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Buncombe County Cooperative Extension 2009 Survey of Needs
Please mark the issues that you feel are important in Buncombe County. Please check all sub categories that are important to you.
1. Life Skills for Youth and Adults
Aging Issues
Communication
Household Maintenance
2. Sustainable and Profitable Plant, Animal and Food Agribusinesses
Best Management Practices
Farm Incubator
Marketing
Sustainable Commercial Landscapes
Business Planning
3. Increase in Number and Value of Farms and Agribusinesses
Value Added Agriculture
Diversification of Existing Agribusinesses
Tailgate Markets
Agritourism
Energy Crops
Organic Production
Educate Consumers on Value of Local Foods and Agriculture
4. Increase in the Quality and Safety of Foods from Production to Consumption
Fresh Produce Safety on the Farm
Food Safety at Home (storage and preparation)
Preserving and Canning Foods
Safety, Health and Hygiene of Workers on the Farm and in Food Production
5. Support and Increase Community Volunteerism
Extension Community Association (ECA)
Master Gardners
4-H
6. Engaging Local Citizens in Partnerships, Community Organizations, Public Policy and Decision Making to Build Sustainable Communities.
Civic Education
Diversity
Public Planning
Policy Making
Partnership Development
Community Group Facilitation
7. Overall Health, Wellness and Chronic Disease Prevention
In-Door Air Quality
Diabetes
Obesity
Healthy Cooking and Eating
Physical Activity
Food Labels
Nutrition
8. Child Development, Parenting and Building Strong Family Relationships
Parenting Education
Child Care Programming and Education
Family Stress
Child Development
Out Door Learning Environments
9. Consumer Financial Management
Spending and Budgeting Plans
Planning for Emergencies
Identity Theft
Financial Goal Setting
Food Availability for Low Income Families
10. Effective Resource Protection and Conservation in the Community and the Home
Home Energy Conservation
Water Quality
Air Quality
Pesticide Safety
Youth Environmental Programs
Farmland Preservation
Septic Systems and/or Private Wells
Land Use Conservation
11. Urban and Consumer Agriculture
Environmentally Sound Landscape Management
Plant Selection
Home Fruit and Vegetable Production
Community/School Gardens
Indoor and Outdoor Pest Management
Water Conservation
12. Additional Comments: