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2. Communication Behaviors of County Extension Directors Post-Hurricane
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Ali, D. Amanda (author), Lindsey, B. Angela (author), and Harder, M. Amy (author)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2020-05-13
- Published:
- USA: New Prairie Pres
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 201 Document Number: D11752
- Journal Title:
- Journal of Applied Communications
- Journal Title Details:
- Iss.2, Vol. 104
- Notes:
- 17 pages, via online journal, In disaster crises, communication among stakeholders and response organizations are important. In Florida, the role of the County Extension Director (CED) is threefold – educational programming, leadership of a county extension program, and county office administrative responsibilities. However, their primary role in disaster emergencies is to facilitate collaborations with state and federal partners. During Hurricane Irma in 2017, UF/IFAS CEDs assisted in response efforts. However, communication efforts can become challenging in such chaotic and stressful situations. This research explored communication challenges among CEDs, clients, and statewide partners in hurricane events. Insights into the communication role of CEDs could enhance UF/IFAS Extension’s communication plan for effective information dissemination post-disaster. The Uses and Gratifications Theory guided this qualitative study. Interviews occurred with nine CEDs from various counties across Florida. Results showed CEDs used numerous communication channels to connect with clients, staff, and statewide partners, mainly for the purposes of information dissemination. The main reasons for selecting these communication channels depended on its accessibility, reliability, and whether it was a usual form of communication. Some participants were unaware of available resources which resulted in duplicate efforts. Thus, they required additional information from statewide partners. Some participants also had difficulty connecting clients with people who could assist them with insurance information and aid. As such, this study recommended a central communication system to avoid redundant efforts, strengthening relationships with disaster agencies to promote information-sharing and avoid miscommunication, and developing a list of resources and contacts for CEDs’ first engagement in disaster response.
3. Golden ARC Award winner: collateral/literature
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2020
- Published:
- USA: Agricultural Relations Council, New Prague, Minnesota.
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 202 Document Number: D11980
- Journal Title:
- ARCLight
- Journal Title Details:
- Fall
- Notes:
- Via online issue. 1 page., Description of an award-winning handbook, entitled "Guide to the Capitol." It was produced and published by the Kansas Farm Bureau for use by members in engaging with elected officials at the Statehouse in Topeka, Kansas.
4. Golden ARC Award winner: feature writing
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2020
- Published:
- USA: Agricultural Relations Council, New Prague, Minnesota.
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 202 Document Number: D11981
- Journal Title:
- ARCLight
- Journal Title Details:
- Fall
- Notes:
- Via online issue. 1 page., Announcement and brief description of the award-winning ARC feature story, "Overcoming labor challenges," entered by Farm Credit East.
5. Root retires
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Nash, Erin (author)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2020
- Published:
- USA: National Association of Farm Broadcasting, Platte City, Missouri
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 130 Document Number: D11290
- Journal Title:
- Airing on the Side of Agriculture
- Notes:
- 4 pages., Posted online February 12, 2020., Describes career and retirement plans of Ken Root, veteran agricultural broadcaster and former executive director of NAFB.
6. Tips to communicate association policy changes
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Meyer, Diane (author / American Hereford Association)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2020
- Published:
- USA: AAEA - The Agricultural Communicators Network, LaGrange, GA.
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 201 Document Number: D11705
- Journal Title:
- AAEA ByLine
- Journal Title Details:
- June
- Notes:
- 2 pages., Online from publisher., "...a few 'constants' to keep in mind to guide your strategy for content and delivery" of information about policy changes to members of associations.