Rowan County CES

Title:

Life Skills

MAP:

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Agents Involved:

Bob

MAJOR PROGRAM 1:

Home & Consumer Horticulture

MAJOR PROGRAM 2:

Food Preservation

Situation:

Learning life skills related to parenting and family development, personal development, social development and cognitive development to help individuals and families spend time together. Most people gain a sense of accomplishment after learning a skill that benefits them and/or their family. There is a growing interest in Do-it-yourself skills related to family development and sustainability than in previous years. Extension leaders and community partners have indicated the value of teaching life skills in the community. High School Career and Technical educators have also indicated a willingness to work with extension on educational program efforts for FFA students.

Long-Term Outcomes:

Families spend more time together

Families/individuals report experiencing personal growth and development.

Intermediate Outcomes:

Families/individuals grow and/or are involved with processing their own food. .

Initial Outcomes:

Individuals and families learn gardening, food preservation and processing skills. 

Evaluation:

Initial Outcome: Increased skills and knowledge about gardening.

Indicator: # individuals who learn more about gardening and fruit production.

Method: direct observation/written surveys

Timeline: Summer 2018

Initial Outcome: Increased skills and knowledge about food preservation

Indicator: # individuals who learn more about microprocessing and food preservation methods.

Method: direct observation/written surveys

Timeline: Summer 2018

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: Home gardeners

Project or Activity: Home Gardening Contest

Content or Curriculum: Fruit and vegetable production practices and leadership development activities

Inputs: Agent, volunteer, local business support

Date: Summer  2018

Audience: Seniors and those with disabilities

Project or Activity: Therapy gardening at Life Care

Content or Curriculum: Work with Life Care activities director to identify appropriate content

Inputs: Program support funds

Date: Summer 2018