Extension & Adoption Training Program 2024

Grower Group Alliance

A six-part program providing technical training on adoption and extension practices for the agricultural industry

Module 1 (April 10) and Module 2 (April 11) are in person events and will be held at Pagoda Resort & Spa.

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<h1>Program</h1>The South-West WA Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub (SW WA Hub) Adoption and Extension team will deliver a six-part technical content training program on adoption and extension involving two face-to-face workshops and four online workshops, with dates being: April 10; April 11; April 17; May 1; May 8; May 15. Choose some or all to attend.Content will suit grower group staff, industry consultants or new extension/research staff that extend research to support farmer adoption.Approximately 18 hours content in the program with flexible participation - register for some or all dates.

<h1>Learning Objectives</h1>While this six-part program is designed as continuing professional development for those who have some experience in adoption and extension and are ready to take their skills to a higher level, newcomers are also welcome and will benefit from taking part. Learning objectives include: <ol><li>Understand modern approaches to extension and adoption </li><li>Identify and document your project context including Research, Development, Extension and Adoption (RDE&A) outcomes and priorities </li><li>Develop the business case for any Research, Development or Adoption work your group wants to undertake </li><li>Clarify target audiences' desired levels of change </li><li>Understand the steps in developing an extension plan to achieve desired level change </li><li>Develop an extension plan for your program </li><li>Develop an event plan for a field day or workshop </li><li>Have a basic understanding of facilitation techniques used in an agricultural context </li><li>Understand the basic steps in monitoring and evaluation. </li></ol>

<h1>Dates and Delivery</h1>Where content is considered essential it is marked ***Recommended essentialModule 1 - Defining and developing priorities for investment and for your group or businessWednesday 10 April, 12 pm – 5 pm (5 hours) | In person at Pagoda Resort &amp; Spa, ComoBetter define priorities, then flesh them out for funding proposals or for R, D or E work. Will work with group map as a training tool. Sundowner and fellowship to finish the day.Facilitators: Julianne Hill, Alison LaceyModule 2 - Extension planning frameworkThursday 11 April, 9 am – 3 pm (6 hours) | In person at Pagoda Resort &amp; Spa, ComoPlan a suite of extension activities – planning for change, target audiences, plan activities, team capacity, evaluation, risk management etc.Facilitators: Theo Nabben, Alison Lacey ***Recommended essentialModule 3 - Extension event planningWednesday 17 April, 9 am – 11 am (2 hours) | OnlineGetting the most out of guest presenters and subject matter experts, running events that the audience wants.Facilitators: Alison Lacey, Julianne Hill ***Recommended essentialModule 4 - Introduction to Monitoring and EvaluationWednesday 1 May, 9 am – 11 am (2 hours) | OnlineDefining evaluation questions, develop M &amp; E plan, choose methods, management evaluation.Facilitators: Theo Nabben, Julianne HillModule 5 - Facilitation TrainingWednesday 8 May, 9 am – 11 am (2 hours) | OnlineAimed at new staff – how to facilitate managing meetings, format and processes in member/stakeholder engagement.Facilitators: Theo Nabben, Julianne Hill, Alison Lacey ***Recommended essentialModule 6 - Group Chat Mentoring sessionWednesday 15 May, 9 am – 11 am (2 hours) | OnlineGroup session focused on discussing and evaluating individual participants' case-by-case challenges on E&A programs they may be currently delivering or have in the pipeline.Facilitators: Julianne Hill, Theo Nabben, Alison Lacey

<h1>Benefits of the Extension &amp; Adoption program</h1>The benefits of doing this program will be immediate but can last a lifetime: <ul><li>Gain clarity around the technical delivery process</li><li>Develop confidence and professional skills to enhance relevance of your group to stakeholders</li><li>Define your organisations E&A vision and goals</li><li>Learn how to identify where delivery format needs adjustment for impact</li><li>Build a professional community of practice with colleagues throughout the WA agricultural industry</li><li>Improve your group's ability to have local impact with adoption of improved practice.</li></ul>

<h1>Format &amp; Features</h1>Delivery - due to the geographical spread of stakeholders, delivery will be in a blended learning format with two workshops in person and four online using TeamsHandouts - a useful collection of handouts will be curatedPeer-to-peer learning - Enjoy an interactive process and benefit from other experienced agriculture industry professionals with similar challengesInteractive Q&A format - The sessions will be interactive with the instructor fielding questions as they arise.

<h1>Places &amp; Pricing</h1>There is space for 30 delegates and places will be filled on a first come, first served basis.Hub Consortium Partners and GGA network members have access to subsidised tickets with a ticketing fee of $20 per online session and $50 for the face-to-face sessions.All other industry delegates are welcome with a ticketing fee of $50 per online session and $100 for the face-to-face sessions.A waitlist will run.

<h1>Accommodation</h1>Special discount accommodation rate for delegates at the Pagoda Resort and Spa. Please use the following link to book your accomodation:Promo Code:EventatPagoda<a href="http://www.pagoda.com.au/clientAuthenticate.html?autoUser=Banquet2223&autoPass=pagoda2223" title="http://www.pagoda.com.au/clientAuthenticate.html?autoUser=Banquet2223&autoPass=pagoda2223" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">http://www.pagoda.com.au/clientAuthenticate.html?autoUser=Banquet2223&autoPass=pagoda2223</a>The special accomodation rate is $190 per person and includes buffet breakfast for one guest, and high speed wifi.

<h1>Workshop Host: South-West WA Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub</h1>

<h1>Enquiries</h1>Direct any enquiries about participation in the event to the workshops' coordinator - Alison Lacey, GGA Project Manager0429 084 421alacey@gga.org.au

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