ABSTRACT

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to conduct a formative evaluation to improve the functionality and usability of the Safety in Agriculture for Youth (SAY) Project National Clearinghouse. The SAY Project is a USDA-NIFA grant, and the evaluation is being conducted through a grant through the National Children’s Center.

Methods: A quarterly SAY Clearinghouse eNews is sent to FFA and 4-H educators in Pennsylvania and Utah as well as people who have signed up for the eNews at the National FFA Convention. Four online surveys were conducted between April 2017 and December 2019 to examine the usability, structure, and available content of the Clearinghouse. This information will be a formative evaluation to make improvements to the Clearinghouse.

Results/Findings: The survey results reflect responses from those affiliated with FFA and provides pertinent information about the type and topics of educational resources that they utilize in their program. This type of information is useful when looking at material to include in the SAY Clearinghouse and the promotion. The alignment of the SAY Clearinghouse contents to the AFNR standards was seen positively by the majority of the respondents. Marketing continues to be a challenge for the SAY Clearinghouse because only a small percentage was already familiar with the Clearinghouse. Those individuals familiar with the Clearinghouse learned about it through professional meetings and promotional material. Respondents indicated their likelihood of using SAY materials and positively rated the organization, usability, and range of topics covered by the Clearinghouse.

Practical Application: Our overall goal is to reduce the number of injuries and fatalities associated with agricultural operations. SAY National Clearinghouse provides access to agricultural safety and health curriculums and improved safety and health of youth working in agriculture.

摘要

目的：本研究的目的是进行形成性评估，以改善“青年农业安全”（SAY）项目国家信息交换所的功能和可用性。SAY项目是USDA-NIFA的赠款，评估是通过国家儿童中心的赠款进行的。

方法：将季度SAY信息交换所电子新闻发送给宾夕法尼亚州和犹他州的FFA和4-H教育工作者，以及已在《全国FFA公约》上签署电子新闻的人员。在2017年4月至2019年12月之间进行了四次在线调查，以检查信息交换所的可用性，结构和可用内容。这些信息将是对信息交换所的改进的形成性评估。

结果/发现：调查结果反映了FFA附属机构的回应，并提供了有关他们在计划中使用的教育资源的类型和主题的相关信息。在查看要包含在SAY信息交换所和促销中的材料时，此类信息非常有用。大部分受访者对SAY信息交换所内容与AFNR标准的一致性表示满意。对于SAY信息交换所来说，营销仍然是一个挑战，因为只有一小部分人已经对信息交换所有所了解。那些熟悉信息交换所的人通过专业会议和宣传材料了解了这一点。受访者表示有可能使用SAY资料，并对信息交换所涵盖的组织，可用性和主题范围进行了正面评价。

实际应用：我们的总体目标是减少与农业经营有关的伤害和死亡人数。SAY国家信息交换所提供了有关农业安全和健康课程的信息，并提高了从事农业工作的青年的安全和健康水平。