State Recipes from the Living Well Book

New Jersey

Jersey Tomato Peach Salsa

New Jersey, The Garden State, is known for its tomatoes, peaches and other Jersey Fresh™ produce. NJ has been breeding and growing tomatoes since the 1920's and is famous for the Rutgers and Ramapo tomato varieties. NJ's excellent growing conditions for peaches results in beautiful color and great taste. This recipe combines these fresh flavors for a yummy salsa — perfect for grilled fish or chicken or enjoyed with crudities or chips.

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Mary W. Wells Memorial Diversity Award

Background

Diversity is defined as differences among people with respect to age, class, ethnicity, gender, physical and mental abilities, race, sexual orientation, spiritual practice and other human differences. Pluralism is defined as an organizational culture that incorporates mutual respect, acceptance, teamwork and productivity among people who are diverse in the dimensions of human differences listed above as diversity.

Award

Purpose

The objectives of a diversity effort or program are:

1. To provide relevant educational programs to an increasingly diverse population
2. To encourage members of diverse groups to become more involved and influential in all aspects of Extension Family and Consumer Sciences programs, especially in leadership, key decision making and program planning
3. To reflect the interests and contributions of diverse people in Extension program planning, program implementation and leadership roles
4. To recognize outstanding professionals who have made significant efforts in the areas of diversity and pluralism

Eligibility

1. Application may be submitted by an individual or a team.
2. The program or activity shall have been conducted within the past year.
3. National winner will present a concurrent session or participate in the Showcase of Excellence at Annual Session the year the award is received.

Application

1. Complete the On-line Awards Application and submit one printed copy.
2. Program outline -- limit to five (5) double-spaced typed pages:
   1. Program accomplishments-briefly describe your significant accomplishments in an introductory paragraph. It is suggested that one program be selected for the application.
   2. Identify the issues or reasons for the effort-describe timeliness, importance and significance. Define objectives and purpose and relate how they were developed. Identify and describe target audience.
   3. Program description-design of program, locations, methods used to foster environment that respects and values diversity and pluralism, innovative/creative approach, involvement of others in planning and implementation, time frame
   4. Accomplishments-impacts, obstacles overcome, benefits, numbers affected, qualitative results, evaluation notes, contributions to FCS/CES diversity and pluralism efforts
   5. Future implications-expansion, changes, application for other local, state or national programs
   6. Plan for use of award money-description of plans to further develop skills and/or programs in diversity and pluralism and who will be involved.
3. Letter of support from appropriate state staff or district administrator
4. Supplementary material is limited to five (5) pieces. Please package appropriately for the types of supplemental materials submitted.

Judging Criteria 100 Points Total

1. Identify the issues or reasons for the effort - 20 points
2. Program description - 25 points
3. Program Impact and Implications - 40 points
4. Plan for use of award money - 15 points

Procedure

1. Submit one (1) copy of the application package, letter of support, and support materials as listed above for the Mary W. Wells Memorial Diversity Award to the appropriate affiliate chair by the affiliate due date.
2. Affiliate chair will mail the winning application(s) postmarked no later than April 1 to Carol Chandler.

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