Hobbs, Daryl (author / Professor of Rural Sociology and the Director of Rural Department, University of Missouri) and Professor of Rural Sociology and the Director of Rural Department, University of Missouri
Format:
Conference paper
Publication Date:
1978
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 36 Document Number: B03928
Notes:
copy in ACDC files, In: Chapman, Carol A.; Infanger, Craig L.; Robbins, Lynn W.; and Debertin, David L., eds. Taking computers to the community : prospects and perspectives : Proceedings from the conference held January 12 and 13, 1978; Louisville, Kentucky. Lexington, KY : University of Kentucky, College of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension Service, 1978. p. 41-48
23 pages., via database., Results of this study indicate that the consumption of handmade and locally made agrifood products increases for consumers who read nutrition labels and health claim information and for those with higher income and are younger. Authors offer suggestions for improving communications.
Hoskins, Marilyn W. (author / Visiting professor and Title XII International Programs Chairperson for Rural Sociology, Anthropology, and Community Development, Virginia Poly- technic Institute and State University)
Format:
Journal article
Publication Date:
1981-03
Published:
International
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 79 Document Number: C04445
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C29800
Notes:
Pages 31-57 in Anthony A. Olorunnisola (ed.), Media and communications industries in Nigeria: impacts of neoliberal reforms between 1999 and 2007. Edwin Mellon Press, Lewiston, New York. 278 pages.
Via online UI subscription, Recent research suggests that Internet usage can positively influence social capital in
rural communities by fostering avenues for voluntary participation and creating social
networks. Most of this research has examined whether Internet use is associated
with participation in local organizations and social networks but not the means by
which residents use the technology to learn about local activities. To address this
gap in the literature, the authors use a mixed-methods approach in an isolated rural
region of the western United States to evaluate how residents use their connections
to maintain local social networks and learn about local community events and
organizations. The authors show that Internet usage can play an important role in
building social capital in rural communities, thus extending the systemic model of rural
voluntary participation and community attachment. Implications for rural community
development are addressed.
Bhatnagar, Subhash (author), Dewan, Anika (author), Torres, Magui Moreno (author), Kanungo, Parameeta (author), and World Bank, Washington, D.C.
Format:
Report
Publication Date:
2003
Published:
India
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 182 Document Number: C36945
Notes:
Empowerment Case Studies. 7 pages., Recipient of the "Most Promising Social Enterprise Award 2002" by Digital Partners USA and the "Best Information and Communication Technology Story Award" by the International Institute for Communications and Development (IICD) and Infodev (World Bank).
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 201 Document Number: D11769
Notes:
Online from BroadbandNow, a registered trademark of Centerfield BBN LLC. 3 pages., Whereas the FCC reports that broadband is unavailable to 21.3 million Americans, BroadbandNow Research analyzed FCC Form 477 data and estimated that 42 million Americans do not have the ability to purchase broadband internet. This is an additional 6.5 percent of Americans beyond FCC estimates.
