Working with Alaskans
- Extension reached Alaskans with distance education using the videoconference network, audios and several computer methods. We trained Master Gardeners, pesticide applicators, food protection managers, 4-H leaders and Alaskan Growers School participants from 63 communities.
- Fairbanks 4-H leader Becky Osimowicz received one of two national awards given to 4-H leaders. Altogether, 1,400 great 4-H volunteers helped foster 14,000 Alaska youth.
- Extension conferences and events brought research and expert information to producers of fruit, vegetables, grains, hay, peonies, rhodiola and livestock and others interested in growing local foods.
- Alaska Native youth in 10 rural communities practiced skijoring, cross-country skiing, martial arts, breakdancing, dog mushing and nutrition activities led by agents and volunteers.
- We’re connecting with Alaskans on 19 separate Facebook pages hosted by districts, Master Gardeners, 4-H clubs and other programs. We’re also on YouTube, iTunes U, Pinterest and Flickr.
- Agents taught nearly 1,000 residents of 20 communities how to preserve garden produce, fish and other Alaska foods, and our agents tested hundreds of pressure canner gauges.