Locations Report - New England Planning and Reporting Application

Locations Report (09-Feb-10)

New Hampshire

Cheshire

Number of outputs: 867
Number of participants: 6565

Related narratives: 9

Outputs: (Outputs conducted / Participants reached)

Parenting Education such as Strengthening Families 10- 14, Dare To Be You, Family Focus, Supportive Connections for Single Parent Families, Stepfamilies, Relatives as Parents; Cradle Crier and Toddler Tales ( age paced newsletters); Single topic sessions including Positive Discipline, Raising Your Child's Self- Esteem (Education Class) (1 / 640)
Food safety and preservation education for consumers (Education Class) (13 / 138)
Farm/Site Visits - includes kitchen table meetings and private consultations (One-on-One Consultation) (56 / 109)
ServSafe®, SAFE (Safety Awareness in the Food Environment) - (Workshop (s)) (8 / 76)
Making Money Work for You, Planning Ahead...Staying Ahead, Credit Check Up, Debt Check Up, Starting Over Bankruptcy Education, Take the Road to Financial Security in Later Life, Investing for Your Future, Legally Secure Your Financial Future, High School Financial Planning, Taking Charge of Your Finances (Education Class) (10 / 69)
Nutrition Activities:Fueling your Active/Busy LifestyleMy PyramidNutri-NewsNutrition for ChildrenNutrition for TeensHealthy Eating for SeniorsCooking for OneHealth and Wellness Fairs and Exhibits (Education Class) (9 / 40)
Miscellaneous administrative work (other- direct) (27 / 39)
Twilight Meetings (Workshop (s)) (1 / 18)
Meetings -- L-Team, Program Leaders, Committees, Staff, Specialists (Group Discussion) (1 / 12)
(other- direct) (0 / 10)
Attend Staff Meetings (Group Discussion) (41 / 7)
Phone Consultations (One-on-One Consultation) (4 / 4)
Collaborative efforts including Hannah Grimes, Monadnock Regional Business Partners and cross-discipline with Cheshire colleagues. (other-indirect) (1 / 1)
New staff management - recruitment, working with search committee, hiring procedures, new staff orientation (other- direct) (1 / 1)
Promotion Committee Work (Group Discussion) (0 / 1)
Planning and Reporting (other- direct) (8 / 0)
Advisory Council Meetings (Group Discussion) (7 / 0)
One-on-one consultations with staff requiring assistance in outcome-based program development, evaluation tools, data analysis, using the on-line planning and reporting system; and writing impact reports. (One-on-One Consultation) (6 / 0)
Publications & News:fact sheets, news releases, newsletters,web page,TV & Radio Spots (other-indirect) (4 / 0)
Adoption of the UNHCE Professional Development Framework (Group Discussion) (0 / 0)
Civil Rights training for staff (Group Discussion) (0 / 0)
COMMUNITY NATURAL RESOURCE BASED STEWARDSHIP 2. Provide focused training and long-term assistance to communities on natural resource planning and land conservation. a. Provide direct assistance to towns and conservation groups upon request. b. Conduct land conservation and natural resources workshops and other educational activities as suggested by program staff and as requested by communities and conservation groups. c.Provide guidance to UNH Senior Project Teams assisting communities with natural resource conservation projects. d. Plan and conduct the Saving Special Places Conference. e. Conduct the Natural Resources Outreach Coalition program for communities selected annually. f. Produce printed, presentation, web and other educational materials. (Education Class) (0 / 0)
Email tips/newsletter on program development and evaluation topics; reporting system use; and updates to web page support. (Newsletter) (0 / 0)
Evaluation of various organizational policies and programs - report results to Extension Administration. (Graduate Assistant Funding, Interdisciplinary Team policies, County Conversations with President Hart) (One-on-One Consultation) (0 / 0)
Facilitation/leadership skills course-provide yearly skills courses of two to five sessions to community leaders in group facilitation, participatory planning techniques and leadership. (Workshop (s)) (0 / 0)
Identify and refer UNHCE staff to educational opportunities for volunteer managers (Group Discussion) (0 / 0)
Leadership Team identifies staff development needs and offerings based on performance management (Group Discussion) (0 / 0)
Lighten Up NH Web site will be up and running for UNHCE staff to access. (other-indirect) (0 / 0)
Misc Public Events:Agricultural festivalsCounty FairsRoad RacesOther public events (other-indirect) (0 / 0)
Ongoing professional development to build staff competencies needed to address emerging and critical issues (Education Class) (0 / 0)
Participatory Planning:Provide assistance/training for communities to implement participatory planning processes (i.e. Community Profiles, Master Plan visioning, visioning for the arts, youth-adult partnerships, juvenile justice, accessible agriculture). (Workshop (s)) (0 / 0)
Pesticide Applicator Training (Workshop (s)) (0 / 0)
Plant Diagnostic Lab (One-on-One Consultation) (0 / 0)
Prepare for Eldercare - Cooperative Extension and AARP working together with local partners to develop effective delivery mechanisms to reach out to family caregivers with limited incomes and those whose care recipients may have limited incomes and resources (Workshop (s)) (0 / 0)
Primary focus lifeskills education, teaching lifeskills and personal development education to target audiences that include incarcerated, Academy and Diversion program, and those on public assistance. (Education Class) (0 / 0)
Provide in-service opportunities and training using the logic model to develop outcome-based programs, evaluation methods/tools, use of new on-line system, and writing impact statements. (Workshop (s)) (0 / 0)
Staff development opportunities in cultural competence, reflective practice or other subjects designed to improve UNHCE teaching and learning (Education Class) (0 / 0)
Train and use mentors (Education Class) (0 / 0)
Web-based support for outcome-based program development, evaluation and reporting. (other-indirect) (0 / 0)

Indicators: (Number changed for this location)

FCR16 - # of program participants who score 75% or greater on knowledge tests of high risk practices including:* Personal hygiene* Holding/time and temperature* Cooking temperatures* Prevention of contamination (80% is statewide target) (58)
FCR5 - # of program participants who document an increase in their financial literacy on evaluation instruments. (85% is statewide target). (31)
FCR14 - # of youth who learn how to choose foods according to the Pyramid and Dietary Guidelines. [YDQ-01] (2,200 youth is statewide target) (27)
AG6- 25% of participants diversify their pest management practices. (18)
AG08-6 - # of NH growers who increase knowledge, awareness, and/or skills in pest management practices and technologies. (Statewide target is 50 growers). (11)
AG3- # of growers who adopt practices that improve farm productivity, quality of life, environmental conditions, and/or profitability. (Relates to NRBI3)(Statewide target is 50 growers) (11)
AG2- 30% of participants formulate a plan to guide their crop production, pest management, nutrient allocation, animal health, or farm management decisions. (Relates to L&W7 and L&W8) (9)
AG5 - 20% of participants increase the yield and/or improve the quality of their forage crops. (6)
AG1- # of participants who use soil and/or tissue test results to determine crop nutrient needs. (Statewide target is 50% or 250 participants) (Relates to L&W8) (4)
FCR13 - # of participants who eat nearer to MyPyramid amounts (unspecified) [DQ-15]. (85% or 780 individuals is statewide target) (4)
AG7 - 50% of participants adopt recommended practices or technologies such as new crops or varieties, production systems, season extension techniques and/or greenhouse lighting. (3)
FCR11 - # of participants who report eating nearer to the recommended number of cup equivalents from the Vegetables Group [DQ-09] (35% of 396 individuals is state-wide target) (3)
FCR10 - # of participants who eat nearer to the recommended number of cup equivalents from the Fruits Group [DQ-10](30% or 30 individuals is state-wide target) (2)
FCR6 - # of money management education participants who document their improved money management practices on evaluation instruments. (85% is statewide target) (2)
30% of UNHCE Agricultural Resrouces staff and NRCS staff who participate in SARE prgrams or utilize SARE funding increase or diversify their programming in sustainable agriculture. (0)
4H1- # of NH youth surveyed involved in 4-H YD programs demonstrate an increase in specific life skills. (statewide target is 60%) (0)
4H10- 35% of partnerships and groups involved with UNHCE report new resources or adoption of cost effective practices to address community youth and family issues and goals. (Relates to CPL1, SNHC11) (0)
4H2- # of youth/adults surveyed who demonstrate an increase in knowledge and/or skills related to specific projects and/or subject matter. (statewide target is 60%). (0)
4H3 - 25% of NH youth enrolled in 4-H YD will explore career aspirations related to their 4-H experience. (0)
4H4 - 35% of youth and adults involved in 4-H YD programs increase knowledge and skills related to successful community action and implement practices to improve their communities. (Relates to CPL5, SNHC 5, SNHC10) (0)
4H5 - 50% of NH youth in 4-H YD, demonstrate their leadership skills and/or educate others with knowledge gained through their 4-H experience. (0)
4H6- 80% of NH 4-H YD volunteers demonstrate an increase in their understanding and use of positive youth development concepts when working with youth. (0)
4H7 - 60% of 4-H YD volunteers and program staff adopt practices to insure physical and emotional safety of their program environment. (0)
4H8- # of NH 4-H YD middle management volunteers surveyed that report gaining knowledge and practicing the skills leading to mastery of specific leadership roles within the context of positive youth development. (statewide target is 60%). (Relates to CPL6 & SNHC1) (0)
4H9- # of volunteers (youth and adult) surveyed from UNHCE targeted boards, committees and collaborations that report increased recognition of the contributions of youth on their boards. (statewide target is 60%). (Relates to CPL3) (0)
50% of participants will experiment by trying new practices, crops or crop varieties, or production techniques on their farms. (0)
AG08-4 - # of growers who increase their skills, knowledge, and/or awareness of farm management techniques, risk management programs, or marketing practices. (Statewide target is 50 growers). (0)
AG08-8 - # of participants who increase their knowledge, awareness and/or skills in practices and technologies to increase the quality of athletic fields, public spaces and/or golf course conditions. (Statewide target is 30 participants) (0)
AG11 - #of UNHCE staff, NRCS staff, and agricultural professionals who increase their knowledge and skills in sustainable agriculture through participation in SARE workshops or grants (target is 30). (0)
AG4 - 30% of participants implement risk management strategies including crop insurance, diversification of products and crops, conservation easements, and other risk reducing strategies. (0)
AG8 - 30% of participants implement new marketing practices that increase the number of customers or sales per customer including changing pricing, products, promotion, layout, signage, and/or direct sales. (Relates to NRBI1) (0)
AG9- # of of participants in home horticulture programs that gain skills that improve self-esteem, enable them to grow and preserve crops, adopt IPM practices, and protect and enhance their environment. (Statewide target is 50 participants). (0)
AG9- # of participants in home horticulture programs who gain skills that improve self-esteem, enable them to grow and preserve crops, adopt IPM practices and protect and enhance their environment. (Relates to LW8, L&W6, L&W11, L&W15, SGWR29) (Statewide target is 50 participants). (0)
Attend meetings and finish reports. (0)
CPL1 -Twenty groups/organizations around the state network more effectively and share resources, expertise, and assistance with other groups. This will enable groups to provide more needed services to individuals and communities.(Relates to 4H10 & SNHC11) (0)
CPL2 -Twenty groups/organizations work with youth and adult leaders to engage diverse citizens in community decision-making and needs assessment. (0)
CPL3-Youth-adult partnerships form in three communities and seek the Civic Participation & Leadership Team's assistance. (Relates to 4H9) (0)
CPL4 - Twenty groups around the state implement participatory decision-making processes as a result of Civic Participation and Leadership Team activities (i.e. Master Plan Visioning Session, Community Profile Action Planning, strategic planning). In addition, individuals and leaders in these communities realize their capacity to make a difference in their community. (0)
CPL5 - Up to 20 groups learn to collaborate more effectively to form partnerships and/or community coalitions. (Relates to 4H4 & SNHC5) (0)
CPL6-100 community leaders learn skills to more effectively lead groups/organizations. (Relates to 4H8 & SNHC10) (0)
CPL7 - Through civic participation and leadership training, up to 20 communities build a knowledge base of resources for building civic engagement and leadership. (0)
CPL8 - Over 100 trained community leaders learn processes and techniques for engaging citizens in community decision-making. (0)
DIV1 - UNHCE meets and exceeds standards for USDA CSREES, UNH and internal Civil Rights audits (0)
DIV2 - Increase in use of Civil Rights/accommodation notices on marketing and program materials. (0)
DIV3 - County Advisory Councils provide input on serving underserved and diverse audiences. (Related to EET2) (0)
EET1 - 5% of participants articulate that adaptive methods were used to meet their needs (0)
EET2 - 50% of UNHCE staff document the use of adaptive methods to meet the needs of diverse audiences collected through participant program evaluation, Program leader annual review, observation and self-reflection (Relates to DIV3) (0)
EET3 - 50% of UNHCE staff encourage participants to articulate their own educational needs and learning styles and their understanding of educational content (0)
EET4 - UNHCE leadership develops and pilots a new plan to assess and mentor staff in learning and adopting new educational practices (Relates to SPD5 & SPD6) (0)
EET5 - 50% of UNHCE staff articulate their individual theory of teaching and learning (0)
EET6 - 50% of UNHCE staff define their own cultural perspective and how it impacts their work as Extension Educators, in annual performance evaluation, identifying at least one bias and developing a plan to address it and complete a self-survey summarizing their cultural perspective. (0)
EET7 - 50% of UNHCE staff seek and use new internal and external professional development opportunities to learn and gain skills (Relates to SPD2) (0)
F&W1 - # of acres of forest management plans that meet or exceed NH forest stewardship standards. (statewide target is 20,000 acres) (Relates to L&W6) (0)
F&W10 - # of Tree Steward and Coverts who volunteer each year beyond the required 40 hour commitment. (statewide target is 25 Tree Stewards and Coverts) (0)
F&W11 - # of NH women who improve forest business management as a result of the Women and the Woods program. (statewide target is 25 women). (0)
F&W12 - # of professional loggers in NH who increase their knowledge and market forest products to Sustainable Forestry Initiative companies requiring certified loggers through the Professional Loggers Program with NHTOA and the UNH Thompson School. (statewide target is 250 loggers) (Relates to NRBI1) (0)
F&W2 - # of forest owners who receive federal or state financial incentives for implementing conservation practices. (statewide target is 40 forest owners)(Relates to L&W6) (0)
F&W3 - # of new landowners engaged with a forester or natural resources professional for the first time or for the first time in 10 or more years. (statewide target is 50 new landowners). (0)
F&W4 - # of volunteers in conservation work in NH communities as a result of training and continued work by UNHCE primarily in the Coverts and Community Tree Stewards programs. (statewide target is 500 volunteers)(Relates to L&W1 and L&W6) (0)
F&W5 - # of NH licensed foresters trained by UNHCE in each of the two-year licensing period for CEUs. (statewide target is 80% or 240 out of 300 licensed foresters) (0)
F&W6 - Increase the working knowledge of 1,000 people who influence the forest environment of NH through workshops, seminars, or educational events annually (Relates to L&W6 and L&W1) (0)
F&W7 - # of NH communities engaged in natural resource inventories or natural heritage assessments to identify natural assets. (statewide target is 10 communities annually) (Relates to SGWR16) (0)
F&W8- # of acres in which landowners engage in developing conservation easements in NH each year. (statewide target is 10,000 acres) (0)
F&W9 - # of licensed foresters who increase business opportunities through referrals from UNHCE staff - thereby sustaining a cadre of private sector licensed foresters offering services to the public. (statewide target is 100 licensed foresters making 300 referrals) (0)
FCR1 - # of program participants reporting an increased ability to deal emotionally and financially with the care of aging parents, relatives and friends. (35% is statewide target) (0)
FCR12 - # of participants who adopt one or more healthier food/nutrition practices (choose foods according to MyPyramid and the Dietary Guidelines [DQ-05] (700 individuals is statewide target) (0)
FCR15 - There will be a 5% increase in web site usage per year by professionals and the public as determined by a site counter. (0)
FCR17 - # of participants who report keeping food at safe temperatures. [FS-16]. (50% or 450 individuals is statewide target) (0)
FCR18 - # of participants who practice personal hygiene such as hand washing [FS-13](50% of 450 individuals is statewide target) (0)
FCR2 - # of program participants who report utilizing effective practices that lead to quality child care experiences. (50% is statewide target) (0)
FCR20 - # of participants who express in their program session evaluations the knowledge gained in the areas of parenting, food and nutrition, money management, personal development, problem solving, decision making and healthy support networks. (50% is statewide target) (0)
FCR21 - # of people who attend the parent education program and complete the pre- and post-survey report they intend to apply their understanding of positive discipline techniques in ways that support their child's growth and development. (50% is statewide target) (0)
FCR3 - # of resource and referral agencies that make Better Kid Care training available in NH. (At least one in each county is statewide target) (0)
FCR4 - # of participants who have the ability to have foods readily available for self and family [FR-18] (620 individuals is statewide target) (0)
FCR8 - # of people who attend the parent education program and report they intend to apply their understanding of general developmental milestones and progressions in ways that support their child's progress - socially, emotionally, physically, and intellectually. (50% is statewide target) (0)
FCR9 - # of participants who increase physical activity. (1,750 individuals is statewide target) (0)
HLS1 - 50% of Extension staff improve or maintain healthy life styles (0)
HLS2 - # of staff who receive "10 Guaranteed ways to improve your diet" and "Guidelines for Healthy Meetings" indicate using the information to improve their healthy life style choices, personally and model these choices for their meetings/classes. (statewide target is 25% of CE staff) (0)
HLS3 - 50% of Extension activities and programs offer healthy food choices and five minutes of physical activity breaks for meetings longer than an hour (0)
L&W-AG 3 - 50 landscapers make at least one practice change as a result of completing a training class on landscaping to protect water quality (Relates to AG9 and SGWR29) (0)
L&W-AG 5 - Garden centers and nursery supplier stock and recommend appropriate fertilizers based on UNH recommendations (Relates to AG9) (0)
L&W-AG 7 - 30 producers and landscapers are trained in IPM principles and techniques (Relates to AG2 and AG9) (0)
L&W1 - 200 community leaders, volunteers and others increase knowledge about natural resource and land conservation topics by attending 10 workshops in different parts of the state. (Relates to F&W6 and SNHC9) (0)
L&W2 - 50 community decision-makers identify actions they will take to conserve the state's biodiversity. (Relates to F&W4) (0)
L&W6 - 200 landowners increase knowledge about forest management, land conservation and water quality protection (Relates to F&W6) (0)
L&W9 - 50 realtors learn about natural resource contributions to property values (0)
NRBI1 - # of participants who start, expand or modify a business enterprise (statewide target is 10% of participants)(Relates to SGWR11, 12, F&W12, and AG8) (0)
NRBI2 - # of participants who are active in groups that advocate for an improved natural resource business environment (statewide target is 20% of participants) (0)
NRBI3 - # of participants who complete planning worksheets on a regular basis (statewide target is 50% of participants)(Relates to AG3 & SGWR11) (0)
NRBI4 - # of participants who indicate on a post institute survey they gained information and/or experiences to help reach their personal goals (statewide target is 80% of participants) (0)
PA1 - Each county implements one to three public awareness goals (0)
PA4 - Increase in media coverage of Extension (0)
PA5 - Staff and council members implement an effective public awareness plan (0)
PA6 - Staff and council members implement successful marketing and relationship building strategies with elected officials (0)
PDE1 - 70% of UNHCE staff who attend PD&E professional development functions or who use resources develop, submit, and implement evaluation plans that can accomplish measuring formative and summative data for their programs. (0)
PDE2 - 75% of UNHCE staff who attend PD&E professional development functions show an increase in skills and knowledge on a post-workshop test designed to measure knowledge and skills in developing outcome-based programs and using appropriate evaluation methodology. (0)
PDE3 - 50% of staff report using data for reports, improving programs, making decisions about future programs, or other uses (2008, 09, 10, 11). (0)
PDE4 - Program Leaders will report 70% of UNHCE Extension Educator staff submit outcome-based plans and evaluation data according to the plans. (0)
PDE5 - 70% of staff using the on-line system report having the appropriate skills and knowledge to plan and report outcome data using the system. (0)
SGWR16 - 20 towns and conservation groups receive direct assistance with and conduct natural resource planning and conservation (Relates to F&W7) (0)
SGWR17 - 75 municipal officials and others from 20 communities apply information presented at Dollars and Sense programs to local land use decision-making and public policy development, e.g. conducting COCS Studies (2007 only) (0)
SGWR25 - 250 community conservation leaders, volunteers and other will increase their knowledge and skills by attending the annual Saving Special Places Conference. (0)
SGWR35 - 100 K-12 teachers will adopt marine science concepts and contexts learned through Sea Grant /UNHCE programs that support teaching of core sciences and other content standards (0)
SGWR36 - 50 new members per year will join the Gulf of Maine Marine Education Association (GOMMEA) (0)
SGWR37 - GOMMEA will offer at least six professional development events per year for its membership and develop four new educational products/activities (0)
SGWR39 - At least 500 marine docents, educators, students and the general public per year will utilize marine science educational resources gleaned from the updated Sea Grant/marine education web-site (0)
SGWR45 - By 2111 measurably increase the marine science literacy of 25,000 adults and children through specialist and volunteer delivered outcome-based, formal and informal education programs (0)
SNHC1-20 citizens take on new leadership roles within their community (Relates to 4H8 & SNHC09-10) (0)
SNHC10-Community residents identify and implement projects and activities that reflect their community’s needs and wants. (Relates to 4H4) (0)
SNHC11-Over 100 adults gain knowledge about existing resources for youth as well as resource gaps (Relates to 4H10 & CPL1) (0)
SNHC2-10 steering/planning committees help facilitate a minimum of 10 Community Profiles/ thematic processes that create a minimum of 30 action groups. (0)
SNHC3-Up to 15 action groups/committees utilize UNH Cooperative Extension expertise in collaborative planning with other agencies/organizations around the state to preserve and conserve open space. (0)
SNHC4 - With Extension's assistance, 15 communities implement mechanisms/tools to analyze the current situation and identify emerging issues to be addressed. (0)
SNHC5 -Youth-adult partnerships form in a minimum of three communities through mapping social services. These partnerships provide workforce opportunities for youth that prevents youth migration. (Relates to 4H4 & CPL5) (0)
SNHC6-30 community leaders develop a new understanding of the issues facing their community (0)
SNHC7-A minimum of 10 action groups/committees engage diverse audiences in planning for the economic viability of their communities. (0)
SNHC8- A minimum of 100 citizens and community leaders develop a better understanding of local land use planning and zoning policies (Relates to LW2, SGWR25) (0)
SNHC9-A minimum of 40 youth gain knowledge of social, health, nutrition and employment opportunities available to them in their own communities. (0)
SPD1 - Staff indicate increased use of what they learn from professional development on their Annual Performance Management Plan (0)
SPD10 - UNH faculty and staff increasingly report the value of working with Cooperative Extension for successful outreach work (0)
SPD2 - Staff indicate an increase in knowledge and information gained on priority, critical and emerging issues and that it enhanced their work on their Annual Performance Management Plan. (Relates to EET7) (0)
SPD3 -Staff use distance education and other methods to address priority, critical and emerging issues for Extension programming (0)
SPD4 - New staff indicate increased knowledge in Extension processes, procedures, cultures and practices (0)
SPD5 - Staff agree to serve as mentors for new staff (Relates to EET4) (0)
SPD7 - Strong staff orientation and performance management takes place (0)
SPD8 - UNHCE retains a high quality work force. (0)
SPD9 - UNH faculty and staff increasingly partner with CE staff to conduct outreach programs and applied research projects to address community issues. (0)
VOL1 - 25% of program managers jointly plan, promote and implement continuing education opportunities for more than one audience (0)
VOL2 - 10 UNHCE staff increase knowledge and understanding of policies, recruitment, orientation, training, continued support, recognition and value of volunteers after attending a series of inservice education opportunities (0)
VOL3 - 100% of volunteer managers indicate they have implemented a volunteer management system. (0)
VOL6 - 75% of volunteers indicate they were appropriately recruited, oriented, trained, supported and recognized for their contributions. (0)
VOL7 - 100% of volunteer managers gather and report data on the outcomes and impacts of volunteer efforts (0)
VOL8 - There is a 15% increase in the number of volunteers for all programs. (0)
VOL9 - 90% of all volunteer positions have a clearly written service description that is shared with the volunteer during orientation. (0)