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IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY GREEN EXTENSION TEAM

Extension Education

Alan Ladd
Regional Director
Iowa State University Extension & Outreach
Atlantic

Abstract

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\r\n    ISU Extension has a history of providing the citizens of Iowa with useful and relevant science-based information. The Green Extension Team was formed December 2009 with the goal of working within Extension communication channels to promote sustainable lifestyles. The GET is comprised of representatives from across the state and campus, yet, given the numerous Extension offices and differences in organization, our team efforts have presented unique challenges. Most of these relate to communications, current practices, and motivation to change. The first year consisted of organizational formation and goal setting. Our initial focus has been internal, helping Extension model sustainability by raising awareness among staff and greening our offices and practices. The poster will provide an overview of our actions taken to date. A short questionnaire assessing current practices related to sustainability has been sent to all ISU Extension staff. Information that has been gathered and analyzed will be useful to other groups interested in promoting sustainability.   

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Poster has NOT been presented at any previous NACAA AM/PIC

This poster is being submitted for judging. It will be displayed at the AM/PIC if not selected as a State winner. The abstract will be published in the proceedings.

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Authors: * A.J. Ladd, C.H. Strohbehn, S.C. Timm, S.A. Metcalf, J.E. Bartels, H.T. Bignall, P.G. Gibler, J.A. Riedl, S.C. Shouse
  1. Ladd, *. Regional Extension Education Director, Iowa State University, Iowa, 51544
  2. Strohbehn, C. Extension Specialist, Hotel, Restaurant, Institution Management, Iowa State University, Iowa, 50011
  3. Timm, S. Program Specialist, Community Economic Development, Iowa State University, Iowa, 52556
  4. Metcalf, S. Manager, Creative Services, Iowa State University, Iowa, 50011
  5. Bartels, J. Program Assistant, Iowa State University, Iowa, 50011
  6. Bignall, H. Program Specialist, Youth & 4-H, Iowa State University, Iowa, 50011
  7. Gibler, P. Administrative Specialist, Iowa State University, Iowa, 50011
  8. Riedl, J. Program Coordinator, Iowa State University, Iowa, 50011
  9. Shouse, S. Program Specialist, Ag Engineering, Iowa State University, Iowa, 51544