interested in the different topics offered every month with an average of about 100 participants monthly.

In addition, outreach to K-12 youth and teachers have been developed through programs and matriculation that has been increased to engage science and other teachers in the field of food, agriculture, and the environment. Partnerships with schools have been established to increase KSU-CAFSSS visibility in the communities through “Adopt-a-School” program. CAFSSS faculty/scientists and/or staff establish relationships with the adopted school to introduce CAFSSS programs that both students and teachers can participate in or become interested in. Schools visits to KSU or CAFSSS visit to the schools for interactive discussions is also a part of this outreach effort.

Measures/Performance Indicators: The success of the Cooperative Extension Program is determined by the monthly number of participants; the number of participants who implement and adopt new practices identified; the impacts of new implemented programs or activities that lead to behavioral change and income improvement. Programmatic support obtained through local, regional, and national funds will also help determine the necessity or measure of success.

Outreach programs and engagement with schools can be measured by the number of requests from schools to visit KSU; the number of schools participating in CAFSSS outreach programs; and the number of schools requesting CAFSSS to visit their school.

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