Two States, One Mission: Building Policy, Systems, and Environmental Change Capacity of County Extension Educators

Authors

Christopher T. Sneed, University of Tennessee Extension
Karen L. Franck, University of Tennessee Extension
Heather Norman, University of Kentucky
Lisa Washburn, University of Tennessee Extension
Lauren E. Kennedy, University of Tennessee Extension
Soghra Jarvandi, University of Tennessee Extension
Janet Mullins, University of Kentucky

Volume

58

Issue

4

DOI

10.34068/joe.58.04.10

Abstract

Policy, systems, and environmental (PSE) change interventions are a key part of comprehensive nutrition and health education. Although Extension educators find value in PSE approaches and report being involved in PSE work, many still indicate a lack of understanding regarding PSE approaches. We describe a unique multistate training designed to increase Extension educators' understanding, skills, and capacity related to implementing PSE change interventions. Data demonstrating success of the training are presented. Additionally, best practices for others wishing to create similar multistate programs conclude the article.

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Recommended Citation

Sneed, C. T., Franck, K. L., Norman, H., Washburn, L., Kennedy, L. E., Jarvandi, S., & Mullins, J. (2020). Two States, One Mission: Building Policy, Systems, and Environmental Change Capacity of County Extension Educators. The Journal of Extension, 58(4), Article 10. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.58.04.10