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Part 2. GPRA Planning click here for this file in Word format |
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National GPRA Goal Area (s) |
SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE - SMITH-LEVER 3D FUNDED ITEM |
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National GPRA Objective(s) |
SA 1 |
To develop, transfer, and promote the adoption of efficient an sustainable agricultural, forestry, and other resource conservation policies, programs, technologies, and practices that ensure ecosystems integrity and biodiversity. |
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National GPRA Performance Goal(s) and Indicators |
SA 1.1 |
To annually increase agricultural extension agent and producer awareness, understanding, and information regarding the adoption of agricultural production practices that sustain and/or protect ecosystem integrity and biodiversity. |
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Indicators |
Target |
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1999 |
2000 |
2001 |
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The total number of farmers with expertise in sustainable agriculture who serve as extension trainers for non-formal education programs on sustaining and protecting ecosystem integrity and biodiversity while improving the productivity of the U.S. agricultural production system. |
15 |
20 |
20 |
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The total number of persons with extension appointments (or responsibilities) completing non-formal education programs on sustaining and protecting ecosystem integrity and biodiversity while improving the productivity of the U.S. agricultural production system, |
15 |
20 |
25 |
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the total number of these persons who plan to recommend one or more sustainable agricultural practices |
10 |
15 |
20 |
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the total number of these persons who actually recommend on or more sustainable agricultural practices within six months after completing one or more of these programs |
10 |
15 |
20 |
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3 |
The total number of persons completing non-formal education programs on sustaining and protecting ecosystem integrity and biodiversity while improving the productivity of the U.S. agricultural production system, |
75 |
100 |
100 |
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the total number of these persons who plan to adopt one or more recommended practices, |
50 |
75 |
75 |
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the total number of these persons who actually adopt one or more recommended practices within six months after completing one or more of these programs |
40 |
50 |
50 |
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