communication skills, and associations with negative peer groups are all characteristics of delinquent youth (Journal, 1993). The Ohio Cooperative Extension Service Juvenile Diversion programs were designed to address these characteristics in juveniles. The family unit and peer association are the primary social influence on juvenile behavior and the Ohio Extension program focuses on educating families and placing juvenile offenders in programs with positive peer influences. The Ohio juvenile diversion
Pluralistic extension system is provision of extension services for a community which is conducted by more than one source of extension services (Okorley, Grey, & Reed, 2010). According to Rivera & Alex (2004), pluralistic extension system may hold complex providers like non-governmental organizations, private companies, farmers’ organizations, commercial individuals, extension specialists’ associations, and public extension services at municipal, state, and national. Non-pluralistic extension system
Observing the leaves of a hibiscus (Hibiscus spp.) as it grows can tell you whether it's getting all it needs to thrive. Hibiscus is hardy to U.S Department of agriculture plant hardiness zones 9 through 11, where it's a perennial. In the cooler zones it's treated as an annual. (See References 1, p. 93) Hibiscus grows dark green, glossy leaves that are adorned with an abundance of flowers. Although yellowing hibiscus leaves can be an indication of the natural resting phase, it can also be a sign
Table 1 an overview of Bihar according to the census data (2008). Status of Banking and Financial Services Bihar is one of the most undeveloped States in terms of the outreach and development of banking services. Despite being third largest in population, the banking network in the State comprises of only 5 percent of the all bank branches in the country. The bank branch network in Bihar shows that out
With over seven million active young people, 4-H is the largest positive youth development and youth mentoring organization in the United States. In fact, 4-H is the official youth development program of the United States Cooperative Extension System and the United States Department of Agriculture. Through partnerships with 110 universities, 4-H reaches young people by means of clubs, camps, and after-school and school enrichment programs. 4-H has the power to influence young people and teach
2013 “2004 Pet Owner Survey” American Animal Hospital Association 2004 Survey. Web. 21 Dec. 2013 Correa, Julio E., Davis, Marquinta F., Ruffin, Wilma J., Ebert, Robert A. Floyd, James G. “Dog Companionship and Its Benefits to Humans” Alabama Cooperative Extention System(ACES) Nov 1999. Web 21 Dec.13 “Seizure Dogs” Epilepsy Foundation Retrieved from http://www.epilepsyfoundation.org/livingwithepilepsy/healthandwellness/Seizure-Dogs.cfm Web. 21 December 2013 Harrison, Rick “Canine Noses May Sniff
fishers and fish farmers are observed to possess less bargaining power with service providers, as they are unorganized, scattered, and are dealing with perishable food item. As a result, they are rarely approached by such agent (Markelovaa, et al, 2009). Moreover, the investment constraint of government led to the realization of the partnership approach. Therefore, an intensive and pluralistic fisheries and aquaculture extension model is needed. Such a model can be sustainable, if the private partners
First and the foremost benefit is this. Everything about self managed learning end up in self actualisation. Professional competency: Learning brings a steady mood of growth amid persons and to be straight concurrent to being competent to go forward in profession. Improved work contentment: By the self managed development a person become competent and that resulted the job satisfaction. Assisting to obtain and solve the weaknesses: It is well known that when it the self managed development occurs
Trade unions, cooperatives, commercial and industrial sectors, hospitals, religious institutions and even prisons organised non-formal learning with a wide variety of teaching and learning methods. Now a days, the technology is helping the adult education programmes by the
to one of the largest UK’s largest retailers. Sainsbury employs about 157,000 people in UK spread across 1,106 supermarkets, convenience stores and online groceries. The company opened 14 new supermarket stores in the last financial year with 8 extensions and there were 87 convenience stores added to Sainsbury’s list. The company has declared profits of £756M in 2013-14. Task 1a An organization is described as a grouping of associated people acting together. This is a structured layout, focused to
Pick two!” That had been the constraints applied to many businesses until the launch of Southwest airlines in the mid 1960’s. Southwest managed to break free of the management triangle and offer safe (good), low cost (cheap), and timely (fast) air service in Texas and eventually across the United States. From the beginning, the company’s staff and management shared these goals, and developed a foundation on which to build the business. Visionary leaders Rollin King, Herb Kelleher, Colleen Barrett
were desperately needed for summer programs for kids who needed a place to sit down to carry out their activities. I submitted several designs and modified my plans to accommodate the library’s desires. I worked with the University of Illinois Extension Services and Ball Horticultural Company to educate myself about plants/bulbs, type of soil to use, and what would work best specifically for the library site. I managed the installation of the project, communicated my timeline with the Director, found
attitude of a defined audience or group involving a particular subject” (McCawley, 2009, p. 3). An effective needs assessment provides insight, information, is objective, and assists in identifying gaps in services. Timmreck (2003) states that a needs assessment is used to, “Ascertain what resources, services, equipment, or other available items exist for use in the program being planned” (p.90). The administrator has to know what resources are available for use before designing the project and the needs
my skills towards areas of public need within the United States by joining the Army Veterinary Corp or by working in a rural livestock area in need of veterinary services through the USDA. In the Army I can make a major impact through small actions that benefit the entire country. There are a variety of tasks such as base veterinary service, food safety, and public health jobs to do. As a rural veterinarian I can have close relationships with the producers and have a massive impact on their lives and
Annotated Bibliography Access to Affordable and Nutritious Food Measuring and Understanding Food Deserts and Their Consequences: Report to Congress. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Economic Research Service, 2009. Print. This book concentrates on the extent of areas with limited access to affordable and nutritious food, identifies characteristics and causes of such areas, considers how limited access affects local populations, and outlines recommendations to address the problem. The
Career and Technical Education (CTE) mission has always been to develop an educated & skilled workforce to keep the United State viable in a global market. At this juncture in US history, CTE is vital to help create a workforce with 21st Century Skills to remain a global leader. The Common Core standards require students to “employ contextualized work-based, project-based, and problem-based learning approaches” to gain workforce readiness skills ("Programs of Study Design Framework," 2010). Since
are best understood through graphical representation. One should graph the supply of Chinese goods and services and demand for Chinese products by other countries. As Chinese policies are placed in effect the supply curve shifts to the right because of improved quality standards and higher production capabilities. Open-Door policies also indirectly increase the demand for Chinese goods and services due increased Chinese competitiveness on foreign markets. Works Cited http://www.wissago.uwex.edu/test/joe/1992fall/intl2
Annotated Bibliography Thesis: The use of pesticides, in particular the most common ones which will be of primary focus, organophosphate pesticides, have been linked to cause detrimental health effects up to and including death but also give people fruits and vegetables that help increase overall health. Pesticides are also beneficial and play a role in Benefits of Using Pesticides: "Benefits of Pesticides and Crop Protection Chemicals." CropLife America. American Crop Protection Association
From affirmative action to affirming diversity. Harvard Business Review, 68, (2), 107-117. Strategic Planning Task Force on Diversity. (1991). Pathway to diversity: Strategic plan for the Cooperative Extension System's emphasis on diversity. Washington, D.C.: Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service, USDA. University of California, San Francisco: Chapter 12: Managing Diversity in the Workplace American Institute for Managing Diversity: Diversity in the Workspace: Creating an Engaging
programme aimed at the development of the rural people by the co-ordination of the activities related to agriculture, animal husbandry and irrigation, which was executed and evaluated by officials at district level to village level. National Extension Service was also introduced along with the Community Development Programme, which also aimed at the initiation of rural development activities under the sponsorship of the ... ... middle of paper ... ... their chances of default either by borrowing