Part 2. GPRA Planning

National GPRA Goal Area(s)

Pesitcide Applicator Training - SMITH-LEVER 3D FUNDED ITEM

National GPRA Objective(s)

PAT 1

To develop, transfer, and promote adoption of efficient and sustainable agricultural, forestry, and other resource policies, programs, technologies, and practices that ensure ecosystems integrity and biodiversity.

National GPRA Performance Goal(s) and Indicators

PAT 1.1

To annually increase agricultural producer awareness, understanding, and information regarding the adoption of agricultural production practices that sustain and/or protect ecosystem integrity and biodiversity in which CSREES partners play an active extension role.

 

 

 

Indicators

Target

1999

2000

2001

1.1

The total number of trainees completing non-formal education programs involving applicator training (PAT)

 

 

 

 

1.2

The total number of those trainees who plan to adopt one or more recommended PAT practices

 

 

 

 

1.3

The total number of those trainees who actually adopt one or more recommended PAT practices within six months after completing one or more of these training programs.

 

 

 

 

2.1

The total number of trainees completing commercial non-formal education programs involving pesticide applicator training (PAT) for certification or recertification

 

 

 

 

2.2

The total number of those trainees who plan to adopt one or more recommended PAT practices

 

 

 

 

2.3

The total number of those trainees who actually adopt one or more recommended PAT practices after completing one or more of these training and certification/recertification programs.

 

 

 

 

3.1

The total number of citizens completing non-formal education programs involving the safe application and use of pesticides in the home or office

 

 

 

 

3.2

The total number of these citizens who plan to adopt one or more recommended PAT practices

 

 

 

 

3.3

The total number of these citizens who actually adopt one or more recommended PAT practices within six months after completing one or more of these programs.

 

 

 

 

4.1

The total number of complaints filed for mis-use of pesticides by people operating as commercial pesticide applicators.