Extension Symposium: Workshop Schedule
Click on the links below to read the workshop descriptions. To register for the 2007 Extension Symposium, please click here. For more information on registration and hotel accommodations, please see the symposium main page.
Tuesday, May 8th
Morning Sessions, 9:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
- Launching a State Specialist Extension Program: Don't Get Left Behind
- Homeowners, Long-term Care, and Disability Insurances
- Managing Conflict
- Land Use and Coastal Eutrophication: Developing a Programmatic Approach
- Agricultural Labor Law, Farm worker Demographics, and Immigration Reform
- The Research Base of Youth Development Programs
- Understanding the Local Economy
- Small Ruminant Alternatives and Production Management
- International Extension: Approaches
- Using WebCT Vista and Associated Technologies
- (HOT) Hands On Training: How Extension Agents and Specialists can Create and Use Podcasts for Program Delivery
- Whether You Like It or Not! Tools for Success in the BMP Era (Part 1 of 2)
- Low Impact Development Practices for Florida: Stormwater
Afternoon Sessions, 1:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
- Demonstrating the Impacts of Your Extension Program
- The High School Financial Planning Program
- Grant Writing
- Urban Irrigation Control for Water Conservation
- Biotechnology: What does it mean for Floridians?
- Creating High Impact Programs Utilizing the Developmental Needs of Youth
- Organizing Local Citizens for Effective Community Development
- Matching Forage Resources to Animal Requirements
- Building Quality Child Care in Florida
- Beyond Lectures: Creative Strategies for Teaching Adults
- Building a Virtual Field Day
- Taming Your Computer Gremlins
- Whether You Like It or Not! Tools for Success in the BMP Era (Part 2 of 2)
- Agrosecurity Issues on the Farm: What You Can Do About It
Wednesday, May 9th
Morning Sessions, 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- Protecting Florida: Emerging Plant Pathogens and Pests of Concern and Practical Hands-on Tips for Problem Triage (Part 1 of 2)
- Osteoporosis: A Critical Issue in Women's Health
- Planning and Evaluating the 4-H Public Speaking Program
- Management, Uses, and Ecological Roles of Aquatic Systems
- Emerging Diseases and Zoonoses: Avian Flu, West Nile, and Other Diseases: How Do You Answer Those Pesky Questions?
- Basic Essentials of Volunteer Development for Extension Programs
- You Might Be A Community Developer / Local Economy / Community Issues
- Incentive Based Programs for Florida Landowners
- Retirement Planning
- Using Teams to Successfully Problem-solve
- Managing Conflict (repeat)
- Pest Management in Sensitive Areas: How to Support a School IPM Program in Your County/District
Afternoon Sessions, 1:45 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
- Protecting Florida: Emerging Plant Pathogens and Pests of Concern and Practical Hands-on Tips for Problem Triage (Part 2 of 2)
- County Extension Director and UF/IFAS Administrator Training (Part 1 of 2)
- Land Use Planning 101
- Fertilizers and Recommendations for Lawn and Landscape
- County Statistics: What They Mean for You
- Regulations, Procedures, Certification, and Recertification Processes for Pesticide Applicators
- Becoming Captain of Your Financial Ship
- Extension Writing in the 21st Century: Reaching Your Audience (includes newsletters)
- Digital Photography: How to Get the Most Out of Your Digital
- The ABCs of Entomology For Youth Audiences
- Grant Writing (repeat)
Thursday, May 10th
Morning Sessions, 8:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
- 4-H Shooting Sports: Planning and Implementing a Comprehensive Program in Your County
- Organic Myths vs. Realities: What Consumers Need to Know
- County Extension Director and UF/IFAS Administrator Training (Part 2 of 2)
- Mitigation Measures to Minimize Windstorm and Hurricane Damage to Your Home: What You Need to Know
- FYN Updates
- Building Lasting Healthy Lifestyle Programs for Youth
- How to Use Climate Forecasts to Reduce Risks in Agriculture and Natural Resource Management
- Health Issues and Aging: Extension and Pharmacy Partners in Community Based Education and Prevention
- EDIS 2008
- Assisting Small Business/Entrepreneurship/Home Based Businesses
- What to do First: Planning, Priorities, and Delegation
