Differences in vegetable production methods utilized by American growers create distinct challenges for Extension personnel providing food safety training to producer groups. A program employing computers and projectors will not be accepted by an Amish group that does not accept modern technology. We have developed an outreach program that covers…

Presents a multicultural framework describing three basic lifestyles of different ethnic groups: cultural assimilation, cultural pluralism, and cultural separation. Supported by Extension experience with Blacks, Hispanics, American Indians, and Asians, the framework may be used to increase effectiveness of Extension programs and practices with…