What does this research mean for the field?

A multi-level, team-based Extension programming approach for farmer management training is highly effective and universally valued by participants. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.METHODOLOGICAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.ESTABLISHES_NEW_DIRECTION.

What question did this study set out to answer?

The aim is to assess the need for management training among dairy farmers and develop an effective educational program.

May 28, 2026

Dairy Excel: Not Extension Business as Usual

Puntos clave

The aim is to assess the need for management training among dairy farmers and develop an effective educational program.
Conducted workshops combining county, district, and state Extension educators.
Focused on planning, promoting, and evaluating the Dairy Excel program.
Collected feedback from participants to assess program effectiveness.
100% of participants found the program worthwhile.
Developed mission and goals tailored to the specific needs of dairy farmers.
Provided recommendations for building effective teams within Extension education.

Resumen

The Ohio Extension Dairy Excel Team is a unique combination of county, district, and state Extension educators to conduct management training workshops for farmers. The focus of Dairy Excel is also unique because it represents a radical change in programming and a new approach to problem-solving by Extension educators. This article chronicles the assessment of program need, the development of the team's mission and goals, and the promotion, planning, presentation, and evaluation of Dairy Excel, 1992. Evaluation results show that 100% of the participants found the program worthwhile. Recommendations for effective teams are included.

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