Plan of Work - Plan of Work for Nada Haddad (2008) (APPROVED)

For reporting years: (2008,2009,2010,2011,2012), Created by Nada Haddad (New Hampshire)

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Nada Haddad individual Plan of Work

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.

Ornamental Horticulture

Ornamental horticulture contributes to the economy and environmental quality of the state, where quality of life is of utmost importance to residents and tourists. Horticulture keeps 21,000 acres in agriculture, over 14,000 of which is open space, helping to preserve the state's rural character. The ornamental horticulture industry includes at least 935 businesses in New Hampshire that generate $438 million or more annually in sales and services, according to a recent New England survey. Greenhouse and nursery crops are the fastest growing component of agriculture in this state, having increased by 87% between 1992 and 1997 (USDA Agricultural Census, 1997). Over half the firms identified landscape and tree services as an important part of their business. Over 80% of the income comes from sales and services within the state, making horticulture an integral and important part of the state's economy.

In addition, turf grass provides recreational areas and playing fields which serve as functional community centers and enhance community pride. Golf course turf also provides significant economic income in the state.

New products, technologies, and growing systems are continually needed in order to sustain the growth and profitability of the industry.  Management of nutrients, water, and pests are key components to profitability; as plant size, quality, and time to saleable product are dependent on appropriate nutrition, irrigation and pest control. Because of high capital operating costs, as well as increasing competition, quantifying the fixed and variable costs of production is also key to ensuring profitability.

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 Natural Resource Business Institute:

Businesses directly or indirectly involved with farming, fishing or forestry enterprises not only make significant contributions to the New Hampshire economy, but also provide stewardship of the state's natural resources and a working landscape benefiting citizens and attracting tourists. If the present natural resource businesses are to continue and new ones start, they need to carefully evaluate their personal goals, resource base and enterprise options. UNH Cooperative Extension is familiar with and especially positioned to assist natural resource businesses through a natural resource business institute.



From Volunteerism:

New Hampshire volunteers play a key role in delivering Extension educational programs to citizens statewide. Currently Cooperative Extension uses 4,500 volunteers in all program areas to meet the needs of New Hampshire's people in the communities in which they live. Volunteers extend the reach of the University and Extension by linking New Hampshire citizens with research-based information to strengthen youth, families and communities, sustain natural resources and improve the economy.

Volunteer outreach and education provide benefits to people and communities they serve. In addition, the person giving their time and talent may gain confidence, self-fulfillment, expand their personal knowledge and social network as well as their connection to their community. The independent sector estimates the value of volunteer time in New Hampshire at a rate of $16.77 per hour. In times of shrinking budgets Extension volunteer programs need to maximize the service contributions and corresponding impacts by improving the organization's volunteer management system.

In "A Guide to Investing in Volunteer Resources Management Improve Your Philanthropic Portfolio," the United Parcel Service (UPS) in conjunction with the Association for Volunteer Management and the Points of Light Foundation, links their business success to having an effective human resource management system that empowers their employees to provide excellent customer service. The UPS Foundation believes the same principle of improving an organization's volunteer management system can successfully maximize volunteer contributions and corresponding impact. The goal of the interdisciplinary Extension volunteer management work team is to improve the organization's volunteer management systems.



From Administrative Time:
Staff need a place to plan for and document administrative time.

Stakeholder Input



From Agricultural Resources:
Inputs received form assocaition groups, formal feedback, one-one consultation, advisory council, and others, etc...

Collaborate with the HH Coalition for Sustaining Agriculture







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.



From Natural Resource Business Institute:

*Businesses which provide open space, working landscapes and stewardship of land and water resources are important to the state.
*New Hampshire citizens and decision makers are concerned with the viability of existing natural resource businesses.
*Cooperative Extension offers a unique level of expertise especially pertinent to natural resource businesses.
*An interdisciplinary approach will produce more impact and greater results than working individually.



From Volunteerism:

New Hampshire citizens are interested in volunteering their time and/or talent

Improvements made to UNHCE's volunteer management system will improve its efficiency

All volunteers want to participate in educational opportunities to improve their ability to carry out their volunteer role including training in risk management

Uniform elements of a Cooperative Extension Volunteer Management System will make it easier for staff to implement and carry out policy related to volunteers

Extension administration and other staff understand the time necessary to manage an effective volunteer management system

Volunteers have a positive impact on the people they work with



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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.

From Natural Resource Business Institute:
·Development pressures throughout New Hampshire are reducing the natural resource base available for farming, fishing and forestry business activities.
·Changes in state priorities may shift support away from natural resource business viability issues.
·UNH Cooperative Extension budget shortfalls may limit the scope of activities.
·Limitations may be imposed by the geographic dispersion of team members and businesses.


From Volunteerism:

Issues related to volunteerism must be identified, reviewed and adopted where appropriate for Extension's volunteer programs

Continually changing laws impact volunteer programs

Increased competition for competent and qualified volunteers among agencies exists



From Administrative Time:


Evaluation Overview



From Agricultural Resources:
Evaluate program via formal evaluation after programs are held, and informal evaluation through observation and follow-up

From Natural Resource Business Institute:
Participate with the NRBI group, collect data 
From Volunteerism
Overseeing program assistant in evaluation of Master Gardener program

Evaluation studies planned:

Data collection methods:



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Outcomes

Condition Outcome: Administrative work is done efficiently and effectively

Action Outcome: Planning and Reporting are done

Action Outcome: Staff Meetings are held and attended

Condition Outcome: Enhance farm profitability by providing programs in agricultural finance, record keeping, enterprise analysis, business and estate planning, direct marketing and merchandising, and risk management.

Action Outcome:

Farmers develop strategies to manage farm risk in the following areas: production, marketing, farm finances, labor/human resources, environmental preservation and legal issues.

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  • Indicator : AG2 - # of growers who formulate plans to guide their crop production, pest management, nutrient allocation, or farm management decisions (relates to L&W11) (Statewide target is 20 growers)
    • Reporter: Seth Wilner
    • Location: Sullivan, Strafford, Rockingham, Merrimack, Hillsborough, Grafton, Coos, Cheshire, Carroll, Belknap

Learning Outcome: Farmers increase their understanding of how to manage and reduce risks in their production, marketing, financial, labor, environmental and legal areas on their farms.

Action Outcome: Farmers expand sales and profitability through direct marketing, determining appropriate prices, using effective merchandising and advertising techniques, promoting their farm image, assessing consumer demand, evaluating new products, markets, production techniques and addressing regulations.

Learning Outcome: Farmers increase their skills and knowledge in direct marketing techniques, pricing, effective merchandising and advertising techniques, assessing consumer demand, and understanding appropriate regulations. (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
  • 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: Rockingham

Condition Outcome: Enhance the sustainability and profitability of producers in the ornamental horticulture sector of NH agriculture.

Action Outcome: Municipalities, schools, golf courses, towns, and others increase the quality of the public parks and athletic fields through the implementation of turf management practices including fertilization, pest control, seeding, and soil modification. (Show details)

  • Indicator : AG08-8 - # of participants who increase their knowledge, awareness and/or skills in practices and technologies to increase the quality of athletic fields, public spaces and/or golf course conditions. (Statewide target is 30 participants)
    • 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 population of program participants from across the state will be selected and surveyed to see if they achieved the outcomes listed above.

      Oral interviews and direct observation techniques will be used by agricultural resources staff to assess new or diversified pest management practices adopted as a result of UNHCE educational activities.

    • Indicator details for this plan:
      • 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
        # / possible 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0
      • Location: Rockingham
  • 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: Sullivan, Strafford, Rockingham, Merrimack, Hillsborough, Grafton, Coos, Cheshire, Carroll, Belknap

Learning Outcome: Participants learn turf maintenance and construction of recreation turf including parks, ball fields, golf courses. This includes fertilization, pest control, seeding, and soil modification. (Show details)

  • Indicator: AG08-8 - # of participants who increase their knowledge, awareness and/or skills in practices and technologies to increase the quality of athletic fields, public spaces and/or golf course conditions. (Statewide target is 30 participants)
    • 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 population of program participants from across the state will be selected and surveyed to see if they achieved the outcomes listed above.

      Oral interviews and direct observation techniques will be used by agricultural resources staff to assess new or diversified pest management practices adopted as a result of UNHCE educational activities.

    • Indicator details for this plan:
      • Location: Rockingham
  • Indicator: AG08-8 - # of participants who increase their knowledge, awareness and/or skills in practices and technologies to increase the quality of athletic fields, public spaces, and/or golf courses. (Statewide target is 30 participants).
    • Reporter: Seth Wilner
    • Location: Sullivan, Strafford, Rockingham, Merrimack, Hillsborough, Grafton, Coos, Cheshire, Carroll, Belknap

Action Outcome: Producers and retailers utilize research on new plants, plant uses and production systems to increase profitability by expanding into new markets and improving production efficiency.

Learning Outcome: Participants increase their knowledge of new plants, plant uses and production systems to increase profitability by expanding into new markets and improving production efficiency.

Learning Outcome: Participants increase their knowledge of nutrient management and ways to fine tune application rates and timing of nutrients to optimize plant quality and environmental sustainability. (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:
      • Location: Rockingham

Action Outcome: Producers and turf/landscape managers increase quality and marketability of horticultural crops by controlling pests and diseases using monitoring techniques, insect and disease identification methods, growing degree day information, and both chemical and non-chemical mitigation strategies. (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: Sullivan, Strafford, Rockingham, Merrimack, Hillsborough, Grafton, Coos, Cheshire, Carroll, Belknap

Learning Outcome: Participants build their capacity to increase the quality and marketability of horticultural crops by learning how to control pests and diseases using monitoring techniques, insects and disease identification, growing degree day information, and both chemical and non-chemical mitigation strategies.

Action Outcome: Turf and landscape make optimal use of nutrient inputs and reduce nutrient movement off-site export through soil testing, identifying all sources of inputs and managing fertilizer use. (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:
      • 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
        # / possible 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0
      • Location: Rockingham
  • 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: Sullivan, Strafford, Rockingham, Merrimack, Hillsborough, Grafton, Coos, Cheshire, Carroll, Belknap

Learning Outcome: Participants increase their knowledge of nutrient management and ways to fine tune application rates and timing of nutrients to optimize plant quality and environmental sustainability. (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:
      • Location: Rockingham

Learning Outcome: Participants learn about environmentally friendly landscape practices and water quality protection. (Show details)

  • Indicator: AG08-6 - # of NH growers who increase knowledge, awareness, and/or skills in pest management practices and technologies.
    (Statewide target is 50 growers).
    • Reporter: Seth Wilner
    • Location: Sullivan, Strafford, Rockingham, Merrimack, Hillsborough, Grafton, Coos, Cheshire, Carroll, Belknap
  • Indicator: AG08-8 - # of participants who increase their knowledge, awareness and/or skills in practices and technologies to increase the quality of athletic fields, public spaces and/or golf course conditions. (Statewide target is 30 participants)
    • 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 population of program participants from across the state will be selected and surveyed to see if they achieved the outcomes listed above.

      Oral interviews and direct observation techniques will be used by agricultural resources staff to assess new or diversified pest management practices adopted as a result of UNHCE educational activities.

Learning Outcome: Participants learn new soil testing methods, interpretation of greenhouse soil and media samples including electro conductivity and pH. (Show details)

  • Indicator: AG08-5 - # of growers who increase their knowledge, awareness, and/or skills in crop production practices. (Statewide target is 50 growers).
    • Reporter: Seth Wilner
    • Location: Sullivan, Strafford, Rockingham, Merrimack, Hillsborough, Grafton, Coos, Cheshire, Carroll, Belknap
  • 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.

Learning Outcome: Participants learn turf maintenance and construction of recreation turf including parks, ball fields, golf courses. This includes fertilization, pest control, seeding, and soil modification. (Show details)

  • Indicator: AG08-8 - # of participants who increase their knowledge, awareness and/or skills in practices and technologies to increase the quality of athletic fields, public spaces and/or golf course conditions. (Statewide target is 30 participants)
    • 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 population of program participants from across the state will be selected and surveyed to see if they achieved the outcomes listed above.

      Oral interviews and direct observation techniques will be used by agricultural resources staff to assess new or diversified pest management practices adopted as a result of UNHCE educational activities.

    • Indicator details for this plan:
      • Location: Rockingham
  • Indicator: AG08-8 - # of participants who increase their knowledge, awareness and/or skills in practices and technologies to increase the quality of athletic fields, public spaces, and/or golf courses. (Statewide target is 30 participants).
    • Reporter: Seth Wilner
    • Location: Sullivan, Strafford, Rockingham, Merrimack, Hillsborough, Grafton, Coos, Cheshire, Carroll, Belknap

Condition Outcome: Improved viability of New Hampshire's natural resource businesses

Action Outcome: Institute participants including youth, new land owners and natural resource based business owners develop an operational plan that includes goals, possible business enterprises and ways to implement the enterprises (Show details)

  • Indicator : NRBI1 - # of participants who start, expand or modify a business enterprise (statewide target is 10% of participants)(Relates to SGWR11, 12, F&W12, and AG8)
    • Reporter: Michael Sciabarrasi
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan: Participants will be asked to complete a post-institute survey asking them about knowledge gained as a result of the Institute and their intentions to implement any of the practices taught. A follow-up survey will be done six months after the Institute to ascertain if they have started, modified, expanded a business enterprise; whether or not they have adopted any new practices (like completing planning worksheets on a regular basis); and whether or not they are active in groups that advocate for natural resource businesses.
    • Indicator details for this plan:
      • 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
        # / possible 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0
      • Location: Statewide
  • Indicator : NRBI3 - # of participants who complete planning worksheets on a regular basis (statewide target is 50% of participants)(Relates to AG3 & SGWR11)
    • Reporter: Michael Sciabarrasi
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan: Participants will be asked to complete a post-institute survey asking them about knowledge gained as a result of the Institute and their intentions to implement any of the practices taught. A follow-up survey will be done six months after the Institute to ascertain if they have started, modified, expanded a business enterprise; whether or not they have adopted any new practices (like completing planning worksheets on a regular basis); and whether or not they are active in groups that advocate for natural resource businesses.
    • Indicator details for this plan:
      • 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
        # / possible 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0
      • Location: Statewide

Learning Outcome: Participants learn how to reach their personal goals (Show details)

  • Indicator: NRBI4 - # of participants who indicate on a post institute survey they gained information and/or experiences to help reach their personal goals (statewide target is 80% of participants)
    • Reporter: Michael Sciabarrasi
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan: Participants will be asked to complete a post-institute survey asking them about knowledge gained as a result of the Institute and their intentions to implement any of the practices taught. A follow-up survey will be done six months after the Institute to ascertain if they have started, modified, expanded a business enterprise; whether or not they have adopted any new practices (like completing planning worksheets on a regular basis); and whether or not they are active in groups that advocate for natural resource businesses.
    • Indicator details for this plan:
      • Location: Statewide

Learning Outcome: Participants understand the interrelationship between people, resources and business opportunities (Show details)

  • Indicator: NRBI1 - # of participants who start, expand or modify a business enterprise (statewide target is 10% of participants)(Relates to SGWR11, 12, F&W12, and AG8)
    • Reporter: Michael Sciabarrasi
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan: Participants will be asked to complete a post-institute survey asking them about knowledge gained as a result of the Institute and their intentions to implement any of the practices taught. A follow-up survey will be done six months after the Institute to ascertain if they have started, modified, expanded a business enterprise; whether or not they have adopted any new practices (like completing planning worksheets on a regular basis); and whether or not they are active in groups that advocate for natural resource businesses.
  • Indicator: NRBI3 - # of participants who complete planning worksheets on a regular basis (statewide target is 50% of participants)(Relates to AG3 & SGWR11)
    • Reporter: Michael Sciabarrasi
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan: Participants will be asked to complete a post-institute survey asking them about knowledge gained as a result of the Institute and their intentions to implement any of the practices taught. A follow-up survey will be done six months after the Institute to ascertain if they have started, modified, expanded a business enterprise; whether or not they have adopted any new practices (like completing planning worksheets on a regular basis); and whether or not they are active in groups that advocate for natural resource businesses.

Action Outcome: Participants advocate for an improved business environment in the state (Show details)

  • Indicator : NRBI2 - # of participants who are active in groups that advocate for an improved natural resource business environment (statewide target is 20% of participants)
    • Reporter: Michael Sciabarrasi
    • Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
    • Evaluation plan: Participants will be asked to complete a post-institute survey asking them about knowledge gained as a result of the Institute and their intentions to implement any of the practices taught. A follow-up survey will be done six months after the Institute to ascertain if they have started, modified, expanded a business enterprise; whether or not they have adopted any new practices (like completing planning worksheets on a regular basis); and whether or not they are active in groups that advocate for natural resource businesses.
    • Indicator details for this plan:
      • 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
        # / possible 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0
      • Location: Statewide

Learning Outcome: Participants increase their awareness and understanding of local, state and national policy issues and regulations that impact natural resource businesses

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.
    • Indicator details for this plan:
      • 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
        # / possible 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0
      • Location: Rockingham
  • Indicator : AG9- # of participants in home horticulture programs who gain skills that improve self-esteem, enable them to grow and preserve crops, adopt IPM practices and protect and enhance their environment. (Relates to LW8, L&W6, L&W11, L&W15, SGWR29)
    (Statewide target is 50 participants).
    • Reporter: Seth Wilner
    • Location: Sullivan, Strafford, Rockingham, Merrimack, Hillsborough, Grafton, Coos, Cheshire, Carroll, Belknap

Learning Outcome: The Family Home and Garden Education Center Director and the Master Gardener Coordinator learn skills that enable them to recruit, train, support, manage, recognize and retain volunteers.

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.

Learning 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 learn how to implement knowledge gained in the following areas to save money, protect and improve the environment and improve their quality of life: annuals & perennials, child development, composting, family finance, food preservation, food safety, fruits, household insects, houseplants, invasive plants, lawns, livestock, molds and mildews, nutrition, parenting, ponds, soil testing, trees & shrubs, vegetables, volunteer programs, water quality, weeds, West Nile Virus, wildlife and youth development.

Action Outcome: The active Master Gardener base (currently 500 volunteers) is stable and grows by 3% annually. Active Master Gardeners volunteer at least 15 hours annually, conducting education for UNHCE. The total number of Master Gardener volunteer hours remains stable at 10,000 plus hours.
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  • 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.
  • Indicator : AG9- # of participants in home horticulture programs who gain skills that improve self-esteem, enable them to grow and preserve crops, adopt IPM practices and protect and enhance their environment. (Relates to LW8, L&W6, L&W11, L&W15, SGWR29)
    (Statewide target is 50 participants).
    • Reporter: Seth Wilner
    • Location: Sullivan, Strafford, Rockingham, Merrimack, Hillsborough, Grafton, Coos, Cheshire, Carroll, Belknap

Learning Outcome: The Family Home and Garden Education Center Director and the Master Gardener Coordinator learn skills that enable them to recruit, train, support, manage, recognize and retain volunteers.

Condition Outcome: Increase the consumption of locally produced agricultural goods and the utilization of local agricultural services.

Action Outcome: Farmers in NH expand sales and profitability through direct marketing, determining appropriate pricing, using effective merchandising and advertising techniques, promoting their farm image, assessing consumer demands, and addressing NH regulations. (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.

Learning Outcome: NH farmers learn direct marketing methods, how to determine appropriate prices, effective merchandising and advertising techniques, how to assess consumer demand, and applicable NH regulations. (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
  • 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.

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.

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

Action Outcome: NH growers and agencies collaborate to offer events that educate the public about the benefits of locally produced 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.

Learning Outcome: NH growers and agency staff learn how to effectively collaborate and put on events that educate the public about the benefits of locally produced goods and services. (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

Action Outcome: NH pick-your-own fruit and vegetable producers make their farms accessible for all community members, including disabled people, to have the opportunity to take part in the experience of harvesting their own fruit. (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.

Learning Outcome: NH pick-your-own fruit and vegetable producers increase their knowledge and skills in making their farms accessible for all community members, including disabled people, for harvesting their own fruit. (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

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:
      • 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
        # / possible 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0
      • Location: Rockingham
  • 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: Sullivan, Strafford, Rockingham, Merrimack, Hillsborough, Grafton, Coos, Cheshire, Carroll, Belknap
  • Indicator : AG2 - # of growers who formulate plans to guide their crop production, pest management, nutrient allocation, or farm management decisions (relates to L&W11) (Statewide target is 20 growers)
    • Reporter: Seth Wilner
    • Location: Sullivan, Strafford, Rockingham, Merrimack, Hillsborough, Grafton, Coos, Cheshire, Carroll, Belknap

Learning Outcome: Participants increase their ability to develop nutrient management plans by understanding new research, nutrient cycles, soil testing procedures, soil test results, nutrient export channels, and crop utilization. (Show details)

  • Indicator: AG08-5 - # of growers who increase their knowledge, awareness, and/or skills in crop production practices. (Statewide target is 50 growers).
    • Reporter: Seth Wilner
    • Location: Sullivan, Strafford, Rockingham, Merrimack, Hillsborough, Grafton, Coos, Cheshire, Carroll, Belknap
  • 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.

Action Outcome: Farmers 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.

Learning Outcome: Participants increase their knowledge and skills in field crop integrated pest management including how to monitor crops, decide upon an acceptable level of pest injury, and mechanical, cultural, and chemical techniques to control problem weeds, insects, and diseases.

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 - # of growers who formulate plans to guide their crop production, pest management, nutrient allocation, or farm management decisions (relates to L&W11) (Statewide target is 20 growers)
    • Reporter: Seth Wilner
    • Location: Sullivan, Strafford, Rockingham, Merrimack, Hillsborough, Grafton, Coos, Cheshire, Carroll, Belknap

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: AG08-6 - # of NH growers who increase knowledge, awareness, and/or skills in pest management practices and technologies.
    (Statewide target is 50 growers).
    • Reporter: Seth Wilner
    • Location: Sullivan, Strafford, Rockingham, Merrimack, Hillsborough, Grafton, Coos, Cheshire, Carroll, Belknap
  • 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

Action Outcome: NH fruit and vegetable producers develop and implement nutrient management plans for their fruit and vegetable cropping 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 : 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: Sullivan, Strafford, Rockingham, Merrimack, Hillsborough, Grafton, Coos, Cheshire, Carroll, Belknap
  • 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.

Learning Outcome: Participants increase their ability to develop nutrient management plans by understanding new research, nutrient cycles, soil and tissue testing procedures and results, nutrient export channels, and crop utilization. (Show details)

  • Indicator: AG08-5 - # of growers who increase their knowledge, awareness, and/or skills in crop production practices. (Statewide target is 50 growers).
    • Reporter: Seth Wilner
    • Location: Sullivan, Strafford, Rockingham, Merrimack, Hillsborough, Grafton, Coos, Cheshire, Carroll, Belknap
  • 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.

Learning Outcome: Participants increase their knowledge of alternative nutrient cropping systems suitable to NH growing conditions. (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

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 - # of growers who formulate plans to guide their crop production, pest management, nutrient allocation, or farm management decisions (relates to L&W11) (Statewide target is 20 growers)
    • Reporter: Seth Wilner
    • Location: Sullivan, Strafford, Rockingham, Merrimack, Hillsborough, Grafton, Coos, Cheshire, Carroll, Belknap

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: AG08-6 - # of NH growers who increase knowledge, awareness, and/or skills in pest management practices and technologies.
    (Statewide target is 50 growers).
    • Reporter: Seth Wilner
    • Location: Sullivan, Strafford, Rockingham, Merrimack, Hillsborough, Grafton, Coos, Cheshire, Carroll, Belknap

Learning Outcome: Participants increase their ability to develop nutrient management plans by understanding new research, nutrient cycles, soil and tissue testing procedures and results, nutrient export channels, and crop utilization. (Show details)

  • Indicator: AG08-5 - # of growers who increase their knowledge, awareness, and/or skills in crop production practices. (Statewide target is 50 growers).
    • Reporter: Seth Wilner
    • Location: Sullivan, Strafford, Rockingham, Merrimack, Hillsborough, Grafton, Coos, Cheshire, Carroll, Belknap
  • 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.

Condition Outcome: Volunteers expand Extension's reach.

Action Outcome: Extension volunteers are recruited, oriented, trained, supported, and recognized for their contributions.

Learning Outcome: Extension volunteer managers have a common understanding of volunteer program goals, skills needed, expected orientation and education requirements, position expectations, responsibilities and time commitment (Show details)

  • Indicator: VOL2 - 10 UNHCE staff increase knowledge and understanding of policies, recruitment, orientation, training, continued support, recognition and value of volunteers after attending a series of inservice education opportunities
    • Indicator details for this plan:
      • Location: Rockingham

Action Outcome: Extension volunteers support program goals for the area in which they volunteer.

Learning Outcome: Extension volunteers gain knowledge and skills to support their program area goals

Inputs and Outputs

Program: Administrative Time (Show details)

   Outputs

      Attend Staff Meetings    (Show details)
Delivery method: Group Discussion

Audiences:

Primary audience:
Participant type: Adults
Numbers:
Year: 2008 2008 2009 2009 2010 2010 2011 2011 2012 2012
Number planned: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Locales: Rockingham | Rockingham |


 


      Planning and Reporting    (Show details)
Delivery method: other- direct

Audiences:

Primary audience:
Participant type: Adults
Numbers:
Year: 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Number planned: 12 12 12 12 12
Locales: Rockingham |


 


      Promotion Committee Work    (Show details)
Delivery method: Group Discussion

Audiences:

Primary audience:
Participant type: Adults
Numbers:
Year: 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Number planned: 5 5 5 5 5


 


      Miscellaneous administrative work    (Show details)
Delivery method: other- direct

Audiences:

Primary audience:
Participant type: Adults
Numbers:
Year: 2008 2008 2009 2009 2010 2010 2011 2011 2012 2012
Number planned: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Locales: Rockingham | Rockingham |


 


      Advisory Council Meetings    (Show details)
Delivery method: Group Discussion


 


   Inputs:

   (Show details)

Effort:

Reporting Year Days Seasonal Staff Days
2008 8 0
2009 8 0
2010 8 0
2011 8 0
2012 8 0



Program: Agricultural Resources (Show details)

   Outputs

      Farm/Site Visits - includes kitchen table meetings and private consultations    (Show details)
Delivery method: One-on-One Consultation

Audiences inherited from parent output:

Primary audience:
Participant type: Adults
Original numbers:
Year: 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Number planned: 3000 3000 3000 3000 3000
This plan's numbers:
Year: 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Number planned: 100 100 100 100 100
Original locales: Belknap | Carroll | Cheshire | Coos | Grafton | Hillsborough | Merrimack | Rockingham | Strafford | Sullivan |
This plans locales: Rockingham |


 


      

Misc Public Events:

  • Agricultural festivals
  • County Fairs
  • Road Races
  • Other public events
    (Show details)
Delivery method: other-indirect

Audiences inherited from parent output:

Primary audience:
Participant type: Adults
Original numbers:
Year: 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Number planned: 10000 10000 10000 10000 10000
This plan's numbers:
Year: 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Number planned: 70 70 70 70 70
Original locales: Belknap | Carroll | Cheshire | Coos | Grafton | Hillsborough | Merrimack | Rockingham | Strafford | Sullivan | Belknap | Carroll | Cheshire | Coos | Grafton | Hillsborough | Merrimack | Rockingham | Strafford | Sullivan |
This plans locales: Rockingham |


 


      Twilight Meetings    (Show details)
Delivery method: Workshop (s)

Audiences inherited from parent output:

Primary audience:
Participant type: Adults
Original numbers:
Year: 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Number planned: 450 450 450 450 450
This plan's numbers:
Year: 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Number planned: 300 300 300 300 300
Original locales: Belknap | Carroll | Cheshire | Coos | Grafton | Hillsborough | Merrimack | Rockingham | Strafford | Sullivan | Belknap | Carroll | Cheshire | Coos | Grafton | Hillsborough | Merrimack | Rockingham | Strafford | Sullivan |


 


      Phone Consultations    (Show details)
Delivery method: One-on-One Consultation

Audiences inherited from parent output:

Primary audience:
Participant type: Adults
Original numbers:
Year: 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Number planned: 13000 13000 13000 13000 13000
This plan's numbers:
Year: 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Number planned: 400 400 400 400 400
Original locales: Belknap | Carroll | Cheshire | Coos | Grafton | Hillsborough | Merrimack | Rockingham | Strafford | Sullivan | Belknap | Carroll | Cheshire | Coos | Grafton | Hillsborough | Merrimack | Rockingham | Strafford | Sullivan |


 


      Plant Diagnostic Lab    (Show details)
Delivery method: One-on-One Consultation

Audiences inherited from parent output:

Primary audience:
Participant type: Adults
Original numbers:
Year: 2008 2008 2009 2009 2010 2010 2011 2011 2012 2012 2012 2012
Number planned: 1250 1250 1250 1250 1250 1250 1250 1250 1250 1250 1250 1250
This plan's numbers:
Year: 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Number planned: 100 100 100 100 100
Original locales: Belknap | Carroll | Cheshire | Coos | Grafton | Hillsborough | Merrimack | Rockingham | Strafford | Sullivan | Belknap | Carroll | Cheshire | Coos | Grafton | Hillsborough | Merrimack | Rockingham | Strafford | Sullivan |
This plans locales: Rockingham |


 


      Pesticide Applicator Training    (Show details)
Delivery method: Workshop (s)

Audiences inherited from parent output:

Primary audience:
Participant type: Adults
Original numbers:
Year: 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Number planned: 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500
This plan's numbers:
Year: 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Number planned: 75 75 75 75 75
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: Rockingham |


 


      Grants - Development and Administration    (Show details)
Delivery method: other- direct

Audiences:

Primary audience:
Participant type: Adults
Numbers:
Year: 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Number planned: 100 0 0 0 0


 


      Master Gardener Program    (Show details)
Delivery method: Education Class

Audiences:

Primary audience:
Participant type: Adults
Numbers:
Year: 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Number planned: 100 100 100 100 100


 


      

Educational Workshops

  • Single & multi-day educational events such as grower schools, state-wide grazing events, etc.
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Delivery method: Workshop (s)


 


      

Conferences:

  • Farm & Forest
  • Producer Association Meetings
   (Show details)
Delivery method: Workshop (s)


 


      Program assistant work: Integrated Pest Management
    (Show details)
Delivery method: One-on-One Consultation


 


      Landscaping at the Water's Edge
    (Show details)
Delivery method: other- direct


 


   Inputs:

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Effort:

Reporting Year Days Seasonal Staff Days
2008 175 0
2009 175 0
2010 175 0
2011 175 0
2012 175 0


Grant Time:
Reporting Year Days Grant M or D
2011 5 Ag Commissions NH farms & Commm Match
2012 5 Ag Commissions NH farms & Commm Match



Program: Individual Staff Professional Development Plans (Show details)

   Outputs

      Professional development    (Show details)
Delivery method: Education Class


 


   Inputs:

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Effort:

Reporting Year Days Seasonal Staff Days
2008 26 0
2009 26 0
2010 26 0
2011 26 0
2012 26 0



Program: Natural Resources Business Institute (Show details)

   Outputs

      Conduct the natural resources business institute    (Show details)
Delivery method: Education Class


 


   Inputs:

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Effort:

Reporting Year Days Seasonal Staff Days
2008 6 0
2009 6 0
2010 6 0
2011 6 0
2012 6 0



Program: Volunteerism (Show details)

   Outputs

      Review, evaluate and revise the Volunteer Program Management Reference Manual in accordance with current volunteer management best practices so it is useful and accessible for Extension volunteer managers.  It will include and not be limited to volunteer identification, selection, orientation, training, utilization, recognition, evaluation, policies and procedures    (Show details)
Delivery method: Group Discussion


 


      Develop consistent impact reporting strategies to minimally include the number of volunteers in each program, the number of hours volunteered and the impacts these volunteers have in communities    (Show details)
Delivery method: Group Discussion


 


   Inputs:

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Effort:

Reporting Year Days Seasonal Staff Days
2008 6 0
2009 6 0
2010 6 0
2011 6 0
2012 6 0



Total numbers for plan:

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Days 221 221 221 221 221
Grant Days 0 0 0 5 5
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
10/01/2007 Rolled over from previous year by Nada Haddad
10/01/2007 Review requested by Nada Haddad
10/01/2007 Approved by Juli Brussell
10/01/2007 Approved by Juli Brussell
10/01/2007 Reverted to draft by Juli Brussell
10/01/2007 Approved by Juli Brussell
10/30/2008 Rolled over by Nada Haddad