County Faculty Annual 2008 ROA and 2009 POW -...

University of Florida

Annual Report

2010

Lamborn, Alicia R

County Faculty Annual 2010 ROA and 2011 POW

2. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF JOB DUTIES -

The Baker County Environmental Horticulture Agent assists residents and industry professionals of Baker County by developing programs and technical trainings in the areas of Florida-Friendly Landscaping, fruit and vegetable gardening, and integrated pest management. In addition to residential and commercial horticulture programs, the agent coordinates the Baker County Master Gardener Program, training and managing volunteers to assist residents with their specific horticulture needs. Ten percent of the agent’s time is spent working with youth in school classrooms and during 4-H programs. These programs provide youth with the math, science and life skills needed to be a successful gardener and self-sustaining adult.

Specific duties by percentage a. Residential & Commercial Horticulture 65 %b. Master Gardener Program 25 %c. 4-H and Youth Education 10 %

Total 100%

3. AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION – Horticulture, with expertise in ornamental plant production and landscape maintenance.

4. ASSIGNED ACTIVITY SINCE LAST PROMOTION, OR SINCE UF EMPLOYMENT, whichever is more recent -

2010-11 2009-10 2008-09Teaching 0% 0% 0%Research 0% 0% 0%Service 0% 0% 0%Extension 100% 100% 100%TOTAL 100% 100% 100%

5. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND -

Educational Background

University Program Area Degree Year

University of Florida Landscape and Nursery Horticulture B.S. 2007

Santa Fe Comm. College n/a A.A. 2005

Alicia Lamborn,

6. EMPLOYMENT Employment ListingUniversity/

Organization TitlePermanent

Status* YearUF/IFAS/Baker

County ExtensionHorticulture Agent I accruing 2008 - present

Loop’s Nursery & Greenhouses

Shipping Manager 2008

University of Florida Teacher’s Assistant 2007 *permanent status accruing

7. YEAR TENURE/PERMANENT STATUS WAS AWARDED BY UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA – NA

8. UF TENURE AND PROMOTION CRITERIA

The university’s criteria for granting tenure, promotion, or permanent status shall be relevant to the performance of the work that the faculty member has been employed to do and to his/her performance of the duties and responsibilities expected of a member of the university community. It shall also be based on the ability of the agent to complete or show significant progress towards a master’s degree during the first five years of employment by the university.

Faculty members are expected to perform at an outstanding level in their assigned areas of responsibility with productivity that is proportional to their assignment. Regardless of the number of functional areas of assignment, it is expected that the faculty member will meet the professional responsibilities normally expected for service.

For Florida Cooperative Extension Service faculty, effective contribution to the planned non-degree educational programs of UF/IFAS for that portion of FTE assigned to extension is necessary for promotion and tenure. Distinction in this area may be evidenced by effectiveness in obtaining, integrating and organizing educational resources into programs directed to meet the needs of extension clientele (general public, producers, industry groups, families, youth and other relevant audiences); the design and implementation of educational experiences (the scholarship of application) appropriate to priority needs identified; the packaging of research based information into program materials such as bulletins, fact sheets, newsletters, mass media messages, electronic publications, distance education, and public displays; and the development and utilization of result demonstrations and other teaching methods as a part of the educational process. Other indicators include participation in professional development and training opportunities to remain current with scientific and methodological developments, extramural funds received, and recognition by peers and clientele as a leader in the assigned areas of responsibility.

Alicia Lamborn,

9. TEACHING, ADVISING, AND/OR OTHER INSTRUCTIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS - NA

10. TEACHING EVALUATIONS – NA

11. GRADUATE FACULTY STATUS – NA

12. GRADUATE COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES – NA

13. RESEARCH NARRATIVE – NA

14. CREATIVE WORKS OR ACTIVITIES

The following creative works and activities were created by this agent in the promotion of the Baker County Horticulture Program and educational activities in Baker County. Names with an * represent Master Gardener volunteers who contributed to the creation of the creative work or activity.

Exhibits and Displays

2010 – (11)

Lamborn, A. 2008-2010. Baker County Extension Fair Booth Horticulture Exhibit, Baker County Fair.

Lamborn, A. and Ray, M.* 2010. “Baker County Extension Horticulture Program”. This exhibit was created to advertise the many different services offered to the community by the Extension Horticulture Program in Baker County. The exhibit was displayed during several local events including Master Gardener Plant Clinics, the Baker County Fair, and Baker County Farm City Luncheon.

Lamborn, A. and Mathern, M.* 2010. “Building a Compost Bin with Shipping Pallets”. This exhibit was created as a working demonstration and used to demonstrate the use of recycled materials in the garden during the Spring Garden Festival at the Baker County Extension Office.

Jenkins, C.* and Lamborn, A. 2010. “Gardening with Containers, Raised Beds and Bog Gardens”. This exhibit was created to demonstrate alternative gardening methods to participating community members during the Spring Garden Festival at the Baker County Extension Office.

Lamborn, A. 2010. “Jr. Master Gardeners Explore Alternative Gardening Methods Growing Fruits, Vegetables, and Cut Flowers”. This table top display highlights the Baker County Junior Master Gardener Program and was presented during three (3) local events including the Baker County 4-H Fall Kick-Off, Baker County Fair, and Baker County Farm City Luncheon.

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Lamborn, A., et al.* 2010. Five (5) “Master Gardener Plant Clinic” Exhibits. These informational exhibits were manned by Baker County Master Gardener volunteers on Saturdays at various locations around Baker County to offer assistance to residents and promote the Baker County Extension Horticulture Program and Baker County Master Gardener Program.

Lamborn, A. and Peacock, M.* 2010. “Rain Barrels”. This exhibit was created to demonstrate the use of rain barrels, including building and painting to installation and maintenance. The exhibit was used as a demonstration booth for Earth Day and the Spring Garden Festival at the Baker County Extension Office.

2011 –

Horticulture Program Open House Exhibit, Baker County Extension Office

Junior Master Gardener Exhibit, Baker County 4-H Kickoff

Master Gardener Plant Clinic Exhibits, Area Baker County Businesses

Spring Garden Festival, Baker County Extension Office

2009 – (9)

Lamborn, A. 2009. Baker County Extension Fair Booth Horticulture Exhibit, Baker County Fair.

Lamborn, A. 2009. “Join the Junior Master Gardener 4-H Club”. This table top exhibit was on display at the Baker County 4-H Kickoff.

Lamborn, A. 2009. “Florida-Friendly Landscaping”. This exhibit was created to demonstrate the nine Florida-Friendly Landscaping principles during the Spring Garden Festival at the Baker County Extension Office.

Jenkins, C.* and Lamborn, A. 2009. “Backyard Composting”. This exhibit was created as a demonstration booth during the Spring Garden Festival at the Baker County Extension Office.

Lamborn, A., et al.* 2009. Five (5) “Master Gardener Plant Clinic” Exhibits. These informational exhibits were manned by Baker County Master Gardener volunteers on Saturdays during spring to offer assistance to Baker County residents and promote the Baker County Extension Horticulture Program and Baker County Master Gardener Program.

Alicia Lamborn,

2008 – (2)

Lamborn, A. 2008. “Junior Master Gardener” Exhibit. This booth provided information to parents and 4-H youth about the Junior Master Gardener 2009 Summer Camp at the Baker County 4-H Kickoff.

Lamborn, A. 2008. Baker County Extension Fair Booth Horticulture Exhibit, Baker County Fair.

Instructional Multi-Media Presentations

2010 – (6)

Lamborn, A. 2010. “Edible Landscaping” – presented to Baker County residents – 66 slides.

Lamborn, A. 2010. “Gardening with Wildflowers” – presented to the Baker County Garden Club – 8 slides.

Lamborn, A. 2010. “Good Bug, Bad Bug: Insect IPM” – presented to Master Gardener volunteers – 70 slides.

Lamborn, A. 2010. “Indoor Composting with Worms” – presented to Baker County residents – 10 slides.

Lamborn, A. 2010. “Identifying Nutrient Deficiencies and Fertilizing Appropriately” – presented to Baker County residents and Master Gardener volunteers – 41 slides.

Lamborn, A. 2010. “Mistaken Identities in the Landscape” – re-created and presented using Turning Point Technology to Baker County Master Gardener volunteers – 104 slides.

2009 – (11)

Lamborn, A. 2009. “Basic Lawn Care” – presented to Baker County residents – 91 slides.

Lamborn, A. 2009. “Blueberry Disease & Insect Management” – presented to North Florida farmers at the 2009 Agriculture Enterprises Workshop – 20 slides.

Lamborn, A. 2009. “Butterfly Gardening in North Florida” – presented to Baker County residents – 41 slides.

Lamborn, A. 2009. “Florida-Friendly Landscaping” – presented to Baker County residents – 70 slides.

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Lamborn, A. 2009. “Florida-Friendly Landscape Plants” – presented to Baker County residents – 54 slides.

Lamborn, A. 2009. “Growing Tomatoes” –presented to special needs adults at Comprehensive Community Services in Baker County – 12 slides.

Lamborn, A. 2009. “Integrated Pest Management” – presented to Baker County residents – 95 slides.

Lamborn, A. 2009. “Plant Propagation, Grafting & Budding” – presented to Baker County residents – 48 slides.

Lamborn, A. 2009. “Pruning Shrubs” – presented to Baker County residents – 28 slides.

Lamborn, A. 2009. “Rain Barrels” –presented to Baker County residents – 36 slides.

Lamborn, A. and Thomas, M. 2009. “Advisory Committee Program Update” –presented to Baker County Extension Overall Advisory Committee – 10 slides.

2008 – (2)

Lamborn, A. 2008. “Nematode Sanitation” – presented to North Florida farmers at the 2008 Agriculture Enterprises Workshop – 10 slides.

Lamborn, A. 2008. “Energy Wise Landscaping” – prepared for 2009 county programming – 69 slides.

Lesson Plans

2010 – (2)

Lamborn, A. 2010. “Water Gardening: Measuring Growth.” Baker County Extension Service, 4 pages. Created for a Florida Ag in the Classroom program on Floating Water Gardens.

Lamborn, A. 2010. “Water Gardening: Making Observations.” Baker County Extension Service, 2 pages. Created for a Florida Ag in the Classroom program on Floating Water Gardens.

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Games

2010 – (3)

Lamborn, A. 2010. “Insect Name Game”. This game was created for Master Gardener volunteers and used during an educational class titled “Good Bug, Bad Bug: Insect IPM”.

Lamborn, A. and Clark, D.* 2010. “Master Gardener Jeopardy”. This game was created for Master Gardener volunteers, designed to serve as a review of subjects taught during Master Gardener training.

Lamborn, A. 2010. “Plants Have Families Too”. This activity was created to teach youth about plant families and how plants are closely and distantly related; used during the Jr. Master Gardener 4-H Summer Camp.

2009 – (2)

Lamborn, A. 2009. “Plant Bingo”. This game was created to teach youth about specific plants and gardening tools during the Jr. Master Gardener 4-H Summer Camp.

Lamborn, A. 2009. “Bug Bingo”. This game was created so that youth could learn to identify specific harmful and beneficial insects during the Jr. Master Gardener 4-H Summer Camp.

Teaching Visuals / Educational Posters

2010 – (2)

Lamborn, A. 2010. “Recycling in the Garden”. This table top display was used at a demonstration booth during an Earth Day event held at the Baker County Extension Office.

Jenkins, C.* and Lamborn, A. 2010. “Square Foot Gardening”. This table top display was used at a demonstration booth during the Spring Garden Festival at the Baker County Extension Office.

2009 – (4)

Jenkins, C.* and Lamborn, A., 2009. “Backyard Composting”. This educational table top display was used at the “Backyard Composting” demonstration booth during the Spring Garden Festival at the Baker County Extension Office.

Lamborn, A. 2009. “Butterfly Life Cycle”. Poster demonstrates the stages in the butterfly lifecycle; used during Project W.I.N.G.S program at 4-H Camp Cherry Lake.

Alicia Lamborn,

Lamborn, A. 2009. “Butterfly Habitats”. Poster demonstrates where butterflies are likely to be found; used during Project W.I.N.G.S program at 4-H Camp Cherry Lake.

Lamborn, A. 2009. “Is Your Yard Florida-Friendly?” This educational table top display was used at the “Florida-Friendly Landscaping” demonstration booth during the Spring Garden Festival at the Baker County Extension Office.

Web based communication and teaching

Lamborn, A. 2010. “Baker County Arboretum and Teaching Garden” section of Baker County Extension Website: http://baker.ifas.ufl.edu. Site includes timeline and events section, tree species list and site plan; created November 2010.

2010 Statistics: 55,843 individual sessions on the Baker County Extension website; 228 requested arboretum pages.

Lamborn, A. 2008-2010. “Lawn & Garden” section of Baker County Extension Website: http://baker.ifas.ufl.edu. Site includes gardening information, publications, and upcoming programs, activities and events; updated monthly, 2008-2010.

2010 Statistics: 55,843 individual sessions on the Baker County Extension website; 116,427 requested horticulture pages.

2011 “Baker County Arboretum and Teaching Garden” section of Baker County Extension Website: http://baker.ifas.ufl.edu. Information on upcoming programs and events updated monthly.

2011 “Lawn & Garden” section of Baker County Extension Website: http://baker.ifas.ufl.edu. Information on horticultural issues, topics, programs, activities, and events updated monthly.

Lamborn, A. 2008. “Cold Weather Plant Protection”, www.northfloridanewsdaily.com, 3 pages, December 2008.

Program Flyers

Lamborn, A. 2010. (Total 12) Flyers were created to improve awareness of extension services and increase participation in horticulture extension programs in Baker County.



Alicia Lamborn,

http://www.northfloridanewsdaily.com/

http://baker.ifas.ufl.edu/




15. PATENTS AND COPYRIGHTS – NA

16. PUBLICATIONS

a. Books, Sole Author

b. Books, Co-authored

c. Books, Edited

d. Books, Contributor of Chapter(s)

e. Monographs

f. Refereed Publications

g. Non-refereed Publications

Brochures

2010 – (3)

Lamborn, A. 2008-2010. “Master Gardener Volunteer Program of Baker County.” Baker County Extension Service. Trifold Brochure.

Lamborn, A. 2008-2010. “Master Gardener Program Guide.” Baker County Extension Service, 15 pages.

Gore, J. R. and Lamborn, A. 2008-2010. “Baker County Classroom Enrichment Programs.” Baker County Extension Service. Trifold Brochure, 2008-2010.

2009 – (2)

Lamborn, A. 2009. “Classroom Enrichment Horticulture Programs.” Baker County School District: Baker County Extension Service. Trifold Brochure.

Lamborn, A. 2009. “Horticulture Programs for Your Community Group.” Baker County Extension Service. Trifold Brochure.

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Fact Sheets

2010 – (7)

Lamborn, A. 2010. “Building a Compost Bin with Shipping Pallets”, Baker County Extension website, 2 pages.http://baker.ifas.ufl.edu/Horticulture/documents/ShippingPalletComposter.pdf

Lamborn, A. 2010. “Container Gardening”, Baker County Extension website, 6 pages. http://baker.ifas.ufl.edu/Horticulture/documents/ContainerGardening.pdf

Lamborn, A. 2010. “Month by Month Calendar: Demonstration Gardens”, Baker County Extension Service, 4 pages. Fact sheet was created for Master Gardener volunteers caring for demonstration landscapes.

Lamborn, A. 2010. “Month by Month Calendar: Fruits and Nuts”, Baker County Extension website, 13 pages. http://baker.ifas.ufl.edu/Horticulture/documents/MonthlyCalendar_FruitsandNuts.pdf

Lamborn, A. 2010. “Month by Month Calendar: Lawns and Gardens”, Baker County Extension website, 12 pages. http://baker.ifas.ufl.edu/Horticulture/documents/MonthlyCalendar_LawnsandGardens.pdf

Lamborn, A. 2010. “Ragweed vs. Goldenrod: Clearing the Confusion for Allergy Sufferers”, Baker County Extension website, 2 pages. http://baker.ifas.ufl.edu/Horticulture/documents/Ragweedvs.Goldenrod.pdf

Lamborn, A. 2010. “Recycling in the Garden”, Baker County Extension website, 8 pages. http://baker.ifas.ufl.edu/Horticulture/documents/RecyclingintheGarden.pdf

2009 – (9)

Lamborn, A. 2009. “Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt): Nature’s Way to Control Caterpillars and Mosquitoes”, Baker County Extension website, 2 pages. http://baker.ifas.ufl.edu/Horticulture/documents/Bt_NaturesWayToControlCaterpillarsandMosquitoes.pdf

Lamborn, A. 2009. “Black, Sooty Mold on Landscape Plants”, Baker County Extension website, 4 pages. http://baker.ifas.ufl.edu/Horticulture/documents/BlackSootyMoldonLandscapePlants.pdf

Lamborn, A. 2009. “Disinfecting Pruning Tools”, Baker County Extension website, 2 pages. http://baker.ifas.ufl.edu/Horticulture/documents/DisinfectingPruningTools.pdf

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http://baker.ifas.ufl.edu/Horticulture/documents/BlackSootyMoldonLandscapePlants.pdf

http://baker.ifas.ufl.edu/Horticulture/documents/BlackSootyMoldonLandscapePlants.pdf

http://baker.ifas.ufl.edu/Horticulture/documents/MonthlyCalendar_FruitsandNuts.pdf

Lamborn, A. 2009. “Fall Vegetable Planting Guide for North Florida”, Baker County Extension website, 1 page. http://baker.ifas.ufl.edu/Horticulture/documents/FallVegetablePlantingGuideforNorthFlorida.pdf

Lamborn, A. 2009. “Fertilizer Rates for Lawns and Landscapes”, Baker County Extension website, 4 pages. http://baker.ifas.ufl.edu/Horticulture/documents/FertilizerRatesforLawnsandLandscapes_000.pdf

Lamborn, A. 2009. “Florida Arbor Day.” This tree care fact sheet was provided to Macclenny Elementary first grade teachers for the 2009 Arbor Day celebration as a guide in caring for their class tree.

Lamborn, A. 2009. “Fruit Varieties for Baker County”, Baker County Extension website, 2 pages. http://baker.ifas.ufl.edu/Horticulture/documents/FruitVarietiesforBakerCounty.pdf

Lamborn, A. 2009. “Spring Vegetable Planting Guide for North Florida”, Baker County Extension website, 2 pages. http://baker.ifas.ufl.edu/Horticulture/documents/SpringVegetablePlantingGuideforNorthFlorida.pdf

Lamborn, A. 2009. “Water Conservation Tips – Inside and Outside the Home”, Baker County Extension website, 8 pages. http://baker.ifas.ufl.edu/Horticulture/documents/WaterConservationTips.pdf

2008 – (5)

Lamborn, A. 2008. “Florida Friendly Groundcovers for Baker County”, Baker County Extension website, 2 pages. http://baker.ifas.ufl.edu/Horticulture/Groundcovers%20For%20Baker%20County.pdf

Lamborn, A. 2008. “Florida Friendly Shrubs for Baker County”, Baker County Extension website, 1 page. http://baker.ifas.ufl.edu/Horticulture/Shrubs%20For%20Baker%20County.pdf

Lamborn, A. 2008. “Florida Friendly Tree for Baker County”, Baker County Extension website, 1 page. http://baker.ifas.ufl.edu/Horticulture/Trees%20For%20Baker%20County.pdf

Lamborn, A. 2008. “Florida Friendly Vines for Baker County”, Baker County Extension website, 2 pages. http://baker.ifas.ufl.edu/Horticulture/Vines%20For%20Baker%20County.pdf

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Lamborn, A. 2008. “Lichens”, Baker County Extension website, 2 pages. http://baker.ifas.ufl.edu/Horticulture/lichens.pdfNewsletter Edited

DeValerio, J., Estevez, B., Figart, L., Lamborn, A., Houghton, H., Rogers, C., Toelle, A., and Toro, E. “NENews” a Northeast District newsletter that serves as an information bridge between Extension agents, administrators and community shareholders. Published quarterly (Total 3), Circulation 395, 2010.

Lamborn, A. “Highlights in Horticulture”, Baker County Extension Service, Macclenny, Published Monthly (Total 12), Circulation 310, 4 pages, January to December, 2008-2010.

Topics include: Monthly Gardening Tips, Fruit and Vegetable Gardening, Fertilizing Lawns and Landscape Plants, Weed Management in Home Lawns, Pruning Trees and Shrubs, Deer Resistant Plants, Attracting Wildlife, Upcoming Gardening Classes and Events.

Lamborn, A. “Highlights in Horticulture” section of “Baker County Extension Newsletter”, Baker County Extension Service, Macclenny, Published Monthly (Total 12), January to December 2011.

DeValerio, J., Estevez, B., Figart, L., Lamborn, A., Houghton, H., Rogers, C., Toelle, A., and Toro, E. “NENews” a Northeast District newsletter that serves as an information bridge between Extension agents, administrators and community shareholders. Published quarterly (Total 4), Circulation 395, 2011.

Newspaper Articles

2010– (19)

Lamborn, A. 2010. “November Gardening Tips”. The Home Town Journal, Glen St. Mary, Circulation 6800, Vol. 6, Issue 46, pg. 2, November 12, 2010.

Lamborn, A. 2010. “Time Change = Watering Schedule Change”. The Home Town Journal, Glen St. Mary, Circulation 6800, Vol. 6, Issue 45, pg. 3, November 5, 2010.

Lamborn, A. 2010. “Time to Change Watering Schedule”. The Baker County Press, Macclenny, Circulation 5900, 81st Year, Vol. 28, pg. 10, November 4, 2010.

Lamborn, A. 2010. “Weed & Feed Products May Not Be Best For Your Lawn”. The Home Town Journal, Glen St. Mary, Circulation 6800, Vol. 6, Issue 41, pg. 3, October 8, 2010.

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Lamborn, A. 2010. “Young Gardeners Are Wanted”. The Baker County Press, Macclenny, Circulation 5900, 81st Year, Vol. 24, pg. 8, October 7, 2010.

Lamborn, A. 2010. “Fall Bloomers”. The Home Town Journal, Glen St. Mary, Circulation 6800, Vol. 6, Issue 40, pg. 5, October 1, 2010.

Lamborn, A. 2010. “Dealing with Tree Webworms”. The Baker County Press, Macclenny, Circulation 5900, 81st Year, Vol. 22, pg. 13, September 23, 2010.

Lamborn, A. and Thomas. M. 2010. “Show Your Talents at the Fair This Year!” The Home Town Journal, Glen St. Mary, Circulation 6800, Vol. 6, Issue 38, pg. 1, September 17, 2010.

Lamborn, A. and Thomas. M. 2010. “Fair Plant, Art Contest: Extension Office Urges New Entries”. The Baker County Press, Macclenny, Circulation 5900, 81st Year, Vol. 21, pg. 12, September 16, 2010.

Lamborn, A. 2010. “Ragweed vs. Goldenrod: Clearing the Confusion for Allergy Sufferers”. The Home Town Journal, Glen St. Mary, Circulation 6800, Vol. 6, Issue 30, pg. 5, July 23, 2010.

Lamborn, A. 2010. “Special Plants Need Special Pruning”. The Home Town Journal, Glen St. Mary, Circulation 6800, Vol. 6, Issue 25, pg. 7, June 18, 2010.

Lamborn, A. 2010. “Master Gardener Training Starts August 4th”. The Home Town Journal, Glen St. Mary, Circulation 6800, Vol. 6, Issue 23, pg. 2, June 4, 2010.

Lamborn, A. “Gardening for Hummingbirds”. The Home Town Journal, Glen St. Mary, Circulation 6800, Vol. 6, Issue 21, pg. 5, May 21, 2010.

Lamborn, A. 2010. “Be A Master Gardener”. The Baker County Press, Macclenny, Circulation 5900, 81st Year, Vol. 4, pg. 13, May 20, 2010.

Lamborn, A. “Spring Garden Festival This Weekend”. The Home Town Journal, Glen St. Mary, Circulation 6800, Vol. 6, Issue 17, pg. 1, April 23, 2010.

Lamborn, A. 2010. “Selecting Fruit Trees”. The Home Town Journal, Glen St. Mary, Circulation 6800, Vol. 6, Issue 10, pg. 1, March 5, 2010.

Lamborn, A. 2010. “Stinky Stinkhorn”. The Home Town Journal, Glen St. Mary, Circulation 6800, Vol. 6, Issue 7, pg. 1, February 12, 2010. (State and National Award Winner)

Lamborn, A. 2010. “Tips for a Healthy, Crabgrass Free Yard”. The Baker County Press, Macclenny, Circulation 5900, 80th Year, Vol. 38, pg. 16, January 28, 2010.

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Lamborn, A. 2010. “Don’t Commit Crape Murder!” The Home Town Journal, Glen St. Mary, Circulation 6800, Vol. 6, Issue 4, pg. 5, January 22, 2010.

Lamborn, A. 2009. (Total 14) Articles published to three local papers including, Home Town Journal (Glen St. Mary, Circulation 6400), The Baker County Standard (Macclenny, Circulation 3800), The Baker County Press (Macclenny, Circulation 6000) on topics such as efficient watering of landscapes, composting, weed management, wildlife, native plants, soil testing and gardening with bulbs.

Lamborn, A. 2008. (Total 9) Articles published to three local papers including, Home Town Journal (Glen St. Mary, Circulation 5100), The Baker County Standard (Macclenny, Circulation 3800), The Baker County Press (Macclenny, Circulation 5700) on topics such as landscape fertilization, recycling yard waste, planting for fall color, landscape pest management, cold weather turf damage and poinsettias.

Proceedings Article

2010 – (1)

Lamborn, A. 2010. “Junior Master Gardeners Explore Alternative Gardening Methods Growing Fruits, Vegetables and Cut Flowers”. Florida State Horticultural Society, Annual Proceedings, Number V-25, 2010.

h. Bibliographies/Catalogs

i. Abstracts

j. Reviews

k. Miscellaneous

17. LECTURES, SPEECHES OR POSTERS PRESENTED AT PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCES/MEETINGS since last promotion (not to exceed ten years) or from UF employment , whichever is more recent

International - none

National - none

Alicia Lamborn,

Regional - none

State

2010 – (2)

Lamborn, A. “Jr. Master Gardeners Explore Alternative Gardening Methods Growing Fruits, Vegetables, and Cut Flowers”. Poster. Extension Professional Associations of Florida (EPAF) Professional Improvement Meeting and Conference, 2010. (Selected)

Lamborn, A. “Jr. Master Gardeners Explore Alternative Gardening Methods Growing Fruits, Vegetables, and Cut Flowers”. Poster. Florida State Horticultural Society Annual Meeting, 2010. (Selected)

Local – none

18. CONTRACTS AND GRANTS –

a. Funded Externally

Years(e.g, 2005-2010)

Contractor or Grantor Project Title

Grant Amount

PI, Co-PI or Investigator

If Co-PI, Specify %

2010-2011

Florida Dept. of Agriculture and

Consumer Services

Baker County Arboretum and Teaching Gardens $ 19,054 PI

2010-2011

Florida Ag In The Classroom

Water Gardening: Floating Food and Fun with Hydroponics $ 405 PI

Total $ 19,459

Summary of External Grant Funding Received by Faculty (current)

Summary of External Grant Funding

Role Total Direct Costs Indirect CostsPrincipal Investigator $ 202 $ 0 $ 0

Alicia Lamborn,

Co-Principal Investigator $ 0

$ 0 $ 0Investigator $ $ 0 $ 0Sponsor of Junior Faculty $ 0 $ 0 $ - -

TOTALS $ 202 $ 0 $ 0

b. Funded Internally - none

Years Contractor or Grantor Project Title

Grant Amount

PI, Co-PI or Investigator

If Co-PI, Specify %

Total

Summary of Internal Grant Funding Received by Faculty (Current) Role Total

Principal Investigator $ 0Co-Principal Investigator $ 0Investigator $ 0Sponsor of Junior Faculty $ 0

TOTALS $ 0

c. Submitted, Pending Decision.

Years of Contract or Grant


PI, Co-PI, or

Investigator

If Co-PISpecific

Responsibilities

2010-2011

Walmart Enhancement of Community Arboretum

PI

d. Submitted But Not Funded .

Years of Contract or Grant


PI, Co-PI, or

Investigator

If Co-PISpecific

Responsibilities

2010UF/IFAS Dean of

Extension

Baker County Arboretum and Teaching Gardens

Outdoor ClassroomPI

Alicia Lamborn,

2009-2010

UF/IFAS Dean of

Extension

First Detector Technology for Outlying Counties in District II & III

Investigator

Rebecca Jordi, PI

e. In-kind Contributions

Year Type Donor Amount2011 5 Trees /Arbor Day Program Glen St. Mary Nursery $1502011 2 / Arbor Day Program North Glen Farm $ 30

Total $ 180Year Type Donor Amount2010 9 Trees / Arbor Day

ProgramsGlen St. Mary Nursery $ 270

2010 5 Insect Collecting Nets / Jr. Master Gardener Program

Pat Collier $ 10

2010 Bird Seed / Jr. Master Gardener Program

Debbie Clark $ 5

2010 700 Tree Seedlings Urban Forestry Services $ 3502010 Pine Straw Mulch / Arboretum Baker Correctional Institution $ 1600

Total $ 2235Year Type Donor Amount2009 10 Trees / Arbor Day Program Glen St. Mary Nursery $ 3002009 2 Trees /Demonstration Garden Glen St. Mary Nursery $ 502009 6 Daylilies/

Demonstration GardenSue Quinley $ 15

2009 12 Stokesia Plants / Demonstration Garden

Cindy Jenkins $ 48

2009 5 Seed Packets / Jr. Master Gardener Program

Debbie Clark $ 5

2009 2 Plug Trays of Plants / Jr. Master Gardener Program

Pat Collier & Sue Quinley $ 20

Total $ 438Year Type Donor Amount2008 8 Plants /

Master Gardener ProgramDebra Travis $ 46

2008 1 Plant / Demonstration Garden Glen St. Mary Nursery $ 252008 Plant Rental / Baker County

Fair ExhibitGlen St. Mary Nursery $ 30

2008 Mustard Green Plants / Greenhouse Demonstration

Kyle Brown $ 12

2008 Daffodil Bulbs / Demonstration Garden

Florida Daffodil Society $ 10

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Total $ 123

f. Monetary Contributions

Year Donor Amount2010 The Plant Ladies $ 202010 Baker County Master Gardener Program (Fundraising) $ 730

Total $ 750

2009 Baker County Master Gardener Program (Fundraising) $ 780

Total $ 780

2008 Baker County Master Gardener Program (Fundraising) $ 350

Total $ 350

g. Volunteer Contributions

Year Estimated Dollar Value of Volunteer Hour*

Hours Amount

2010 $ 18.20 522 $ 95002009 $ 17.78 459 $ 81612008 $ 17.38 535 $ 9298

*“Calculation of economic value of trained volunteers’ contribution to extension programs: According to 2008 Florida data from the Independent Sector (http://independentsector.org/programs/research/volunteer_time.html) the estimated dollar value of a volunteer hour is $18.20 (this includes estimated fringe benefits). In Extension, trained volunteers are contributing to Extension programs by dedicating their time, skills, talent, and expertise under supervision or guidance by faculty.”

19. UNIVERSITY GOVERNANCE AND SERVICE - listed in reverse chronological order.Years Name of Activity, Committee, etc. Role, (member, chair,

etc.)

2009-2010

UF/IFAS Statewide Goal IV Team: Florida-Friendly Landscaping/FYN Homeowner Focus Team

Member

2009-2010

UF/IFAS Statewide Goal IV Team: Effective Pest Management Focus Team

Member

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http://independentsector.org/programs/research/volunteer_time.html

2010EDIS Publication Review

Hansen de Chapman, G. and Alvarez, E. “Color in the Landscape: Finding Inspiration for a Color

Theme”. EDIS Publication #ENH1164.

Editor/Reviewer

2010EDIS Publication Review

Hansen de Chapman, G. and Alvarez, E. “Landscape Design: Analyzing Site Conditions”. EDIS

Publication #ENH1165.

Editor/Reviewer

20. CONSULTATIONS OUTSIDE THE UNIVERSITY – None

21. EDITOR OF A SCHOLARLY JOURNAL, SERVICE ON AN EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD OR REVIEWER FOR A SCHOLARLY JOURNAL – None

22. INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES - None

23. EXTENSION PROGRAM -

For program years, 2008-2010, based on input from the Baker County Agriculture Advisory Committee and the Overall Extension Advisory Committee, the agent’s educational responsibilities were developed in the following areas:

Residential and Commercial Horticulture Master Gardener Volunteer Program 4-H and Youth Education

The Baker County Horticulture Advisory Committee was formed during 2010, meeting twice per year (October 20 and December 15, 2010) to discuss ways of enhancing the horticulture program to meet the needs of the community. During advisory committee meetings, advisors reviewed the agent’s educational programs and presented ideas for enriching future programming in the areas of horticulture and life skills development in youth. Recommendations on ways to increase minority participation and participation as a whole were also given, including suggestions for additional advisory committee members. The

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Baker County Horticulture Advisory Committee has a three year rotation plan and is currently being expanded to include members representing all geographic, socioeconomic, and racial levels.

Summary of Programs Table

Program title Days Planned* Days Expended**I. Residential & Commercial Horticulture 109 160II. Master Gardener Volunteer Program 30 45III. 4-H and Youth Education 11 20*full time agents plan for 120 – 160 days** range for full time employment is 210 – 240 days

Program title Days Planned* Days Expended**I. Residential & Commercial Horticulture 109II. Master Gardener Volunteer Program 30III. 4-H and Youth Education 11

I. Residential and Commercial Horticulture

A. Situation

The Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program (FFLP), also known as the Florida Yards and Neighborhoods (FYN) Program, is a partnership of the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences (UF/IFAS), Florida’s water management districts, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), the National Estuary Program, the Florida Sea Grant College Program, concerned citizens, members of private industry and numerous other nongovernmental agencies. The program, which is implemented through the counties’ UF/IFAS Cooperative Extension Service, provides education and outreach activities in the community to help residents adopt an integrated approach to landscaping through the adoption of nine interrelated Florida-Friendly Landscaping principles: Right Plant, Right Place, Water Efficiently, Fertilize Appropriately, Mulch, Attract Wildlife, Manage Yard Pests Responsibly, Recycle Yard Waste, Reduce Storm Water Runoff, and Protect the Waterfront.

The 2008 population estimate from the United States Census Bureau for Baker County, Florida is 26,164, an increase of 17.5% from the year 2000. The influx of new residents to the county in addition to current residents, the majority of whom own homes (81% in 2000), will have an increasing need for local horticulture programs to educate them on homeowner

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related horticultural issues, especially Florida-Friendly Landscaping principles.

The Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program is a major program conducted in Baker County, using classes, workshops and educational demonstrations to increase the community’s knowledge and change behaviors through the adoption of the nine Florida-Friendly Landscaping principles. The Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program will make homeowners aware of the issues surrounding landscape maintenance and teach them to maintain sustainable landscapes through use of proper plant material, responsible pesticide use, and efficient water and fertilizer use to reduce non-point source pollutants from entering Florida’s surface and groundwater resources.

Baker County is also home to several wholesale nursery operations, landscape maintenance companies, and horticulture related retail outlets. These industry professionals have the potential to benefit from educational programming related to best management practices, fertilizer and pesticide ordinances, pest management and updates on the latest horticultural issues affecting both the industry and the community in which they work.

Findings from the National Gardening Association’s survey, The Impact of Home and Community Gardening in America, indicate that food gardening in the U.S. is on the rise. Seven million more households were projected to grow their own fruits, vegetables, herbs, or berries in 2009 than in 2008 — a 19 percent increase in participation. This anticipated increase is nearly double the 10 percent growth in vegetable gardening from 2007 to 2008 and reflects the number of new food gardeners emerging this year. As the need for programming related to home grown fruits and vegetables is on the rise, the objective of the agent is to provide programming designed to increase the knowledge and skills necessary for Baker County residents to successfully provide food for self and family, while using innovative methods to increase production in small spaces.

Target audience(s): Homeowners, community groups, landscape maintenance professionals and Master Gardener volunteers.

B. Program Objectives 1. At least 25 homeowners and industry professionals will attend Florida-Friendly

Landscaping™ programs to learn about best management practices in Florida. By the end of the workshop, 75 percent will have increased their knowledge of the nine Florida Friendly Landscaping principles as measured by a post-program evaluation. In a three month follow-up survey, 50 percent of participants will indicate they adopted at least one new Florida-Friendly Landscaping principle they were not using prior to the program.

2. To increase knowledge and skills related to fruit and vegetable gardening by 50 percent of at least 30 adults as determined by a program evaluation. In a two month follow-up survey, 10 percent of participants will indicate they are now growing their

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own fruits and vegetables, growing fruits/vegetables that they were not growing prior to the program, and/or growing fruits/vegetables using new gardening techniques.

1. At least 25 homeowners will attend Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ programs. By the end of the workshop, 75 percent will have increased their knowledge of the nine Florida Friendly Landscaping principles as measured by a post-program evaluation. In a three month follow-up survey, 50 percent of participants will indicate they adopted at least one new Florida-Friendly Landscaping principle they were not using prior to the program.

2. To increase knowledge and skills related to fruit and vegetable gardening by 50 percent of at least 30 adults as determined by a program evaluation. In a two month follow-up survey, 10 percent of participants will indicate they are now growing their own fruits and vegetables, growing fruits/vegetables that they were not growing prior to the program, and/or growing fruits/vegetables using new gardening techniques.

3. To increase knowledge of adults and industry professionals on topics relating to ornamental pests and integrated pest management. At least 20 individuals will attend IPM workshops, of which 60 percent will be more knowledgeable following the program and 20 percent will commit to change pest management behaviors. Increased knowledge will be measured by a post-program evaluation and changes in behavior will be surveyed three months later.

C. Educational Methods and Activities

The agent invests time creating and implementing educational methods and activities for the residential and commercial horticulture program. These methods include the use of classes, workshops, educational demonstrations and exhibits held and displayed at various areas around the county, including the Extension Office, community centers and garden centers. The agent also creates and distributes fact sheets, informational newsletters, newspaper articles, public service announcements and flyers. These methods and activities are designed to increase community knowledge on specific horticultural issues and encourage behavior changes.

o Support Materials Exhibits & Displays (5) Instructional Multi-Media Presentations (4) Educational Posters (2) Fact Sheets (6) Newsletters, monthly (12) Newspaper Articles (14) Program Flyers (8)

o Professional Presentations Group Teaching Events (13)

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Summary of group teaching events for Program I.

Instructor Number of Events Number of Participants (who we reach)

Self2010 – 112011 – 152009 – 22 2008 – 7

2010 – 108 2011 – 2009 – 3242008 – 72

Prog. Assit.

Volunteer2010 – 2 2011 – 3 2009 – 32008 – 1

2010 – 139 2011 – 2009 – 2052008 – 15

Summary of clientele reached for Program I.

Residential and Commercial Horticulture ProgramNumber of Educational Materials Developed 43

Number of Clientele Contacts 2155field consultations 8

office consultations 877telephone consultations 1005

group teaching participants 247e-mail consultations 18

Web site visits 54476

D. Outcomes and Impacts

Outcomes and Impacts related to Objective 1

At least 25 homeowners and industry professionals will attend Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ programs to learn about best management practices in Florida. By the end of the workshop, 75 percent will have increased their knowledge of the nine Florida Friendly Landscaping principles as measured by a post-program evaluation. In a three month follow-up survey, 50 percent of participants will indicate they adopted at least one new Florida-Friendly Landscaping principle they were not using prior to the program.

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Sixty-two (62) homeowners participated in Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ programs that taught them how to maintain their landscape in a more environmentally-friendly way by adopting one or more Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ principles. Participants learned how matching plant material to the site conditions can reduce the need for water, fertilizer, pesticides and excessive pruning in the landscape. Participants also learned techniques to help them water efficiently, fertilize appropriately, and use environmentally-friendly pest control methods such as hand pulling weeds and the use of insecticidal soaps, oils. Participants attending Rain Barrel Workshops learned about the different ways a rain barrel could be used, including how to build, install and maintain their rain barrel.

Post-program evaluations revealed that 76% of participants indicated they increased their knowledge of the Florida-Friendly Landscaping principles. Three month follow-up surveys of 22 participants indicated that at least 35 % of all participants adopted at least one (1) of the Florida-Friendly Landscaping principles since attending an Extension program. Post-program evaluations also revealed the following information on decreased water, fertilizer and pesticide use and landscape maintenance savings as a result of attending an Extension program:

Percentage of people surveyed indicating decreased water use. 18%

Percentage of people surveyed indicating decreased fertilizer use. 20%

Percentage of people surveyed indicating decreased pesticide use. 20%

Percentage of people surveyed indicating decreased landscape maintenance costs 64%

Total estimated savings of surveyed participants $ 790

Participants attending rain barrel workshops built a total number of sixteen (16) 55-gallon rain barrels in 2010 and forty-three (43) rain barrels in 2009. Post-program surveys of rain barrel participants revealed that eleven (11) rain barrels were installed during 2010 and twenty-one (21) were installed during 2009 to collect water from home downspouts, reducing the amount of fresh water resources used in the landscape and reducing stormwater runoff which carry pollutants.

According to the University of Florida fact sheet, Florida Field Guide to Low Impact Development: Cisterns/Rain Barrels, a general rule of thumb is that one inch of rain water collected on a 1000 square foot of roof will yield approximately 600 gallons. Using this estimate and assuming that each rain barrel installed between 2009 and 2010 was able to collect one-quarter (25%) of the average annual rainfall received in Florida (50 inches) using a catchment area of at least 100 square feet, we can determine that the 32 rain barrels yielded a total savings of 24,000 gallons of water.

Outcomes: Increase knowledge and awareness of the potentially harmful effects that urbanization has on Florida’s environment and natural resources; implementation of

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Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program’s nine major principles.

Impacts: A reduction in the over-utilization of water, fertilizer, and pesticides in the landscape; a reduction in the amount of pollutants reaching our aquifer; a reduction of nonpoint source pollution to our rivers, lakes, and streams.


To increase knowledge and skills related to fruit and vegetable gardening by 50 percent of at least 30 adults as determined by a program evaluation. In a two month follow-up survey, 10 percent of participants will indicate they are now growing their own fruits and vegetables, growing fruits/vegetables that they were not growing prior to the program, and/or growing fruits/vegetables using new gardening techniques.

Eleven (11) adults participated in one of two programs related to fruit and vegetable gardening. Participants learned about selecting and growing edible plants in Baker County, including how to start a vegetable garden, techniques to maximize vegetable production in small spaces, and proper care and maintenance of edible gardens.

Post-program evaluations revealed that 82% of participants indicated they increased their knowledge on topics related to fruit and vegetable gardening with 36% indicating they felt comfortable enough to share that information with others. Two month follow-up surveys indicated that at least 63% (7) of the total participants are trying something new related to fruit and vegetable gardening as summarized in the following table:

Percentage of total participants indicating the adoption of irrigation practices to follow UF recommendations. 27%

Percentage of total participants indicating the adoption of fertilization practices to follow UF recommendations. 45%

Percentage of total participants indicating the adoption of pest management practices to follow UF recommendations. 27%

Percentage of total participants indicating decreased water use. 0%

Percentage of total participants indicating decreased fertilizer use. 27%

Percentage of total participants indicating decreased pesticide use. 18%

Percentage of total participants indicating decreased landscape maintenance costs 18%

Outcomes: Improve horticultural knowledge and skills required to successfully provide food for self and family.

Impacts: Adults develop personal competencies of self-reliance and learn to be more

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independent; adults develop marketable, productive skills and competencies for work and family life.

Race and Ethnicity Data

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All reasonable efforts to increase minority participation have been taken and documented, including the use of mailings to minority groups. The Baker County Horticulture Advisory Committee is currently being expanded to include appropriate minority representation.

II. Master Gardener Volunteer Program

A. Situation

Part of the agent’s horticulture program is dedicated to the Baker County Master Gardener Program. Master Gardener volunteers are University of Florida IFAS trained volunteers who provide support to the horticulture Extension agent by educating the community through consultations, teaching classes, working with youth, staffing plant clinics and exhibits at community events and advising schools and other organizations.

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Race and Ethnicity

Projected Target Audience

(for 2010)Audience Reachedin 2010

*Parity (± 4%)

Reached

Projected Target Audience(for 2011 POW)

No. % No. % Yes or No No. %Hispanic 523 2.1 10 0.5 Yes 523 2.1

Multi-racial 227 0.9 0 0 Yes 237 0.9Pacific

Islander 7 Z 0 0 Yes 7 ZAmerican

Indian 75 0.3 1 0.04 Yes 75 0.3Asian 100 0.4 2 0.09 Yes 100 0.4Black 3326 13.2 24 1.1 No 3326 13.2White 20,963 83.2 2094 97.1 No 20,963 83.2

Unknown 26 1.2 -Total 25,203 100 2155 100 25,203 100

GenderMale 13,232 52.5 880 40.8 No 13,232 52.5

Female 11,971 47.5 1277 59.2 No 11,971 47.5Unknown

Total 25,203 100 2155 100 * 25,203 100

Recruiting, training, and managing Master Gardener Volunteers is essential to the deliverance of quality horticulture programming in Baker County. It is also imperative that these volunteers are kept abreast of the latest horticultural research and issues affecting the community through monthly meetings and horticulture programs taught by the agent.

Target audience: Master Gardener volunteers and community members (new recruits)B. Program Objectives

1. To requite three (3) new Master Gardener volunteers for the Baker County Master Gardener Program in 2010, retain at least 60% (n=2) of new 2009 requites during their first year of service, and retain 100% (n=8) of experienced Master Gardeners that have already completed at least one year of service.

2. To increase continuing education opportunities in 2010 by 100% from the previous year (n=3) for all Baker County Master Gardener volunteers through the expansion of group learning events, including advanced Master Gardener trainings held during regularly scheduled monthly meetings and optional educational field trips.

1. To requite four (4) new Master Gardener volunteers for the Baker County Master Gardener Program in 2011, retain at least 50% (n=2) of new 2011 requites during their first year of service, and retain 100% (n=8) of experienced Master Gardeners that have already completed at least one year of service.

2. To maintain a high level of continuing education opportunities in 2011 (n=8) for all Baker County Master Gardener volunteers through advanced Master Gardener trainings held during regularly scheduled monthly meetings and optional educational field trips.

3. To begin hosting new Master Gardener volunteer training in Baker County during the spring of 2011. In previous years, Baker County has teamed up with other surrounding counties to train volunteers, but lack of participation has been an issue due to travel requirements. By hosting the training in Baker County alone, it is expected that participation will increase.


The agent invests time creating and implementing educational trainings and activities for the Baker County Master Gardener program, including advanced Master Gardener classes and educational field trips outside of Baker County. The agent also creates and distributes informational brochures, newspaper articles, public service announcements and flyers to increase community awareness of the Baker County Master Gardener program and recruit new volunteers.

o Support Materials Exhibits & Displays (5) Instructional Multi-Media Presentations (3)

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Brochures (2) Fact Sheets (1) Games (2) Newspaper Articles (2) Program Flyers (1)


Summary of group teaching events for Program II.


Self2010 – 62011 – 102009 – 2

2010 – 352011 – 2009 – 87

Prog. Assit.Volunteer

Summary of clientele reached for Program II.

Master Gardener Volunteer ProgramNumber of Educational Materials Developed 16

Number of Clientele Contacts 215field consultations 155

office consultations 20telephone consultations 2

group teaching participants 35e-mail consultations 3

Web site visits 3031



To requite three (3) new Master Gardener volunteers for the Baker County Master Gardener Program in 2010, retain at least 60% (n=2) of new 2009 requites during their first year of service, and retain 100% (n=8) of experienced Master Gardeners that have already completed at least one year of service.

Two (2) new Master Gardener volunteers were recruited and trained during the fall of 2009, officially joining the program at the start of 2010 to begin serving the community. At the end of 2010, 50% of new recruits (n=2) and 88% of veteran Master Gardeners (n=8) had fulfilled

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their volunteer obligation, deciding to remain in the Baker County Master Gardener program for 2011.


To increase continuing education opportunities in 2010 by 100% from the previous year (n=3) for all Baker County Master Gardener volunteers through the expansion of group learning events, including advanced Master Gardener trainings held during regularly scheduled monthly meetings and optional educational field trips.

Continuing education opportunities were increased by 233% for all Baker County Master Gardeners, from three (3) in 2009 to ten (10) in 2010. These continuing education opportunities include six group learning events, five of which were held during regularly scheduled monthly meetings, and four educational field trips to nurseries, gardens, farms and the University of Florida poinsettia field day.


*

All reasonable efforts to increase minority participation have been taken and documented, including the use of mailings to minority groups. The Baker County Horticulture Advisory Committee is

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Race and Ethnicity



*Parity (± 4%)

Reached



Multi-racial 227 0.9 0 0 Yes 237 0.9Pacific


Indian 75 0.3 1 0.4 Yes 75 0.3Asian 100 0.4 1 0.4 Yes 100 0.4Black 3326 13.2 16 7.4 No 3326 13.2White 20,963 83.2 188 87.4 No 20,963 83.2

Unknown 6 2.8 -Total 25,203 100 215 100 25,203 100

GenderMale 13,232 52.5 70 32.5 No 13,232 52.5

Female 11,971 47.5 145 67.4 No 11,971 47.5Unknown

Total 25,203 100 215 100 * 25,203 100

currently being expanded to include appropriate minority representation.

III. 4-H & Youth Education

A. Situation

Baker County is home to six public schools, having the potential for thousands of students to benefit from horticulture programming. Youth have a need for horticulture school enrichment programs, 4-H horticulture clubs and 4-H gardening summer camps in Baker County. These programs give youth the knowledge and skills to be productive, self-sustaining citizens of the community while giving them a better appreciation of their natural environment and an understanding as to where their food comes from.

In 2009, a total of 237 youth benefited from the Baker County horticulture program through classroom enrichment programs, the Junior Master Gardener 4-H horticulture club and other gardening activities during 4-H summer camps. Participation increased by less than 2% from 2008 to 2009, indicating a need for additional marketing of youth horticulture programs and increased youth involvement in 2010 horticulture programs.

Target audience(s): Youth

B. Program Objectives

1. Increase 4-H youth participation in 2010 horticulture programs by 30 percent (n=49) through 4-H day camps and the Junior Master Gardener 4-H special interest club. At least 64 youth will participate in horticulture programming through 4-H day camps and clubs with at least 80 percent demonstrating an increase in knowledge and skills at the conclusion of the program as determined by a post reflective instructor survey and/or participant evaluation at the end of the program.

2. Increase youth participation in 2010 horticulture programs by 20 percent (n=188) through classroom enrichment programs, extension programs, special interest groups and before or after school programs. At least 225 youth will participate in horticulture programming through classroom enrichment programs with at least 75 percent demonstrating an increase in knowledge and skills at the conclusion of the program as determined by a post reflective instructor survey.

1. Increase 4-H youth participation in 2011 horticulture programs by 20 percent (n=69) from 2010 through 4-H day camps and the Junior Master Gardener 4-H special interest club. At least 83 youth will participate in horticulture programming through 4-H day

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camps and clubs with at least 80 percent demonstrating an increase in knowledge and skills at the conclusion of the program as determined by a post reflective instructor survey and/or participant evaluation at the end of the program.

2. Maintain high levels of youth participation in 2011 horticulture programs through classroom enrichment programs, extension programs, and programs or activities for special interest groups. At least 300 youth will participate in horticulture programming through classroom enrichment programs with at least 75 percent demonstrating an increase in knowledge and skills at the conclusion of the program as determined by a post reflective instructor survey.


The agent invests time creating and implementing educational activities and lesson plans for youth horticulture programs, as well as creates and distributes educational materials aimed at educating both parents and youth about 4-H horticulture programming in Baker County.

o Support Materials Exhibits & Displays (1) Brochures (1) Lesson Plans (2) Games (1) Newspaper Articles (1) Program Flyers (3)


Summary of group teaching events for Program III.


Self2010 – 202011 – 152009 – 82008 – 1

2010 – 4732011 – 2009 – 4612008 – 31

Prog. Assit.Volunteer 2010 – 6

2011 – 2008 – 2

2010 – 1162011 – 2008 – 202

Summary of clientele reached for Program III.

4-H and Youth Horticulture ProgramNumber of Educational Materials Developed 9

Number of Clientele Contacts 609

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field consultations 0office consultations 4

telephone consultations 3group teaching participants 589

e-mail consultations 13Web site visits 0



Increase 4-H youth participation in 2010 horticulture programs by 30 percent (n=49) through 4-H day camps and the Junior Master Gardener 4-H special interest club. At least 64 youth will participate in horticulture programming through 4-H day camps and clubs with at least 80 percent demonstrating an increase in knowledge and skills at the conclusion of the program as determined by a post reflective instructor survey and/or participant evaluation at the end of the program.

Sixty-nine (69) youth participated in horticulture programs during 2010, and increase of 41% from 2009. 4-H youth programming included the Junior Master Gardener 4-H club, meeting seven times during the year to work and learn in a greenhouse setting, growing fruits, vegetables, edible flowers and cut flowers using hydroponic and other alternative growing methods. A post reflective instructor survey during the course and at the end of the 2009-2010 program determined that 60% of participants gained gardening experience (had no gardening experience prior to the program) and 100% of participants increased knowledge and competencies related to alternative gardening methods and growing edible plants.

Youth participating in a week-long Junior Master Gardener summer day camp learned about various gardening topics through the use of games, experiments, crafts, demonstrations and outdoor activities. Each day had a different gardening theme including All About Plants, Edible Gardening, Food and Nutrition, Getting Our Hands Dirty, Insects and Florida-Friendly Gardening. A post reflective instructor survey at the end of the program determined that 30% of participants (n=6) gained gardening experience (had no gardening experience prior to the program) and 100% of participants increased knowledge and competencies related to edible plants and nutrition, insect pests and insect collecting, attracting wildlife, the use of mulch in the garden, plant propagation, and plant science. At the end of the program, all participants indicated a commitment to continue gardening and insect collecting as a hobby.

Horticulture programs were also introduced to youth participating in the Environmental summer day camp and W.I.N.G.S. Butterfly summer day camp, as well as a tree planting program for Florida’s Arbor Day. During the Environmental day camp, youth learned about native plants and plant communities while taking a nature walk through the Baker County Shoals Park. Participants of the W.I.N.G.S. Butterfly day camp learned about the elements of a butterfly garden and then designed and installed a butterfly garden at the Extension office. In honor of Florida’s Arbor Day, youth participated in a tree planting exercise at the Extension office. The Florida Division of Forestry’s Smokey Bear was also there to give

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away Longleaf tree seedlings for youth participants to plant at home.


Increase youth participation in 2010 horticulture programs by 20 percent (n=188) through classroom enrichment programs, special interest groups and before or after school programs. At least 225 youth will participate in horticulture programming through classroom enrichment programs with at least 75 percent demonstrating an increase in knowledge and skills at the conclusion of the program as determined by a post reflective instructor survey.

Four hundred and fifty-eight (458) youth participated in horticulture programs during 2010, and increase of 144% (n=188) from 2009. Classroom enrichment programs included a Florida Arbor Day tree planting program, Fighting Childhood Obesity with School Vegetable Gardens, and Water Gardening: Floating Food and Fun with Hydroponics.

The Florida Arbor Day tree planting program has been held annually from 2008 to 2010. Two schools participated in 2010, with a total of 205 students working together to plant 8 trees on school grounds. Students learned about the history of Arbor Day, the importance of trees and how to plant and care for their new tree. An instructor survey determined that 100% of participants increased their knowledge of trees and skills related to tree planting since the majority of students indicated they had never planted a tree before and all participants were surprised to hear that products like ice cream and toothpaste contained cellulose from pine trees. From 2008 to 2010, the Youth Horticulture program has impacted 555 students by planting 26 trees in three schools, with plans to continue this program in future years.

New this year, the Youth Horticulture program has teamed up with the Baker County Health Department for programming on Fighting Childhood Obesity with School Vegetable Gardens. To date, Macclenny Elementary has been provided resources for two classroom raised bed gardens. These classes (31 students) planted their vegetable garden with a variety of cool-season vegetables and are learning to care for their garden until harvest. A portion of this program also involves the health department, whose representative teaches students about health and nutrition, focusing on a new vegetable each week. A post reflective teacher survey will be conducted at the conclusion of this program to determine its outcomes and impacts.

A youth classroom enrichment program on floating water gardens was expanded during 2010 due to a grant from Florida Ag in the Classroom which provided the materials for 10 classrooms. This program, titled “Water Gardening: Floating Food and Fun with Hydroponics” gives students an experiential learning opportunity, growing their own food (lettuce) using a hydroponic floating water garden. Two hundred and seven (207) students

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participated in this program, learning the history of hydroponics, how to set up their classroom floating water garden and how the system works. Students are using lesson plans created by the agent to track the growth of their plants and record observations during the program. A post reflective teacher survey will be conducted at the conclusion of this program to determine its outcomes and impacts.


24.

CLINICAL SERVICE OR CLINICAL ACTIVITIES – NA

25. SERVICE TO SCHOOLS –

The Baker County Extension Horticulture Program has provided the following service to schools upon request, time permitting.

2010o Classroom Enrichment Program: Ag Literacy Day, 324 participants

Provided readers for Ag Literacy Day at Keller Intermediate School, reading a Florida Agriculture Literacy Book “These Green Farms” and administering pre- and post-tests to determine comprehension.

o Classroom Enrichment Program: Pumpkin Patch Day, 767 participants

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Race and Ethnicity



*Parity (± 4%)

Reached



Multi-racial 227 0.9 3 0.5 Yes 237 0.9Pacific


Indian 75 0.3 0 0 Yes 75 0.3Asian 100 0.4 1 0.1 Yes 100 0.4Black 3326 13.2 63 10.3 Yes 3326 13.2White 20,963 83.2 527 86.5 Yes 20,963 83.2

Unknown 4 -Total 25,203 100 609 100 25,203 100

GenderMale 13,232 52.5 297 48.7 Yes 13,232 52.5

Female 11,971 47.5 312 51.2 Yes 11,971 47.5Unknown

Total 25,203 100 609 100 25,203 100

Provided volunteers to teach 41 pre-kindergarten and kindergarten classes about pumpkins during Pumpkin Patch Day.

2009o Vocational Advisory Committee Member, Baker County High School,

Horticulture Program, 2009-2010 School Year Advised the horticulture teacher on topics and skills needed by

students to prepare them for college level coursework and work in the profession.

o Classroom Enrichment Program: Planting Seeds and Transplants in Recycled Containers, 33 participants

Provided volunteers to conduct a classroom activity with two first grade classes, planting seeds and transplants in newspaper pots.

2008o Classroom Enrichment Program: Importance of Plants and Plant Uses, 50

participants Provided volunteers to speak with Baker County Middle School

students on the importance of plants and plant uses which tied into a reading assignment.

o Classroom Enrichment Program: Planting Seeds in Recycled Containers, 63 participants

Provided volunteers to conduct a classroom activity with three first grade classes, planting seeds in newspaper pots.

26. MEMBERSHIP AND ACTIVITIES IN THE PROFESSION

AssociationRole

(e.g., member, committee chair, elected office, etc.) YearsFlorida Association of County Agriculture Agents

4-H and Youth Committee Chair

2011

Florida Association of County Agriculture Agents

4-H and Youth Committee Member

2010


Communications Committee Member

2010


Member 2008-2010

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National Association of County Agriculture Agents

Member 2008-2010

Northeast Florida Green Team Member 2008-2010Baker County Fair Association Advisor 2008-2010

27. HONORS

Year Organization Award

2010 Florida Association of County Agriculture Agents Best Feature Story - Communications

2010 National Association of County Agriculture Agents

Feature Story Communication Award, National Finalist

30. BIOSKETCHES OF INDIVIDUALS WRITING SOLICITED LETTERS OF EVALUATION

32. COPIES OF THE LAST FIVE (or since last promoted) ANNUAL LETTERS OF EVALUATION

Year Your Overall Rating Scales

2009 Satisfactory Not Acceptable – Exemplary

2008 Satisfactory Not Acceptable – Exemplary

33. THE FURTHER INFORMATION SECTION

Date of Hire: July 22, 2008

Status of Master’s Degree: Completed first year as of December 2010 at the University of Florida, majoring in Agriculture Education and Communication

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Anticipated Three Year Packet: Spring 2011

Anticipated Permanent Status and/or Promotion Packet: Spring 2013

Marketing Efforts: Marketing efforts have been made through the creation and distribution of brochures, flyers, newspaper articles, newsletters, public service announcements and exhibits to increase target audience participation in horticulture programs. Audiences targeted include homeowners, landscape maintenance professionals, special interest community groups, schools, youth and new Master Gardener recruits. These efforts have resulted in increased community awareness of educational horticulture programs offered and increased participation in youth horticulture programming.

Community Service: Involvement with community and civic organizations include educational talks and classes for groups such as the Baker County Women’s Club, Rotary Club, Garden Club and church groups. The agent also works as an advisor for the community garden manager.

34. ISTs AND OTHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Title No. of Days

2010Turf & Ornamental Insecticides – What you always wanted to know…

1

Palms & Cold Weather Damage 1Green Industries – Best Management Practices Instructor Training 2Expanding Your Plant Palette 1Florida Market Maker Training 1Wildlife and Biodiversity Training 1Northeast District Faculty Meeting & Professional Improvement Workshop

1

2010 Master Gardener Coordinator In-Service Training 2Presented Educational Program Poster, Florida State Horticultural Society

3

Various Abstracts and Educational Sessions, Florida State Horticultural Society

3

Marketing Value-Added Agricultural Commodities Economically and Safely, Florida State Horticultural Society

1

National Association of County Agriculture Agents (NACAA) Annual Meeting and Professional Improvement Conference

5

Extension Professional Associations of Florida (EPAF) Professional Improvement Meeting and Conference

4

Presented Educational Program Poster, Extension Professional 4

Alicia Lamborn,

Associations of Florida (EPAF) Professional Improvement Meeting and ConferenceTurning Point Technology Training, Extension Professional Associations of Florida (EPAF) Professional Improvement Meeting and Conference

1

Volunteer Management System Coordinator Training, Extension Professional Associations of Florida (EPAF) Professional Improvement Meeting and Conference

1

Scholarship of Extension – Ways To Share Impact, Extension Professional Associations of Florida (EPAF) Professional Improvement Meeting and Conference

1

A Guide to EPA’s Proposed Numeric Nutrient Water Quality Criteria for Florida, Extension Professional Associations of Florida (EPAF) Professional Improvement Meeting and Conference

1

Northeast Florida Green Team Meeting & Educational Workshop 1Northeast Florida Advanced Master Gardener Training 1Turning Point Webinar 1

2011Water Conservation: half empty or half full Webinar Series 1IPM For Shrub Roses 1Project BATS 1Designer Genes: A New Plant Breeding Curriculum for 4-H 1Extension Professional Associations of Florida (EPAF) Professional Improvement Meeting and Conference – plan to present abstract and/or poster

4

Florida State Horticultural Society Meeting – plan to present abstract and/or poster

3

2009Invasive Plants, Invasive Ornamentals and IFAS’ Role, Agent In-Service Training

1

Northeast Florida Green Team Meeting 1Teaching Techniques – New Faculty Orientation 2Permanent Status & Promotion Workshop, Agent In-Service Training 1Using Banker Plants to Control Insects, Agent In-Service Training 1Northeast Florida Green Team Meetings 2Diseases in the Vegetable Garden, Agent In-Service Training 1Orientation & Training for New County Faculty: Accountability & Evaluation

2

Northeast District Faculty Meeting & Professional Improvement Workshop

1

Pest Update, Agent In-Service Training 1New State Legislation: Florida-Friendly Landscaping & BMPs 1Suwannee Valley Agent Team Planning Meeting 1Extension Professional Associations of Florida (EPAF) Professional 4

Alicia Lamborn,

Improvement Meeting and ConferenceAdvanced Topics in Hydroponics Workshop 1Georgia/Florida Green Industries Update 1

2008New Faculty Training 1Northeast Florida Green Team Meeting & Educational Workshop 1Northeast District Faculty Meeting & Professional Improvement Workshop

1

BMP and Fertilizer Ordinances, Agent In-Service Training 1

Alicia Lamborn,

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