projects. Notification of award must be made to the public and the designated State Central Information Reception Agency (SF 240). Deadlines: State Plans for Work are sent to the Extension Service in June each fiscal year. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Plans of Work are approved or returned for revision or additional information within 30 days after receipt. Appeals: Not applicable. Renewals: This is a continuing program each year. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: Funds appropriated under the Smith-Lever Act are distributed to states primarily on the basis of farm and rural population and to a limited degree on the basis of special problems and needs. Approximately 100 percent matching by the state. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: This is a continuing program each year. Funds are made available through the letter of credit procedure. States are permitted to carry over unexpended balances into the next year. POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS: Reports: Annual narrative, financial, and statistical reports are furnished to the Extension Service - USDA by the State Extension Service. Audits: Financial audits are made at the state land-grant college generally on a 2-year cycle. Records: Financial records on annual expenditures are maintained in accordance with University or State Extension Service Regulations. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 05-12-0502-0-1-355. Obligations: (Grants) FY 70 $1,691,000; FY 71 est $1,819,000; and FY 72 est $2,003,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Not available. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Reached thousands of forest landowners in fiscal year 1970, through mass media and landowners meetings. These efforts influenced management of at least 1,000,000 acres forest land. Hundreds of Christmas tree growing and maple syrup producing business were strengthened by educational programs. 15,000 loggers and sawmill operators attended Extension sponsored equipment shows. Hundreds of secondary wood manufacturers improved their operations in safety, business management, lumber and plywood futures, lumber utility, waste utilization and increased efficiency. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: There are many different publications available from State and County Extension Offices. Most of these publications are free. Some are sold at nominal cost. In addition, U.S. Department of Agriculture Publications may be obtained from Publications Distribution Section, Extension Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. 20250. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Local County Extension Service Office (usually located at the county seat); State Extension Director, State Land-Grant College or University. Headquarters Office: Extension Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. 20250. RELATED PROGRAMS: 10.001, Agricultural Research - Basic and Applied Research; 10.203, Payments to Agricultural Experiment Stations Under Hatch Act; 10.650, State and Private Forestry Cooperations; 10.652, Forestry Research; 15.112, Indian Forest Management, Protection, and Development. 10.502 EXTENSION PROGRAMS FOR IMPROVED FAMILY LIVING (Improved Family Living) FEDERAL AGENCY: EXTENSION SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AUTHORIZATION: Smith-Lever Act as amended; 7 U.S.C. 341-349; District of Columbia Public Education Act as amended; 7 U.S.C. 329. OBJECTIVES: To improve family living. "Uses and Use Restrictions" below. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Formula Grants; Advisory Services and Counseling. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Helps families: improve managerial skills, especially money management; uses of consumer services provided by Government, industry, and organizations; select textiles and clothing within their means; care of clothing and textiles; understand sound home buying, building and remodeling practices; understand design in home furnishings, home, and equipment; improve basic housekeeping skills; use disease and accident prevention practices; promote healthy growth of individual family members; develop skills in group participation, leadership, and citizenship. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Deadlines: State Plans of Work are sent to the Extension Service in June each fiscal year. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Plans of Work are approved or returned for revision or additional information within 30 days after receipt. Appeals: Not applicable. Renewals: This is a continuing program each year. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: Funds appropriated under the Smith-Lever Act are distributed to states primarily on the basis of farm and rural population and to a limited degree on the basis of special problems and needs. Approximately 100 percent matching by the state. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: This is a continuing program each year. Funds are made available through the letter of credit procedure. States are permitted to carry over unexpended balances into the next year. POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS: Reports: Annual narrative, financial, and statistical reports are furnished to the Extension Service - USDA by the State Extension Service. Audits: Financial Audits are made at the State Land-Grant College generally on a 2-year cycle. Records: Financial records on annual expenditures are maintained in accordance with University or State Extension Service Regulations. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 05-12-0502-0-1-355. Obligations: (Grants) FY 70 $16,566,000; FY 71 est $17,740,000; and FY 72 est $18,858,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Not available. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: During fiscal year 1970, approximately 4,500 Extension home economists have provided educational programs in home economics directly to about 9,000,000 families. Of these, about 1,000,000 homemakers are members of informal discussion groups or clubs which meet regularly. Volunteer leaders of these groups receive training and in turn teach these groups. Another 1,000,000 have attended special educational meetings and workshops. It is anticipated that like numbers will be reached in fiscal year 1971. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: There are many different publications available from state and County Extension Offices. Most of these publications are free. Some are sold at nominal cost. In addition, U.S. Department of Agriculture Publications may be obtained from Publications Distribution Section, Extension Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. 20250. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Local County Extension Service Office RELATED PROGRAMS: 10.001, Agricultural Research - Basic and 10.503 EXTENSION PROGRAMS FOR IMPROVED NUTRITION FEDERAL AGENCY: EXTENSION SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AUTHORIZATION: Smith-Lever Act as amended; 7 U.S.C. 341-349; District of Columbia Public Education Act as amended; 7 U.S.C. 329. OBJECTIVES: To improve nutrition. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Formula Grants; Advisory Services and Counseling. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Improves diets and nutrition of families by increasing knowledge in (1) planning, preparing, and serving palatable nutritious meals, (2) use of distributed foods, (3) buying food that meets family nutritional needs within limits of food stamps or money available, (4) sanitation practices in storage and handling of food, (5) use of recipes to add variety and interest to meals, (6) preserving excess foods, and (7) essentials of nutrition. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Smith-Lever Grants are not made to individual applicants under cooperative extension programs. By law they are made available to the designated land-grant college in the state and are administered by the Director of the State Extension Service. Beneficiary Eligibility: The programs of the state and County Extension Services are available to everyone. Credentials/Documentation: None. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: None. Application Procedure: County Extension Services prepare Plan of Work and forward to State Extension Service. State Extension Service prepares State Plans of Work and Budgets and forwards to Extension Service - USAD. Award Procedure: By Law, Grants are made available to state Land-Grant Colleges, basically, on a formula basis and approved projects. Deadlines: State Plans of Work are sent to the Extension Service in June each fiscal year. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Plans of Work are approved or returned for revision or additional information within 30 days after receipt. Appeals: Not applicable. Renewals: This is a continuing program each year. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements; Funds appropriated under the Smith-Lever Act are distributed to states primarily on the basis of farm and rural population and to a limited degree on the basis of special problems and needs. Approximately 100 percent matching for regular Smith-Lever Funds. No matching for Smith-Lever Nutrition Funds. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: This is a continuing program each year. Funds are made available through the letter of credit procedure. States are permitted to carry over unexpended balances into the next year. POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS: Reports: Annual narrative, financial, and statistical reports are furnished to the Extension Service - USDA by the State Extension Service. Audits: Financial Audits are made at the state Land-Grant College generally on a 2-year cycle. Records: Financial records on annual expenditures are maintained in accordance with University or State Extension Service Regulations. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 05-12-0502-0-1-355. Obligations: (Grants) FY 70 $31,700,000; FY 71 est $52,065,000; and FY 72 est $53,118,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Not available. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Food and nutrition education is a major component in the Extension Service Programs. It reaches people by individual contact, group meetings and mass media. Special effort is directed to the hard to reach poor with nearly 5,000,000 reached at the close of fiscal year 1970. It is anticipated that at least 8,000,000 will be reached by the close of fiscal year 1971. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: There are many different publications available from state and County Extension Offices. Most of these publications are free. Some are sold at nominal cost. In addition, U.S. Department of Agriculture Publications may be obtained from Publications Distribution Section, Extension Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. 20250. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Local County Extension Service Office (usually located at the county seat); State Extension Director, State Land-Grant College or University. Headquarters Office: Extension Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. 20250. RELATED PROGRAMS: 10.001, Agricultural Research - Basic and Applied Research; 10.150, Agricultural Product Grading; 10.154, Market Supervision; 10.155, Marketing Agreements and Orders; 10.157, Meat and Poultry Inspection; 10.203, Payments to Agricultural Experiment Stations Under Hatch Act; 10.800, Livestock and Poultry Market Supervision; 13.103, Food Research Grants; 13.248, Center for Disease Control - Nutrition. 10.504 EXTENSION PROGRAMS FOR IMPROVING FARM INCOME FEDERAL AGENCY: EXTENSION SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AUTHORIZATION: Smith-Lever Act as amended; 7 U.S.C. 341-349. OBJECTIVES: To improve farm income. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Formula Grants; Advisory Services and Counseling. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Assists farmers and ranchers to improve their income by: (a) determining economic potential through analysis of alternative uses for available resources, (b) organizing resources into more efficient and profitable production units, (c) adopting effective and economically feasible production technology, (d) adjusting production to market demands as to quality, quantity, and seasonality of products, and (e) using decision making and business management skills. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Smith-Lever Grants are not made to individual applicants under cooperative extension programs. By law they are made available to the designated land-grant college in the state and are administered by the Director of the State Extension Service. Beneficiary Eligibility: The programs of the State and County Extension Services are available to everyone. Credentials/Documentation: None. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: None. Application Procedure: County Extension Services prepare Plan of Work and forward to State Extension Service. State Extension Service prepares State Plans of Work and Budgets and forwards to Extension Service - USDA. Award Procedure: By law, grants are made available to state land-grant colleges, basically, on a formula basis and approved projects. Notification of award must be made to the public and the designated State Central Information Reception Agency (SF 240). Deadlines: State Plans of Work are sent to the Extension Service in June each fiscal year. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Plans of Work are approved or returned for revision or additional information within 30 days after receipt. Appeals: Not applicable. Renewals: This is a continuing program each year. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: Funds appropriated under the Smith-Lever Act are distributed to states primarily on the basis of farm and rural population and to a limited degree on the basis of special problems and needs. Approximately 100 percent matching by states. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: This is a continuing program each year. Funds are made available through the letter of credit procedure. States are permitted to carry over unexpended balances into the next year. POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS: Reports: Annual narrative, financial, and statistical reports are furnished to the Extension Service - USDA by the State Extension Service. Audits: Financial audits are made at the state land-grant college generally on a 2-year cycle. Records: Financial records on annual expenditures are maintained in accordance with University or State Extension Service Regulations. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 05-12-0502-01-355. Obligations: (Grants) FY 70 $20,153,000; FY 71 est $21,685,000; and FY 72 est $23,284,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Not available. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Improved the farm business management practices on many of the 2,000,000 commercial farms. Improved varieties of seed and plants, better fertilizers, utilization, and improved husbandry practices with the livestock producers also resulted from these education programs. These programs have reached both commercial and low income farmers in fiscal year 1970. Special pilot efforts are being carried on for low income farm operators. Increased efforts will be put forth in fiscal year 1971 to develop programs more specifically applicable to low-income farmers. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: There are many different publications available from State and County Extension Offices. Most of these publications are free. Some are sold at nominal cost. In addition, U.S. Department of Agriculture Publications may be obtained from Publications Distribution Section, Extension Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. 20250. 10.505 EXTENSION PROGRAMS FOR MARKETING AND DISTRIBUTION FEDERAL AGENCY: EXTENSION SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AUTHORIZATION: Smith-Lever Act as amended; 7 U.S.C. 341-349; USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Improves individual producers' marketing decisions and producer groups' marketing decisions; develops new and improved systems for marketing and processing agricultural products; improves efficiency of supply, marketing, and processing firms; expends domestic and foreign markets for agricultural products; develops new and improved processes and products; and develops new farm supply and marketing enterprises. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Smith-Lever Grants are not made to individual applicants under cooperative extension programs. By law they are Range or Approval/Disapproval Time: Plans of Work are approved or returned for revision or additional information within 30 days after receipt. Appeals: Not applicable. Renewals: This is a continuing program each year. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: Funds appropriated under the Smith-Lever Act are distributed to states primarily on the basis of farm and rural population and to a limited degree on the basis of special problems and needs. Agricultural Marketing Act funds are distributed as the basis of needs and opportunities as set forth in specific proposals. Approximately 100 percent matching required by the state. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: This is a continuing program each year. Smith-Lever Funds are made available through the letter of credit procedure. AMA funds are paid by check generally on a quarterly basis. Unexpended Smith-Lever funds are permitted to carry over into the next year. Unused AMA funds cannot carry over. POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS: Reports: Annual narrative, financial, and statistical reports are furnished to the Extension Service USDA by the State Extension Service. Audits: Financial audits are made at the state land-grant college generally on a 2-year cycle. Records: Financial records on annual expenditures are maintained in accordance with University or State Extension Service Regulations. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 05-12-0502-01-355. Obligations: (Grants) FY 70 $4,376,000; FY 71 est $4,699,000; and FY 72 est $4,917,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Not available. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In fiscal year 1970, expanded programs with producers and producer-owned cooperatives; assisted approximately 14,000 members of cooperative boards of directors, provided additional management training cooperative managers. For fiscal year 1971, programs aimed at helping producer groups evaluate their marketing alternatives are being expanded. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: There are many different publications available from State and County Extension Offices. Most of these publications are free. Some are sold at nominal cost. In addition, U.S. Department of Agriculture Publications may be obtained from Publications Distribution Section, Extension Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. 20250. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Local County Extension Service Office RELATED PROGRAMS: 10.001, Agricultural Research - Basic and 10.506 EXTENSION PROGRAMS FOR PESTICIDE SAFETY AND RURAL CIVIL DEFENSE OF AGRICULTURE AUTHORIZATION: Smith-Lever Act as amended. 7 U.S.C. 341-349 OBJECTIVES: To promote pesticide safety and rural civil defense. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Formula Grants; Advisory Services and Counseling. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Conducts in-depth training schools designed to promote integrated pest control and management, more effective, efficient and safer use of pesticide-chemicals. To initiate pilot pest management projects on selected commodities in 12 states. To increase the level of knowledge and understanding of consumers, dealers, producers, applicators and others concerned with food production and processing and protection of the health of man, plants, animals, wildlife, and quality of the environment with needs and limitations of safe and proper use of pesticide-chemicals. Assists rural people in defending themselves against nuclear radiation or effects of natural disaster, and in providing for protection of facilities, livestock, crops and food, etc., from nuclear radiation. Assists in planning for recovery and resumption of productivity following disasters. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Smith-Lever Grants are not made to individual applicants under cooperative extension programs. By law they are made available to the designated land-grant college in the state and are administered by the Director of the State Extension Service. Beneficiary Eligibility: The programs of the State and County Extension Services are available to every one. Credentials/Documentation: None. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: None. Application Procedure: County Extension Services prepare Plan of Work and forward to State Extension Service. State Extension Service prepares State Plans of Work and Budgets and forwards to Extension Service - USDA. Award Procedure: By law, grants are made available to state land-grant colleges, basically, on a formula basis and approved projects. State Central Information Reception Agency is notified via form 240. Deadlines: State Plans of Work are sent to the Extension Service in June each fiscal year. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Plans of Work are approved or returned for revision or additional information within 30 days after receipt. Appeals: Not applicable. Renewals: This is a continuing program each year. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: Funds appropriated under the Smith-Lever Act are distributed to states primarily on the basis of farm and rural population and to a limited degree on the basis of special problems and needs. Approximately 100 percent matching by the state. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: This is a continuing program each year. Funds are made available through the letter of credit procedure. States are permitted to carry over unexpended balances into the next year. POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS: Reports: Annual narrative, financial, and statistical reports are furnished to the Extension Service - USDA by the State Extension Service. Audits: Financial audits are made at the state land-grant college generally on a 2-year cycle. Records: Financial record on annual expenditures are maintained in accordance with University or State Extension Service Regulations. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 05-12-0502-01-355. Obligations: (Formula Grants) FY 70 $1,093,000; FY 71 est $1,170,000; and FY 72 est $1,210,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Not applicable. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In 1970, the 50 Cooperative State Extension Services were provided with the latest information on the registered uses of pesticide-chemicals, feed, food and color additives, and veterinary drugs and each of them maintained and operated a central pesticide-chemical information center. Over 2,000 in-depth training schools were conducted for dealers, applicators, producers and users. Through 1971 educational efforts will be concentrated on the conduct of 3,000 in-depth training schools for dealers, producers, applicators and other users of pesticide-chemicals. Effectively carried out duties prescribed by the Office of Civil Defense relating to rural populations. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: There are many different publications available from State and County Extension Offices. Most of these publications are free. Some are sold at nominal cost. In addition, U.S. Department of Agriculture Publications may be obtained from Publications Distribution Section, Extension Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. 20250. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Local County Extension Service Office (usually located at the county seat). State Extension Director, State Land-Grant College or University. Headquarters Office: Extension Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. 20250. RELATED PROGRAMS: 10.510, Extension Programs for Environmental Improvement; 10.001, Agricultural Research Basic and Applied Research; 10.002, Plant and Animal Disease and Pest Control; 10.053, Dairy Indemnity Payments; 10.203, Payments to Agricultural Experiment Stations Under Hatch Act; 13.101, Product Safety Research Grants; 13.103, Food Research Grants; 13.104, Food Research Training Grants; 15.601, Animal Damage Control; 15.607, Pesticide Appraisal and Monitoring. 10.507 EXTENSION PROGRAMS FOR RECREATION, WILDLIFE AND NATURAL BEAUTY FEDERAL AGENCY: EXTENSION SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AUTHORIZATION: Smith-Lever Act as amended; 7 U.S.C. 341-349. OBJECTIVES: To improve recreation, wildlife, and natural beauty. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Formula Grants; Advisory Services and Counseling. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Assists communities and enterprises to exploit opportunities for outdoor and on-farm recreation, and helps outdoor recreational managers determine market demands. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Smith-Lever Grants are not made to individual applicants under cooperative extension programs. By law they are made available to the designated land-grant college in the state and are administered by the Director of the State Extension Service. Beneficiary Eligibility: The programs of the State and County Extension Service are available to everyone. Credentials/Documentation: None. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: None. Application Procedure: County Extension Services prepare Plan of Work and forward to State Extension Service. State Extension Service prepares State Plans of Work and Budgets and forwards to Extension Service - USDA. Award Procedure: By law, grants are made available to state land-grant colleges, basically, on a formula basis and approved projects. Notification of award must be made to the public and the designated State Central Information Reception Agency (SF 240). Deadlines: State Plans of Work are sent to the Extension Service in June each fiscal year. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Plans of Work are approved or returned for revision or additional information within 30 days after receipt. Appeals: Not applicable. Renewals: This is a continuing program each year. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: Funds appropriated under the Smith-Lever Act are distributed to states primarily on the basis of farm and rural population and to a limited degree on the basis of special problems and needs. Approximately 100 percent matching by the state. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: This is a continuing program each year. Funds are made available through the letter of credit procedure. States are permitted to carry over unexpended balances into the next year. POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS: Reports: Annual narrative, financial, and statistical reports are furnished to the Extension Service USDA by the State Extension Service. Audits: Financial audits are made at the state land-grant college generally on a 2-year cycle. Records: Financial records on annual expenditures are maintained in accordance with University or State Extension Service Regulations. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 05-12-0502-01-355. Obligations: (Grants) FY 70 $1,252,000; FY 71 est $1,339,000; and FY 72 est $1,401,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Not available. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Through Extension's outdoor recreation program, community leaders were provided the latest technical information relating to the development of recreational services and facilities. In fiscal year 1970, approximately 27,000 farmers and landowners were assisted in evaluating their recreation facilities. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: There are many different publications available from State and County Extension Offices. Most of these publications are free. Some are sold at nominal cost. In addition, U.S. Department of Agriculture publications may be obtained from Publications Distribution Section, Extension Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. 20250. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Local County Extension Service Office (usually located at the county seat); State Extension Director, State Land-Grant College or University. Headquarters Office: Extension Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. 20250. RELATED PROGRAMS: 10.001, Agricultural Research - Basic and Applied Research; 10.203, Payments to Agricultural Experiment Stations Under Hatch Act; 10.413, Recreation Facility Loans; 15.402, Outdoor Recreation Technical Assistance; 15.609, Wildlife Enhancement; 15.611, Wildlife Restoration; 15.906, Park and Recreation Technical Assistance; 15.907, Park Practice Program. |