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2. Extension education methods
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- vanderZanden, Ann Marie (author) and Hilgert, Christopher (author)
- Format:
- Abstract
- Publication Date:
- 2002-04
- Published:
- USA: Department of Horticulture, Orgegon State University 4017 ALS Bldg., Corvallis, OR 97331-7304
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 127 Document Number: C18699
- Journal Title:
- HortTechnology
- Journal Title Details:
- 12(2) : 297-
- Notes:
- April-June 2002
3. Computer and Internet use among Oregon master gardeners
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Kirsch, Erika (author) and Van Der Zanden, A.M. (author)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2003-07
- Published:
- USA
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C19840
- Journal Title:
- HortTechnology
- Journal Title Details:
- 13(3) : 548-551
4. Extension Master Gardener volunteers of the 21st century: Educated, prosperous, and committed
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Dorn, Sher T. (author), Newberry III, Milton G. (author), Bauske, Ellen M. (author), Pennisi, Svoboda V. (author), and University of Georgia
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2018-08
- Published:
- United States: American Society for Horticultural Science
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 11 Document Number: D10332
- Journal Title:
- HortTechnology
- Journal Title Details:
- 28(2) : 218-229
- Notes:
- 12 pages., Via online journal., This present quantitative study documented the demographic base of 21st century Extension Master Gardener (EMG) volunteers in the United States. As the EMG program approaches its fifth decade and momentum builds for national leadership, collaborative programming, and innovative impact reporting, it is important to understand the characteristics of the current volunteers and their coordinators. A national study of EMG coordinators and volunteers was conducted in Fall 2016. Response was strong, representing 71.4% of state programs and 7498 volunteers. Responding state coordinators are primarily white females, have a mean age of 51.2 years, and have served in their position an average of 7.2 years. Most state coordinators (94.1%) have a graduate degree (master’s or higher). Responding local coordinators are primarily white females, have a mean age of 51.9 years, and have served in their position 7.5 years. Some local coordinators (57.4%) have a graduate degree (master’s or higher). EMG volunteers responding were primarily female, white, educated, retired, and of economic means; have a mean age of 64.8 years; and have served an average of 7.7 years. Four generations [Traditionalist (born 1925–42), Baby Boomer (born 1943–60), GenX (born 1961–81), and GenY (born 1982–2000)] were represented in survey responses. EMG volunteers were 14.5% Traditionalists, 73.2% Baby Boomers, 11.5% GenX, and 0.9% GenY. There were significant differences in the age, age at initial training, years of active service, and service hours reported in 2015 (the prior complete program cycle) among four generations of EMG volunteers. Responses from EMG volunteers and their coordinators represented all six extension programmatic regions established by the EMG National Committee. Significant differences in age, years of service, and number of volunteer service hours reported in 2015 exist among EMG volunteers across extension programmatic regions. The majority of EMG volunteers responding to the survey indicated they volunteered in an urban county (80.5%), whereas 17.2% of respondents served in a suburban county and 2.1% were connected with rural counties. There were no significant differences in the average age, years of service, and number of volunteer service hours reported in 2015 for EMG volunteers in urban, suburban, and rural programs. Historical data and the present study share similar trends within demographics, including age, income, gender, education, and race/ethnicity, yet offer important considerations for future program growth and development.
5. Introduction: Achieving technology adoption and achieving Extension impact: A working group success story
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Marble, S. Christopher (author) and West, Todd P. (author)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2017-12
- Published:
- United States: American Society for Horticultural Science
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 11 Document Number: D10343
- Journal Title:
- HortTechnology
- Journal Title Details:
- 27(6) : 757-758
- Notes:
- 2 pages., Via online journal., Multistate collaborations enable extension professionals to reach their audience across a region with similar production challenges. The objective of this article is to introduce the three proceeding manuscripts delivered at the American Society of Horticultural Sciences annual conference in Atlanta, GA, as part of a workshop entitled “Advancing Technology Adoption and Achieving Extension Impact: A Working Group Success Story.” Topics discussed in the following manuscripts include the development of a multistate working group and the advantages associated with participation, development and impact of book or electronic book publications, and survey results from more traditional hands-on workshops. The goal of this workshop was to provide guidance to others who wish to establish multistate, multidisciplinary collaborative teams as well as use new education formats.
6. HortIM™: An online peer review system for horticultural teaching and Extension instructional materials
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Arnold, Michael A. (author), Meyer, Mary H. (author), Rhodus, Tim (author), Barton, Susan S. (author), and Texas A&M University University of Minnesota The Ohio State University University of Delaware
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2017-04
- Published:
- United States: American Society for Horticultural Science
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 16 Document Number: D10444
- Journal Title:
- HortTechnology
- Journal Title Details:
- 27(2) : 138-143
- Notes:
- 6 pages., Via online journal., Based on a survey of the American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS), membership need was identified for an online peer review system to validate innovation and recognize excellence in science-based teaching and extension scholarship for promotion and tenure purposes. This system would also provide a clearinghouse for instructional materials of merit for use in classrooms, laboratories, and outreach education, which fall outside the parameters of the three academic journals of ASHS. It was determined HortTechnology already provided a valued outlet for peer review of manuscript style teaching and extension scholarship; however, a need was identified for a mechanism to provide peer review of instructional materials which did not conform to a traditional manuscript format. Herein we describe the process that led to the development and launch of HortIM™, a new peer review system for teaching and extension instructional materials. An online peer review process for juried assessment of instructional materials such as articles, bulletins, case studies, fact sheets, instructional videos, teaching modules, and laboratory exercises was developed. A beta test of initial solicited materials in each category was piloted resulting in an initial database of these scholarly materials. This activity culminated in an initial opening of the system for submissions in Fall 2016. This article documents the development of HortIM™, including the submission and review process.