Transcript Introduction to Indian River County Extension

Indian River County
Extension
What is Extension?
 Extension is a partnership between
state, federal, and county governments
to provide scientific knowledge and
expertise to the public.
 The University of Florida (UF),
together with Florida A&M University
(FAMU), administers the Florida
Cooperative Extension Service.
Indian River County
Extension
Partnership between Indian River
County and the University of
Florida
-IFAS
Teaching - IRREC
Research – FMEL & IRREC
Extension
UF/IFAS Extension
Mission Statement
To develop knowledge in agriculture,
human and natural resources, and
the life sciences and to make that
knowledge accessible to sustain and
enhance the quality of human life.
Our Mission Statement
To improve the quality of life of
Indian River County residents &
visitors through outreach
educational programs.
 These programs are based upon
research and technological
advances.
UF/IFAS Extension Personnel
Extension encompasses thousands of
faculty members, scientists,
educators, administrative staff,
and volunteers, all working to
provide solutions for your life.
Our Extension Office
4 Agents (60% UF, 40% County)
2 Administrative Staff (funded by
the county)
75 Master Gardener Volunteers
55 4-H Volunteers
State and Federal Support to
IRC Extension Program (06-07)
Faculty
Training
Operating Costs
$149,490
$ 4,320
$ 2,500
TOTAL
$156,329
IFAS Specialists
$217,124
IRC Extension
County Commission
County Administration
County
Extension
Director
Extension Agents
Public Clientele
UF Extension Service
(IFAS)
Overall Advisory
Committee
Location: SR 60 W
County Annex Bldg
IRC Extension Agents
 4-H & Youth
Development
 Adam Cletzer
 Water Quality
 Janet Bargar
 Agriculture
 Christine Kelly-Begazo
 Environmental
Horticulture
 Holly Lyons
How Does IRC Extension
Deliver its Programs?
• Talks
• Workshops
• Seminars
• Phone Calls
• Site Visits
• Web Sites
• Festivals
• Training
Examples of
Current Programs
Great staff + great volunteers =
GREAT PROGRAMS!!
Agriculture
Africanized Honey
Bee Training
Pasture Improvement
Workshops
Small Farm
Management
Citrus Production
Water Quality
Stormwater Runoff Pond
Management
Pesticide Licensing Training
IR Lagoon Protection
Water Conservation
4-H and Youth
Development
4-H Clubs and
Activities
School
Enrichment
After School
Programs
Environmental Horticulture
Urban Landscaping
MG Volunteers
Landscape
Professionals
Commercial
Horticulture
Customer Satisfaction Survey
“How well are we doing our job?”
Extension 2005
According to the clients surveyed,
IRC Extension’s information was…
94% 94%
97%
97%
94%
95%
91% 92%
Indian River, 2005
Florida, 2005
Up to date &
accurate
Delivered in
time
Relevant to my
situation
Easy to
understand
Respondents had the opportunity to use
information and it solved the problem or
answered their question.
No
6%
No
9%
Don't know
9%
Yes
94%
Used the information.
Yes
82%
Solved their problem.
“How I feel about the service
provided by the Extension office…”
94%
Satisfied
97%
2%
No Opinion
3%
3%
Dissatisfied
0%
Florida, 2005
Indian River, 2005
Positive Impacts
 Weekly articles in local newspaper discussing
water quality issues and conservation.
 4 plant clinics for homeowners to receive
solutions to their landscaping problems.
 Over 120 youth involved in 4-H clubs and over
1500 involved in youth development activities.
 AHB training given to 1st responders.
 Training improves small farmers’ production.
New Programs to be
Delivered in the Future
Agriculture
Alternative Ag-Enterprises
Business Mngt for Small
Farmers
Equine BMPs
Manure Mngt
Water Quality
H2O Institute
Environmental Horticulture
Jr. Master Gardeners
Florida Yards & Neighborhoods
4-H and Youth Development
Summer Camps
Community Issue Awareness
Agricultural
Literacy
Thank you for all your support.