Professional Training for Sustainable Agroforestry in Kansas

Professional Training for Sustainable Agroforestry in Kansas

Summary

The overall objective of this SARE professional development project (PDP) is to provide solid training (short-term learning) that will be the foundation of middle and long-term (ie, career-long) interest and expertise in agroforestry. This project will raise the level of expertise of our county educators through a series of training sessions which will also be adapted to a webinar format. The project team met several times in 2012 to develop materials and discuss activities. We have developed draft materials for the tree health manual and workshop presentation materials. Three workshop dates and locations have been set for May, June, and July 2013. A fourth is currently being refined for fall 2013. Dates and sites were selected in conjunction with our target audience of county educators who provided information on their availability.The events will be designed with a goal of “train the trainer” meaning the participants will gain knowledge, skills, abilities, and aspirations to hold their own trainings in their communities.

Objectives/Performance Targets

Objectives for the coming year include finishing the tree health manual, presenting workshops, developing webinars. Another major objective is to conduct program evaluation.

Accomplishments/Milestones

Draft tree health manual and workshop materials have been developed and circulated among the group. Dates have been set for several workshops.

Impacts and Contributions/Outcomes

No impact/outcome yet as educational materials are still in development.

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