An Assessment of Agriculture and Natural Resource Extension Program Needs on American Indian Reservations in Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington

Authors

Loretta Singletary, University of Nevada Cooperative ExtensionFollow
Staci Emm, University of Nevada Cooperative ExtensioFollow
George Hill, University of Nevada Cooperative ExtensioFollow

Volume

49

Issue

2

DOI

10.34068/joe.49.02.02

Abstract

This article summarizes the results of a needs assessment involving American Indians and outreach professionals on reservations in Idaho, Nevada, Oregon and Washington. The survey featured 36 questions about agricultural and natural resource issues that may pose challenges on reservation lands. A comparison between reservation residents and outreach professionals indicates that issue perceptions differ significantly for 23 of the 36 issues. Acknowledging these perceptual differences can help Extension to identify program gaps and opportunities with tribal nations. It can also increase Extension's appreciation for cultural diversity, thereby improving its capacity to execute its outreach mission on American Indian reservations.

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Recommended Citation

Singletary, L., Emm, S., & Hill, G. (2011). An Assessment of Agriculture and Natural Resource Extension Program Needs on American Indian Reservations in Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington. The Journal of Extension, 49(2), Article 2. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.49.02.02