Progress 09/01/03 to 05/31/08
Outputs
OUTPUTS: Program Analysis: Project database development is on-going, information about each funded project is being entered. This will allow the program to examine and evaluate the portfolio of projects to determine future funding decisions and to work at integrating project results into professional development programs. The electronic reporting system for SARE funded project reports has been enhanced to make information in the reports more accessible. Program Communications: Several publications were developed and distributed based on a survey of information needs; a bulletin titled Smart Water Use on Your Farm or Ranch, and two books, Managing Insects on Your Farm and How to Direct Market Your Beef were completed. Program Outreach: Strategies were initiated with the goal that farmers and ranchers would become more familiar with and adapt sustainable production and marketing techniques in the operations. Several publications were developed and distributed based on a survey of information needs; a bulletin titled Transitioning to Organic Production, and a spanish version of the bulletin on Profitable Pork. PARTICIPANTS: Kim Kroll, work with regional offices to facilitate program, participate in regional and national meetings, assist in planning and development activities, communicate sustainable agriculture information to diverse audiences, develop reports and material on sustainable agriculture, compile information on projects and results of projects funded by USDA on sustainable agriculture. Andy Clark, management of SAN projects including print publications, CD-ROM production and web site access, communicate sustainable agriculture information to diverse audiences, develop outreach strategies for SARE material Dean Liebman, work with regional communications specialists to develop communications strategy, facilitate development of publication materials, edit and review publications, respond to information requests on grants and programs, provide information on program activities to media contacts. Diana Friedman, evaluate SARE project reports and translate research results into extension and farmer ready products, work with other USDA agencies to determine process for utilizing SARE research results, identify projects that can be promoted to SAN publications Amanda Rodrigues, coordinate communication activities, analyzes SARE database to categorize information to help develop topical publications, assist in preparing program information bulletins, promotional fliers and reports. TARGET AUDIENCES: Farmers, agriculture educators, researchers, NGOs, with print and web based material and online course instruction. PROJECT MODIFICATIONS: Not relevant to this project.
Impacts
The database of projects will allow the decision makers to evaluate program gaps and determine future funding directions. Research scientists and educators will be able to examine past and current projects and develop proposals to expand the knowledge base of sustainable agriculture and provide better information to farmers and extension. The publications will provide farmers and agriculture educators with additional resources on sustainable agriculture practices.
Publications
- Smart Water Use on Your Farm or Ranch by the Sustainable Agriculture Network. 16 pp. www.sare.ore/publications/water.htm.
- Building a Sustainable Business by the Sustainable Agriculture Network. 280 pp. www.sare.org/publications/business.htm.
- Rangeland Management Strategies by the Sustainable Agriculture Network. 16 pp. www.sare.org/publications/rangeland.htm.
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Progress 01/01/07 to 12/31/07
Outputs
OUTPUTS: Program Analysis: Project database development is on-going, information about each funded project is being entered. This will allow the program to examine and evaluate the portfolio of projects to determine future funding decisions and to work at integrating project results into professional development programs. The electronic reporting system for SARE funded project reports has been enhanced to make information in the reports more accessible. Program Evaluation: a consultant was hired to help coordinate regional input, and a program logic model was developed. Program Communications: Several publications were developed and distributed based on a survey of information needs; a bulletin titled: "Diversify Cropping Systems".
PARTICIPANTS: Kim Kroll, work with regional offices to facilitate program, participate in regional and national meetings, assist in planning and development activities, communicate sustainable agriculture information to diverse audiences, develop reports and material on sustainable agriculture, compile information on projects and results of projects funded by USDA on sustainable agriculture. Andy Clark, management of SAN projects including print publications, CD-ROM production and web site access, communicate sustainable agriculture information to diverse audiences, develop outreach strategies for SARE material Dean Liebman, work with regional communications specialists to develop communications strategy, facilitate development of publication materials, edit and review publications, respond to information requests on grants and programs, provide information on program activities to media contacts. Diana Friedman, evaluate SARE project reports and translate research results into
extension and farmer ready products, work with other USDA agencies to determine process for utilizing SARE research results, identify projects that can be promoted to SAN publications Amanda Rodrigues, coordinate communication activities, analyzes SARE database to categorize information to help develop topical publications, assist in preparing program information bulletins, promotional fliers and reports.
TARGET AUDIENCES: Farmers, agriculture educators, researchers, NGOs, with print and web based material and online course instruction.
Impacts
The database of projects will allow the decision makers to evaluate program gaps and determine future funding directions. Research scientists and educators will be able to examine past and current projects and develop proposals to expand the knowledge base of sustainable agriculture and provide better information to farmers and extension. The publications will provide farmers and agriculture educators with additional resources on sustainable agriculture practices. The program logic model will help the region develop better strategies to provide research results and educational programs to the desired target audiences.
Publications
- No publications reported this period
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Progress 09/01/03 to 12/31/03
Outputs
Program Analysis: Project database development is on-going, information about each funded project is being entered. This will allow the program to examine and evaluate the portfolio of projects to determine future funding decisions and to work at integrating project results into professional development programs. The electronic reporting system for SARE funded project reports has been enhanced to make information in the reports more accessible. Program Communications: Several publications were developed and distributed based on a survey of information needs; a bulletin titled Transitioning to Organic Production, and a spanish version of the bulletin on Profitable Pork.
Impacts
The database of projects will allow the decision makers to evaluate program gaps and determine future funding directions. Research scientists and educators will be able to examine past and current projects and develop proposals to expand the knowledge base of sustainable agriculture and provide better information to farmers and extension. The publications will provide farmers and agriculture educators with additional resources on sustainable agriculture practices.
Publications
- No publications reported this period
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