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Preparing an Effective In-Depth Summary

This page is intended to help you prepare an effective In-Depth Summary by defining the necessary elements and offering real-world examples that will help create your own In-Depth Summary. Whether this is the first time or the hundredth time you are tasked with creating this report, the template and the information provided should be helpful.

Table Of Contents
  1. CHECKLIST
  2. In-Depth Program Overview
    • What is an In-Depth Program?
    • What is an In-Depth Summary?
  3. Outreach Program Overview
    • What is an Outreach Program?
    • What is an Outreach Program Summary?
  4. RELEVANCE:
    • Importance to the County Statement Examples
    • Using numbers to tell the story
    • Relevance Statement Examples
  5. RESPONSE
    • Issue Identification Examples
    • Target Audience Examples
    • Partnerships & Collaborator Examples
    • Response Example 1)
    • Response Example 2)
    • Response Example 3)
  6. RESULTS
    • Evaluation Strategy Examples
    • Results Examples
    • Other Graphical Examples:
  7. OPTIONAL COMPONENTS
    • Summary Statement
    • Future Programming
    • Clientele Comments
  8. Photos
  9. Value Statement Bank

GETTING STARTED:

Download the PDF In-Depth Template Assistant to familiarize yourself with the working document. This will give you an idea of how the template will assist you in formatting your document. We understand formatting is often a challenging pieces of the process, so following along with this template should make this step easier.

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NOTE: The consistency that is achieved through the use and adoption of these templates is also helpful to leadership in their evaluation of hundreds of reports.

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The three ingredients to an effect In-Depth Program Summary include:

relevance
response

Additional components that can be compelling in telling the story of an effective program include the summary statement, future programming, and clientele comments, or testimonials. This page is going to give you all the information you need to feel confident creating your own In-Depth Summary.

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CHECKLIST

NOTE: The use of these Canva and Word Document templates are optional. They are here to assist you and provide guidance, however if you choose to develop your own In-Depth Summary Report, please remember to adhere to this list of best practices. For more context, you can refer to the training documentation included here:

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Is your document 1 page, front and back, or less?
Did you include your name, your program name and county?
Did you include you the correct AgriLife Extension logo (download available here)?
Did you include an appropriate value statement?
Did you include an appropriate relevance statement?
Did you include an appropriate response statement?
Did you include an evaluation strategy?
Did you include results?
Did you include the appropriate co-brand (Prairie View CEP, Texas Sea Grant, if applicable)?
Did you include the non-discrimination clause?
Did you include quality photos as space permitted?
Did you include clientele testimonials or success stories (not required, but effective!)?
Did you include a summary statement or future programming opportunities (optional)?
Did you keep accessibility in mind: (i.e. don’t use text in your images, as they are not readable via screen readers)
For more information on accessibility, see this TAMU IT reference.


In-Depth Program Overview


What is an In-Depth Program?

  • Series of educational events
    • Sequential learning
    • Including a variety of educational methods
  • Targeted to address a specific issue
  • Designed to reach a specific audience
  • Measured by appropriate evaluation instruments
  • Lead to strong participant outcomes
    • Behavior change
    • Application of best practices
  • Guided by a planning group
  • Include a plan for interpretation to appropriate stakeholders

What is an In-Depth Summary?

  • Product of your significant and impactful program
  • Tool for interpretation to stakeholders
  • Means to communicate the importance of your program efforts
  • Provides direction for future programming
  • Opportunity to engage committee members in future program planning
  • Instrument used to facilitate data aggregation for use at District, Regional & State level interpretation

Outreach Program Overview


What is an Outreach Program?

  • Provide an educational experience for participants. 
    • Can be one time programs
      • Civic club presentations
      • CEU conference
  • Annual events 
    • County Fair/Livestock show
    • Health Fair
    • Pecan Show
  • Evaluation strategy/Intended results
    • Awareness
    • Satisfaction
    • Learning

What is an Outreach Program Summary?

  • Effective way to demonstrate a response to an issue
  • Allows for use of evaluation results for interpretation to stakeholders
  • Typically not the same level of evaluation is used for an outreach program summary as is required for an in-depth summary

RELEVANCE:


Relevance sets the stage for effective programming. This is a succinct paragraph that should include a few statements that justifies and explains the “why” of program implementation. Why is this an important issue for the county? Here you are providing context that established a need for an educational response. It is good practice to include specific information (data and stats) related to the county.

A good source of information is the In-depth plan description or issue statement in TexasData.

Importance to the County Statement Examples

Ex. 1) The Montague I.S.D. SHAC Committee identified the need for an obesity prevention program to target 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade Physical Education Classes. The County State of Health report indicated 24% of youth are physically inactive compared to the state at 21%.

Ex. 2) Beef cattle production has a significant impact on the economy, with cattle/calf sales valued at $2.4 million in Galveston County and $33.3 million in Brazoria County according to the 2007 and 2012 NASS Agriculture Censuses, respectively.

Ex. 3) in ABC County, 33.4% of men and 30.8% of women were obese. Furthermore, an estimated 26.9% of the county population engages in no leisure-time physical activity.

Using numbers to tell the story

Numbers can be used to validate the relevance and show the importance to the county. Examples include:

  • Incidence of diabetes
  • # of BLT eligible households
  • Acres in agriculture production
  • Response to a youth related issue
  • Ag Income
  • Healthcare cost savings

Relevance Statement Examples

Ex. 1) The annual cost of diabetes in Texas is estimated at $18.5 billion. An estimated 10.6% or 2.8 million Texans 18 years old or older are diagnosed with diabetes; another 440,468 have diabetes but do not know it. Almost one in four adult Texans aged 65 and older have been diagnosed with diabetes. Furthermore, Texas is projected to have a greater incidence rate and increased costs in the future due to the growing population of people over 65 years of age and Hispanics/Latinos, who are at a greater risk for the disease. In Hale County, 11.8% of the population, or 330 people, have been diagnosed with diabetes. This is higher than the state average and is at the top of the indicator scale of the Centers for Disease Control’s percentages by county.

Ex 2) Hatching in the Classroom is a curriculum that is introduced to students in order to demonstrate the basic scientific principles through hands-on learning experiences. The curriculum allows students to hatch chicken eggs,  examine embryos, observe a beating heart and experience the excitement of the hatching process.

The experiments will enable the students to learn about the complex systems such as nutrition and the circulatory system, as well as learn basic scientific skills such as data measurement, collection and analysis. By observing the chicks during the 21 day process, the students will gain knowledge and awareness of agriculture, and more specifically the poultry industry.


RESPONSE


Creating an Effective Program: This paragraph should describe how the Program Area Committee members were engaged in the program development process.

  • Identify the target audience
  • Include a brief description of the overall educational strategy used to address the issue or program need
  • Use brief, bulleted statements to indicate the  programs and activities that made up the educational response
  • Include dates, attendance, etc. 
  • May include newsletters & media efforts related to the program
  • May identify partners and collaborators

Issue Identification Examples

Ex. 1) The FCH Program Area Committee has identified Step Up and Scale Down as an educational approach to address the overweight and obesity issue in the county.

Ex. 2) The Eastland County Ag & Natural Resources Program Area Committee and subject matter specialist suggested that educating agricultural producers in Eastland County would help increase profitability in livestock and forage production.

Ex. 3) Young County citizens involved in the Leadership Advisory Board Issue Forum identified the need to promote tourism to increase the local economy.

Target Audience Examples

Ex. 1) This program was targeted towards approximately 500 purebred and commercial beef cattle producers.

Ex. 2) This program targeted senior citizens with Type 2 diabetes that congregate at senior meal sites in Wheeler County.

Ex. 3) The program was targeted to at risk and economically disadvantaged youth at the Vernon Boys and Girls Club

Partnerships & Collaborator Examples

Ex.) The Non-Profit Management Center of Wichita Falls spearheads the Teens Make A Difference Day which contributed greatly to the success of this youth outcome.

Response Example 1)

Step Up and Scale Down (SUSD) is a 12-week weight management program that was designed to address two factors behind the obesity issue: physical activity and diet. Targeted towards adults, the program was offered in a group setting which allows participants to support and encourage each other. A Winter/Spring and a Summer/Fall program was held at the County Annex in Hillsboro. A winter program was held in January at the City of Hillsboro Administration building.

  •   Winter/Spring evening session held at County Annex—21 participants
  •   Summer/Fall evening session held at County Annex—15 participants
  •   City of Hillsboro session—15 participants
  •   Planning meetings with FCS-PAC—March 24, Aug 4
  •   Collaboration with City of Hillsboro Wellness Committee—Dec 17, 2014, Feb. 24
  •   City employee recognition event at Old City Park—May 8

Participants were offered weekly weigh-ins, agent-led group programming sessions and a tasting of Dinner Tonight! recipes. Weekly lessons covered the following topics:

Week  1Scale Down by Setting Goals
Week  2Step up to a Healthy Plate & Fad Diets
Week  3Step Up to Label Reading
Week  4Step Up to Breakfast and Menu Planning
Week  5Scale Down with Moves to Lose
Week  6Step up your Hydration
Week  7Scale down by Finding your Motivational Mojo
Week  8Step up to Healthy Snacking
Week  9Scale Down with a Colorful Plate
Week 10Step up to Successful Socializing
Week 11Scale Down by Knowing Your Numbers
Week 12Step Up and Celebrate

Response Example 2)

The Take A Stand curriculum focuses on five topics: conflict resolution and bullying, communication, etiquette, teamwork and cultural awareness. There are three levels of the curriculum which target the following grade levels: 3-5th grade, 6-8th grade, and 9-12th grade.

The Meridian ISD contacted the Bosque County Extension Office  to implement Take A Stand! with students in the 6th through 8th grades to address the issue of bullying in the school.

Extension staff implemented the Take A Stand! Curriculum with  three different classes, which were: ¤

  • 6th grade boys and girls,
  • 7th and 8th grade girls, and
  • 8th grade boys

Each class met for five weeks during the student activity period.  Instructors used games, hands-on activities and discussion to convey the messages contained in the curriculum.

Response Example 3)

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Mason County developed the following educational programs to educate property owners on specific aspects of wildlife and range management. •Multi-County/Multi District Wildlife Management Day, May 7 (71 participants) •Range Health Workshop, June 2 (52 participants)

  • Heart of Texas Range Tour, September 15 (63 participants)
  • Range and Wildlife Management Workshop, October 5 (54 participants)
  • Range and Wildlife Management Workshop Evaluation, October 5 (51 completed the evaluation)
  • 5 News Articles and 4 quarterly Newsletters highlighting Range and Wildlife Management
  • Result Demo on Mesquite and Yucca (3 Cooperators)

Programs were marketed through all available means of mass communications with area and local outlets. Partnerships between Texas Parks and Wildlife, NRCS, Farm Service Agency, and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Specialist were utilized to aid in planning and implementing all educational efforts.


RESULTS


This section should include a brief description of the evaluation strategy used to quantify results. Make sure to include a statement identifying the response rate and validate percentages with participant response (Ex. 62 of 108 (57%)). Results can be illustrated in a variety of ways, so choose the best way to report the data that tells the best story including graphs, charts, and bulleted statements. Things to focus on include:

  • Behavior change
  • Adoption of best practices
  • Economic data (where applicable)

Note: Customer satisfaction results should not be the focus of an in-depth summary.

Things to note about working with data from Office of Data and Accountability:

  • You will get LOTS of data back!
  • Don’t try to include too much – there is such a thing a data information overload.
  • DO NOT copy and paste the tables from OD into your report. 

For more information on what information is pertinent and how to read your reports, go the FCH Strategy Session:  Family & Community Health Evaluation, Aug. 7, 2020.  (FCH Agent-Only website.)

Evaluation Strategy Examples

Ex. 1) A retrospective post was utilized to measure knowledge gained and adoptions of best practices. A total of 17 of 25 (68%) participants completed the retrospective post survey instrument.

Ex. 2) 82% (18 of 34) will “probably” or “definitely” use game camera to monitor wildlife species at supplemental feeding sites.

Results Examples

Ex. 1) SUSD was implemented three times—twice in Hillsboro and once with City of Hillsboro employees. A total of 51 participated in the three sessions. A pre-post evaluation was administered at the conclusion of each 12-week session. A total of 32 of 51 participants returned the evaluation instrument for a response rate of 62.7%. Ten participants were returnees from a 2014 class who desired to either maintain their prior weight loss or continue weight loss.

Collectively, average weight loss for participants was 6.12 pounds, which is in alignment with the Centers for

Disease Control recommended weight loss of 1 to 2 pounds per week. Note table below:

  Session# of ParticipantsTotal Pounds LostAvg. Loss/Participant (lbs.)Highest Individual Loss (lbs.)
Winter/Spring Evening Session  21  147.8  7.04  31.6
Summer/Fall Evening Session  15  74.4  4.96  34.4
City of Hillsboro Session  15  90  6  16.4
  Overall Totals  51  312.2  6.12 

Of the 32 participants who returned post surveys: ¤100% (32 of 32) of the participants said they were satisfied with the SUSD program. ¤·87.5% (28 of 32) of participants say they now fill their plate at least half full with vegetables and fruits after completing the program. ¤71.8% (23 or 32) of participants “always” or at least “sometimes” plan out meals and snacks after completing the program. ¤68.7% (22 of 32)of participants say they watch 2 hours or less of TV daily after completing the program

Ex. 2) The 2015 Pizza Ranch hosted 15 elementary schools from Brazos and Burleson counties with 1225 4th grade youth accompanied by 100 teachers and chaperones. Results show significant knowledge gained from participation in this unique event.

In order to determine programmatic results of the Brazos County Pizza Ranch Program, a pre/post evaluation was administered to participants. A random sample of 300 of the 2015 participants was taken from the 1225 respondents that returned surveys. Out of 23 questions, all had an increase in knowledge gained from pre to posttest evaluation. Students answered multiple choice questions pertaining to the different subject areas.

  Session# of ParticipantsTotal Pounds LostAvg. Loss/Participant (lbs.)Highest Individual Loss (lbs.)
Winter/Spring Evening Session  21  147.8  7.04  31.6
Summer/Fall Evening Session  15  74.4  4.96  34.4
City of Hillsboro Session  15  90  6  16.4
  Overall Totals  51  312.2  6.12 

Of the 32 participants who returned post surveys:

  • 100% (32 of 32) of the participants said they were satisfied with the SUSD program.
  • 87.5% (28 of 32) of participants say they now fill their plate at least half full with vegetables and fruits after completing the program.
  • 71.8% (23 or 32) of participants “always” or at least “sometimes” plan out meals and snacks after completing the program.
  • 68.7% (22 of 32)of participants say they watch 2 hours or less of TV daily after completing the program

Other Graphical Examples:

Ex. 1)

  TOPICSMean Value BEFOREMean Value AFTER  Mean ChangePercent Increase
Understanding of assisting difficult calving situations.2.243.671.43 47.70% 
Understanding of laws and regulations concerning feral hogs.2.333.761.43 47.70% 
Understanding of new herbicide technology and products.2.003.371.37 45.70% 
Understanding of grasshopper and fly control options.2.163.511.35 45.00% 
Understanding of replacement cow and heifer options.2.253.451.20 40.00% 

Ex. 2)

5th Grade: “Portion Distortion”PRE-TEST% ANSWERED CORRECTLYPOST TEST% ANSWERED CORRECTLY% INCREASE
Students knowing the difference between a portion and a serving161/23369%229/23398%29%
Students realizing portion sizes now are not < than20 yrs. ago132/23357%192/23382%25%
Students correctly identifying the serving size from the nutrition facts label194/23383%223/23396%13%

Ex. 3)

OPTIONAL COMPONENTS

Summary Statement

OPTIONAL Ex)  The value of service provided through the Urban Soil Testing campaign and the Rain Barrel Adoption campaign was $31,222.  Willingness to adopt rain water collection was seen by the overwhelming response of 430 households to purchase and install 741 rain barrels. Additionally, 47% of respondents indicated that they would likely purchase a larger rainwater collection system as a result of their rain barrel adoption experience

Future Programming

OPTIONAL Ex) LGEG will continue implementation in Willis Schools and Conroe afterschool and summer programming as part of the Better Living for Texans project.  Expansion will include schools in Conroe and Splendora ISDs at Reaves and Greenleaf Elementary schools (respectively).  Collection and analysis of customized retrospective post surveys will continue to gather information on the efficacy of the program in context of its unique implementation in Montgomery County.  Additional programming in non-Title I (non-BLT) schools may also occur through involvement by Master Gardeners, future Master Wellness Volunteers, and an additional FCS program assistant staff position.

Clientele Comments

OPTIONAL Ex 1) “I learned the importance of planning your meals, saving time and eating healthy”.

OPTIONAL Ex 2) “At the Coastal Bend Grace House a participant told me that our program had changed her life.  She and her husband are now eating more fresh fruits and vegetables….and freezing what they cannot eat for use later”.

urban farm and master gardeners
Texas Master Gardeners work on urban farming at the Dallas County Road and Bridge District 1 office in Garland, Texas, on Oct. 4, 2021. (Laura McKenzie/Texas A&M AgriLife Marketing and Communications)

Photos

  • Photographs are optional
  • Images should show important aspects of program
  • For example, a participant demonstrating something they have learned or a technique that was emphasized during the program
  • Don’t forget your access to our AgriLife’s high quality photo repository

Value Statement Bank

What is the value of a program? We’ve collected and curated a list of statements that should align with your programming and speak to their high level contributions to the state. Scroll and select from the carousel of approved value statements. With your mouse, select the text, copy (control+C) and paste (control P) into your template on the right hand side of the page.

Active Living

The focus of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service active living educational programming is to establish a regular habit of physical activity at any age. Educational programs may focus on a specific target audience while others can be implemented at any stage of life and focus on age-appropriate strategies that encourage a physically active lifestyle. The benefit of an active lifestyle is reduced chronic disease, reduced public health care costs, and greater productivity in the workforce.

Better Living for Texans

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Better Living for Texans programs provides community nutrition education to limited resource adults, youth and children. Curricula series offered cover the lifespan and encourage participants to make healthier food choices, plan healthy meals, prepare food safely, increase physical activity, and grow their own vegetables. The benefit of making healthier food choices and adopting a physically active lifestyle play a role in the prevention of many chronic diseases.

Cancer Prevention


Participants in Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service cancer prevention programs learn ways to reduce their risk of developing many forms of cancer. When participants adopt behaviors that reduce cancer risks, the public benefits through reduced public health care costs and increased productivity.

Character and Leadership Development

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension’s 4-H Youth Development Program teaches participants leadership skills and character traits. Participating youth become mentors, role models, and leaders in their schools and communities

Chronic Disease Management


Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service chronic disease management programs support people in their daily life to manage their condition through education and behavioral interventions. This includes self-monitoring, decision making, or adoption and maintenance of health-promoting behaviors to improve health outcomes, self-efficacy, and quality of life.

Crop and Forage Production Education

Extension programs in crop production promote best practices that lead to reduced irrigation, safer pest management, and improved profitability of agricultural enterprises. This benefits Texas as a whole by contributing to the quality and quantity of water resources and enhancing both agricultural competitiveness and rural economies.

Crop and Forage Production Education

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension programs targeted to producers of crops and forages are increasing profitability and productivity of farmers, thereby helping to build and sustain rural economies and support jobs.

Diabetes Education

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service diabetes education program teaches participants about lifestyle changes and disease self-management, enabling them to improve their quality of life and lower their healthcare costs close to the non-diabetes level. These reduced healthcare costs are key to the program’s public value.

Do Well, Be Well with Diabetes

This diabetes education program teaches participants about lifestyle changes and disease self-management, enabling them to improve their quality of life and lower their healthcare costs close to the non-diabetes level. These reduced healthcare costs are key to the program’s public value.

Earth-Kind® Landscaping

The Earth-Kind® program teaches participants how to care for gardens and landscapes with environmentally friendly, research-proven techniques. Instructional topics include water conservation, responsible fertilizer application, and non-chemical options for controlling pests. Use of Earth-Kind® practices benefits Texas by saving water and protecting surface and groundwater resources from potential contaminants.

Elder Care

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service elder care programs focus on “aging in place” and in approach to using resources that allow the elderly who need assistance to continue living in their homes aging in place keeps elders engaged in their local community and supports property values and local tax bases.

Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) provides nutrition and physical activity educational series for limited resource families, young adults, and youth audiences in urban counties. Trained educators teach practical lessons related to healthy food choices, food safety, stretching food dollars, active lifestyles, and food preparation skills that lead to lasting improvement for total family well-being.

Financial Literacy

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service financial literacy programs provide adults and youth with basic financial knowledge and skills needed to manage money effectively today, tomorrow, and into the future. When Texans make better financial decisions and implement recommended financial management practices, they increase their ability to achieve financial security.

Food Safety Education

Individuals who prepare, serve, or sell foods benefit from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service food safety education programs. Improvement in safe food handling benefits consumers by helping reduce the risk of food-borne illnesses and the public health care costs associated with them.

Healthy Aging

Healthy Aging is more than just the absence of disease or disability. It’s creating an environment where older adults remain active, engaged members of their communities.  Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service programs and resources help older adults age in place, benefitting the individual’s physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being as well as the well-being of the broader community.

Healthy County

Increased physical activity and improved eating habits have been associated with a greater ability to manage the complications of certain chronic diseases and delay the onset of the disease in individuals at risk.  Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has healthy lifestyle programs that can address these issues with an evidence-based approach through education.

Healthy Food Preparation

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service healthy food preparation programs help individuals improve the quality of their diet and nutritional well-being by building and improving skills in meal planning, food shopping, and food preparation as well as promotion of family engagement and social interaction.   Benefits promote small changes that are feasible, affordable, and lead to lasting eating routines that promote good health.

Livestock Production

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension programs targeted to large- and small-scale livestock producers help generate safer food and fiber products with maximum efficiency. The result is quality, consistent, affordable products and industries that support the state’s rural economies.

Mental Health & Wellness

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service educates Texans about mental health, suicide prevention, and multi-dimensional wellness. Programs address mental health literacy, stress management skills, and appropriate care strategies to promote overall well-being and reduce stigma. AgriLife programs do not teach participants to diagnose or treat mental health challenges, but instead emphasize the importance of sign and symptom recognition, early intervention, and paths to recovery for chronic and co-occurring conditions.
 

New Landowner


Texas A&M AgriLife Extension programs for new and small acreage land owners teach participants the best practices to effectively manage the natural resources on their property. These practices help to conserve water, soil, and wildlife resources for all Texans. They also helped to build local tax bases by increasing property values.

Obesity Prevention and Reduction

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service engages children and adults in programs that teach them how to eat nutritious foods and engage in regular physical activity to promote health and reduce their risk for obesity. The Texas public benefits through a healthier population, reduced healthcare costs, and increased productivity.

Parenting Education

Parenting programs from the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service increase participants’ knowledge, skills, and abilities, which are essential to a child’s development. Parents who are consistent, respectful, and involved increase their children’s potential for success and help prevent delinquent behavior during the adolescent and teen years.

Passenger Safety

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service passenger safety program works to reduce deaths and injuries from motor vehicle crashes by increasing the use of child restraints and safety belts. The programs emphasize increasing the correct use of child safety seats across Texas.

Rangeland Ecology

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service engages landowners and managers in programs that teach how to maximize rangeland resources. Participants learn the best practices to reduce invasive species, such as mesquite, cedar, and prickly pear, and to protect vital watersheds. Proper management of rangeland resources creates public value by improving ranch income and strengthening property values, which in turn boost local tax bases and the state’s economy.

Safety Education

Youth who participate in the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service safety education programs learn to avoid risks associated with rural and farm life. More than half of the deaths of young Americas between the ages of 15 and 24 are due to accidents. Reducing accidents saves lives and also reduces long-term health care and insurance costs for taxpayers.

Science of Agriculture

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service “Science of Agriculture” programs teach youth about the role agriculture plays in the world and in their lives. Through their participation in these programs, youth become better educated voters and consumers.

Walk Across Texas

This eight-week fitness and health program challenges participants to adopt a habit of regular exercise. Research indicates that a walking routine of this duration is more likely to lead to continued moderate exercise, which improves the quality of life and reduces the risk of chronic disease (including type 2 diabetes). This program yields public value in the forms of reduced public healthy care costs and a healthier, more productive workforce.

Water Conservation Education

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service programs that teach farmers, homeowners and business administrators to conserve water are helping reduce demand on the state’s limited water resources. Texans benefit from a safer, more reliable water supply at no additional cost.

Weight Management

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service engages children and adults in programs that teach them how to eat nutritious foods and engage in regular physical activity to promote health and reduce their risk for obesity. Texans benefit through a healthier population, reduced healthcare costs, and increased productivity.

Wildlife Management

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service programs about fish and wildlife teach participants how to effectively manage these valuable resources. Hunting, fishing, and wildlife watching contribute approximately $8 billion to the state’s economy annually, supporting 139,000 jobs in Texas and enhancing the quality of life of all residents.

Worksite Wellness

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service worksite wellness programs engage individuals at the worksite in educational programs that can help them develop healthy habits that lead to healthier living. Employees spend a significant amount of time at work, so this is an ideal setting to reach them with education that positively influences their health behaviors. The benefits of a worksite wellness program includes healthier employees, increased productivity, reduced absenteeism, fewer accidents, and improved job satisfaction.

Youth FCH

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service youth programs provide valuable knowledge and skills within the scope of Family and Community Health. Through participation in projects or curriculum, youth are exposed to academic disciplines on topics ranging from food and nutrition, fashion and interior design, consumer education, and health and personal safety. In addition, participants have potential to gain leadership, citizenship, and career investigation skills.

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