Those distributing it regularly ordered additional copies and it was updated and reprinted in 1992. The divorce handbook addressed an emotionally charged topic and created the potential for criticism. In spite of the risk, Extension recognized and served clients who otherwise might not have gotten critical information they needed during a crisis in their lives. The people of Washington County, Ohio and Wood County, West Virginia have a rich heritage of diverse cultural arts and crafts. Because the area is a major tourist attraction, opportunities to turn the production of arts and crafts into a profitable business are numerous.
Much discussion revolves around crossing county and district lines in Extension.
Crossing state lines can help clientele and Extension alike when program needs are so closely related and interconnected. This article describes an application of this principle. In many situations, motivated and trained volunteers like Master Gardeners could be central to cost-effective data gathering. Older youth and 4-H leaders, Master Recyclers, Master Woodland Managers, Home Study Group Members, and others could be empowered through their innate motivation and a modest amount of Extension training to participate in successful consumer surveys. This could help nonprofit groups we serve and improve our own Extension program delivery methods.