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Donaldson, Joseph L.; Bell, Beth A.; Toman, John J.; Hastings, Shirley – Journal of Extension, 2016
This article describes Marathon Month, a workplace wellness program for Extension employees. The program promoted physical activity by challenging employees to walk or run the length of a marathon (26.2 mi) or half marathon (13.1 mi) over the course of 1 month. Of the 317 participants, 90% achieved a self-set goal of completing a full or half…
Descriptors: Health Promotion, Health Behavior, Life Style, Wellness
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McClure, Carli; Buquoi, Brittany; Kotrlik, Joe W.; Machtmes, Krisanna; Bunch, J. C. – Journal of Agricultural Education, 2014
The purpose of this descriptive-correlational study was to determine the use of technology in youth programming by Extension youth development educators in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Data were collected via e-mail and a SurveyMonkey© questionnaire. Extension educators are using some technology in youth development programming. More…
Descriptors: Extension Education, Rural Extension, Agricultural Education, Technology Uses in Education
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Uricchio, Cassandra; Moore, Gary; Coley, Michael – Journal of Agricultural Education, 2013
Corn clubs played an important role in improving agriculture at the turn of the 20th century. Corn clubs were local organizations consisting of boys who cultivated corn on one acre of land under the supervision of a local club leader. The purpose of this historical research study was to document the organization, operation, and outcomes of corn…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Extension Education, Rural Extension, Youth Clubs