Progress 10/01/15 to 09/30/16
Outputs
Target Audience:The Renewable Resources Extension Act funds were administered through the 1890 Cooperative Extension Program in fiscal year 2016 at Florida A&M University (FAMU) in the College of Agriculture and Food Sciences (CAFS). The FY 2016 RREA program provided education and outreach activities to small-scale farmers and community residents addressing diversified forestry and natural resource management alternatives to increase income. The project continued to address training content that included information on estate planning, land transformation, land loss prevention and viable agro-forest related enterprise development opportunities. Changes/Problems:
Nothing Reported
What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?
Nothing Reported
How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?The results of the project will be disseminated through Cooperative Extension's monthly newsletter, as well as, the College of Agriculture and Food Sciences' newsletter. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?The goals of the FY 2012-2016 RREA Project were accomplished.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
330 participants increased awareness and knowledge of forest and range resources, and fish and wildlife generating income opportunities through three statewide and four local workshops and other media related tools, including Cooperative Extension newsletters, website, and Facebook. Onsite private farm resource and management assessments were conducted targeting socially disadvantaged and minority farmers and ranchers to encourage and/or improve their farming/ranching operations. Enhanced forest-based portable classroom to improve awareness of forest and other natural resources and their benefits to landowners and the community. This classroom is used to identify and discuss native forest species, best management practices, economic alternatives and agro-tourism.
Publications
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Progress 10/01/11 to 09/30/16
Outputs
Target Audience:Primary audiences were limited resource and minority farmers, small acreage forest landowners, youth and the general public. The ultimate, long-term desired outcome is to increase awareness of forest and natural resource based enterprises that can provide income-generating opportunities for the target audience. It is also intended that project activities help landowners to apply these enterprise alternatives and strategies learned through participation in educational programs. The general public will be better informed as to the importance of coordinated technology transfer and enhanced knowledge and skills of landowners and managers. Changes/Problems:
Nothing Reported
What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?In FY 2014, educational and outreach activities were provided to 350 farmers, landowners and community residents addressing diversified forestry and natural resource management alternatives to increase income. The training addressed land loss among minority farmers who normally did not see the value or importance of forestry and other natural resources for generating additional income on the farm. Information on estate planning, land transformation and land loss prevention was also provided to this particular group of landowners. The program also engaged youth in order to assess why rural youth, in particular, have high rates of outmigration from the farm and from rural communities. Information on jobs related agricultural enterprises that could be realized from access to increased income availability from forestry and natural resources was provided to 4-H youth groups. A pavilion at the FAMU Research & Extension Center has been renovated as a center to conduct educational meetings and tours for youth, along with small farmers, ranchers and other community residents, to gain updated information on utilization of natural resources to increase income. Additionally, adjacent to this facility, is a natural resource nature trail is being established to serve as an example of a diversified agri-tourism enterprise for small farmers. In FY 2015, educational and outreach activities were provided to 480 farmers, landowners and community residents addressing diversified forestry and natural resource management alternatives to increase income. The training addressed land loss among minority farmers who normally did not see the value or importance of forestry and other natural resources for generating additional income on the farm. Information on estate planning, land transformation and land loss prevention was also provided to this particular group of landowners. The program also engaged youth in order to assess why rural youth, in particular, have high rates of outmigration from the farm and from rural communities. Information on jobs related agricultural enterprises that could be realized from access to increased income availability from forestry and natural resources was provided to 4-H youth groups. A natural resource nature trail and recreational park was developed as an example of a diversified agri-tourism enterprise for small farmers. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?The results were distributed to the communities of interest through email, newsletters, website and social media, workshops/seminars and one-on-one consultations. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?
Nothing Reported
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
The FAMU RREA Plan addressed Forest and Rangeland Food Safety and Security, and; Intergenerational Land and Other Land Ownership Changes. The Plan incorporated Goal 2: Enhancing Economic Benefits-Issue: Economic Opportunities for Individuals and Communities, Goal 3: Enhancing Resource Management on Working Forests and Range lands-Issues: Food Production, Safety & Security; Intergenerational Land Transfer, and Goal 4: Building Capacity through Enhanced Connections-Issue: Pursue significant research-extension partnerships and/or external collaborations. The changes in forest ownership demographics required particular attention to the unique educational needs of limited resource and minority Landowners. Intergenerational and other land transfers over the past decades have already parceled family land holdings and fractured rural landscapes in southern rural communities. The RREA Program goal is to increase awareness of income-generating forest enterprises suitable small landholdings in order to sustain farms and rural lands from generation to generation. The Program objectives are to: demonstrate strategies for income-generating forest based enterprises for landowners with small landholdings; develop and conduct educational and outreach programming that provide landowners with the necessary knowledge and skills in financial and business planning for forest based enterprises, and intergeneration land transfer and estate planning; incorporate community-based educational programs that enable residents to recognize the importance and benefits of forest and natural resources to the community, and; development and dissemination of information to landowners. Demonstration sites will primarily be utilized to create awareness and educate clientele of the innovative ways to utilize forested or otherwise idle land areas for economic returns. The Program will develop training curriculum and materials, a web-based information resource, as well as conduct educational seminars and field day events. The project is expected to generate significant outcomes, including: increased awareness and knowledge of income-generating opportunities, agricultural enterprises and practices, business and marketing strategies, estate planning and land transfer strategies, and forest/natural resource related food production, safety and security opportunities; 2)increased community dialogue around land use, estate planning and land transfer issues and opportunities; 3)increased potential for viable forest/natural resource based business ventures or operations; 4)improved economic opportunities for limited resource and minority landowners, and; 5)improved opportunities to protect land from conversion as a result of estate planning and land transfer strategies. In 2014: • 350 participants increased awareness and knowledge of forest and range resources, and fish and wildlife generating income opportunities through three statewide and four local workshops and other media related tools, including extension newsletters and website and Facebook. • Onsite private farm resource and management assessments were conducted targeting socially disadvantaged and minority farmers and ranchers to encourage and/or improve their farming/ranching operations. • Completed construction of Forest-based classroom pavilion designed to improve awareness of forest and other natural resources and their benefits to landowners and the community, incorporated outdoor lectures and demonstrations of native forest species, demonstrated sustainable forest resource management practice, economic alternatives and agri-tourism. • More than 30 forestry related jobs were created during this period. • Aggregate income or savings of $4,500 was realized by training participants from their forestry and natural resource enterprises. • An estimated 5,000 acres of inter-generational land owned by training participants was saved from conversion (forced sales) • Several additional resources were realized as a result of thirty contacts through a variety of outreach efforts. In 2015: • 480 participants increased awareness and knowledge of forest and range resources, and fish and wildlife generating income opportunities through three statewide and four local workshops and other media related tools, including extension newsletters, website, and Facebook. • Onsite private farm resource and management assessments were conducted targeting socially disadvantaged and minority farmers and ranchers to encourage and/or improve their farming/ranching operations. • Completed construction of Forest-based classroom pavilion designed to improve awareness of forest and other natural resources and their benefits to landowners and the community. Completed outdoor classroom park for lectures and demonstrations of native forest species, demonstrated sustainable forest resource management practice, economic alternatives and agri-tourism. • More than 35 forestry related jobs were created during this period. • Aggregate income or savings of $5,000 was realized by training participants from their forestry and natural resource enterprises. • An estimated 6,000 acres of inter-generational land owned by training participants was saved from conversion (forced sales). • Several additional resources were realized as a result of thirty contacts through a variety of outreach efforts.
Publications
- Type:
Other
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2014
Citation:
Davis, A. (2014). FAMU Cooperative Extension Program
- Type:
Other
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2015
Citation:
Davis, A. (2015). FAMU Cooperative Extension Program
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Progress 10/01/14 to 09/30/15
Outputs
Target Audience:Primary audiences were limited resource and minority farmers, small acreage forest landowners, youth and the general public. The ultimate, long-term desired outcome is to increase awareness of forest and natural resource based enterprises that can provide income-generating opportunities for the target audience. It is also intended that project activities help landowners to apply these enterprise alternatives and strategies learned through participation in educational programs. The general public will be better informed as to the importance of coordinated technology transfer and enhanced knowledge and skills of landowners and managers. Changes/Problems:
Nothing Reported
What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?In FY 2015, educational and outreach activities were provided to 480 farmers, landowners and community residents addressing diversified forestry and natural resource management alternatives to increase income. The training addressed land loss among minority farmers who normally did not see the value or importance of forestry and other natural resources for generating additional income on the farm. Information on estate planning, land transformation and land loss prevention was also provided to this particular group of landowners. The program also engaged youth in order to assess why rural youth, in particular, have high rates of outmigration from the farm and from rural communities. Information on jobs related agricultural enterprises that could be realized from access to increased income availability from forestry and natural resources was provided to 4-H youth groups. A natural resource nature trail and recreational park was developed as an example of a diversified agri-tourism enterprise for small farmers. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?The results were distributed to the communities of interest through email, newsletters, website and social media, workshops/seminars and one-on-one consultations. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?The planned activities are to utilize the forest-based outdoor instruction laboratory, as well as, on site demonstrations to provide educational information and Program outreach. Ongoing workshops/seminars and consultations will be utilized to create awareness, increase knowledge and change attitudes and behaviors relative to alternative enterprises for the general public, disadvantaged and small landowners.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
The FAMU RREA Plan addressed Forest and Rangeland Food Safety and Security, and; Intergenerational Land and Other Land Ownership Changes. The Plan incorporated Goal 2: Enhancing Economic Benefits-Issue: Economic Opportunities for Individuals and Communities, Goal 3: Enhancing Resource Management on Working Forests and Range lands-Issues: Food Production, Safety & Security; Intergenerational Land Transfer, and Goal 4: Building Capacity through Enhanced Connections-Issue: Pursue significant research-extension partnerships and/or external collaborations. The changes in forest ownership demographics required particular attention to the unique educational needs of limited resource and minority Landowners. Intergenerational and other land transfers over the past decades have already parceled family land holdings and fractured rural landscapes in southern rural communities. The RREA Program goal is to increase awareness of income-generating forest enterprises suitable small landholdings in order to sustain farms and rural lands from generation to generation. The Program objectives are to: demonstrate strategies for income-generating forest based enterprises for landowners with small landholdings; develop and conduct educational and outreach programming that provide landowners with the necessary knowledge and skills in financial and business planning for forest based enterprises, and intergeneration land transfer and estate planning; incorporate community-based educational programs that enable residents to recognize the importance and benefits of forest and natural resources to the community, and; development and dissemination of information to landowners. Demonstration sites will primarily be utilized to create awareness and educate clientele of the innovative ways to utilize forested or otherwise idle land areas for economic returns. The Program will develop training curriculum and materials, a web-based information resource, as well as conduct educational seminars and field day events. The project is expected to generate significant outcomes, including: increased awareness and knowledge of income-generating opportunities, agricultural enterprises and practices, business and marketing strategies, estate planning and land transfer strategies, and forest/natural resource related food production, safety and security opportunities; 2)increased community dialogue around land use, estate planning and land transfer issues and opportunities; 3)increased potential for viable forest/natural resource based business ventures or operations; 4)improved economic opportunities for limited resource and minority landowners, and; 5)improved opportunities to protect land from conversion as a result of estate planning and land transfer strategies. What was accomplished under these goals? • 480 participants increased awareness and knowledge of forest and range resources, and fish and wildlife generating income opportunities through three statewide and four local workshops and other media related tools, including extension newsletters, website, and Facebook. • Onsite private farm resource and management assessments were conducted targeting socially disadvantaged and minority farmers and ranchers to encourage and/or improve their farming/ranching operations. • Completed construction of Forest-based classroom pavilion designed to improve awareness of forest and other natural resources and their benefits to landowners and the community. Completed outdoor classroom park for lectures and demonstrations of native forest species, demonstrated sustainable forest resource management practice, economic alternatives and agri-tourism. • More than 35 forestry related jobs were created during this period. • Aggregate income or savings of $5,000 was realized by training participants from their forestry and natural resource enterprises. • An estimated 6,000 acres of inter-generational land owned by training participants was saved from conversion (forced sales). • Several additional resources were realized as a result of thirty contacts through a variety of outreach efforts.
Publications
- Type:
Other
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2014
Citation:
Davis, A. (2014). FAMU Cooperative Extension Program.
- Type:
Other
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2015
Citation:
Davis, A. (2015). FAMU Cooperative Extension Program.
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Progress 10/01/13 to 09/30/14
Outputs
Target Audience: Primary audiences were limited resource and minority farmers, small acreage forest landowners, youth and the general public. The ultimate, long-term desired outcome is to increase awareness of forest and natural resource based enterprises that can provide income-generating opportunities for the target audience. It is also intended that project activities help landowners to apply these enterprise alternatives and strategies learned through participation in educational programs. The general public will be better informed as to the importance of coordinated technology transfer and enhanced knowledge and skills of landowners and managers. Changes/Problems:
Nothing Reported
What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided? In FY 2014, educational and outreach activities were provided to 350 farmers, landowners and community residents addressing diversified forestry and natural resource management alternatives to increase income. The training addressed land loss among minority farmers who normally did not see the value or importance of forestry and other natural resources for generating additional income on the farm. Information on estate planning, land transformation and land loss prevention was also provided to this particular group of landowners. The program also engaged youth in order to assess why rural youth, in particular, have high rates of outmigration from the farm and from rural communities. Information on jobs related agricultural enterprises that could be realized from access to increased income availability from forestry and natural resources was provided to 4-H youth groups. A pavilion at the FAMU Research & Extension Center has been renovated as a center to conduct educational meetings and tours for youth, along with small farmers, ranchers and other community residents, to gain updated information on utilization of natural resources to increase income. Additionally, adjacent to this facility, is a natural resource nature trail is being established to serve as an example of a diversified agri-tourism enterprise for small farmers. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest? The results were distributed to the communities of interest through email, newsletters, website and social media, workshops/seminars and one-on-one consultations. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals? The planned activities are toutilize theforest-based outdoor instruction laboratory, as well as, on site demonstrations to provide educational information and Program outreach.Ongoing workshops/seminars and consultations will be utilized to create awareness, increase knowledge and change attitudes and behaviors relative to alternative enterprises for the general public, disadvantaged and small landowners.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
• 350 participants increased awareness and knowledge of forest and range resources, and fish and wildlife generating income opportunities through three statewide and four local workshops and other media related tools, including extension newsletters and website and Facebook. • Onsite private farm resource and management assessments were conducted targeting socially disadvantaged and minority farmers and ranchers to encourage and/or improve their farming/ranching operations. • Completed construction of Forest-based classroom pavilion designed to improve awareness of forest and other natural resources and their benefits to landowners and the community, incorporated outdoor lectures and demonstrations of native forest species, demonstrated sustainable forest resource management practice, economic alternatives and agri-tourism. • More than 30 forestry related jobs were created during this period. • Aggregate income or savings of $4,500 was realized by training participants from their forestry and natural resource enterprises. • An estimated 5,000 acres of inter-generational land owned by training participants was saved from conversion (forced sales) • Several additional resources were realized as a result of thirty contacts through a variety of outreach efforts.
Publications
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Progress 10/01/12 to 09/30/13
Outputs
Target Audience: In FY 2013 educational and outreach activities were provided to 235 farmers, landowners and community residents addressing diversified forestry and natural resource management alternatives to increase income. Training addressed land loss among minority farmers who normally did not see the value or importance of forestry and other natural resources for generating additional income on the farm. We also provided to this particular group of landowners information on estate planning, land transformation and land loss prevention. We also worked with our youth to assess why rural youth in particular have high rates of outmigration from the farm in rural communities. Information was provided to our 4-H youth groups on jobs related agricultural enterprises that could be realized from access to increased income availability from forestry and natural resources. A pavilion on the University farm has been renovated as a center to conduct educational meetings and tours for youth along with small farmers, ranchers and other community residents to gain updated information on utilization of natural resources to increase income. In addition, adjacent to this facility is a natural resource nature trail in the initial stages of development to serve as an example of a diversified agri-tourism enterprise for small farmers. It is estimated that more than 20 forestry related jobs were identified during this period. In addition, an aggregate of $2,000.00 was realized by participants from their forestry and natural resources enterprises. An estimated 3000 acres of inter-generational land owned by training participants was saved from conversion (forced sales). Changes/Problems:
Nothing Reported
What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided? Training and professional development was provided through state-wide and local workshops and onsite private farm demonstrations. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest? Workshops and other media related tools to include extension’s newsletters and website, and Facebook were used to disseminate information to communities of interest. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals? The planned activities include ongoing construction and expansiion of the forest-based outdoor instruction laboratory and on-site demonstrations. Additionally, ongoing workshops/seminars and consultations will be utilized to create awareness, increase knowledge and change attitudes and behaviors relative to alternative enterprises for the general public, youth and disadvantaged and small landowners
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
Two Hundred 235 participants increased awareness and knowledge of forest and range resources, and fish and wildlife generating income opportunities through three state-wide and four local workshops and other media related tools to include extension newsletters and website and Facebook. Onsite private farm resource and management assessments were conducted targeting socially disadvantaged/minority farmers and ranchers to encourage and/or improve their farming/ranching operations. Ongoing construction of Forest-based classroom pavilion designed to improve awareness of forest and other natural resources and their benefits to landowners and the community, incorporate outdoor lectures and demonstrations of native forest species, demonstrate sustainable forest resource management practices and economic alternatives. More than 20 forestry related jobs were created during this period. Aggregate income or savings of $2,000.00 was realized by training participants from their forestry and natural resource enterprises. An estimated 3000 acres of inter-generational land owned by training participants was saved from conversion (forced sales) Several additional resources were realized as a result of twenty contacts through a variety of outreach efforts.
Publications
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Progress 10/01/11 to 09/30/12
Outputs
Target Audience: Primary audiences were limited resource and minority farmers,
small acreage forest landowners, youth and the general public. The ultimate,
long-term desired outcome is to increase awareness of forest and natural resource
based enterprises that can provide income-generating opportunities for the target
audience. It is also intended that project activities help landowners to apply
these enterprise alternatives and strategies learned through participation in
educational programs. The general public will be better informed as to the importance
of coordinated technology transfer and enhanced knowledge and skills of landowners and
managers. Two Hundred 225 participants increased awareness and knowledge of forest
and range resources, and fish and wildlife generating income opportunities through
three state-wide and 3 local workshops and other media related tools to include
extension newsletters and website and Facebook. Onsite private farm resource and
management assessments were conducted targeting socially disadvantaged/minority
farmers and ranchers to encourage and/or improve their farming/ranching operations.
Changes/Problems: The project is being implemented as planned. What opportunities
for training and professional development has the project provided? The Project
conducted the following activities: Two Hundred and twenty-five participants
increased awareness and knowledge of forest and range resources, and fish and
wildlife generating income opportunities through three state-wide and 3 local
workshops and other media related tools to include extension newsletters and
website and Facebook. Onsite private farm resource and management assessments
were conducted targeting socially disadvantaged/minority farmers and ranchers
to encourage and/or improve their farming/ranching operations. How have the
results been disseminated to communities of interest? The results were distributed
to the communities of interest through email, website, workshops/seminars and
one-on-one consultation. What do you plan to do during the next reporting
period to accomplish the goals? The planned activities are to complete construction
of the forest-based outdoor instruction laboratory, as well as, on site demonstrations.
Additionally ongoing workshops/seminars and consultations will be utilized to
create awareness, increase knowledge and change attitudes and behaviors relative
to alternative enterprises for the general public, disadvantaged and small landowners
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
The following outcomes were realized by the Project: Ongoing construction of
Forest-based Classroom designed to improve awareness of forest and other natural
resources and their benefits to landowners and the community, incorporate outdoor
lectures and demonstrations of native forest species, demonstrate sustainable
forest resource management practices and economic alternatives. More than 17
forestry related jobs were created during this period. Aggregate income or
savings of $1,500.00 was realized by training participants from their forestry
and natural resource enterprises. An estimated 2500 acres of intergenerational
land owned by training participants was saved from conversion (forced sales).
More than fourteen additional resources were realized as a result of twenty
contacts through a variety of outreach efforts.
Publications
- Type: Websites Status: Published Year Published: 2013 Citation: Thompson, S. (2013). http://www.famu.edu/cesta/main/index.cfm/cooperative-extension-program/ community-resource-development/about-north-florida-community-wealth-building-crd/#my-menu
- Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2013 Citation: Davis, A., (January 2013.SDA farmers/ranchers involved in Pigford II case and Women/Hispanic Farmers/rancher Claims Resolution. FAMU-CAFS Newsletter, 2(1). Davis, A. (February 2013. Update on the USDA's MILC Program. FAMU-CAFS'Newsletter, 2(2). Davis, A., (March 2013). Buy Local. FAMU-CAFS Newsletter, 2(3). Davis, A., (March 2013). Farmers' Market Guide. FAMU-CAFS Newsletter, 2(3). Davis, A., (April 2013). USDA/APHIS in the Ag community and want services are provided. FAMU-CAFS Newsletter, 2(4). Davis, A., (April 2013). FSA microloan program. FAMU-CAFS Newsletter, 2(4). Davis, A., (May 2013). Funding broadband in underserved communities. FAMU-CAFS Newsletter, 2(5). Davis, A., (March 2013). Estate Planning/ Heir Property. FAMU-CAFS Newsletter, 2(5).
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