USU Extension Impacts | PILD | 2016-2017

Utah state university extension 2016-2017 impacts extension.usu.edu

Thanks to the great support of Utah’s senators and congressional representatives, USU Extension was able to provide many services to the people of Utah in 2016. Federal and state funding was used, along with additional external grant funding, to provide programs throughout the state. Included are a few highlights of measurable impacts for the year.

Family and Consumer Sciences Protecting Our Resources—Family Life Includes marriage relationship conferences, date nights, healthy relationships classes, and programs to curtail underage drinking.

Total Times the program was offered Total PARTICIPANTS REACHED Community partners participating

832 15,835 715

Financial Management Includes financial education

Total Times the program was offered Total PARTICIPANTS REACHED Community partners participating Information compiled by GaeLynn Peterson, President, UEAFCS

120 3,021 28

Improving Children’s Lives Includes after school programs, 4-H fun nights, 4-H Fridays, Youth & Families with Promise/4-H Mentoring, Ace the ACT, science and summer camps, and 4-H Teen Councils.

“My child showed an increased interest in STEM, increased leadership abilities, and an increased desire to pursue post-high school education.”

Total Times the program was offered Total PARTICIPANTS REACHED Community partners participating

4,900 77,042 school personnel, health agencies, counseling services, law enforcement, local interagency councils

Food Safety Includes Food Managers Certification, food safety, and food preservation.

Total Times the program was offered Total PARTICIPANTS REACHED Community partners participating

632 3,298 schools, state and county fairs, community preserve the harvest events, and restaurants

“It’s important for food managers to understand the responsibility they have for using proper food handling techniques to provide safe food for the public. It’s vital that they have to pass a certification test to serve the public.”

Food & Nutrition Includes USU Food $ense Program.

Total Times the program was offered Total PARTICIPANTS REACHED Community partners participating

1,467 16,147 24

“A non-custodial father reported cooking meals for his kids. He used recipes from Food $ense classes. The kids were excited that dad cooked for them. The dad liked it because they liked the food, and the meal brought them closer together.�

EXPANDED FOOD AND NUTRITION EDUCATION PROGRAM (EFNEP) EFNEP is designed to assist audiences with limited resources in acquiring the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and changed behavior necessary for nutritionally sound diets. The program also helps contribute to personal development and the improvement of the total family diet and nutritional well-being.

EFNEP Impact

Worked DIRECTLY with

793 adults 7,532 children and REACHED more than

2,269 family members INDIRECTLY.

76%

At least

Were Low-Income Families

Percentage of Adults with Improved Behavior

58%

of all EFNEP adults are minorities

Percentage of Youth with Improved Knowledge/Ability

Nutrition

93%

Nutrition

75%

Food Savings

89%

Food Savings

47%

Food Safety

67%

Food Safety

54%

Physical Activity 51%

Physical Activity 40%

AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES A USDA survey found Utahns involved in irrigated agriculture rely on USU Extension agents and specialists for information on reducing irrigation costs and conserving water more than any other source, including private consultants, conservation districts, irrigation districts, other farmers, and the NRCS.

Water Conservation Initiative An ongoing legislative appropriation of $950,000 supports Utah State University’s efforts to improve Utah’s water future and address critical issues as they develop.

2016 Water Initiative Projects: • Implementation of Water Conservation Strategies in Eagle Mountain City • Evaluations of Low Energy Precision Application (LEPA) Irrigation with Center Pivots • Management of Drip Irrigation for Saline Soils at Utah State University • Use of High Resolution Remote Sensing Information for Yield Estimation Under Deficit Irrigation for Water Conservation • Enhancement of Water Education through the Make a Splash Program • Novel Approaches for Automated Measurement of Fruit Tree Water Status • Water Use Monitoring, Demonstration, and Education at the USU Botanical Center • Landscape Water Use Analytics for Institutional and Corporate Properties

4-H youth development Approximately 64,238 4-H youth and 6,896 volunteers are enrolled across the state of Utah.

2X 25%

MORE LIKELY TO GO TO COLLEGE

MORE LIKELY TO POSITIVELY CONTRIBUTE TO FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES

Utah State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution.

OVER

When Youth are Involved in the 4-H Program They Are:

2X

MORE LIKELY TO EXERCISE AND BE PHYSICALLY ACTIVE

3X

MORE LIKELY TO DELAY SEX BY GRADE 12