Flores, S. (author / Kansas State University) and Wright, K. (author / Kansas State University)
Format:
Conference paper
Publication Date:
1998-06-14
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 104 Document Number: C09095
Notes:
1998 National Extension Technology Conference. June 14-17, 1998 . St. Louis, MO. 2 p. http://outreach.missouri.edu/netc98/manuscripts/flores-wright.html
13 pages., Via online journal., Developing public and policy maker understanding of agriculture and natural resources is a national research priority of the American Association for Agricultural Education. Because of cultural and geographic distancing from agriculture, consumers' ability to obtain firsthand knowledge of agriculture may be limited to a handful of experiences including local, county, and state fairs. As such, agriculturalists' opportunities to communicate with the public about production agriculture may be limited to these experiences. Youth livestock exhibitors fill a gap in the agricultural education system. While a body of research exists about agricultural literacy among youth and adult groups, few studies exist concerning the impact of youth livestock show exhibits upon fairgoers. This study employed a survey research method using semantic differential scales with a then-now approach. Fairgoers, who had been through the youth livestock exhibits at the California State Fair, were asked about their attitudes toward the exhibits. Findings led to the conclusion viewing livestock exhibits and interacting with youth exhibitors resulted in fairgoers having more positive attitudes toward animal agriculture. Interaction between fairgoers and livestock exhibits should be encouraged and exhibitors should be prepared to view interactions with fairgoers as opportunities to educate about agriculture.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 169 Document Number: C28495
Notes:
1 page., Announces graduation of the first class of students from the agricultural communications diploma program at the University of Guelph. Involves a 16-month, five-course program offered by distance.
Thomson, J.S. (author / Pennsylvania State Univeristy), Stringer, S.B. (author / Pennsylvania State Univeristy, University Park, Pa.), and Donaldson, J.L. (author / Pennsylvania State Univeristy, University Park, Pa.)
Format:
Conference paper
Publication Date:
1998-07-15
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 106 Document Number: C09910
Notes:
International Agricultural Communicators in Education Conference. Pacific Grove, California. July 15, 1998. 8 p.
