These results suggest some, although not radical, changes are necessary in management education. State, area, and county staff completed a questionnaire about the amount of information they received, information they needed to receive, and sources of that information. Staff wanted more communication about job performance issues, decision making processes, and future developments in Extension. Strategies are presented which can improve communication, build morale, reduce misunderstandings and conflicts, and help Extension respond more quickly to public needs. A 35-item multiple choice test was administered immediately before and after reading the materials.
Results show increased knowledge overall but the revisions had an insignificant effect.
Achieving success in this program renewed a sense of hope in the system's ability to accomplish its goals with the limited resources available in the 90s. An evaluation of 101 users of the log indicated that managers are using the log to make management decisions regarding the use of pesticides. Producer Involvement in Watershed Management Ward, Barry W. Pittman, Mark I. Amos, Roger Bauer, Gary Improved watershed management by farmers is a goal sought throughout the country to improve water quality in our lakes and streams. The Upper Vermilion Watershed Project enabled producers to become involved in managing their watershed by developing and employing Manure Nutrient Management Plans and Best Management Practices. Producers surveyed indicated that their understanding of water quality issues increased as a result of this project and they used the Manure Nutrient Management Plans to make informed decisions about their fertility programs.