FReSH: Online Courses and eXtension Opportunities AgrAbility – National Training Workshop – Tuesday, April 9, 2013

What is eXtension? An interactive learning environment delivering research knowledge from 74 universities from across the United States. eXtension offers: Credible expertise Peer reviewed user friendly resources Reliable answers based upon sound research 24/7/365 access Customized answers to users’ specific needs

Formation of the CoP extension.org/agsafety CoP was formed from members of the North Central Extension/Education Research Activity (NCERA 197) Committee CoP addresses one of the NCERA 197 agenda goals to increase infrastructure support for agricultural safety and health Grant received in 2011 and official launch was March 1, 2012.

Funding Sources

Leadership Team Richard Brzozowski – University of Maine Linda Fetzer – Pennsylvania State University Karen Funkenbusch – University of Missouri Kitty Hendricks – National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health Dee Jepsen – The Ohio State University Carol Jones – Oklahoma State University Dennis Murphy – Pennsylvania State University Michael Pate – Utah State University Cliff Racz – Purdue University Charles Schwab – Iowa State University Lorann Stallones – High Plains Intermountain Ctr for Ag Health & Safety Aaron Yoder – Pennsylvania State University

13,530 visits 11,802 unique visitors 62,043 page views 4.59 pages/visit Bounce rate of 61% Majority of visits are from the United States Utilized less by mobile devices Internet Explorer is most popular browser Most viewed articles: respiratory protection (721 views) and dangers of silo gases (696 views) GoogleAnalytics March 1, 2012 – February 28, 2013

Content on extension.org/agsafety Articles by Categories: – 1) topics (subject matter), – 2) educational and outreach, Self-paced learning (AgSafety4u), instructor led learning (Gearing Up), training and resources for instructors (Hispanic Youth Tractor Driving), webinars (learn.extension.org), and videos. – 3) national reference documents and visuals, and – 4) national resource organizations. Frequently Asked Questions Ask an Expert Online Certificate Course (e.g., AgSafety4u at

Click on Farm then Farm Safety and Health

Animals Behavioral Health Confined Spaces Crops & Feed Chemicals Emergency Response General Green Industry Machinery & Equipment Occupational Health Research Special Populations Structure & Landscape Traumatic Injury Topics in extension.org/agsafety

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Why Develop an Online Course? Convenient for users Broadens the use of information Expands audience Course can be free or fee (revenue generating) Grant deliverable

How to Create an Online Course create.extension.org/node/3180

eXtension: Impact for AgrAbility Source of current ag safety and health info Strengthens the link between AgrAbility and eXtension system Partner with other AgrAbility staff to write, review, and post articles about rural rehabilitation topics Develop online courses and use Moodle through eXtension to host your program.

eXtension.org/agsafety & Federal Grants Federal grants encouraging applicants to work with eXtension Contact Aaron Yoder at to discuss the benefits of working with the AgSafety CoP and to obtain a letter of – Dissemination of information – Hosting webinars – Track information usage – Development of online training programs through Moodle

Collaborating with eXtension/agsafety For multi-year grants of over $100,00 per year, the base package cost is $2,000 per year. Base package includes development of article pages, monitoring of review process, banner time, and site management. CoP membership required of 1 person from grant Cost for additional services (e.g., course development) are negotiable. Grants under $100,000 – rates are negotiable.

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Uploading Content

Tagging Articles & FAQs

Editing Articles and FAQs

Review Process

Writers and Reviewers

Review Process

Getting Involved in eXtension: Join as a CoP member (contact Linda at to join) Review articles and FAQs Write articles and FAQs Establish a link and promote the use of extension.org/agsafety If you are looking for a venue, use FReSH to promote your information (e.g., PowerPoints, webinars, curriculum, etc.)