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IST Num Title Purpose and Objective StartDate EndDate Session

ID Faculty Lead Type Hours Location

1 30447 2017 Florida Beef Cattle Short Course (BCSC)

Beef cattle production in Florida is an essential component of the diversified agricultural economy of the state of Florida. The state of Florida is ranked 12th nationally in total number of beef cows. The beef cattle industry in Florida is 6th i

5/3/2017 5/5/2017 304471 Dr. Matt Hersom trad 16 Gainesville, Florida

1 31188 New Technology for Commercial Crop Production (V)

The objective of this in-service training is to introduce new concepts and technologies of Best Management Practices (BMPs) developed for Florida’s crop production systems. These systems will enhance the sustainability for commercial crop production in Florida. This program will present new techniques and initiatives for management of nutrients, water, and diseases. The training will focus on mechanical harvesting and new technologies of fertilizer management for crop production.

2/22/2017 2/22/2017 311881 Guodong Liu mixt 5 Gainesville

1 31195 Palm Management in the Florida Landscape (Palm School)

The purpose of Palm School is to provide county faculty with the basic tools for identifying palm problems (biotic and abiotic) and suggestions as to cause, cure and prevention. Objectives include learning: 1) morphological structure and physiological growth of palms; 2) basic methods needed for diagnosis of palm problems; 3) diagnosis and management of physiological and nutritional disorders; 4) diagnosis and management of fungal and phytoplasma diseases; 5) diagnosis and management of palm insect pests; 6) successful transplanting techniques; 7) appropriate pruning of palms; and 8) proper fertilization of palms.

11/17/2016 11/18/2016 311951 Monica L Elliott trad 12 Orange County Extension

1 31230 Navigating Pesticide Applicator Categories: What Agents and CEDs Need to Know to Offer Training and Exams

This class will help to explain the different licenses and also determine which exams should be offered based on local clientele needs. We will also focus on how to write and submit CEU proposals and entering data into the FDACS website. In addition to these skills we will teach participants how to enhance revenue by offering classes that help

1/12/2017 1/13/2017 312301 Julie McConnell trad 8 UF/IFAS Extension Bay County (Panama City)


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sustain their county extension programs and will also cover reporting to UF/IFAS Pesticide Office to ensure payment under the FDACS exam contract. We will also address online payment method options.

1 31252 Getting Excited about Pesticide Applicator Certification

This in-service training will address 4 primary areas of concern:

1. Understanding the proper type of license needed.

2. Understanding the proper procedures for administering exams.

3. Understanding the proper procedures for administering web-based exams.

4. Understanding the importance of exam accountability.

3/29/2017 3/29/2017 312521 Fred Fishel trad 3.5 Palm Beach County Extension Office - West Palm Beach







3/15/2017 3/15/2017 312522 Fred Fishel trad 3.5 Leon County Extension Office - Tallahassee




2. Understanding the proper procedures

3/22/2017 3/22/2017 312523 Fred Fishel trad 3.5 Duval County Extension Office - Jacksonville


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for administering exams.3. Understanding the proper procedures

for administering web-based exams.4. Understanding the importance of exam

accountability.







3/10/2017 3/10/2017 312524 Fred Fishel trad 3.5 Orange County Extension Office

1 31253 Weed Management for Nurseries and Greenhouses Online

The purpose of this online training is to provide extension agents with advanced training pertaining to weed control in ornamental production nurseries and greenhouses in order to provide their clientele with the latest research based information.

The objectives of this training are to provide Florida extension agents with advanced knowledge of:

Proper ways to manage all aspects of weed management in nurseries and greenhouses including weed identification, developing herbicide programs, and the latest non-chemical methods of weed control that actually

10/24/2016 11/18/2016 312531 Chris Marble dist 6 Online


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work How potting media, irrigation, and

fertilization practices impact weed growth and herbicide performance

Gain knowledge on the best herbicides to choose for particular weed species including research based efficacy information

Know how to accurately calibrate sprayers and granular application equipment and how to avoid causing crop injury from herbicide applications

Learn the best ways to reduce handweeding and herbicide costs

Understanding herbicide modes of action, which modes of action are effective on which types of weeds, how to rotate herbicides effectively, and the latest research pertaining to each herbicide mode of action

How to teach growers to test new herbicides for crop safety

How to conduct on-farms trials at clientele sites

Weed control practices and procedures inside enclosed structures and greenhouses

This course will be taught as an online course over 4 weeks with 2 modules (lessons)given each week. Participants can view modules at any time after the course has begun. Each module is approximately 45 minutes in length. There will also be interactive activities and quizzes as well as pre and post-tests and a final examination. Each participant who successfully


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completes the course will receive a free copy of the highly acclaimed identification book "Weeds of the South" by Charles T. Bryson and Michael S. DeFelice.

1 31279 Gulf States Horticultural Expo

Agents that attend the IST will be proactively preparing themselves and their clientele to identify and manage new pest problems, many of which include invasive species. The Gulf State Horticultural Expo is a good opportunity for agents to get updates from specialists throughout the southeast on pressing issues concerning the landscape and nursery industry. The second day is an opportunity to interact with exhibitors. New plants being introduced to the market are displayed, as well as, industry product demonstrations. Participation in this event also increases networking, which strengthens multi-state relationships and enables collaboration on a regional basis.

1/18/2017 1/18/2017 312791 Sheila Dunning trad 6 Mobile, AL

1 31279 Gulf States Horticultural Expo

Agents that attend the IST will be proactively preparing themselves and their clientele to identify and manage new pest problems, many of which include invasive species. The Gulf State Horticultural Expo is a good opportunity for agents to get updates from specialists throughout the southeast on pressing issues concerning the landscape and nursery industry. The second day is an opportunity to interact with exhibitors. New plants being introduced to the market are displayed, as well as, industry product

1/19/2017 1/19/2017 312792 Sheila Dunning trad 6 Mobile, AL


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demonstrations. Participation in this event also increases networking, which strengthens multi-state relationships and enables collaboration on a regional basis.

1 31289 Latest results of UF research on rose rosette disease and rose mosaic disease and updates on disease, pest and other issues relevant to the Green Industry

a. Provide hands-on experiences identifying new and re-emerging diseases on roses and other plants. Hands-on experiences will occur in a quarantine greenhouse and in the diagnostic clinic to view and learn how to diagnose infected and infested plants.

b. Provide the latest information on emerging problems, new IPM tools and current recommendations for management of arthropods and diseases in the nursery and landscape.

11/17/2016 11/17/2016 312891 Gary Knox trad 7 UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center, Quincy

1 31299 THE UF FOOD SYSTEMS ACTION TANK: Mapping, Driving, Evaluating and Reporting UF Food Systems Programming from Farm to Consumer

The learning/behavioral objectives for this IST are:

1. Participants will be able to define common food systems terminology in their own words.

2. UF/IFAS food systems educators will commit to sharing a common food systems vocabulary

3. UF/IFAS food systems educators will correctly identify food systems faculty experts, established Extension programs, educational toolkits, and associated state and national regulatory programs relevant to their assignment areas

4. UF/IFAS food systems educators will

3/21/2017 3/22/2017 312991 Danielle Treadwell

trad 9 UF/IFAS MREC, Apopka


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demonstrate knowledge gain of national and regional food systems initiatives (Know Your Farmer, Let’s Move, SNAP-Ed, EFNEP, National Farm to School, Food Safety Modernization Act, Southern Region Center for Food Safety Education etc.) and know how and why IFAS programs are evaluated and reported

5. IFAS Extension faculty increase their confidence on leading food systems programs from farm to plate that support the mission of IFAS Extension

1 31311 2017 Regional FFL/GI-BMP In-service Trainings

The purpose is to provide quality in-service training opportunities for Extension GI-BMP Certified Agent Instructors. The Florida Turfgrass Association (FTGA) hosts 12 Regional Turf Seminars throughout the state of Florida.

1/10/2017 1/10/2017 313111 Donald P. Rainey trad 5.5 Miami Springs County Club



1/11/2017 1/11/2017 313112 Donald P. Rainey trad 5.5 Lake Worth



1/12/2017 1/12/2017 313113 Donald P. Rainey trad 5.5 Port St. Lucie


The purpose is to provide quality in-service training opportunities for Extension GI-BMP Certified Agent Instructors. The Florida Turfgrass Association (FTGA) hosts 12 Regional Turf Seminars throughout

1/24/2017 1/24/2017 313114 Donald P. Rainey trad 5.5 Ocala


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the state of Florida.



1/25/2017 1/25/2017 313115 Donald P. Rainey trad 5.5 Orlando



1/26/2017 1/26/2017 313116 Donald P. Rainey trad 5.5 Cocoa



2/14/2017 2/14/2017 313117 Donald P. Rainey trad 5.5 Milton



2/15/2017 2/15/2017 313118 Donald P. Rainey trad 5.5 Tallahassee



2/16/2017 2/16/2017 313119 Donald P. Rainey trad 5.5 Jacksonville


The purpose is to provide quality in-service training opportunities for Extension GI-BMP Certified Agent Instructors. The Florida Turfgrass Association (FTGA) hosts 12 Regional Turf Seminars throughout

2/28/2017 2/28/2017 3131110 Donald P. Rainey trad 5.5 Plant City


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the state of Florida.



3/1/2017 3/1/2017 3131111 Donald P. Rainey trad 5.5 Venice



3/2/2017 3/2/2017 3131112 Donald P. Rainey trad 5.5 Estero

1 31321 Strategic Marketing Plan for the Florida Blueberry Industry

The UF/IFAS PIE Center has developed a strategic marketing plan for the Florida blueberry industry based on research made possible by an FDACS specialty crop block grant. This in-service training opportunity will lead extension agents through the marketing plan, including in-depth explanations for each of the suggested tactics. This training will be especially helpful for agents who serve communities where blueberries are grown, but it will also provide information to agents who are looking help their growers improve upon their general marketing efforts. At the conclusion of the training, extension agents will be prepared to assist their growers in implementing several new marketing tactics for their operations.

10/4/2016 10/4/2016 313211 Joy Rumble dist 1 Online

1 31324 Agronomy Update for 2017

Update county extension faculty on the latest production and management techniques and issues related to agronomic crops.

1/17/2017 1/17/2017 313241 David Wright mixt 8 NFREC, Quincy

1 31326 2017 Urban Landscape Summit

Overview: The 2017 UF/IFAS Center for Landscape Conservation and Ecology Urban Landscape Summit will feature presentations of applied research or extension project pertaining to

3/16/2017 3/17/2017 313261 Michael Dukes trad 9 Straughn Professional Development Center


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urban landscape issues in Florida. Possible urban landscape topics include water, landscape management, urban pest issues, social issues, economics, and more. The Summit will include accepted presentations from state specialists and county faculty and a graduate student poster competition.

Objectives:

Participant will build relationships among state specialists, county faculty, graduate students, and industry.

Participants will hear national or regional issue update from the Keynote Speaker.

Participant will learn about the latest research in urban landscape issues.

Participants will be able to model projects after presented extension projects.

1 31330 Tomato Scouting Workshop and In-service Training

Increased the adoptions of scouting pest and diseases as part of the IMP program in tomato production in Florida

10/18/2016 10/28/2016 313301 Monica Ozores-Hampton

mixt 5 SWFREC, Immokalee

1 31340 2017 Citrus Health Forum

This meeting aims to cover the major issues that north Florida citrus growers are currently facing. Until recently there was no reports or confirmation of citrus greening nor any reports of the Asian citrus psyllid. Citrus leaf miner is particularly abundant, and major citrus diseases in the area include citrus scab, alternaria and phytophthera During this meeting, that would be hosted at the NFREC in Quincy FL, we are inviting scientists renowned for their expertise in citrus pest and disease management, including plant pathologists


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and entomologist from the Citrus Research and Education Center. Potential attendees of this meeting will include citrus growers of the Northwestern district, nursery owners, extension agents and master gardeners.

1 31351 Evidence-based Turfgrass Management: Pests

To provide in-depth, evidence-based education on turf weed, insect, disease, and nematode management through lecture, field observations, and laboratory demonstrations. After this 16 hour event, 50% of participants will be able to integrate an evidence-based approach into their turfgrass management practices as measured by pre/post test and a 6 month follow up evaluation.

1/31/2017 2/1/2017 313511 Travis Shaddox trad 16 FLREC

1 31353 Cucurbit Scouting Workshop and In-Service Training

The purpose is to provide training on the identification of common nutritional disorders, diseases, insects, and weeds on cucurbit (watermelon, squash, cucumber, and cantaloupe) crops. The target audience is IFAS personnel with responsibilities in cucurbit (vegetables) and growers and crop consultants and other sectors of the industry. Management and scouting concepts will be presented. The objectives are to: 1. Increase client's knowledge of the symptoms and signs of nutritional disorders, disease, insects, and weeds to help them identify the disorder and pests and provide; 2. Provide management recommendations to clients to reduce plant and yield loss due to poor nutrition, disease, insects, and weed pests to lessen the adverse economic impact of these disorders and pests. The objectives will be achieved thorough training by Monica Ozores-Hampton (nutritional), Pamela Roberts (disease), Philip Stansly (insects), and Gene McAvoy (weeds) presented in Powerpoint

3/7/2017 3/7/2017 313531 Pamela Roberts mixt 3 SWFREC


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presentations and live specimens, if possible. A training manual containing these materials and other documents such as EDIS will be available. Impact of the educational activity will be assessed by pre- and post- tests.

1 31364 Evaluating Economic Impacts of Local and Regional Food Systems

To train UF-IFAS extension agents in understanding and conducting economic assessments of local food systems

3/20/2017 3/20/2017 313641 Alan W. Hodges Trad 4 Mid-Florida Research and Education Center

1 31364 Evaluating Economic Impacts of Local and Regional Food Systems

To train UF-IFAS extension agents in understanding and conducting economic assessments of local food systems

3/21/2017 3/21/2017 313642 Alan W. Hodges Trad 4 Mid-Florida Research and Education Center

1 31365 Basics of Protected Agriculture and Hydroponic Vegetable Production

This short course is designed to teach Extension agents the basic skills needed to help growers, gardeners, and school teachers how to start a hydroponic business or garden including: planning, marketing, and production techniques. Much of the two-day program will be conducted in the greenhouses so Extension agents will "learn by doing". Attendees will receive a thumb drive of the class materials and will learn where to find additional information on the web. This training will be useful for Extension agents who have responsibilities for: ag and natural resources, home horticulture, farm to school and food systems.

3/27/2017 3/28/2017 313651 Robert Hochmuth

Trad 15 Suwannee Valley Agricultural Extension Center, Live Oak

1 31367 Florida State Horticulture Society Annual Meeting and Application of New Technologies for Improved Management Strategies for Horticultural and Agronomic Crops

This would be the 12th IST held in conjunction with the Annual Meeting of the Florida State Horticultural Society (FSHS), June 4-6, 2017; the 130h FSHS Meeting will be held at the Westin Harbour Island Hotel in downtown Tampa, FL. The FSHS meeting includes concurrent sessions on Vegetables, Citrus, Ornamental Plants, Temperate/Subtropical Fruits, and Natural Resources. The topics discussed include water use, fertilization,

6/4/2017 6/6/2017 313671 Josh Freeman Trad 16 Westin Harbour Island Hotel,Tampa, Florida


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postharvest handling, and marketing.

There are two sessions for this IST that relate to Initiative 1 Agricultural / Horticultural Enterprises in the Plant Systems and Food Systems Priority Work Groups (1.s3). The Florida State Horticultural Society is a cosponsor; commitment is listed below.

The first session of this IST is for county faculty to participate in the FSHS Annual Meeting. This meeting provides a forum for state specialists, county faculty, USDA/ARS researchers, growers and allied industry to present up-to-date research results and new production practices. Many county faculty participate in the society’s sessions as presenters and serve as officers and members of the society’s committees. In fact, Chris Oswalt, multi-county citrus agent, is the current society President. The FSHS meeting ends at noon on Day 2.

The second session begins with the Extension Luncheon, followed by an afternoon educational session that is designed to provide county faculty with the latest information about the application of new technologies for improved management strategies for horticultural and agronomic crops. The FSHS provides partial support for the ISTs by providing rooms for the Extension Luncheon and afternoon IST at the host hotel. Experts from the region will present information on the application, limitations, and future of new and emerging site-specific crop management technologies including precision irrigation


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scheduling, UAVs, sensors, data use, and mobile-ready decision support tools.

The objectives of the Second Session of the in-service training are:

1. Describe the above critical issues that negatively affect viability and competitiveness of horticultural and agronomic crops.

2. Discuss the latest techniques being employed and advances being made to address these issues.

1 31367 Florida State Horticulture Society Annual Meeting and Application of New Technologies for Improved Management Strategies for Horticultural and Agronomic Crops

This would be the 12th IST held in conjunction with the Annual Meeting of the Florida State Horticultural Society (FSHS), June 4-6, 2017; the 130h FSHS Meeting will be held at the Westin Harbour Island Hotel in downtown Tampa, FL. The FSHS meeting includes concurrent sessions on Vegetables, Citrus, Ornamental Plants, Temperate/Subtropical Fruits, and Natural Resources. The topics discussed include water use, fertilization, postharvest handling, and marketing. There are two sessions for this IST that relate to Initiative 1 Agricultural / Horticultural Enterprises in the Plant Systems and Food Systems Priority Work Groups (1.s3). The Florida State Horticultural Society is a cosponsor; commitment is listed below.The first session of this IST is for county faculty to participate in the FSHS Annual Meeting. This meeting provides a forum for state specialists, county faculty, USDA/ARS researchers, growers and allied industry to present up-to-date research results and new production practices. Many county faculty participate in the society’s sessions as

6/6/2017 6/6/2017 313672 Josh Freeman Trad 4 Westin Harbour Island Hotel,Tampa, Florida


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presenters and serve as officers and members of the society’s committees. In fact, Chris Oswalt, multi-county citrus agent, is the current society President. The FSHS meeting ends at noon on Day 2.The second session begins with the Extension Luncheon, followed by an afternoon educational session that is designed to provide county faculty with the latest information about the application of new technologies for improved management strategies for horticultural and agronomic crops. The FSHS provides partial support for the ISTs by providing rooms for the Extension Luncheon and afternoon IST at the host hotel. Experts from the region will present information on the application, limitations, and future of new and emerging site-specific crop management technologies including precision irrigation scheduling, UAVs, sensors, data use, and mobile-ready decision support tools.The objectives of the Second Session of the in-service training are:

1. Describe the above critical issues that negatively affect viability and competitiveness of horticultural and agronomic crops.

2. Discuss the latest techniques being employed and advances being made to address these issues.

1 31370 Scouting School (Row Crop Pests)

The purpose is to train County Extension Faculty with row crop responsibilities how to correctly identify and manage crop pests. Due to the seasonal occurrence of pests in agronomic crops, it is important to be able to identify the insects, damage caused by them, and the different stages of their life cycles. This information is imperative for implementing scouting techniques and control methods. Many crop pests have an economic

6/8/2017 6/8/2017 313701 Ethan Carter (Regional Crop IPM)

trad 4 Marianna (2741 Penn Ave, Marianna FL, 32448)


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threshold, and unless reached- any pesticide applications made are wasted money that the farmer could have saved. Four State specialists have agreed to teach information on these topics for corn, cotton, peanut, and soybean. Due to the limited number of scout schools available in the Marianna area in recent years, Farmers and Ranchers will also be able to attend this training. Surveys will be distributed to compile information regarding their current management strategies, and which pests they are most concerned about regarding their operations. Agents will receive a similar survey regarding the topics addressed, usefulness of information, and if they have interest in receiving more training in the area or similar areas that need addressed.

The objective is to increase the County Extension Faculty’s knowledge regarding pest identification, scouting and overall management in row crops. This will allow them to make better recommendations to their clientele when on field visits, phone calls, or disseminating information at their county events.

Farmers will improve their ability to scout and recognize economic thresholds, therefore reducing expenditures on unnecessary pesticide applications and preventing them from entering the environment.

1 31378 Commercial Blueberry Production in Florida (BY INVITATION ONLY)

The purpose of this in-service training is to update county and state faculty on the latest advances in Florida blueberry production and identify current and future challenges for the industry. It is intended for state and county faculty with commercial blueberry responsibilities. The EventBrite link is https://www.eventbrite.com/e/blueberry-in-

4/26/2017 4/26/2017 313781 Jeffrey Williamson

mixt 8 Plant Science Research and Education Center Citra, FL


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service-training-tickets-312903081541 31378 Commercial Blueberry

Production in Florida (BY INVITATION ONLY)

The purpose of this in-service training is to update county and state faculty on the latest advances in Florida blueberry production and identify current and future challenges for the industry. It is intended for state and county faculty with commercial blueberry responsibilities. The EventBrite link is https://www.eventbrite.com/e/blueberry-in-service-training-tickets-31290308154

4/26/2017 4/26/2017 313782 Jeffrey Williamson

mixt 8 By PolyCom

1 31383 The Florida peach industry: Consumer research and marketing plan in collaboration with the Fresh From Florida campaign

We invite you to join us for the March session of the Easy as PIE webinar on the Florida peach research and marketing campaign. Speakers Sonia Tighe from the Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association and Tori Bradley, University of Florida graduate student, will provide findings from consumer surveys, give details on the Fresh From Florida peach marketing campaign, and relate it back to the local food industry in Florida. We hope you will be able to join us for this session!

3/23/2017 3/23/2017 313831 Ricky Telg dist 1 online

1 31389 Navigating Pesticide Applicator Categories: What Agents and CEDs Need to Know to Offer Training and Exams

This class will help to explain the different licenses and also determine which exams should be offered based on local clientele needs. We will also focus on how to write and submit CEU proposals and entering data into the FDACS website. In addition to these skills we will teach participants how to enhance revenue by offering classes that help sustain their county extension programs and will also cover reporting to UF/IFAS Pesticide Office to ensure payment under the FDACS exam contract. This would also address online payment methods options.

5/23/2017 5/23/2017 313891 Julie McConnell trad 6 UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County 5339 County Rd 579 Seffner, FL

2 31205 Promoting Sustainable Residential Landscapes in Florida

Given the critical role that ground and surface water resources play in modern society and ecological systems, this In-Service-Training is designed to provide extensive information about barriers to the adoption of sustainable residential

11/30/2016 11/30/2016 312051 Hayk Khachatryan

trad 1 Mid-Florida Research and Education Center


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landscaping practices and use of water-saving indoor appliances. The training will also cover the effects of price-based incentives/policies such as manufacturer or utility rebates on homeowners’ adoption of water-saving irrigation systems. The materials for this course are based on two large nationwide surveys that collected data on homeowners’ indoor water use and outdoor/lawn irrigation practices. Course content is applicable to Extension personnel or relevant stakeholders, who are interested in 1) learning about homeowners’ knowledge, perceptions, and attitudes towards indoor/outdoor water-conserving practices and eco-friendly lawn fertilizer application, 2) effectiveness of incentive policies such as rebates for smart landscape irrigation systems and/or water-saving (indoor) appliances, 3) strategies to work with homeowners to promote sustainable landscape practices. Overall, this course offers participants the opportunity to receive new and research-based information about current practices and effectiveness of strategies to improve water-saving practices in Florida.

2 31231 Getting The Florida Waters Stewardship Program Started In Your County

Purpose: To showcase a new signature program under the UF/IFAS Extension Water Initiative (Public Awareness)

Objective: To provide participants with the materials and training necessary for them to conduct the Florida Waters Stewardship Program (FWSP) in their respective county

o SMART Objective (assuming 25 participants): A one-year follow-up evaluation will reveal that 60% (n=25) of participants from the "Getting The Florida Waters Stewardship Program Started In Your County" IST

5/12/2017 5/12/2017 312311 Lara Milligan trad 4 Circle B Bar Reserve in Polk County or other location of Natural Resource IST determined by Dr. Main if this is selected to be a part of those offerings. Note: I was


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will have completed at least one full offering of the Florida Waters Stewardship Program in their county/region.

unable to open calendars to check for conflicts; I can be flexible on IST offering date.

2 31258 Measuring the Outcomes and Impacts of UF/IFAS Water Conservation Extension Programming: 2017 Update

The purpose of this in-service training is to update participants on the statewide UF/IFAS urban water conservation evaluation project, engage them in measuring water savings as a result of their programming, and provide opportunities to become more involved in the project going forward. As a part of the UF/IFAS Extension Initiative II "Enhancing And Protecting Water Quality, Quantity, And Supply", a team of Florida Extension agents and specialists have been collaborating to ensure UF/IFAS is documenting progress on this part of the roadmap. The evaluation strategy is based on University of Florida research on water-saving technologies (such as rain sensors) and practices (such as reduction of irrigation frequency) (such as Boyer and Dukes 2014).

Participants will:

Increase knowledge about the University of Florida research used to estimate water savings that results from specific landscape practices

Increase ability to locate evaluation resources

Increase understanding of the statewide progress made on the urban water

1/26/2017 1/26/2017 312581 Laura Warner dist 2 Webinar elearning through AdobeConnect: http://ufifas.adobeconnect.com/clce/


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conservation element of the UF/IFAS Extension Roadmap

Improve understanding of the relationship between individual contributions and statewide accountability.

Note: possible adjustments to the will be guided based on needs identified by the water initiative leadership team.

2 31271 Phosphorus Dynamics in Florida Soil and Water Systems

The purpose of this IST is to provide examples and case studies of how phosphorus behaves in Florida soil and water systems, with emphasis on the management implications and options for attenuating excess loads to Florida waterbodies.

The objectives of this IST are:

1. Describe the different chemical forms of phosphorus and how each one behaves in the environment.

2. Explain natural and anthropogenic factors that affect phosphorus levels in Florida's soil and waterbodies, including the effect of Florida's geology on phosphorus levels.

3. Understand different sampling and analytical methods for monitoring phosphorus in soil and water; select appropriate sampling and analytical tools for a given environmental problem.

4. Describe phosphorus dynamics in Florida lakes, including why Florida

5/12/2017 5/12/2017 312711 Dr. Mary Lusk trad 8 Gulf Coast REC, Balm


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lakes have naturally high variability in phosphorus content; suggest appropriate lake management actions based on a lake's classification.

5. Describe the sources of and the solutions to problems with excess phosphorus in Lake Okeechobee and the Everglades Agricultural Area.

6. Discuss the connections between Lake Okeechobee flows and coastal estuarine algal blooms, and explain the potential role of phosphorus in algal blooms.

7. Explain the environmental fate and transport of phosphorus in onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems (septic systems) and list possible management actions for attenuating phosphorus loading to waterbodies from septic systems.

8. Know sources of phosphorus in urban stormwater and explain tools and research designs for monitoring phosphorus in an urban stormwater pond.

2 31280 11th Watershed In-service Training: Florida’s land development process, drivers and challenges to sustainable development, and potential solutions

Specifically this IST aims to increase the knowledge of attendees in the following areas: 1) past and future trends in land use in Florida; 2) landuse planning and land development process, regulations and linkages to water supply and quality, energy and other environmental factors; 3) impacts of current development trends on water demand, supply, and quality, energy, and ecosystem; 4) innovative technology, management strategies, and policies that would facilitate more efficient

4/27/2017 4/27/2017 312801 Sanjay Shukla mixt 8 Winter Haven/Orlando


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use of resources and a more sustainable future (green development); and 5) specific case studies for low-impact and resilient urban development.

The above learning objectives will be met with a combination of in-class instructions (presentations and panel discussion) and on-site field visits. The in-class program will include presentations on different aspects of land use decisions and management (speakers from UF/IFAS, Water Management Districts (WMDs), land owners, developers, agricultural producers, Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), municipalities, and counties). These will be complemented by two discussions; one among the UF/IFAS county and state faculty and the other a panel discussion with land developers, landowners, county, state, and federal officials, and environmental NGOs. A half-day field visit to urban developments with integrated stormwater management and green space/natural resource preservation will then provide IST participants a comprehensive learning experience.

2 31280 11th Watershed In-service Training: Florida’s land development process, drivers and challenges to sustainable development, and potential solutions

Specifically this IST aims to increase the knowledge of attendees in the following areas: 1) past and future trends in land use in Florida; 2) landuse planning and land development process, regulations and linkages to water supply and quality, energy and other environmental factors; 3) impacts of current development trends on water demand, supply,

4/28/2017 4/28/2017 312802 Sanjay Shukla mixt 4 Winter Haven/Orlando


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and quality, energy, and ecosystem; 4) innovative technology, management strategies, and policies that would facilitate more efficient use of resources and a more sustainable future (green development); and 5) specific case studies for low-impact and resilient urban development.

The above learning objectives will be met with a combination of in-class instructions (presentations and panel discussion) and on-site field visits. The in-class program will include presentations on different aspects of land use decisions and management (speakers from UF/IFAS, Water Management Districts (WMDs), land owners, developers, agricultural producers, Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), municipalities, and counties). These will be complemented by two discussions; one among the UF/IFAS county and state faculty and the other a panel discussion with land developers, landowners, county, state, and federal officials, and environmental NGOs. A half-day field visit to urban developments with integrated stormwater management and green space/natural resource preservation will then provide IST participants a comprehensive learning experience.

2 31327 Master Gardener Coordinator Skills

Objective Statement: To Increase competency of Florida Master Gardener Coordinator Agents with the necessary skill to develop and run an effective Master Gardener Volunteer Program by 25 % in 2017. Topics such as Volunteer

5/17/2017 5/17/2017 313271 Wendy Wilber trad 6 Gainesville Florida


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Motivation, Recruiting from a diverse audience, Communicating well with volunteers, Coordinator Resources, School Gardens and Youth protection policies, and opportunities for Agent to Agent education will be covered.

2 31336 The 2017 FFL/FYN IN-Service Training

This In-Service Training will provide a traditional face-to face event for extension agents. The sessions will provide an update on current topics in the FFL program including how to do successful water conservation Impact reporting, how to create/develop/use a mobile irrigation lab, Evaluation potential addition of new patented varieties of plants into FFL plant data base, sharing session to discuss FFL related concerns/issues/successes, and field trip to butterfly museum learn about how to create butterfly garden. To reach broader extension audience and provide more scheduling flexibility this IST is proposed to be conducted May 16, 2017 in Gainesville.

5/16/2017 5/16/2017 313361 Esengul Momol & Claire Lewis

trad 1 Gainesville




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agents. The sessions will provide an update on current topics in the FFL program including how to do successful water conservation Impact reporting, how to create/develop/use a mobile irrigation lab, Evaluation potential addition of new patented varieties of plants into FFL plant data base, sharing session to discuss FFL related concerns/issues/successes, and field trip to butterfly museum learn about how to create butterfly garden. To reach broader extension audience and provide more scheduling flexibility this IST is proposed to be conducted May 16, 2017 in Gainesville.





2 31375 Water Watch In-Service Training

Objectives: 1. Participating Sea Grant Extension Agents will be certified on Florida Keys Water Watch QAPP methodologies for water quality.; 2. Participants will learn how to implement a Water Watch citizen-science water monitoring program including working with volunteers and collecting quality controlled data.;

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3 31349 Floridians' perception Florida receives new residents every year in the 11/30/2016 11/30/2016 313491 Dr. Ricky Telg dist 0.5 online


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on invasive species and how Extension educators can help combat this issue

form of invasive exotic (nonnative) species, which threaten the native communities of plants and animals. The favorable climate of Florida hosts more invasive species than any other state. This has major impacts on the economy, in addition to the environmental havoc they cause. The next Easy as PIE webinar will host Dr. Ricky Telg and Dr. Alexa Lamm as they present PIE Center public perception data and opportunities for Extension educators to contribute to combating invasive species. This webinar will give the results of the 2016 PIE Center invasive/endangered species survey and show how the public perceives and understands the issue of invasive species. Potential communication strategies Extension educators should use for invasive species programming will also be discussed. We hope you are able to join us!

3 31359 South Regional Natural Resources IST

The goal of this event will be to introduce agents and specialists to the natural resource issues that they are likely to occur in south Florida. These include: Freshwater and marine habitat restoration Invasive species Climate change Sea level rise

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3 31360 Central Regional Natural Resources IST - Urban Sustainability

Objective: To educate and train extension agents on how to conserve natural resources in an urban setting. Speaker/Topic Lara Milligan ; Water Quality and Quantity Mark Hostetler; Development and Biodiversity Conservation Eban Bean ; Irrigation and Water Basil Iannone ; Invasive Species and Urban Trees Catherine Kennedy ; Urban Wildlife/Human Conflict ;

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3 31361 North Regional Natural Resources IST

The purpose of this event will be to educate agents and specialists on natural resource issues occurring in north Florida. These will include: Invasive species Nuisance wildlife Water quality Water quantity

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The purpose of this event will be to educate agents and specialists on natural resource issues

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occurring in north Florida. These will include: Invasive species Nuisance wildlife Water quality Water quantity

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3 31396 The Green Leap: A Holistic Approach to Designing and Managing Urban Developments for Biodiversity

In this webinar, Dr. Mark Hostetler will present some efforts through the University of Florida’s Program for Resource Efficient Communities (PREC – http://www.buildgreen.ufl.edu). PREC has been actively partnering with several developers and cities to create "model" resource-efficient communities. Working with master planned Florida communities, PREC has encountered both successes and failures. Dr. Hostetler will explore and exchange ideas about how one can partner with and engage developers and contractors, policymakers and planners, and homeowners.

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5 31276 Food Safety and Quality Updates 2016-2017

This training will provide county Extension faculty with research based information, and educational strategies and materials to support educational programs that address critical and timely issues in food safety and quality/food preservation as well as regulatory requirements. Participating county faculty will: 1) increase knowledge about food safety and quality subject matters, programming, and behavior change strategies; 2) be motivated to use educational materials and strategies provided to address critical issues in food safety and quality in their counties; 3) be motivated to use educational materials and strategies provided to communicate information about new and

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emerging technologies to consumers and food professionals in their counties; and 4) increased knowledge in the area of regulations effecting food safety and quality.


This training will provide county Extension faculty with research based information, and educational strategies and materials to support educational programs that address critical and timely issues in food safety and quality/food preservation as well as regulatory requirements. Participating county faculty will: 1) increase knowledge about food safety and quality subject matters, programming, and behavior change strategies; 2) be motivated to use educational materials and strategies provided to address critical issues in food safety and quality in their counties; 3) be motivated to use educational materials and strategies provided to communicate information about new and emerging technologies to consumers and food professionals in their counties; and 4) increased knowledge in the area of regulations effecting food safety and quality.



This training will provide county Extension faculty with research based information, and educational strategies and materials to support educational programs that address critical and timely issues in food safety and quality/food preservation as well as regulatory requirements. Participating county faculty will: 1) increase knowledge about food safety and quality subject matters, programming, and behavior change strategies; 2) be motivated to use educational materials and strategies provided to address critical issues in food safety and quality



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in their counties; 3) be motivated to use educational materials and strategies provided to communicate information about new and emerging technologies to consumers and food professionals in their counties; and 4) increased knowledge in the area of regulations effecting food safety and quality.

5 31294 Family and Consumer Sciences Summit 2017: Workplace and Community Wellness and Hot Topics in FCS

The purpose of this FCS Summit is to provide comprehensive in-service training opportunities for county Extension FCS faculty in all areas of Initiative V. Workplace and community wellness programs have the potential to positively impact participants’ health-related lifestyle behaviors, health status, and risk for acute and chronic diseases that contribute to poor health-related quality of life, absenteeism and reduced productivity at worksites, and high health care costs. Educational programs designed to promote positive family relationships, work-home balance, and recommended financial management strategies can contribute to participant wellness in the broadest sense, impacting both the employee and employer, when conducted at workplaces. Impacts may include improved morale, job satisfaction, and employee retention at worksites, and reduced family and financial stress.

County Extension faculty have opportunities to participate in wellness programs in their counties at worksites and through county government. In most cases, their primary role is to provide research-based educational presentations and in-depth programs that have

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the potential to improve behaviors and result in positive outcomes related to the program being implemented. This IST will include sessions focused on: (1) approaches and strategies for establishing and/or collaborating with existing wellness programs in various settings, (2) subject matter updates for wellness program workshops and educational programs, (3) review of identified signature programs, including strategies for evaluating these programs at worksites and various community settings, (4) successful wellness programming in diverse county settings, provided by county Extension faculty, and (5) hot topics in Family and Consumer Sciences, including genetically modified organisms (GMOs), role of the microbiome in human health, healthy relationships at home and in the workplace, family financial management, and TBA.

5 31305 The AG side of Farmers Markets: Understanding the Methods by Which Farmers are Marketing and Selling Product

Purpose:

To build on the very successful and well-received farmers market IST held in February 2016. The first IST covered the basics of a farmers market, including information on food safety, accepting EBT/FAB program, cooking demonstrations, and farmers market/farm tours.

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After this training participants will be able to:

describe the ag side of farmers markets. understand farmers market food safety

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concerns and farmer considerations. describe crop diversification and direct

meat sales and their role in farmers markets.

obtain consumer preference to inform farmers market options.

identify potential new sites for educational programs.

5 31312 Take Charge of Your Diabetes: An Extension Approach to Diabetes Self-Management Education

The purpose of this training is to strengthen competencies of Extension faculty in the area of diabetes self-management education (DSME) in order to increase their outreach to adults living with type 2 diabetes to improve lifestyle behaviors, health-related quality of life, and blood glucose control. Improved blood glucose control in persons with diabetes reduces long-term health risks and health care costs. Specific objectives are for participants to:

1. increase knowledge about the American Diabetes Association Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes, including current treatment approaches for type 2 diabetes;

2. increase knowledge about the approaches to DSME incorporated in Take Charge of Your Diabetes (TCYD), and how to plan, implement, and evaluate the program;

3. increase confidence in being able to plan, implement, and evaluate TCYD; and

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4. make a commitment to initiate at least one TCYD program in their county within six months of completing the training.

5 31387 Family and Consumer Sciences Summit 2017

The annual FCS Summit provides research and practice updates to enhance knowledge and support relevant and cutting edge FCS programming acrossFlorida. FCS Summit participants will increase their knowledge andcompetencies in the following areas: (1) healthy relationships, (2) housing education OR hypertension/Keeping the Pressure Down (concurrent sessions), (3)end of life education programming/The Art of Goodbye, and (4) debunking food and exercise myths.

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5 31387 Family and Consumer Sciences Summit 2017

The annual FCS Summit provides research and practice updates to enhance knowledge and support relevant and cutting edge FCS programming acrossFlorida. FCS Summit participants will increase their knowledge andcompetencies in the following areas: (1) healthy relationships, (2) housing education OR hypertension/Keeping the Pressure Down (concurrent sessions), (3)end of life education programming/The Art of Goodbye, and (4) debunking food and exercise myths.

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6 31366 Business Retention and Expansion (BR&E)

The Florida Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (UF/IFAS and FAMU) is partnering with Ohio State University Extension to provide a 2.5 day training on community-led BR&E programs.The training will consist of three workshops. Each section of the workshop prepares the county faculty in a different phase of the overall BRE process: “Coordinator Workshop”,

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“Task Force Workshop”, and the “Data Analysis and Reporting Strategies Workshop”. We will also be conducting practice business visits which will allow county faculty to conduct a business assessment at a food or agriculture related business.

7 31347 Youth Development Institute 2017

YDI is open to all IFAS Faculty and Staff with 4-H responsibilities. (Agents, CED's, Program Assistants, Specialists, etc.)The objectives are: * Experience new and revised curriculum in the areas of Science, Healthy Living, Citizenship/Leadership and Workforce Preparation.* Heighten awareness of new trends in youth development principles and best practices (e.g. quality PYD, diversity of youth and volunteer engagement, etc.).* Improve skills in presenting and teaching through practicing research-based learning experiences.* Receive updates on the latest organizational strategies, including risk management tools, volunteer resources, evaluation methods, marketing, communication & partnering/collaboration tools.* Infusion of workforce preparation skills across a diverse subject matter area.

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7 31348 GROWING 4-H OPPORTUNITIES: VOLUNTEERS IN VISION AND ACTION

Purpose:• Define the direction a county 4-H program can take to contribute to the positive development of young people.• Strengthen the volunteer system and structure to advance 4-H priorities.• Identify potential organizational partners who have a mutual interest in working together to improve the scope and quality of youth

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development in the community.Objectives:• Complete a program assessment of youth needs and program opportunities by collecting demographics, program data, and stakeholder data. This will include reviewing currently available data as well as collecting new information through a focus group process.• Identify 4-H program priorities based on the information gathered through the assessment process.• Complete a program action plan including how this will be managed within the 4-H volunteer system.• Communicate the process, purpose, priorities, goals, and strategies to stakeholders

7 31382 Be SAFE: Safe, Affirming and Fair Environments Curriculum Overview for Youth Development Professionals

The Be SAFE: Safe, Affirming and Fair Environments curriculum is designed for adults to use with adolescents ages 11 to 14 in a variety of out-of-school settings, such as 4-H, afterschool programs, Boys and Girls Clubs, Scouts and faith-based programs. The comprehensive curriculum, which can also be used within middle school settings, includes more than 30 engaging and experiential activities designed for group learning. Through this training, participants will learn the fundamentals of the curriculum and how to utilize the resources for their youth development planning.

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8 31192 Extension Faculty Development Academy - Session B (October 2016)

Florida Extension requires new extension faculty to attend two sessions of the Extension Faculty Development Academy during their first year of hire. These trainings relate to teaching and learning, program development, and program evaluation. New extension faculty must attend Session A before they can attend

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Session B. The Academy supplements CED/DED training and information provided by your mentor.

8 31237 Enhancing your Information Technology Skills in Extension Program Delivery

Goal: To increase the capacity of Information Technology applications for County Extension Faculty.

Objectives:

Increasing Extension professionals’ effectiveness in addressing issues of importance through the use of Information of Technology Tools.

Fostering creativity and innovation in developing solutions and methods of work

a Advancing the visible and measurable impact of county faculty work for the public good

A hands-on delivery for the latest Information Technology applications used in Extension Program delivery. These workshops will give county faculty high impact IT applications to use in their Extension Education programming. Over an 8 to 10-month period the eight sessions, will be conducted, one day per month during five-hour sessions to allow each County Faculty member to develop first hand applications after gaining knowledge and skills of each topic.

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A hands-on delivery for the latest Information Technology applications used in Extension Program delivery. These workshops will give county faculty high impact IT applications to

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use in their Extension Education programming. Over an 8 to 10-month period the eight sessions, will be conducted, one day per month during five-hour sessions to allow each County Faculty member to develop first hand applications after gaining knowledge and skills of each topic.



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A hands-on delivery for the latest Information Technology applications used in Extension Program delivery. These workshops will give county faculty high impact IT applications to use in their Extension Education programming. Over an 8 to 10-month period the eight sessions, will be conducted, one day per month during five-hour sessions to allow each County Faculty member to develop first hand applications after gaining knowledge and skills

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of each topic.



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8 31256 Measuring Outcomes of Landscape Site Visits and Individual

The goal is to present strategies for measuring behavior change as a result of landscape site visits and individual consultations in Extension

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Teachings: 2017 Update programming. The speaker will present participants with an overview of possible strategies and share some tools that are available for use. Participants will have the opportunity to share additional methods used in their individual programs and will play a role in planning for future trainings on this topic.

AdobeConnect: http://ufifas.adobeconnect.com/clce/

8 31257 Extension Behavior Change: Introduction to Social Marketing Principles for Extension

Overview: Social marketing is a research-based approach to bringing about change, and while it holds a lot of value for UF/IFAS Extension, we have only minimally explored the potential of this approach to programming. Social marketing applies principles of traditional marketing to address complex issues and bring about change that benefits the extension client, their community, and/or the environment. For many, this is an important strategy to incorporate into existing educational activities, because many social marketing tools can increase our impact, and can be developed at no cost to the organization. This training will present social marketing as an approach to creating behavior change in Extension programming. The speakers will present participants with an overview of this approach, followed by a discussion of the role of this strategy within the Extension system. Tools from the "social marketing toolbox" will be discussed. Participants will play a role in planning for future trainings on this topic.

The goal is to increase awareness of an underused approach, encourage agents to incorporate the tools/principles of social marketing into their programs, and pursue some of our more in-depth trainings on social

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marketing.

8 31263 Changing Communities Using a Theory of Change

This training will give you an opportunity to develop your own strategic theory of change to access a complex problem that is critical to your work in Extension. Training Objectives: After completing this training, participants will be able to... 1. Use a theory of change to develop a strategy to improve the outcomes of community systems. 2. Establish objectives for a community-based program to achieve change in performance of community systems. 3. Identify community partners you need to work with to implement the objectives of your program. 4. Select community-level indicators you can use to monitor and evaluate your program impacts.

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8 31278 CED Leadership Short Course (BY INVITATION ONLY)

Provide leadership training for selected CEDs 2/6/2017 4/19/2017 312781 Matt Benge mixt 8 Distance Learning

8 31317 Social Media for Science Communication: Enhancing your audience engagement and using social media analytics

Using social media platforms can be an effective method to help spread your organization’s message. However, groups often create social media accounts without understanding the impact they can have. Are your social media platforms making an impact? Are you currently using an analytics tool to view your traffic? Join us for the October session of the Easy as Pie webinar series to learn more ways to engage your audience through social media. Dr. Lisa Lundy, UF Associate Professor of Agricultural Education and Communication, will provide an overview of popular social media platforms and give insight into using social media for science

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communication. Other topics covered include engaging bloggers and social media influencers to help tell your story, and using social media analytics to understand your audience and their interests. We hope you will join us for this session of the Easy as PIE webinar series on October 27, at 2pm.

8 31337 Program Evaluation Training for Extension Professionals

PDEC conducted a needs assessment of Extension professionals-state specialists and county faculty- regarding their professional development needs. The assessment identified the need to develop training focused on program evaluation related to the development of measurable objectives and evaluation techniques. So in turn, the purpose of this training is to increase the proficiency among Extension professionals to develop measurable objectives and leverage multiple evaluation techniques to more effectively evaluate the impacts of their programs. Upon completion of this training, participants will demonstrate: Increased knowledge and skills for developing S.M.A.R.T. objectives; Increased knowledge and aspirations for developing educational objectives using Bloom's taxonomy; Increased knowledge and skills for using both trained observer ratings and focus groups for evaluating their program; Increased aspirations for using multiple techniques for evaluating their extension programs in addition to survey methods

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of measurable objectives and evaluation techniques. So in turn, the purpose of this training is to increase the proficiency among Extension professionals to develop measurable objectives and leverage multiple evaluation techniques to more effectively evaluate the impacts of their programs. Upon completion of this training, participants will demonstrate: Increased knowledge and skills for developing S.M.A.R.T. objectives; Increased knowledge and aspirations for developing educational objectives using Bloom's taxonomy; Increased knowledge and skills for using both trained observer ratings and focus groups for evaluating their program; Increased aspirations for using multiple techniques for evaluating their extension programs in addition to survey methods


PDEC conducted a needs assessment of Extension professionals-state specialists and county faculty- regarding their professional development needs. The assessment identified the need to develop training focused on program evaluation related to the development of measurable objectives and evaluation techniques. So in turn, the purpose of this training is to increase the proficiency among Extension professionals to develop measurable objectives and leverage multiple evaluation techniques to more effectively evaluate the impacts of their programs. Upon completion of this training, participants will demonstrate: Increased knowledge and skills for developing S.M.A.R.T. objectives; Increased knowledge and aspirations for developing educational objectives using Bloom's taxonomy; Increased knowledge and skills for using both trained



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observer ratings and focus groups for evaluating their program; Increased aspirations for using multiple techniques for evaluating their extension programs in addition to survey methods


PDEC conducted a needs assessment of Extension professionals-state specialists and county faculty- regarding their professional development needs. The assessment identified the need to develop training focused on program evaluation related to the development of measurable objectives and evaluation techniques. So in turn, the purpose of this training is to increase the proficiency among Extension professionals to develop measurable objectives and leverage multiple evaluation techniques to more effectively evaluate the impacts of their programs. Upon completion of this training, participants will demonstrate: Increased knowledge and skills for developing S.M.A.R.T. objectives; Increased knowledge and aspirations for developing educational objectives using Bloom's taxonomy; Increased knowledge and skills for using both trained observer ratings and focus groups for evaluating their program; Increased aspirations for using multiple techniques for evaluating their extension programs in addition to survey methods


8 31342 Extension Faculty Development Academy - Session A (January 2017)

Florida Extension requires new extension faculty to attend two sessions of the Extension Faculty Development Academy during their first year of hire. These trainings relate to teaching and learning, program development, and program evaluation. New extension faculty must attend Session A before they can attend Session B. The Academy supplements

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CED/DED training and information provided by your mentor.

8 31343 Extension Faculty Development Academy - Session B (April 2017)

Florida Extension requires new extension faculty to attend two sessions of the Extension Faculty Development Academy during their first year of hire. These trainings relate to teaching and learning, program development, and program evaluation. New extension faculty must attend Session A before they can attend Session B. The Academy supplements CED/DED training and information provided by your mentor.

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8 31357 Extension Entrepreneurship Program

If you are interested in building your entrepreneurial mindset and creating innovation within your Extension programs, please plan to register for the inaugural Extension Entrepreneurship Program happening January 17th-19th on the University Florida campus. Participants will learn about their own inclinations towards innovation and entrepreneurship, hear from successful entrepreneurs and develop their own innovative ideas for their Extension programs. At the end of the program, up to $12,000.00 will be awarded to “kick-start” these innovative ideas. The program will only cost your travel to and from Gainesville! Space is limited to the first 25 to register for this hands-on, small workshop learning experience.

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8 31363 Consumer trust in science and its impact on decision-making related to agriculture and natural resources

Generally speaking, the scientific community is trusted by the public, however people can be selective on the scientific information they choose to trust. Join Dr. Alexa Lamm and Dr. Joy Rumble, UF PIE Center faculty, in the January session of the Easy as PIE webinar as they share public opinion research on consumer trust in science. Their presentation will show

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how consumers' trust, or lack thereof, affects their decision making on issues related to agriculture and natural resources.

8 31373 Science Communication Workshop

Objectives: Improved understanding of the importance of science communication in Extension; Increased self-efficacy in communicating about science with media professionals; Increased self-efficacy in communicating about science with citizens; Increased self-efficacy in using social media to communicate about science; Increased self-efficacy in communicating about crisis/contentious issues;

Overview: The focus of this workshop will be equipping participants to communicate about science with various audiences in their local communities. We will begin by making the case for science communication and discussing the important role Extension plays in science communication. We will present helpful tips for interacting with media professionals and how to connect them to research-based information for their reporting. We will share ideas for using social media to share solutions-based information with local audiences. We will share tips and examples of how to communicate in a crisis situation and how to discuss contentious issues. We will wrap up by connecting participants to communication resources available through the PIE Center and IFAS Communication Services.

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Objectives: Improved understanding of the importance of science communication in Extension; Increased self-efficacy in communicating about science with media professionals; Increased self-efficacy in

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communicating about science with citizens; Increased self-efficacy in using social media to communicate about science; Increased self-efficacy in communicating about crisis/contentious issues;




Overview: The focus of this workshop will be equipping participants to communicate about

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science with various audiences in their local communities. We will begin by making the case for science communication and discussing the important role Extension plays in science communication. We will present helpful tips for interacting with media professionals and how to connect them to research-based information for their reporting. We will share ideas for using social media to share solutions-based information with local audiences. We will share tips and examples of how to communicate in a crisis situation and how to discuss contentious issues. We will wrap up by connecting participants to communication resources available through the PIE Center and IFAS Communication Services.



Overview: The focus of this workshop will be equipping participants to communicate about science with various audiences in their local communities. We will begin by making the case for science communication and discussing the important role Extension plays in science communication. We will present helpful tips for interacting with media professionals and how to connect them to research-based information for their reporting. We will share

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ideas for using social media to share solutions-based information with local audiences. We will share tips and examples of how to communicate in a crisis situation and how to discuss contentious issues. We will wrap up by connecting participants to communication resources available through the PIE Center and IFAS Communication Services.




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8 31393 Successful Grant Writing for Extension Programming

The objective of this program is to provide participants with an understanding of key factors that donors commonly use to evaluate proposals and how to respond to these factors. After completing this training, participants will be able to: Write a problem statement that is responsive to the donor's funding priorities.; Develop goals, objectives, and outcomes to address the problem statement.; Develop and describe objective-based activities.; Construct an appropriate evaluation strategy.; Develop an objective-based budget. The training will involve interactive exercises in which participants develop an understanding of each of the eight key factors (training topics).

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