State Recipes from the Living Well Book

Massachusetts

Cran-Apple Crisp

Cranberries are one of three commercially grown fruits that are native to North America. The first commercial bog was planted on Cape Cod in 1816. American Indians used cranberries gathered from the wild for food, medicine, and fabric dye. Cranberries are harvested in the fall. This recipe of apples and cranberries make a great combination of sweet and tart flavors, especially on Thanksgiving. They are both a great source of Vitamin C, anti-oxidants, and fiber.

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Program Excellence Through Research Award

Background

Award

Eligibility

1. Application may be submitted by an individual or a team.
2. Research shall have been conducted in the past three (3) years.
3. Applicant must be willing to present the research in a concurrent session for Annual Session the year award is received. If a team application, at least one member of team must be willing to present the research.

Application

1. Complete the On-line Awards Application and submit one printed copy.
2. Abstract-150 words or less summarizing the research
3. Synopsis-800 words or less depicting the use of study results to strengthen Extension programs. Include scientific research method, methodology and a review of the literature. References separate from 800 word synopsis.

Judging Criteria 100 Points Total

1. Address critical concerns of Extension Family and Consumer Sciences applicable to Extension teaching- 15 points
2. Used accepted research methods/results presented objectively-30 points
3. Findings used to strengthen Extension teaching and/or program development-25 points
4. Conclusions and implications substantiated by results-20 points
5. Clarity of presentation/readability (applications exceeding word limit will be penalized)-10 points

Procedure

1. Submit one (1) copy of the application package and support materials as listed above for the Program Excellence Through Research 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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