Making the Case for Demographic Data in Extension Programming

Authors

Katherine J. Curtis, University of Wisconsin- MadisonFollow
Daniel Veroff, University of Wisconsin- MadisonFollow
Bill Rizzo, University of Wisconsin- Extension/Cooperative ExtensionFollow
James Beaudoin, University of Wisconsin- MadisonFollow

Volume

50

Issue

3

DOI

10.34068/joe.50.03.66

Abstract

Understanding one's community is essential for effective Extension programming across all program areas. The use of current and reliable demographic data is crucial for Extension to develop effective education and programming to track change and to uncover hidden community characteristics. We discuss what demographic data are, present examples of programming applications using demographic data and their importance for communities, and detail how to access demographic data.

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Recommended Citation

Curtis, K. J., Veroff, D., Rizzo, B., & Beaudoin, J. (2012). Making the Case for Demographic Data in Extension Programming. The Journal of Extension, 50(3), Article 66. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.50.03.66