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2. ACENET : the implementation of a statewide extension computer network
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Davis, J.C. (author), Mims, A.M. (author), Novak, J.L. (author), Presley, W.N. (author), and Simpson, E.H. (author)
- Format:
- Conference paper
- Publication Date:
- 1990
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 93 Document Number: C06905
- Notes:
- AGRICOLA IND 91022990, In: Zazueta, Fedro S., ed. Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Computers in Agricultural Extension Programs; 1990 January 31 - February 1; Grosvenor Resort Hotel, Disney World Village, Lake Buenavista, FL. Gainesville, FL : Florida Cooperative Extension Service, University of Florida, [1990]. p. 218-223
3. The design and development of MAPP - the family and economic well-being national database in PENpages
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Shaffer, Deborah L. (author / Computer Services, College of Agriculture, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA)
- Format:
- Conference paper
- Publication Date:
- 1990
- Published:
- USA
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 93 Document Number: C06900
- Notes:
- In: Zazueta, Fedro S., ed. Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Computers in Agricultural Extension Programs; January 31-February 1, 1990, Grosvenor Resort Hotel, Disney World Village, Lake Buenavista, FL. Gainesville, FL : Florida Cooperative Extension Service, University of Florida, [1990]. p. 137-143, Throughout United States subject matter specialists at universities are conducting research, making new discoveries, and compiling findings. The ability for specialists to share research conclusions contributes to the subject matter knowledge base. Penn State rural sociologist, Dr. James E. van Horn, in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) extension program leaders, is compiling family life information into one location - a national database. MAPP - the Family Economic Well-Being National Database is housed in Penn State's information system, PENpages. This information base is used by Cooperative Extension professionals across America and has gained recognition as a vital resource for educational program development materials. (original)
4. Using market information in a county extension office
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Hamblen, Bob (author), Harriman, Bill (author), Holman, Karen L. (author), and Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
- Format:
- Conference paper
- Publication Date:
- 1990
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 93 Document Number: C06903
- Notes:
- AGRICOLA IND 91022985, In: Zazueta, Fedro S., ed. Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Computers in Agricultural Extension Programs; 1990 January 31 - February 1; Grosvenor Resort Hotel, Disney World Village, Lake Buenavista, FL. Gainesville, FL : Florida Cooperative Extension Service, University of Florida, [1990]. p. 192-197, Marketing agricultural commodities has become as important to overall farm profitability as producing them. County extension offices can play a significant role in assisting producers in making better marketing decisions and in providing them with market information. Many sources of this information are available to both county offices and individual producers. (original)