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Discuss MG roles that could directly support Home Grounds Agents with their other Extension responsibilities. All of them are horticulture, could appeal to MG interests, and shows teamwork.

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Discuss MG roles that could directly support Home Grounds Agents with their other Extension responsibilities. All of them are horticulture, could appeal to MG interests, and shows teamwork.

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Most important goals can be summed up  as 'promotion, recruitment & retention and support.'

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Most important goals can be summed up  as 'promotion, recruitment & retention and support.'

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This is not particularly a master gardener *goal* - IMPORTANT and needed, however, not a goal of the MG program.

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Specific training is needed for Agents to balance/synthesize all of their responsibilities - standard training for Agents. Their job is diverse; MG is one of their assignments..... Agents are stretched in multiple directions. MG associations need to help..... CECs need to have relationships with MGs - a positive relationship

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Specific training is needed for Agents to balance/synthesize all of their responsibilities - standard training for Agents. Their job is diverse; MG is one of their assignments..... Agents are stretched in multiple directions. MG associations need to help..... CECs need to have relationships with MGs - a positive relationship

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important - retention of MG volunteers -
goal 4 and 5 can be combined
better working relationship between LG Univerisities / ACES and MG

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Would it be feasible to combine some of these goals? Many are similar or could be included in some other heading - could make the heading a little broader if needed.

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Maybe a little confusing - clarity in first 4 bullets

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Program sustainability is essential - both for agents and volunteers. If we cannot recruit and retain the program will cease to exist.

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Program sustainability is essential - both for agents and volunteers. If we cannot recruit and retain the program will cease to exist.

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Commented Goal 6 is similar to Goal 8, but says it much better :)

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Extremely important, but may not be the most important goal currently.

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"Provide training" in various web applications - "basic computer skills" - teaching tools, etc.

Assess technology needs and competencies, for personnel and volunteers

Continue to grow current hybrid model that integrates virtual training tools with in-person training

Research and apply appropriate technologies that can enhance training and management

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Nurture a statewide Program culture - local & state MGAs, universities, Extension Offices/personnel ….

"We need to align priorities between AU, A&M, ACES and MGs in order to see positive changes" ….

Plan for meaningful fellowship - "have fun!" - support "comradery" - appreciation - seek feedback ....

Emphasize collaboration - establish shared goals - leverage member strengths to reach goals ....

Refine roles & responsibilities for all team members - All team members are relevant ….

Update the MG Memo of Agreement to clearly define the Program culture and expectations ….

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Create new public marketing messages that highlight what MGs do and the Program's value

Continue annual ANR publication of statewide impacts - MG activities, program value, benefits

Develop a county template for annual reporting of local impacts

Develop a stronger web presence - "a unified and consistent public message"

Create and provide marketing tools for volunteers to use ....

Establish and coordinate effective, consistent "communication tools across the program"

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Assess and address retention challenges for Agents and MG

Consider new collaborations with resurces at Auburn University and Alabama A&M University

Increase Agent support from ACES (3 examples from recent surveys)

~30% of County MGAs reported a less than satisfactory relationship with ACES]

"The ACES Agents in our area are spread TOO THIN"

"As a long-time MG in another state, we had more support from that land-grant university"

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Request personnel positions that support effective program innovation and management

"Design training" for new Agent hires, and ongoing support to experienced Agents

Provide resources in leadership development and volunteer management

Encourage opportunities for them to share unique volunteer leadership and management ideas

Promote creative Extension Agent and MG collaboration efforts

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Provide the necessary "tools for MG's to succeed as Extension educators" ....

Create community education toolkits ....

Provide project assessment tools to gain community feedback and measure activity results ….

Recognize and reward activies that focus on strategic initiatives ….

Provide Extension leadership to ensure statewide impact statements for annual reports ….

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Continue Extension MG train-the-trainer concept.

Maintain a "high standard of instruction"

"Use a variety of training formats"

Sustain and "grow the online learning" infrastructure

Training through service projects

Align training with the program's strategic plan …. Be flexible to emerging needs

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Promote the program through our service …. Through volunteer activities

Seek and connect with "new community" networks  that could benefit from our activities

"Meet new people" (young adults, school teachers, underserved, etc.)

Appeal those with interest in "community service" aspect …. A message "in marketing"