1. U2U Objective 4/5 Discussion
U2U Annual Meeting
Davenport, Iowa
May 19, 2015
Chad Hart
Iowa State University

2. Original Objective 4
Evaluate the effectiveness of the ACE DSTs, training methods and implementation approaches in four pilot states (Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, and Michigan).
Task 1: Conduct outreach in 4 states
Task 2: Evaluation
Output monitoring
Extension readiness to deliver programming
Program delivery quality
Participant description and subgroup success
Evaluating outcomes and impact

3. Original Objective 5
Broadly disseminate validated training materials, tools, and extension programs to ensure increased usefulness and usability of climate information.
Task 1: Regional expansion workshop
Task 2: Evaluation of workshop
Task 3: Dissemination through 4-H

4. Objective 4/5 in Action
Evaluate the effectiveness of the DSTs, training methods and implementation approaches in pilot opportunities across the region.
Task 1: Conduct outreach on DSTs
Over 100 events in 8 states, reaching over 6,000 participants
Task 2: Evaluation
Post-event surveys for several events
Audience targeting based on Obj. 2 information

5. Outreach Events

6. Participant Reaction

7. Educational Resources
Over 140 people have signed up for our educational resources kit

8. Ag Media/Direct Mail

9. Connection with CS-CAP
In our original proposal, U2U was going to construct a regional team of extension educators.
Unbeknownst to us, CS-CAP had already done that.
No need to re-invent the wheel
(or in this case, the team).

10. Outreach Events

11. Thank you for your time! Any questions?
Well, that’s the tour of the decision support tool. Thanks.