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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: