We experience things that connected us to the land like fishing, farming etc. Now there is little experience and our role of education is vital to keeping this connection. Actions Recommendations Education of people, especially children, how to be sustainable consumers. Adults who are environmentally aware - ask them why they are aware, the most common explanation is being in a beautiful place with adults who care about the children and the beautiful places. So much of what we talking about is teaching people how to be conscious beings.
People come to extension with some kind of motivating desire.
They must realize there are consequences for choices. Extension provides information and research to help with choices that are sustainable. It is tough to change adults. If we focus on youth, things are more likely to happen, although HS students often tell us that Ait is too late for us, go to the elementary kids. We need to involve all ages.