Agchat session 3/09/2010

Question 1:

What extension programs do you currently utilize?

Question 2:

What local extension programs are most important to you, and why?

Question 3:

What has been your most positive experience with an Extension professional?

Question 4:

2011 Budget request for USDA NIFA (formerly CSREES) is $1.5B. Are we getting value?

Question 5:

In states where extension funding has been cut, how can we raise public awareness for the loss of these programs?

Question 6:

How can we get 4H programs into more urban/suburban settings?

Question 7:

Are more universities open to regional cooperation for ag, in light of budget cuts? If so, what are possible examples?

Question 8:

Should state Extension programs charge more for programs, beyond cost recovery?

Question 9:

Is the Extension education model still relevant today or is it outdated, why?

Question 10:

What types of Extension programming is needed to remain relevant?

Question 11:

Is social media a strong opportunity to broaden and enhance its reach?

Question 12:

Are Extension programs well equipped to (or) properly handling attacks on youth by animal rights extremists HSUS/PETA?

Question 13:

Why did Extension become a ‘great hidden treasure’ though it’s always been in the public eye?

Question 14:

What’s one executable idea you will act on because of this chat tonight?

Thanks to Truffle Media for archiving this
week’s chat