Operational Goals (including Program Development)

Operational Goals (including Program Development)

221 Items
  1. Quality of Educational Delivery
    Meet the relevant, identified needs of patrons and associates through evidence-based programs that utilize the best science available and a broad array of proven, effective learner-centered teaching strategies to advance agriculture, natural resources, youth and community-related sciences, and address Florida’s economic, social, and environmental issues.
  2. Visibility and Engagement
    Ensure Extension’s programming and products are broadly available to our clientele and actively engage new and existing audiences and partners. 
  3. Accountability and Impact
    Produce positive, measurable changes in agriculture, natural resources, youth and community-related sciences, and on Florida’s economic, social, and environmental issues through impactful programs that are systematically monitored and evaluated.
  4. Employee’s Professional Growth, Satisfaction, and Retention
    Make Florida Cooperative Extension an organization recognized for having a highly trained, professional, committed, and satisfied workforce.
  5. Operational Effectiveness
    Implement our processes with the utmost efficiency with a continuous focus on organizational improvement.

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Tatiana Borisova (Former Author); Laura A. Warner; Weizhe Weng (Revision Author); Jennison Searcy; Anil Kumar Chaudhary (Former Author); Michael Dukes
Estimating Benefits of Residential Outdoor Water Conservation: A Step-by-Step Guide: FE1009/FE1009, rev. 10/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fe1009-2017
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Matthew Benge, Karlibeth Leitheiser, Saqib Mukhtar, Karla P. Shelnutt, Latoya O'Neal, Maia McGuire, Shannon J. Horrillo, Peyton N. Beattie
Roles and Responsibilities of the Florida Extension Specialist: AEC809/WC471, 9/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc471-2024
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Kathryn A. Stofer
Getting Engaged: Facilitating Virtual Events for Maximum Accessibility: AEC794/WC455, 9/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc455-2024
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Carrie N. Baker, Matthew Gold, Sarah A. Bush, Laura L. Greenhaw, Rachel Biderman
Conducting Productive Team Meetings: AEC805/WC466, 8/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc466-2024
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Laura Warner, Sravani Pasula, Dharmendra Kalauni, Jamie Loizzo, Sadie Hundemer
Residents’ Perceived Outcomes of Irrigation Restriction Compliance: A Guide for Florida’s Water Conservation Professionals: AEC806/WC467, 8/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc467-2024
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Matthew Gold, Rachel Biderman, Sarah A. Bush, Laura L. Greenhaw, Carrie N. Baker
Leading Teams #5: Norming: AEC804/WC465, 6/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc465-2024
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Sarah A. Bush, Carrie N. Baker, Laura L. Greenhaw, Matthew Gold
Leading Teams #4: Storming: AEC802/WC463, 6/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc463-2024
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Laura L. Greenhaw, Sarah A. Bush, Carrie N. Baker, Matthew Gold
Leading Teams #3: Forming: AEC796/WC457, 4/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc457-2024
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Sravani Pasula, Dharmendra Kalauni, Laura Warner, John Diaz, Ange Asanzi, James Harmon, Deirdre Irwin, Robin L. Grantham
Understanding Florida Residents’ Perceptions of and Experiences with Landscape Irrigation Restrictions: Insights for Water Conservation Experts as Well as Extension Educators: AEC797/WC458, 5/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc458-2024
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R.G. (Tre) Easterly
Designing Instruction to Guide Reflection: AEC798/WC459, 5/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc459-2024
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Kathryn A. Stofer
Best Practices for Grant Development: Starting With the Idea: AEC793/WC454, 06/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc454-2024
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Debra M. Barry, Heather Nesbitt, Heather McAuslane
Better Mentorship, Better Student Experience: An Introduction to Mentorship: AEC799/WC460, 5/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc460-2024
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Debra M. Barry, Heather Nesbitt, Heather McAuslane
Better Mentorship, Better Student Experience: Tips for Mentees: AEC801/WC462, 6/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc462-2024
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Debra M. Barry, Heather Nesbitt, Heather McAuslane
Better Mentorship, Better Student Experience: Tips for Mentors: AEC800/WC461, 5/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc461-2024
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Laura A. Warner , Dharmendra Kalauni, John M. Diaz , Emily Marois, Adam Dale , Jaret Daniels
Encouraging Residents to Request Wildlife-Friendly Landscape Maintenance from Their Chosen Professionals: A Stages of Change Approach for Extension and Other Practitioners: AEC795/WC456, 4/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc456-2024
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Paula Davis, Dale Pracht, Janet Psikogios, Kate Fogarty, Jean Hink, Marilyn N. Norman; Candi Dierenfield (Revision Author)
Risk Management for Florida 4-H Youth Development: Volunteer and Youth Protection : 4HFSV90.11/4H393, rev. 4/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-4h393-2024
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Dale Pracht, Paula Davis, Janet Psikogios, Sarah Hensley; Arielle Pierce, Candi Dierenfield (Revision Author)
Risk Management for Florida 4-H Youth Development Work: Risk Management Checklist : 4HFSV373/4H384, rev. 4/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-4h384-2024
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Chad Carr, Sandra TenBroeck, Dale Pracht, Georgene Bender; Amber Norris, Candi Dierenfield (Revision Author)
Risk Management for Florida 4-H Youth Development Work: Large Animals — Livestock: AN321, rev. 4/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-an321-2024
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Paula Davis, Dale Pracht, Janet Psikogios, Marilyn N. Norman, Kate Fogarty, Jean Hink; Kathy Hartman, Candi Dierenfield (Revision Author)
Risk Management for Florida 4-H Youth Development Work: Records : 4HFSV376/4H387, rev. 4/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-4h387-2024
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Dale Pracht, Paula Davis, Janet Psikogios, Marilyn N. Norman, Kate Fogarty, Jean Hink; Kathy Hartman, Candi Dierenfield, Melinda Souers (Revision Author)
Risk Management for Florida 4-H Youth Development Work: Records and Contracts: 4H10.4/4H295, rev. 4/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-4h295-2024
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Devon E. Morrison, Debra M. Barry, Carla B. Jaggar
School-Based Agricultural Education Industry Certifications: Part 3—Resources and Regulations: AEC775/WC436, 3/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc436-2024
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Devon E. Morrison, Debra M. Barry, Carla B. Jagger
School-Based Agricultural Education Industry Certifications: Part 1—Introduction to Industry Certifications: AEC776/WC437, 3/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc437-2024
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Christine Krebs, Matthew Sowcik, Jamie Loizzo
Using the Four-Frame Leadership Approach to Mobilize Strategic Science Communication Efforts: AEC791/WC452, 3/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc452-2024
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Devon E. Morrison, Debra M. Barry, Carla B. Jagger
School-Based Agricultural Education Industry Certifications: Part 2—Getting Started: AEC777/WC438, 3/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc438-2024
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Sadie Hundemer, Shenara Ramadan
Communicating About Water in the Floridan Aquifer Region: Part 1—What Do People Know About Water Science? AEC786/WC447, 3/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc447-2024
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Sadie Hundemer, Shenara Ramadan
Communicating About Water in the Floridan Aquifer Region: Part 6—Stakeholders’ Mental Models of Regional Water Challenges : AEC785/WC446, 3/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc446-2024
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Christy Chiarelli, Anne Parrish, Megan Cantrell, Matt Benge
Rahim Organizational Conflict Inventory: Instrumentation and Application for Extension Professionals: AEC784/WC445, 2/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc445-2024
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Karlibeth Leitheiser, Matt Benge
The Extension Mentor’s Discussion and Action Guide: AEC790/WC451, 2/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc451-2024
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Joe Barrett Carter, Jithran Ekanayake, Taisha Venort, Kelsey Vought, Shannon Noble; Adam Watson (Revision Author)
Making an Effective Virtual Scientific Poster Presentation: AE592, 1/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-ae592-2024
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Anissa Zagonel, Lauri M. Baker, Jarred Shellhouse, Cheryl Boyer, Hikaru Peterson, Aly Morrison
Choosing the Right Visual for Social Media: Comparing the Engagement of Stock Photos Versus Natural Photos: AEC783/WC444, 12/2023
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc444-2023
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Alicia Papanek, Catherine G. Campbell, Hannah Wooten; John Diaz, Valeria Caicedo Zapata (Translator)
Beneficios socio-comunitarios y limitaciones de la agricultura urbana: FCS3378-Span/FY1530, 10/2023
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fy1530-2023
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Lisa K. Lundy
Smartphone Photography to Communicate Science : WC441/AEC780, 11/2023
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc441-2023
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Jamie Loizzo, Gabriel Spandau, Caroline Barnett, Alice Akers, Alexis Bolger, Courtney Meyers
Streaming Science #5: Using Virtual Reality Tours for Engagement With Your Target Audience: AEC779/WC440, 10/2023
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc440-2023
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Candi Dierenfield, Kathryn Hartman, Janet Waters, Matthew Olson, Sophia Andrews
UF/IFAS Extension Florida 4-H Youth Protection Policy: 4H444/4H444, 10/2023
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-4H444-2023
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Annie Ferguson Muscato, Sarah A. Bush, Laura L. Greenhaw, Carrie N. Baker
Leading Teams #2: Stages of Group Development
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc433-2023
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Matt Benge, Savanna Turner
Conducting the Needs Assessment #6: Phase 2 – Assessment: AEC774/WC435, 8/2023
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc435-2023
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Laura A. Warner
Cluster Analysis for Extension and Other Behavior Change Practitioners: Information and Terminology Needed for Cluster Analysis: AEC773/WC434, 8/2023
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc434-2023
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Jamie Loizzo, Christine Krebs, Caroline Nickerson, Amy Vu, Phillip Stokes, Michaela Kandzer, Lara Milligan, Shannon Carnevale
Streaming Science #4: Using Podcasts for Engagement with your Target Audience
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-WC432-2023
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Laura L. Greenhaw, Sarah A. Bush, Carrie N. Baker
Leading Teams #1: Introduction
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc431-2023
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Kimberly Wiley, Chelsea DeMasters, Colin Dobbins, Caroline Casola
Five Motivations to Volunteer: Tips for Volunteer Managers: FCS3385/FY1524, 5/2023
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fy1524-2023
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Dharmendra Kalauni, Laura Warner, Lisa Krimsky , Shelli Rampold , Sravani Pasula
Diffusion of Innovation Explaining Support for Septic to Sewer System Conversion Programs Among Florida Residents: Lessons for Educators and Related Stakeholders
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc429-2023
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Colby Silvert, Laura A. Warner, John Diaz, Cody Gusto, Rachel Mallinger
Strategies to Increase the Adoption of Residential Pollinator Gardening: Tackling Percieved Barriers: AEC767/WC429, 5/2023
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc428-2023
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Erin Kersey; Latoya J. O'Neal, Ashlyn Michael, Beatrice Pierre, Tyler Nesbit, Larry Forthun (Contributor)
Substance Use and Rural Populations : FCS3379/FY1518, 2/2023
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fy1518-2023
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Kathryn A. Stofer, Kirsten Hecht, Lisa Lundgren
Using Social Media to Engage Communities with Research: Accessibility: WC427/AEC766, 1/2023
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc427-2023
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Lauri M. Baker, Ashley McLeod-Morin, Shelli Rampold, Anissa Zagonel, Ricky Telg, Angela B. Lindsey, Michaela Kandzer, Sandra Anderson, Sydney Honeycutt, Phillip Stokes, Valentina Castano, Alena Poulin
Relying on Research for Effective Response: A Survey Tool for Measuring the Impact of COVID-19 to Create Extension Resources : WC426/AEC765, 12/2022
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc426-2022
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Laura A. Warner, Alicia L. Rihn, Amy Fulcher, Susan Schexnayder , Anthony V. LeBude, Lloyd Nackley, Margarita Velandia, James Altland
Addressing Labor Needs by Understanding Grower Perceptions about Adoption of Automated Nursery Technologies: A Resource for US Extension Professionals: WC425/AEC764, 12/2022
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc425-2022
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Jamie Loizzo, Caroline Barnett, Christine Krebs, Gabriel Spandau
Streaming Science #3: Using Scientist Online Electronic Field Trips for Engagement with Your Target Audience: AEC763/WC424, 12/2022
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc424-2022
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Ashlyn Michael, LaToya O'Neal, Erin Kersey, Angela Nielsen, Karen Coker, Larry Forthun
A Community-Based Approach to Supporting the Mental Health of Rural Youth: FCS3375/FY1514, 11/2022
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fy1514-2022
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Heather R. Nesbitt, Debra M. Barry
Cooperating Teachers’ Best Practices for Mentoring #4: Role Modeling: WC423/AEC762, 10/2022
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc423-2022
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Lauri M. Baker, Caroline G. Roper, Meridith M. Oglesby, Olivia K. Doyle, Valentine Castano, Joy N. Rumble
Talking Local: Florida Consumers’ Flexibility with the Term “Local”: AEC515/WC180, 10/2022
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc180-2014
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