Credits

This document is a training tool prepared by the Joint Council of Extension Professionals. The tool is to be used by Extension Educators to help them in dealing with Decision Makers and Elected Officials.

The document was compiled by Mickey Cummings, National Association of County Agricultural Agents, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension.

The document was edited by the JCEP Public Issues & Partnerships Committee: Scott Reed-Chair-Association of Natural Resource Extension Professionals, Oregon State University School of Forestry

Bob Ohlensehlen-Epsilon Sigma Phi, University of Idaho Cooperative Extension

Sharon Hoelscher Day-National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, Arizona State University Cooperative Extension

Glenn Rogers-National Association of County Agricultural Agents, University of Vermont Cooperative Extension

Chris Anderson-National Association of Extension 4-H Agents, University of Illinois Cooperative Extension

Linda Kay Benning-Associate Director, Extension and Outreach, National Association of State Universities and Land Grant Colleges

Jim Spurling-Assistant Administrator for Public Liaison USDA/CSREES

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Introduction | Table of Contents | Citizen Advocacy | Dealing with Legislators | Communication | Decision Makers | Marketing Tips | Educating Decision Makers | Political Environment | Support Base | Advisory Boards | Perceptions | Ideas | Resource Links | Challenge | Credits

Prepared by the Joint Council of Extension Professionals