Plan of Work - Tina Savage's individual Plan of Work (2008) (APPROVED)
For reporting years: (2008,2009,2010,2011,2012), Created by Tina Savage (New Hampshire)
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(Show details)Logic Model Overview:
Logic model plan includes; Agricultural Resouces programming as well as Administrative planning
Situation:
From Agricultural Resources:
Dairy/Livestock/Equine Programming
The New Hampshire livestock industry is diverse and scattered throughout the state. The state's livestock industry is important to maintaining open space and the rural setting enjoyed by its residents. Each aspect of the industry is important in maintaining the overall infrastructure needed for animal production.
The livestock industry has changed over the years and so has how it makes use of Extension. Many of the things traditionally assumed by Extension have been taken over by agribusinesses such as: forage testing, ration balancing, production testing, etc. Now more than ever the livestock industry is looking to Extension as a source of non-biased, researched-based information to make informed decisions. They are looking for help in holistic management, business management, facilitating family communication, and the practical application of current research findings.
Dairy
There are currently 140 commercial dairy cattle farms and seven licensed goat dairies in New Hampshire. New Hampshire's dairy industry is primarily located along the Connecticut River Valley on the western side of the state and the Merrimack River Valley in the central region.
The trend appears to continue towards fewer and larger farms, but New Hampshire's geography doesn't lend itself to the development of the large 1,000-cow mega farms of the west. There are not large, contiguous parcels of land available to support these numbers of animals or the disposal of their manure. New Hampshire dairy farmers are staying competitive by being efficient and starting creative enterprises. These include:
manufacturing of value-added dairy products, organic dairy production, utilizing forest resources, raising heifers on a contract basis, selling compost, and doing custom work among other alternatives.
Sheep
The 2004 Agricultural Statistical Report shows that there are 380 sheep operations in New Hampshire with a total of about 7,600 head of sheep and lambs. These are mostly part-time operations that raise breeding stock or cater to an ethnic meat market. Wool prices have been depressed and many producers convert their wool into value-added products such as yarn.
Beef
There's about 8,000 head of beef cattle in New Hampshire on 600 farms. These are primarily part-time operations raising breeding stock, show animals or animals for meat. The lack of slaughter facilities limits the growth of the industry and many operations do direct freezer beef sales to local customers.
Swine
The total inventory of breeding and market hogs is about 3,600 head on 220 operations. A lot of the pork is raised for home consumption or local freezer trade. Every spring there is a shortage of feeder pigs, but the lack of a fall feeder pig market limits the number of sows raised to meet the demand.
Equine
A 2002-2003 survey of the New Hampshire equine industry (41% response rate) showed a total of 7,888 horses owned, however extrapolating the numbers state wide may show a number in excess of 38,000 equines. The equine industry spends in excess of $100 million per year on operating expenditures. This industry consists predominantly of individual horse owners as well as a growing number of commercial stables that board, offer riding lessons and train horses. The equine industry is a large consumer of hay that supports haying enterprises which maintain open space.
Farm Management
Over 3,100 agricultural firms in New Hampshire generate nearly $750 million in annual product value and manage approximately 445,000 acres in farm land. New Hampshire's agricultural industry is principally comprised of small family farms offering a diverse selection of crop, livestock and specialty products. These family businesses are an integral part of the local community maintaining a working landscape and providing citizens with superior products as well as connections to farming and "rural" New Hampshire.
About half of State's farmers consider farming their principal occupation. For these and many of the part-time farms, the family relies on agricultural activities to provide money for an adequate standard of living. New Hampshire's farms need to be profitable if they are to continue to exist.
Farm management efforts enhance farm profitability by providing programs in agricultural finance, record keeping, enterprise analysis, business and estate planning, direct marketing and merchandising, and risk management. Each of these program areas address the unique needs of farmers to keep their operations viable.
Fruit and Vegetable Production
The commercial vegetable industry in New Hampshire is made up of about 313 farms with approximately 3,400 acres of mixed vegetables. The top grossing vegetable commodities are sweet corn, pumpkins, and tomatoes, with many others grown in smaller amounts. The NH commercial small fruit industry is made up of about 203 growers that harvest approximately 543 acres of small fruit. The top grossing small fruit commodities are strawberries, blueberries (highbush and lowbush), and raspberries. The NH commercial tree fruit industry comprises approximately 204 growers that farm approximately 2,650 acres of orchards. The majority of these are apple orchards, but peaches and pears are produced in small amounts. The farm gate value of all commercial vegetable, small fruits, and tree fruits in NH is approximately $23 million dollars. Roughly 95% of the total sales are through pick-your-own, roadside stands and farmers' markets, thus direct marketing is a major focus of educational efforts.
Both ecological and economic sustainability are needed to ensure long-term viability of New Hampshire farms. A short growing season, along with high labor costs and land values make fruit and vegetable production far more costly in NH than in other parts of the U.S. and world. Further, an extremely variable and humid climate means that disease and insect pests are a constant threat to the profitability of NH farms. To compete with west coast and international food producers, NH vegetable and fruit growers must produce unique and high-value products. Consumer awareness of the value of local agriculture and fresh locally grown fruits and vegetables will ensure that a market for high-quality NH produce exists.
To attain ecological and economic sustainability, NH fruit and vegetable growers must 1) make judicious use of farm inputs, 2) minimize crop production costs, 3) maintain high crop quality and yields, and 4) have reliable and consistent markets for their products. UNHCE will provide research-based information on technologies, production practices, and pest management strategies that will increase profitability and minimize ecological impact of fruit and vegetable production. UNHCE will undertake collaborative applied research to develop the needed information where it does not already exist.
Home Horticulture
New Hampshire's population now exceeds 1,288,000. Each year UNHCE receives thousands of requests from New Hampshire citizens for education on a wide range of topics including home gardening, wildlife, water quality, household pests, backyard livestock, food preparation and food safety, urban forestry and many other topics. UNHCE has developed a variety of methods to simultaneously meet this need and reduce the burden on staff. Utilizing over 500 Master Gardeners (who volunteered 11,000 hours in 100 communities last year) UNHCE expanded its impact by responding to over 10,000 phone inquiries, conducting more than 50 workshops in schools and communities and working on a diverse range projects that resulted in aesthetic, environmental and economic benefits for both NH citizens and volunteers. Each contact with the general public, homeowners, gardeners and municipalities provides the opportunity to teach people how to make changes to their surroundings that optimize the safe use of their properties while protecting the environment.
Grass Farming & Forage Crop Production
Forage crops, including hay, pastures, and silage corn, account for over 100,000 acres statewide and are valued at approximately $28 million. These crops support a $116 million animal industry, since most of New Hampshire's dairy, livestock, and equine operations rely heavily on forage crops. Cattle, sheep, and horses have the ability to utilize forages efficiently; producers work towards harvesting quality forages that can support animal production while minimizing the need to purchase off-farm feed which can significantly enhance farm profitability.
Because of the acreage involved, forage crop production has the potential to affect soil and water quality in the state. By focusing educational programming on optimizing the use of on-farm and imported nutrients and taking an integrated approach to pest management, we hope to minimize or eliminate detrimental effects on environmental quality. In addition, production and use of high-quality perennial forages in a livestock system has the potential to garner new markets for the producer who wishes to engage that market segment looking for grass-based meats, milk and poultry products.
Promoting Local Agriculture
Direct marketing to consumers in NH has increased significantly, as evidenced by the rise in the total number of farmers' markets which now stands at 55 up from fewer than 30 five years ago. In addition Rockingham County now ranks 34th in the country in direct purchase of food items by consumers and Hillsborough County ranks 37th. Needs assessments have identified that NH producers seek to build their skills in direct marketing and seek to augment their farm profitability through the sale of their products and services directly to consumers. Two additional factors dictate an increase in programming in this area: 1) the loss of wholesale markets for specialty crops as evidenced by the loss of the wholesale apple market and the impact this had on NH apple growers; 2) the rise in the "so called lifestyle farmers" who have chosen farming as a second occupation yet often have little farming background. These constituents need to earn a premium price with limited production and need assistance with marketing plans.
From Administrative Time:
Staff need a place to plan for and document administrative time.
Stakeholder Input
From Agricultural Resources:
Assumptions
From Agricultural Resources:
The sustainability of agriculture in NH requires a holistic approach that interfaces production, human resource, economic, and environmental issues, and civic policies. All must be addressed at some level.
County Extension Agricultural Educators will be conversant and responsible for conducing programs in all aspects of agriculture in their respective counties. They will be encouraged and supported to develop one or more specialty areas for state-wide programming, i.e. fruits & vegetables, agronomic crops, holistic farm management, nutrient management, greenhouse production.
Specialists will continue to provide leadership and support in their specialties to county staff. They will provide leadership to both "commodity" and "issue" programming teams.
External Factors
From Agricultural Resources:
Funding sources are requesting or requiring the following: an articulated strategic plan/vision, documented impacts and achievements, an understanding of the interconnectedness of the elements in a long term program, and illustrations of grass roots participation in the development and implementation of Cooperative Extension programs.
Evaluation Overview
From Agricultural Resources:
Outcomes
Condition Outcome: Administrative work is done efficiently and effectively
Action Outcome: COA work is done.
Action Outcome: Committee work is done
Action Outcome: Planning and Reporting are done
Action Outcome: Staff Meetings are held and attended
Condition Outcome: Increase the ability of New Hampshire's citizens to enjoy the benefits of home horticulture and sustain the economic, aesthetic and environmental benefits of NH agriculture.
Action Outcome: A successful Master Gardener Volunteer Program will be enhanced to expand the impact of UNHCE's programs and free up Extension Educators time by recruiting, training, supporting, managing, recognizing and retaining volunteers. (Show details)
- Indicator :
AG9- # of of participants in home horticulture programs that gain skills that improve self-esteem, enable them to grow and preserve crops, adopt IPM practices, and protect and enhance their environment.
(Statewide target is 50 participants).- Reporter: Seth Wilner
- Location: Sullivan, Strafford, Rockingham, Merrimack, Hillsborough, Grafton, Coos, Cheshire, Carroll, Belknap, Sullivan, Strafford, Rockingham, Merrimack, Hillsborough, Grafton, Coos, Cheshire, Carroll, Belknap
- Evaluation plan: o Home horticultural program participants will be surveyed through end-of-session questionnaires, interviews by Master Gardeners and other volunteers, and through electronic questionnaires to determine the achievement of the above outcomes. The Family Home and Garden Center will coordinate the collection of this information, working with the appropriate specialists.
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2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 # / possible 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 - Location: Carroll
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Action Outcome: NH citizens accessing UNHCE's home horticulture resources, including the Family, Home & Garden Education Center, county based programs, fact sheets, the UNHCE web site, and other Master Gardener or UNHCE materials, implement practices that protect the environment, increase their profitability, and/or improve their quality of life. (Show details)
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AG9- # of of participants in home horticulture programs that gain skills that improve self-esteem, enable them to grow and preserve crops, adopt IPM practices, and protect and enhance their environment.
(Statewide target is 50 participants).- Reporter: Seth Wilner
- Location: Sullivan, Strafford, Rockingham, Merrimack, Hillsborough, Grafton, Coos, Cheshire, Carroll, Belknap, Sullivan, Strafford, Rockingham, Merrimack, Hillsborough, Grafton, Coos, Cheshire, Carroll, Belknap
- Evaluation plan: o Home horticultural program participants will be surveyed through end-of-session questionnaires, interviews by Master Gardeners and other volunteers, and through electronic questionnaires to determine the achievement of the above outcomes. The Family Home and Garden Center will coordinate the collection of this information, working with the appropriate specialists.
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2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 # / possible 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 - Location: Carroll
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Condition Outcome: Increase the consumption of locally produced agricultural goods and the utilization of local agricultural services.
Action Outcome: NH consumers purchase an increased amount of locally produced agricultural goods and services. (Show details)
- Indicator : AG3- # of growers who adopt practices that improve farm productivity, quality of life, environmental conditions, and/or profitability. (Relates to NRBI3)(Statewide target is 50 growers)
- Reporter: Seth Wilner
- Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Maine, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Maine, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
- Evaluation plan:
Oral interviews and direct observation techniques will be used by agricultural resources staff to assess new practices adopted as a direct result of UNHCE educational efforts. This information will be collated at a county and statewide level.
Questionnaires will be used at grower meetings to get information directly from farmers regarding new management practices adopted as a result of UNHCE educational efforts, be these farm visits, programs, newsletters, etc.
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2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 # / possible 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 - Location: Carroll
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Learning Outcome: NH consumers increase their knowledge of where they can buy or access locally produced agricultural goods and services and the benefits of doing so. (Show details)
- Indicator: AG08-4 - # of growers who increase their skills, knowledge, and/or awareness of farm management techniques, risk management programs, or marketing practices. (Statewide target is 50 growers).
- Reporter: Seth Wilner
- Location: Sullivan, Strafford, Rockingham, Merrimack, Hillsborough, Grafton, Coos, Cheshire, Carroll, Belknap
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- Location: Statewide
Condition Outcome: Increase the economic and environmental sustainability of grass-based livestock operations and forage production systems in New Hampshire.
Action Outcome: Farmers develop and implement nutrient management plans for their pasture and forage systems. (Show details)
- Indicator : AG1- # of participants who use soil and/or tissue test results to determine crop nutrient needs. (Statewide target is 50% or 250 participants) (Relates to L&W8)
- Reporter: Seth Wilner
- Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
- Evaluation plan:
A survey tool will be used to sample a random population of clients who sent in tissue samples and another for those who sent in soil samples. Within these groups, homeowners will be sampled separately from commercial growers. The survey will be used to assess whether crop nutrition was based on soil or tissue tests.
- Indicator details for this plan:
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2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 # / possible 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 - Location: Carroll, Statewide, Strafford
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- Indicator : AG2- 30% of participants formulate a plan to guide their crop production, pest management, nutrient allocation, animal health, or farm management decisions. (Relates to L&W7 and L&W8)
- Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
- Evaluation plan: A two tiered approach will be used: 1) Agricultural Program area staff will be surveyed on how many farm plans they developed with farmers. These farm plans will include nutrient management, succession plans, whole farm plans, pest management plans, conservation plans, and easements, amongst others. 2) Those ag staff who developed such plans with farmers will be asked to identify any behavior changes that resulted from these plans. Data will be collected in terms of action changes and will be anonymous, thus not linked to any specific farms.
- Indicator details for this plan:
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2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 # / possible 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 - Location: Statewide
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Learning Outcome: Participants increase their knowledge about the essential components of an effective pasture management plan including goals, stocking rates, paddock size and layout, and residency intervals. (Show details)
- Indicator: AG3- # of growers who adopt practices that improve farm productivity, quality of life, environmental conditions, and/or profitability. (Relates to NRBI3)(Statewide target is 50 growers)
- Reporter: Seth Wilner
- Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Maine, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Maine, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
- Evaluation plan:
Oral interviews and direct observation techniques will be used by agricultural resources staff to assess new practices adopted as a direct result of UNHCE educational efforts. This information will be collated at a county and statewide level.
Questionnaires will be used at grower meetings to get information directly from farmers regarding new management practices adopted as a result of UNHCE educational efforts, be these farm visits, programs, newsletters, etc.
- Indicator details for this plan:
- Location: Strafford, Carroll
Action Outcome: Farmers develop and implement pasture management plans that include clear farm and/or enterprise goals, stocking rates, paddock size, paddock layout, and residency intervals. Plans may also include monitoring strategies and management components. (Show details)
- Indicator : AG3- # of growers who adopt practices that improve farm productivity, quality of life, environmental conditions, and/or profitability. (Relates to NRBI3)(Statewide target is 50 growers)
- Reporter: Seth Wilner
- Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Maine, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Maine, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
- Evaluation plan:
Oral interviews and direct observation techniques will be used by agricultural resources staff to assess new practices adopted as a direct result of UNHCE educational efforts. This information will be collated at a county and statewide level.
Questionnaires will be used at grower meetings to get information directly from farmers regarding new management practices adopted as a result of UNHCE educational efforts, be these farm visits, programs, newsletters, etc.
- Indicator details for this plan:
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2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 # / possible 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 - Location: Strafford, Carroll
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Learning Outcome: Participants increase their knowledge about the essential components of an effective pasture management plan including goals, stocking rates, paddock size and layout, and residency intervals. (Show details)
- Indicator: AG3- # of growers who adopt practices that improve farm productivity, quality of life, environmental conditions, and/or profitability. (Relates to NRBI3)(Statewide target is 50 growers)
- Reporter: Seth Wilner
- Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Maine, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Maine, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
- Evaluation plan:
Oral interviews and direct observation techniques will be used by agricultural resources staff to assess new practices adopted as a direct result of UNHCE educational efforts. This information will be collated at a county and statewide level.
Questionnaires will be used at grower meetings to get information directly from farmers regarding new management practices adopted as a result of UNHCE educational efforts, be these farm visits, programs, newsletters, etc.
- Indicator details for this plan:
- Location: Strafford, Carroll
Condition Outcome: Increase the sustainability of the New Hampshire dairy, livestock, and equine industries.
Action Outcome:
NH equine managers implement effective manure management methods and structures, basic horse health care practices, and improved pasture management and forage production methods.
(Show details)- Indicator : AG2- 30% of participants formulate a plan to guide their crop production, pest management, nutrient allocation, animal health, or farm management decisions. (Relates to L&W7 and L&W8)
- Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
- Evaluation plan: A two tiered approach will be used: 1) Agricultural Program area staff will be surveyed on how many farm plans they developed with farmers. These farm plans will include nutrient management, succession plans, whole farm plans, pest management plans, conservation plans, and easements, amongst others. 2) Those ag staff who developed such plans with farmers will be asked to identify any behavior changes that resulted from these plans. Data will be collected in terms of action changes and will be anonymous, thus not linked to any specific farms.
- Indicator details for this plan:
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2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 # / possible 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 - Location: Strafford, Carroll
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Learning Outcome:
NH equine managers increase their understanding of effective manure management methods, basic horse health care practices, and pasture management and forage production.
(Show details)- Indicator: AG3- # of growers who adopt practices that improve farm productivity, quality of life, environmental conditions, and/or profitability. (Relates to NRBI3)(Statewide target is 50 growers)
- Reporter: Seth Wilner
- Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Maine, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Maine, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
- Evaluation plan:
Oral interviews and direct observation techniques will be used by agricultural resources staff to assess new practices adopted as a direct result of UNHCE educational efforts. This information will be collated at a county and statewide level.
Questionnaires will be used at grower meetings to get information directly from farmers regarding new management practices adopted as a result of UNHCE educational efforts, be these farm visits, programs, newsletters, etc.
- Indicator details for this plan:
- Location: Strafford, Carroll
Action Outcome:
NH livestock producers are effective in the areas of livestock production including ruminant nutrition and production basics.
(Show details)- Indicator : AG2- 30% of participants formulate a plan to guide their crop production, pest management, nutrient allocation, animal health, or farm management decisions. (Relates to L&W7 and L&W8)
- Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
- Evaluation plan: A two tiered approach will be used: 1) Agricultural Program area staff will be surveyed on how many farm plans they developed with farmers. These farm plans will include nutrient management, succession plans, whole farm plans, pest management plans, conservation plans, and easements, amongst others. 2) Those ag staff who developed such plans with farmers will be asked to identify any behavior changes that resulted from these plans. Data will be collected in terms of action changes and will be anonymous, thus not linked to any specific farms.
- Indicator details for this plan:
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2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 # / possible 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 - Location: Strafford, Carroll
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Learning Outcome:
NH livestock producers learn effective promotional methods, ways to increase farm profitability, and ruminant nutrition and other livestock production basics.
(Show details)- Indicator: AG2- 30% of participants formulate a plan to guide their crop production, pest management, nutrient allocation, animal health, or farm management decisions. (Relates to L&W7 and L&W8)
- Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
- Evaluation plan: A two tiered approach will be used: 1) Agricultural Program area staff will be surveyed on how many farm plans they developed with farmers. These farm plans will include nutrient management, succession plans, whole farm plans, pest management plans, conservation plans, and easements, amongst others. 2) Those ag staff who developed such plans with farmers will be asked to identify any behavior changes that resulted from these plans. Data will be collected in terms of action changes and will be anonymous, thus not linked to any specific farms.
- Indicator details for this plan:
- Location: Strafford, Carroll
Condition Outcome: Increase the sustainability of the NH fruit and vegetable industries.
Action Outcome: NH fruit and vegetable producers are using university and on-farm research to enhance fruit and vegetable quality including; biorational/reduced-risk pesticides, new propagation techniques, season extension techniques, lighting, new pest and disease management practices, shipping methods, new crops and new cultivars for NH production conditions and markets. (Show details)
- Indicator : AG2- 30% of participants formulate a plan to guide their crop production, pest management, nutrient allocation, animal health, or farm management decisions. (Relates to L&W7 and L&W8)
- Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
- Evaluation plan: A two tiered approach will be used: 1) Agricultural Program area staff will be surveyed on how many farm plans they developed with farmers. These farm plans will include nutrient management, succession plans, whole farm plans, pest management plans, conservation plans, and easements, amongst others. 2) Those ag staff who developed such plans with farmers will be asked to identify any behavior changes that resulted from these plans. Data will be collected in terms of action changes and will be anonymous, thus not linked to any specific farms.
- Indicator details for this plan:
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2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 # / possible 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 - Location: Carroll
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Learning Outcome: NH fruit and vegetable producers increase their knowledge of new university and on-farm research that can enhance fruit and vegetable quality including; biorational/reduced-risk pesticides, new propagation techniques, season extension techniques, lighting, new pest and disease management practices, shipping methods, new crops and new cultivars for NH production conditions and markets. (Show details)
- Indicator: AG08-7 - # of NH growers who increase knowledge, awareness, and/or skills in new research, technologies, crop varieties.
(Statewide target is 50 growers).- Location: Sullivan, Strafford, Rockingham, Merrimack, Hillsborough, Grafton, Coos, Cheshire, Carroll, Belknap
- Indicator details for this plan:
- Location: Carroll
Action Outcome: NH fruit and vegetable producers monitor their crops to decide upon an acceptable level of pest injury and then employ a combination of mechanical, cultural, and chemical techniques to control problem weeds, insects, or diseases. (Show details)
- Indicator : AG2- 30% of participants formulate a plan to guide their crop production, pest management, nutrient allocation, animal health, or farm management decisions. (Relates to L&W7 and L&W8)
- Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
- Evaluation plan: A two tiered approach will be used: 1) Agricultural Program area staff will be surveyed on how many farm plans they developed with farmers. These farm plans will include nutrient management, succession plans, whole farm plans, pest management plans, conservation plans, and easements, amongst others. 2) Those ag staff who developed such plans with farmers will be asked to identify any behavior changes that resulted from these plans. Data will be collected in terms of action changes and will be anonymous, thus not linked to any specific farms.
- Indicator details for this plan:
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2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 # / possible 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 - Location: Carroll
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Learning Outcome: NH fruit and vegetable producers learn how to monitor their crops, determine acceptable levels of pest injury and employ combinations of mechanical, cultural, and chemical techniques to control problem weeds, insects, or diseases. (Show details)
- Indicator: AG2- 30% of participants formulate a plan to guide their crop production, pest management, nutrient allocation, animal health, or farm management decisions. (Relates to L&W7 and L&W8)
- Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
- Evaluation plan: A two tiered approach will be used: 1) Agricultural Program area staff will be surveyed on how many farm plans they developed with farmers. These farm plans will include nutrient management, succession plans, whole farm plans, pest management plans, conservation plans, and easements, amongst others. 2) Those ag staff who developed such plans with farmers will be asked to identify any behavior changes that resulted from these plans. Data will be collected in terms of action changes and will be anonymous, thus not linked to any specific farms.
- Indicator details for this plan:
- Location: Carroll
Inputs and Outputs
Program: Administrative Time (Show details)Outputs
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| 2009 | 26 | 0 |
| 2010 | 26 | 0 |
| 2011 | 26 | 0 |
| 2012 | 26 | 0 |
Program: Agricultural Resources (Show details)
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Farm/Site Visits - includes kitchen table meetings and private consultations (Show details)
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Publications & News:fact sheets, news releases, newsletters,web page,TV & Radio Spots (Show details)
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Misc Public Events:
- Agricultural festivals
- County Fairs
- Road Races
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| This plans locales: | Carroll | Strafford | | ||||||||||||
Twilight Meetings (Show details)
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| This plans locales: | Carroll | Strafford | | ||||||||||||
Phone Consultations (Show details)
| Delivery method: | One-on-One Consultation | ||||||||||||
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| This plans locales: | Carroll | Strafford | Statewide | | ||||||||||||
Pesticide Applicator Training (Show details)
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| Original locales: | Sullivan | Strafford | Rockingham | Merrimack | Hillsborough | Grafton | Coos | Cheshire | Carroll | Belknap | Sullivan | Strafford | Rockingham | Merrimack | Hillsborough | Grafton | Coos | Cheshire | Carroll | Belknap | | ||||||||||||
| This plans locales: | Carroll | | ||||||||||||
Master Gardener Program (Show details)
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Educational Workshops
- Single & multi-day educational events such as grower schools, state-wide grazing events, etc.
| Delivery method: | Workshop (s) |
Conferences:
- Farm & Forest
- Producer Association Meetings
| Delivery method: | Workshop (s) |
Inputs:
(Show details)Effort:
| Reporting Year | Days | Seasonal Staff Days |
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| 2008 | 154 | 0 |
| 2009 | 154 | 0 |
| 2010 | 154 | 0 |
| 2011 | 154 | 0 |
| 2012 | 154 | 0 |
Program: Individual Staff Professional Development Plans (Show details)
Outputs
Inputs:
(Show details)Effort:
| Reporting Year | Days | Seasonal Staff Days |
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| 2008 | 12 | 0 |
| 2009 | 12 | 0 |
| 2010 | 12 | 0 |
| 2011 | 12 | 0 |
| 2012 | 12 | 0 |
Program: Program Development and Evaluation (Show details)
Outputs
Inputs:
Total numbers for plan:
| 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | |
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| Days | 192 | 192 | 192 | 192 | 192 |
| Grant Days | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Integrated Research | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Multistate | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seasonal Staff Days | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Plan History
| Date | Person |
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| 09/11/2007 | Rolled over from previous year by Tina Savage |
| 09/28/2007 | Review requested by Tina Savage |
| 09/28/2007 | Approved by Juli Brussell |
| 10/08/2008 | Rolled over by Tina Savage |
