2012 e xtension presentation wilson
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#nexc2012 #716 - Maximizing Programs and Services Without Breaking Our Backs: Satisfying the Growing Demands of Gardeners for Up-to-Date Gardening Information. Using technology as the main thread for success, Michigan State University Extension Consumer Horticulture Educators are increasing accessibility to science-based gardening resources. Efforts are cross-marketed/promoted and allow Educators to meet clients' needs without being spread too thin.TRANSCRIPT
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MSU Extension Consumer Horticulture Team Members
Bindu Bhakta, Bob Bricault, Rebecca Finneran, Hal Hudson, Gary Heilig,
Gretchen Voyle, & Mary Wilson
Maximizing Programs and Services without Breaking our Backs:
Satisfy the Growing Demands of Gardeners Ravenous for Up-to-date Information
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Wayne County (Detroit)
MSUField-based Consumer Horticulture Extension Educators
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LakesWetlandsStreams
Michigan freshwaters
Freshwater ecosystems: Lakes, streams, & wetlands
Image Courtesy of Dr. Kendra Cheruvelil, MSU
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2012 Restructuring -Focus on quality & consistency
-Focus more on education, less on volunteer management
-Stronger relationship with community partners (e.g. county funded staff, local MG groups)
- Statewide association (501c3) - Fewer basic training
-Targeted volunteer efforts
Master Gardener Program
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MSUE Lawn & Garden Hotline
Fewer and more focused staff
Growing demand for information
1-888-MSUE4-MI (1-888-678-3464)
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Launched June 1, 2011 Six call centers around the state Staffed by MSUE Master Gardeners Data:
6,000 clients had gardening questions answered (2011)
65% directed away from use of a pesticide. (2011) Callers from “x” out of 83 counties (2012)
MSUE Lawn & Garden Hotline
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Specialized training
Orientation to Ask an Expert
Advanced Soils Diagnostics
Lawns Ornamentals Vegetables
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Ask an Expert
Widgets Gardening in MI
web site Msusoiltest.com
web site General MSUE web
site (funneled by Lela)
Others ???
MG trained 12 Key volunteers,
hand-picked Stats
265 in 2009, 722 in 2010, 1417 in 2011, 1718 (and still
growing) in 2012!!!
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www.migarden.msu.edu
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5/15/10 - 5/14/11
5/15/11 -
5/14/12Unique visitors
15,777 30,939
Pageviews 81,647 136,124
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Soil Testing
Why? Large volume of soil
test interpretations Up to 800
How? Regional GREEEN
Grant PRF # of participants
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Soil Testing Self-Mailer Why? How did we do it?
Acquired 3 grants Launched June 1, 2011: X # participants Available online via MSUE Bookstore
or at MSUE offices Crops:
• Home lawns & vegetable gardens• Flower gardens, trees & shrubs• Fruits
Client mails soil directly to lab Result link emailed back to client Link to www.msusoiltest.com website for:
• Customized recommendations• Fertilizer & area calculators• Tip sheets
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Consistency and Replication Plants of Distinction Smart Gardening Backyard Fruit Series Veggies 101 Home to Market Garden
2012 Training Opportunities
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Media Outreach – PROACTIVE!
Active collaboration with ANR Communications Team MSUE News
2 articles/month
MI fruit crop /
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Media Outreach – PROACTIVE!
Michigan Fresh Screen capture of booth with the QR code
Michigan Farmer
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Questions?
Thank you!