classed as synthesizers in terms of values. (SK)

Extension agents (n=119) participated in a self-paced training program either using written or audiotape formats or as controls who completed only pre/posttests. The written mode was more effective than audiotape in increasing knowledge. There were no significant differences in knowledge between the audiotape and control groups. (SK)

Data from 50 state extension websites, an aging specialist survey (n=30), and extension faculty needs assessment (n=51) revealed the scope of gerontology in Cooperative Extension. Faculty were interested in training on program design and information on health issues. County extension agents were particularly interested in resources for this…

A survey was sent via electronic mail (email) to 116 Montana extension staff. Forty agents and 13 specialists returned it via email; 26 agents and 17 specialists via regular mail. One-third were not comfortable with completing an electronic survey, although it is an easier and less costly method. (SK)

In a survey, 88 of 120 Iowa extension agents with fewer than 5 years' experience rated training in human behavior and program development/evaluation as most needed in orientation. Topics selected were meeting staff, time management, motivation, and teaching methods. More individualized and varied methods for training delivery were preferred. (SK)

The Myers-Briggs Type Inventory was completed by 135 cooperative extension agents who attended an assessment center. The majority were extroverts with sensing, thinking, and judging preferences. Those in administration or community/natural resources or with more experience had higher assessment center scores. Perceiving-oriented agents had lower…

Interviews with 20 agricultural extension agents showed that successful programers gleaned ideas from extended networks, used time effectively, anticipated the future and reflected on the past, and ultimately defined success as having a positive impact on people. (SK)

A survey of extension agents and their spouses (n=127, 83 percent) found that the strongest predictor of job satisfaction was spousal satisfaction. Four-H agents had lower job satisfaction, related to long, irregular working hours. Agents had low extrinsic satisfaction related to recognition, salary, policies, and decision-making power. Spouses…