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2001 Awards
Eplison Sigma Phi

 

Chowan County
State ESP County Performance Award

I.Staff Cooperation:

  • Chowan County Livestock Show and Sale - All staff members are actively involved in the many aspects of this team effort. Through designation and coordination of the various roles and responsibilities, this educational event has increased youth participation by 100% over the past seven years.

  • 4-H Summer Programs - All staff contribute to the many youth programs conducted during the summer months.

  • Chowan County Fair - Staff coordinate events during the 5-day fair that include the 4-H Talent Show, Senior Day, Educational Exhibits, Outstanding Farm Families.

  • Open House - The team effort required to move offices to a new location at the Chowan County Agricultural Center was followed by presentation of an Open House. All staff were involved in presenting the new Extension office and all its resources to the public.

  • Commissioner's Breakfast - Staff work together to highlight Extension programs to county commissioners.

  • Farm Day Adventure - Chowan County 2nd graders tour the farm community to gain an understanding of their source of food and fiber. Agents and staff working in all program areas present tour stops and are involved in planning.

  • Fund Raising - All staff involved in fund raising for 4-H Eastern Environmental Education Center.

  • Farm-City Awards Banquet - This program provides opportunity for staff members to highlight their program and award presentations which include: Outstanding Young Farmer, Peanut Production, Outstanding Youth and Outstanding Woman in Agriculture. This event is attended by approximately 200 representing a cross section of the business and agriculture communities.

    II.Resource Utilization:

    Chowan County staff use University resources as an integral part of programming efforts:

  • Participate on CEMP committees #7 and #16.

  • Close association with Program Area specialists and use of specialists in developing and presenting education programs. This is particularly evident in Agricultural/Aquaculture programs where specialist presentation is also coordinated with adjacent counties.
  • Participation in staff development training, both in Raleigh and regional training held in the counties. All staff enroll and attend.

  • The resources provided through NCSU-CALS-Extension are recognized in newsletters, news articles, meetings, tours and demonstrations.

    The University resources are reinforced through staff use of community resources such as:

  • County and Town are a vital link in Extension's ability to carry out programs. Grounds and facilities made available provide the setting for educational programs.
  • Community clubs and facilities (fire department, Ruritan clubs) provide additional facilities in more distant areas of the county to help extend Extension programs.
  • Albemarle Learning Center has become a partner in presenting youth programming.
  • Chowan County Schools and Extension work together to present programs.
  • Interagency Council provides valuable contact with agencies that may be potential partners in Extension programs.
  • Chowan County Fair Board - involvement allows a strong Extension presence in the largest fair in the Albemarle Area.

    III.Program Impact:

    Livestock Show - continued growth has resulted in 62 youth learning the responsibilities needed to raise an animal as well as better understanding of food source. All 62 also gained confidence in presenting themselves to an audience.

    Summer Programs - 82 youth benefitted from a broad range of programs and experiences. Some of the sessions included were sewing, ceramics, canoeing, a day trip to Raleigh to visit the Capitol, the History Museum and an IMAX presentation, rocketry and a sheep farm adventure. All were positive summer learning experiences.

    Farm Day Adventure - 250 second graders learned where their food comes from, how it is produced locally, how it is processed and made in food and clothing. All youth participated in making pumpkins pies from scratch and ate a lunch which contained many locally grown products.

    Fund Raising - goal achieved and exceeded for 4-H Eastern Environmental Education Center.

    Tel-a-Friend - a cancer awareness program conducted through the Extension and Community Association, reached over 150 persons, three of which realized significant health concerns.

    Agricultural Income - enhanced through crop pest monitoring and information systems.

    Peanut Maturity Program - impacts dozens of growers each year and enables each to make harvest decisions that can improve returns by $100/day/acre.

    4-H County Council /Junior Fair Board - help area youth develop leadership and public speaking skills.

    Aquaculture - successfully assisted established aquaculture client with new endeavor of establishing and harvesting first freshwater shrimp in NC.

     

    2002 ESP Awards

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