Anderson County CES

Title:

Science, Engineering and Technology for Youth and Adults

MAP:

Expand Science, Engineering, Technology

Agents Involved:

Owen Watkins and Susan Campbell

MAJOR PROGRAM 1:

Integrated Pest Management

MAJOR PROGRAM 3:

Health & Wellbeing

Situation:

An understanding of soil science is essential to production of forages, grain crops, tobacco and home horticulture production. Fertilizer is expensive. Understanding judicious use of fertilizer, proper application (both rate and timing) is essential to help producers profit margin.

Using an integrated plant pest management program also increases producer's profitability. A successful pest management program also reduces harm to the environment. New producers need to learn that more is not better.

Long-Term Outcomes:

Youth who study the natural environment and gain appreciation for natural resources will become wise stewards of the environment.

Fewer plant pesticides will be introduced to the natural environment.

Intermediate Outcomes:

Clientele will implement integrated pest management practices and and utilize information gathered through Extension training's, workshops, field days, newsletters and publications.

Initial Outcomes:

Producers will use soil testing, IPM practices and best management practices to make their operations more sustainable.

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Audience: Commercial producers

Project or Activity: On-site visits; topic related field days

Content or Curriculum: Research-based information

Inputs: Agent knowledge, approved publications, on-site visits, specialists input

Date: Throughout the year

Audience: Anderson County residents

Project or Activity: Pesticide training

Content or Curriculum: Research-based information

Inputs: Facility, approved training materials

Date: Spring

Audience: Anderson County 4th Grade Students 

Project or Activity: Environmental Camp Program

Content or Curriculum: Research-Based Information

Inputs: Agent, Facilities, 

Date: Fall 

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