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12. Row Crop Producers' Perceptions of the Internet as a Preferred and Valid Source of Information for Their Enterprises
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Jones, R.K. (author), Mustin, R.D. (author), and Schmitt, D.P. (author)
- Format:
- Conference proceedings
- Publication Date:
- 1998-02
- Published:
- USA
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 108 Document Number: C10166
- Notes:
- Proceedings of the Ninety-Fifth Annual Meeting. Little Rock, Arkansas. Feb. 1-3, 1998. 4 p.
13. The changing information needs of farmers in the U.S. and Europe
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Klair, K. (author), Boggia, A. (author), and Richardson, D.W. (author)
- Format:
- Conference proceedings
- Publication Date:
- 1998-09
- Published:
- USA
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 108 Document Number: C10140
- Notes:
- search from AgEcon., Proceedings of the Sixth Joint Conference on Agriculture, Food, and the Environment, August 31 - September 2, 1998, Minneapolis, Minnesota September 1998, 12 pages; Adobe Acrobat PDF 71K bytes, Both policy and market forces are causing unprecedented changes in agricultural structure and management in both the United States and in Europe. These changes will have profound impacts on the role of universities and extension services who provide information and education to farmers. This paper discusses some of the emerging and anticipated changes in information content and delivery in both the US and the EU. Some of the primary issues US agricultural producers will need to address as a result of the changes in the agricultural industry and policy include: strategic positioning, transferring management capabilities, frequent performance monitoring, evaluating new technology, monitoring external factors, managing information, and accountability. The information needs of farmers in Europe are closely linked to the evolution of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) of the European Union. The general agricultural policy framework is briefly presented in the paper. Price reduction, agri-environmental measures enhancement, and rural development policy are the most important elements of CAP reform. European agriculture is in the midst of major changes, mostly started in 1992, but destined to continue and increase in the near future. Different approaches to manage the agricultural sector involve the need for a different information system for farmers. It means not only new content in information, but also new ways to inform and do technical assistance. The primary information needs out are: farm management, risk management, EU programs and measures, quality production, low input and organic farming, marketing and advertising management, new technology introduction, structural adjustment funds management, investment decisions, rural tourism and recreational activities management. European agriculture is on the path to large and challenging changes. There is no way for farmers alone to manage these changes, and remain competitive in the market. Providing information has become the most important part of the extension activity. Information must include training sessions, demonstrations in the field, and assessment, together with the farmers, of the activities and the results obtained. There are many similarities in the farm management information needs of farmers in the US and EU. A critical factor for the Extension Services in the future is to adjust rapidly to the changes, and quickly develop new content and delivery plans for farmers' training. The challenge for universities and extension services to respond to the information needs will strain their resources. Collaborative efforts between our institutions may prove more valuable as faculty attempt to develop research and educational programs relevant to the emerging information needs. In addition, cooperation with the growing private sector agricultural education programs will probably be essential if public education and information delivery systems are to remain relevant.
14. The cotton pickin' Web: a new information source for cotton producers
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- O'Leary, P. (author), Stinner, R.E. (author), Thach, M.J. (author), Van Duyn, J. (author), and North Carolina State University; Iowa State University; Cotton Incorporated
- Format:
- Conference proceedings
- Publication Date:
- 1997
- Published:
- USA
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 101 Document Number: C08712
- Notes:
- Thach, 1997 Beltwide Cotton Conference. January 6-10, New Orleans, LA. p. 72.
15. The rural press as an educational agency
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Taylor, C. C. (author)
- Format:
- Conference proceedings
- Publication Date:
- 1922
- Published:
- USA
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 122 Document Number: C15502
- Notes:
- 8 p., American Country Life Association Proceedings of the fifth National Country Life Conference, Columbia University, New York
16. The viewpoint of the agricultural producers of the world
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Savary, Roger (author) and Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
- Format:
- Conference proceedings
- Publication Date:
- 1970-07-28
- Published:
- Denmark: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization International Labour Organisation
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 130 Document Number: C19397
- Notes:
- Burton Swanson Collection, pp 161-172; from "World conference on agricultural education and training : report of the conference" Copenhagen, Denmark 28 July - 8 August 1970; Volume 1, Proceedings of the Conference