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The chances for acceptance and use of evaluation results are enhanced by synchronizing program and evaluation
objectives with the context and competencies of the intended users of a program. Using this hypothesis, a communitydriven
food dehydration project was developed and implemented in a rural community in southeast Ohio. A qualitative
inquiry preceding the community project captured the community learning and the ensuing community food dehydration
project transformed this learning into action. Preliminary insights from the project reveal aspects of long term
association with the core project idea, food dehydration, and experiential learning as some factors that have engaged
the community member’s interest in continuance with the program. A narrative on the translation of community learning
into community driven action would illustrate key learning points to guide future community projects for the same or
similar communities.