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.
Melkote, S.R. (author), Vallath, C. (author), Ahmed, S.A. (author), and Poornananda, D.S. (author)
Format:
Book chapter
Publication Date:
1992
Published:
India
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 108 Document Number: C10186
Notes:
In Melkote, S.R., C. Vallath, S.A. Ahmed, D.S. Poornananda, Communicaton gap in development: case studies of T&V projects in south India. Rawat Publications, Jaipur, India.
Boone, Kristina M. (author) and Conklin, Nikki L. (author)
Format:
Paper
Publication Date:
1995-03-05
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 108 Document Number: C10263
Notes:
Paper presented at the 49th Annual Central Region Research Conference in Agricultural Education, "A Look to the Future," St. Louis, Missouri, March 5, 1995.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 111 Document Number: C10672
Journal Title Details:
5 page
Notes:
Presented to the Agricultural Communications Section of the Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists (SAAS), January 30-February 1 in Lexington, Kentucky.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 111 Document Number: C10674
Journal Title Details:
10 page
Notes:
Presented to the Agricultural Communications Section of the Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists (SAAS), January 30-February 1 in Lexington, Kentucky.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 111 Document Number: C10676
Journal Title Details:
3 page
Notes:
Presented to the Agricultural Communications Section of the Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists (SAAS), January 30-February 1 in Lexington, Kentucky.
Richardson, John G. (author), Staton, Joy (author), Bateman, Ken (author), and Hutcheson, Clayton E. (author)
Format:
Conference paper
Publication Date:
2000-01-30
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 111 Document Number: C10679
Journal Title Details:
7 page
Notes:
Presented to the Agricultural Communications Section of the Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists (SAAS), January 30-February 1 in Lexington, Kentucky.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 111 Document Number: C10695
Journal Title Details:
212 pages
Notes:
INTERPAKS Collection; Contains part of Table of Contents only, From the College of Arts and Sciences of the American University, Washington, D.C., 1959, now at
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 112 Document Number: C10995
Journal Title Details:
20 pages
Notes:
Speech at Urban Home Economic Extension Workshop for counties with populations of 50,000 to 300,000 in Indiana, Michigan and Ohio. Indianapolis, Indiana, November 9, 1977
Paper presented at the colloquium "Implementing HortBase: Horticulture global information system for decision support" held July 23-26, 1997, Salt Lake City, Utah. Includes references
Paper presented at the colloquium "Implementing HortBase: Horticulture global information system for decision support" held July 23-26, 1997, Salt Lake City, Utah. Includes references
The Research Special Interest Group, Agricultural Communicators in Education (ACE), 25 july 2000, Washington, D.C. (author)
Format:
Proceedings
Publication Date:
2000-07-25
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 113 Document Number: C11217
Journal Title Details:
128 pages
Notes:
Proceedings of the Agricultural Communicators in Education (ACE): Research Paper Presentations, 25 July 2000, Washington, D.C.
The Research Special Interest Group, Agricultural Communicators in Education (ACE), 25 July 2000, Washington, D.C.
