Program Resources

Ohio Management Systems Evaluation Area

Extension Program Resources-Community Development 1996

I. Title of Program or Issue:	Ohio Management Systems Evaluation Area
A. Situational Statement:	In response to the president's Water Quality Initiative, the USDA and cooperating agencies and universities initiated the Midwest Initiative and five Management Systems Evaluation Areas (MSEA). Ohio was awarded one of the MSEA projects which emphasizes research, evaluation, and technology transfer related to agricultural impacts on ground water quality.
B. Description/Educational Objectives:	This program provides an overview of the Midwest Initiative, the Ohio MSEA, and the research and extension activities associated with the Ohio project, as well as the other four MSEA's. Specific topics: Midwest Initiative Overview of Ohio's MSEA Cooperating agencies and universities Objectives of Ohio's MSEA Overview of the research activities of Ohio's MSEA Overview of the Extension activities of Ohio's MSEA Products and results from the project that will be applicable to other parts of Ohio and the Midwest.
C. Suggested Time Required for Program; Time of Year:	60 to 90 minutes, but program can be tailored to specific audiences and times; anytime, but try for winter or spring
D. Audience and Level of Offering:	This program can be offered at any of several levels (county, multi- county, district, state) for audiences with at least an eighth-grade reading level.
E. Teaching Methods, Resources, Costs:	Verbal informal presentations supported by slides and overheads. Some handout materials provided. Depending on audience and length of program, minor costs for copying.
F. Contact Person(s), Location:	Dr. Larry C. Brown, Dept. of Agricultural Engineering, phone 614-292-3826