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2. Agri Leader
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Format:
- Magazine
- Publication Date:
- Spring 2002
- Published:
- USA: Texas A&M University Department of Agricultural Education
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: A-Co V1.14; Folder: V1.14.A.019 Document Number: D03306
- Journal Title:
- 1
- Journal Title Details:
- 1
- Notes:
- 27 pgs, Volume One Number One Collection; James F. Evans Collection
3. College student knowledge and perceptions of invasive species
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Waliczek, Tina M. (author), Williamson, Paula S. (author), Oxley, Florence M. (author), and Texas State University Austin Community College
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2017-08
- Published:
- United States: American Society for Horticultural Science
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 12 Document Number: D10361
- Journal Title:
- HortTechnology
- Journal Title Details:
- 27(4) : 550-556
- Notes:
- 7 pages., Via online journal., The purpose of this study was to determine college students’ understanding of invasive species and their support for plant and animal pest control and eradication methods. Surveys were administered at a university and community college in Texas in biology and agriculture departments. A total of 533 respondents participated in the study. Most students said they were not part of any type of environmental organization and felt they were not very informed about invasive species issues. More students reported learning about invasive species in high school than in college courses. The average score on knowledge questions related to invasive and native plants and animals was 32%. Most students underestimated the negative impact of invasive species but many were aware of costs to manage those species. Reliable reported sources of information included environmental organizations, college courses, and the Internet. Pearson product-moment correlations showed positive relationships between students who had college class instruction regarding invasive species and positive attitudes toward management of invasive species. Positive relationships were also found between instruction and an awareness of invasive plants or animals. Respondents who were knowledgeable of invasive species in the community had more positive attitudes toward the management of invasive species. In demographic comparisons, differences were found with males, upperclassmen, and those identifying as Caucasian or other having more knowledge of invasive species and more positive attitudes toward their management.
4. Do they believe they can communicate? Assessing college students’ perceived ability to communicate about agricultural sciences
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Norris, Shannon L. (author), Murphrey, Theresa Pesl (author), and Leggette, Holli R. (author)
- Format:
- Online journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2019
- Published:
- The American Association for Agricultural Education
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 121 Document Number: D11117
- Journal Title:
- Journal of Agricultural Education
- Journal Title Details:
- 60(4): 53-70
- Notes:
- 18 pages., via online journal., Meeting the demands of a proficient scientific workforce depends on students’ communication skill preparation. To describe students’ self-perceptions of their communication skills, we surveyed 315 students in Texas A&M University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Participants noted they were most proficient in their ability to listen effectively and least proficient in asking effective questions. Each communication skill characteristic showed a statistically significant difference before and after college engagement, but we found no statistically significant difference in the overall communication scores of students. Therefore, we recommend: 1) interviewing employers to understand their perceptions of entry-level employees; 2) investigating when students transition from false sense of confidence to actual confidence; 3) conducting a longitudinal study to investigate students’ perceptions of communication skills throughout their college experience; 4) evaluating faculty’s communication teaching methods across disciplines; and 5) investigating the influence of self-reflection on students’ attained communication skills. Conducting such studies could lead to stronger connections between the academy and the industry, especially as faculty strive to align their teaching with needs of the industry.
5. Economic implications of the mexican fruit fly infestation in texas
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Zapata, Samuel D. (author)
- Format:
- Journal Article
- Publication Date:
- 2022-05-09
- Published:
- United States: Clemson university Press
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 205 Document Number: D12596
- Journal Title:
- Journal of Extension
- Journal Title Details:
- Vol. 60, Iss. 2
- Notes:
- 7pgs, 12pgs, The Texas citrus industry is threatened by the presence of Mexican fruit fly. The objective of this study was to estimate the economic losses caused by this invasive pest. Economic impact is estimated in terms of loss in revenue and increase in operating costs. Under current quarantined areas and pest management strategies, the Texas citrus industry could experience an annual economic loss of $5.79 million. The analysis was extended to evaluate the economic impact associated with different quarantined area scenarios. This article can be used to increase awareness and adapted to estimate the economic impact of emerging invasive pest outbreaks.
6. Examining farmers markets’ usage of social media: An investigation of a farmers market Facebook page
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Cui, Yue (author)
- Format:
- Online journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2014
- Published:
- New Leaf Associates, Inc
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 102 Document Number: D10899
- Journal Title:
- Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development
- Journal Title Details:
- 5(1):87-103
- Notes:
- 17 pages., via online journal., Social media are transforming communication between organizations and their audiences, and even changing the organizations themselves. Social media's low cost and low requirements for technical skills needed to both use and maintain an online presence allow small businesses with limited marketing budgets to use the same marketing strategies as bigger businesses with large marketing budgets. In addition, social media provides businesses direct and interactive ways to reach out and retain customers. This case study analyzes Cedar Park Farmers Market (CPFM)'s use of its Facebook page. Using Facebook Graph API Explorer, we extracted data regarding posts and fans of CPFM's Facebook page since the page was created. We then examined the data to explore the social networks, including farmers market organizers, vendors, and customers, within CPFM's Facebook page and how the market used its Facebook page, by looking at the Facebook page layout, composition of fans, post intensity, post ownership, media type, and degree of engagement. We found that (1) the market organizers, customers, vendors, and local communities were all engaged with the CPFM Facebook page; (2) the CPFM used Facebook as a marketing platform to publish timely information (e.g., available products or upcoming events) and to reach and retain customers and vendors; and (3) the CPFM's Facebook page functioned as a cyber–social hub to connect and engage the local community.
7. Irrigation technology adoption and its implication for water conservation in the Texas High Plains: a real options approach
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Mitchell, Paul D. (author), Seo, Sangtaek (author), Segarra, Eduardo (author), and Leatham, David J. (author)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2008
- Published:
- International
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 162 Document Number: C26847
- Journal Title:
- Agricultural Economics
- Journal Title Details:
- Vol. 38, Issue 1, pp. 47-55
8. Texas entry -- year agriculture teachers' perceptions, practices, and preparation regarding safety and health in agricultural education
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Lindner, J.R. (author), Ullrich, D.R. (author), Murphy, Tim H. (author), and Hubert, D. J. (author)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2001
- Published:
- USA
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C18689
- Journal Title:
- Journal of Agricultural Safety and Health
- Journal Title Details:
- 7(3): 143-153
- Notes:
- ISSN 1074-7583
9. Texas state university program will mentor black and latina women in ag
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Eaton, Kristi (author)
- Format:
- Online Article
- Publication Date:
- 2022-09-20
- Published:
- United States: Daily Yonder
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 206 Document Number: D12829
- Journal Title:
- Daily Yonder, The
- Journal Title Details:
- Online
- Notes:
- 3pgs, The program will pair high school and college students in what’s called a “near peer” model to help ease the minority participants into the mentorship.
10. There's no shortage of beef. So why are the meat cases empty?
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Huffstutler, Katrina (author) and Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raiser Association
- Format:
- Blog
- Publication Date:
- 2020-03-26
- Published:
- United States: Texas and Southwester Cattle Raises Association
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 138 Document Number: D11480
- Notes:
- 2 pages., via website