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e. 4. D. Assessment of Progress

The plan must include an explanation of what was achieved based on the previous AOP, what was not achieved and an explanation as to why the State believes the goals were not achieved, and how the State intends to remedy the gaps of achievement in the coming year.

Current Narrative:

The Department greatly exceeded the outreach goals outlined in the PY 2014 Agricultural Outreach Plan. The goal of 19,500 outreach contacts was met at the rate of 206 percent, by conducting 40,147 outreach contacts during PY 2014. However, the goal of 13,075 quality outreach contacts was not met. Only 11,489 quality contacts were made during PY 2014, a rate of 88 percent. Also, only 1,385 staff days of the 2,090 goal for staff days of outreach was met. Extended vacancies in a couple significant offices greatly impacted outreach activities, especially quality outreach. New staff have been hired and trained, therefore activities should be on the rise. The goal of 190 staff days per outreach worker was still somewhat unrealistic, even after being reduced from 210 staff days in previous plans. Therefore, the required number of staff days dedicated to outreach was decreased to 185 per outreach worker. Additionally, the goal for 500 outreach contacts made by cooperating agencies was not met; only 40 contacts were reported for PY 2014, and it is still believed this is due to a lack of reporting from partner agencies. This issue is being addressed through the onsite partnership meetings with FCDP. The State Monitor Advocate will also meet with other farmworker agencies throughout the state, who are in those areas not covered by a significant office, to discuss and establish informal agreements for outreach.