Communicating Impact

Communicating Impacts (Winter 2020)

Zotz, K.L., 2004. Communicating Impacts. Journal of Extension, Volume 42 Number 5 5TOT2. https://www.joe.org/joe/2004october/tt2.php

Communicating with Data: Telling the Extension Story in Credible and Actionable Ways (Winter 2020)

Craig D.D., Borger R.H., 2019. Communicating with Data: Telling the Extension Story in Credible and Actionable Ways. Journal of Human Sciences and Extension Vol.7 No. 2, https://www.jhseonline.com/article/view/829

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Social Media Impact Graphics from the EMG National Committee.

LeAnn Locher, Oregon State University; Bill Lester, University of Florida; John Orick, Purdue University; Katie Dunker, Colorado State University; Missy Gable, University of California
Folders are available with graphics and suggested text for:
- 2022 and 2023 impact survey data
- Extension Master Gardener program's 50th anniversary (2023)
- National Volunteer Week 2024
Available online at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/19JNBo6v28Sr9p_X83lkHlYbGSbN_YrsX?usp=sharing

UNM Extension Master Gardener Program Annual State Report. (2021)

University of Minnesota Master Gardener State Leadership Team
Annual reports from 2016 - present are available online at https://conservancy.umn.edu/handle/11299/194836

UNM Extension Master Gardener Program Infographics. (2020)

UNM Extension Master Gardener Program Strategic Plan: 2018 - 2022

Volunteering is Good for You! How wellness benefits can be seen and reported in an Extension program (2020)

A. Yasalonis, University of Florida Extension
- Poster - EMG Coordinators' Conference (2020)

Yasalonis_EMG_Volunteering_is_Good_4_U_Poster_2020.pdf

EVALUATION OF NEBRASKA STAKEHOLDERS KNOWLEDGE OF RESISTANT/INVASIVE PESTS (2019)

James, Terri. Poster presented at: Extension Master Gardener National Coordinators’ Conference; 2018 August 6-10; Madison, WI.
- In 2015 Nebraska Extension surveyed stakeholders, extension staff and faculty to gauge, what was considered, critical issues within the state; eighteen issues were defined. Multi-disciplinary teams were formed to create demand-driven, focused content on the specific issues prevalent in the state. One issue team Resistant/Invasive Pests has an interdisciplinary team. In 2017 the team wanted to evaluate the impact it has had in two years of education and training on invasive/resistant pests. A general knowledge survey was developed. This survey includes; 1) general knowledge questions on invasive/resistant pests, 2) photo identification of invasive/resistant/beneficial species and 3) practices of integrated pest management. This survey was first initiated to the general public, during the Nebraska State Fair, to establish a baseline. Fair goers were asked to take the survey, with Extension Educators on hand to help answer missed questions and respond to questions about invasive/resistant pests.

INVASIVE RESISTANT emg small.pdf

PATHWAYS OF CHANGE (2019)

Pratsch, Samuel. Oral presentation at: Extension Master Gardener National Coordinators’ Conference; 2018 August 6-10; Madison, WI. https://youtu.be/9jGU_B8W1Sk
- “Programming” can be thought of as an on-going process in which we design, deliver and evaluate educational, extension and/or research activities in order to help transform our lives, our organizations and our communities. This hands-on presentation provides an opportunity for participants to explore their own program logic and connect it with larger theories of change through a step-wise pathways of change approach. Participants can expect to engage in a number of fun, practical exercises that will help them think about their programs in different ways and confidently apply new program development and evaluation skills directly to their own work.

PURDUE MG PROGRAM ANNUAL IMPACT SURVEY (2019)

Orick, John. Poster presented at: Extension Master Gardener National Coordinators’ Conference; 2018 August 6-10; Madison, WI.
- This poster will outline the efforts of the Purdue Master Gardener Program to measure medium and long-term impacts of the program on volunteers for internal and external reporting. Impacts were being measured and reported annually. However, important outcome indicators were not being measured statewide. So, in 2017 Purdue MG volunteers were surveyed to begin gathering these important outcome indicators as well as other important impact and demographic data about the program. This poster presentation will report the methods and results of the survey.

Poster-NEMGCC2018-DRAFT2 JO.pdf

SPOTLIGHT ON IMPACT (2019)

Venturini, Vanessa.Oral presentation at: Extension Master Gardener National Coordinators’ Conference; 2018 August 6-10; Madison, WI. https://youtu.be/ToXV9DO8n7g
- Looking for a way to stay focused on impact? Learn how the University of Rhode Island Master Gardener Program developed and implemented a multi-year focus area. The goal of the focus area is to concentrate the efforts of staff and volunteers in a strategic way toward a relevant issue facing local communities. This issue-based focus was selected by conducting a needs assessment with key partners, aligning with state Cooperative Extension priorities and consulting with Master Gardeners in top leadership positions. With a common set of behavior change goals, the focus area serves as a guide for volunteer training topics, public education efforts and program evaluation for the next two to three years.

TREES CAN DO THAT?! WHY URBAN TREES ARE GOOD FOR US – AND WHAT WE CAN DO TO ENHANCE THEIR ROLES (2019)

Konijnendijk, Cecil. Oral presentation at: Extension Master Gardener National Coordinators’ Conference; 2018 August 6-10; Madison, WI. https://youtu.be/XZhm6doSN5k
- This presentation discusses the many benefits provided by urban trees and woods, based on the latest research evidence from across the globe. Focus will be on the many contributions trees make to our health and well-being, as well as to building stronger urban communities. Some of the benefits of trees in cities are perhaps surprising, such as their roles in stimulating creativity and child development. A rapidly increasing body of knowledge stressed the various ways in which trees and other nature impacts public health. Urban forestry has the task to optimize tree benefits, while also making sure that a sustainable and resilient urban forest is developed. Best practices in urban forestry are presented, including the need to apply a place perspective, develop partnerships, and work closely together with local communities. Finally, the role of urban foresters and other professionals, as well as citizens and communities, in developing better and more vibrant cities will be discussed.

Master Gardeners Make a Difference in Minnesota. (2018)

University of Minnesota Master Gardener State Leadership Team
YouTube video, https://youtu.be/FA2pDEVVf6M
- 6 ½ minute video that communicates how Master Gardeners make a difference in Minnesota.

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