Extension
It Starts With Us
Life Skills
Agriculture and Natural Resources
ANR agent
Home & Consumer Horticulture
Food Preservation
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.
Families spend more time together
Families/individuals report experiencing personal growth and development.
Families/individuals grow and/or are involved with processing their own food. .
Individuals and families learn gardening, food preservation and processing skills.
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 2019
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 2019
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 2019
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 2019
