While some programs are conducted on topics and issues unique to a given locality, many FCES programs address issues that are of importance to a relatively large audience across the state. Faculty members of the Department of Agricultural Education and Communication participate on various design teams for state major programs. In-service Extension training Faculty in the Agricultural Education and Communication Department conduct an active professional development program in communications and instruction. The major thrust of this effort is to provide in-service training for county Extension faculty in communication skills and concepts. Training is also provided on communication and instructional skills, concepts, and techniques for Extension program clientele, employees of county governments throughout the state, Extension program volunteers, and, when sessions are offered at county offices, for support staff.
Additional training is arranged on request from individual counties or districts.
The training events arranged by request do not count against the set number of official training days allotted to county faculty. Also, office staff and program volunteers, who are eligible to attend official in-service training events, may attend the programs that are coordinated locally. The extra training events thereby significantly broaden participation opportunities.