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1. Communication training needs of agricultural and extension education graduates: a survey of Association of Agricultural and Extension Education members

Collection:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
Contributers:: Agunga, Robert (author)
Format:: Journal article
Publication Date:: 1993
Published:: USA
Location:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C17414
Journal Title:: Journal of Agricultural Education
Journal Title Details:: 34(3) : 84-92

2. Exploring agricultural communications students' perceptions of communication apprehension and writing apprehension in the classroom

Collection:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
Contributers:: Ahrens, Chelsey Ann (author), Meyers, Courtney (author), Irlbeck, Erica (author), Burris, Scott (author), and Roach, David (author)
Format:: Journal article
Publication Date:: 2016-01-01
Published:: USA: ERIC
Location:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 152 Document Number: D10161
Journal Title:: Journal of Agricultural Education
Journal Title Details:: 57(2) : 119-133
Notes:: 15 pages., ISSN-1042-0541, Via ERIC., Employers have identified oral and written communications skills to be the most important skills graduates should possess when entering the workforce. In order for faculty to better understand their students' oral and written communications skills, they should understand what apprehension the students have toward oral and written communications. Specifically, no studies have been found that explore communication apprehension (CA) or writing apprehension (WA) in agricultural communications students. The purpose of this study was to qualitatively explore agricultural communications students' perceptions of CA and WA. Participants believe agricultural communications instructors set up an environment that is conducive to changing behavior. However, students realized and identified areas of improvement that could help them lower their CA and WA. Recommendations for practice are provided in order to help alleviate CA and WA in agricultural communications students.

3. Master's level agricultural communications curriculum: a national Delphi study

Collection:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
Contributers:: Akers, Cindy (author), Simon, Leslie A. (author), Haygood, Jacqui D. (author), Davis, Chad S. (author), and Doerfert, David (author)
Format:: Journal article
Publication Date:: 2005
Published:: USA
Location:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: Box 169 Document Number: C30048
Journal Title:: Journal of Agricultural Education
Journal Title Details:: 46(3) : 56-69

4. Training and visit extension program outcomes in Ninia Governorate, Egypt

Collection:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
Contributers:: Amin, Atef H. (author) and Stewart, Bob R. (author)
Format:: Journal article
Publication Date:: 1994
Published:: Egypt
Location:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C17425
Journal Title:: Journal of Agricultural Education
Journal Title Details:: 35(3) : 30-34

5. Extension Professionals’ Attitudes, Self-Efficacy,and Perceptions of Inclusion for 4-H Youth with Disabilities

Collection:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
Contributers:: Anderson, Callie (author), Niewoehner-Green, Jera (author), and Scheer, Scott (author)
Format:: Journal article
Publication Date:: 2021-06
Published:: United States: Routledge
Location:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 204 Document Number: D12494
Journal Title:: Journal of Agricultural Education
Journal Title Details:: Volume 62, Issue 3
Notes:: 14 pages., The 4-H Youth Development program prohibits all forms of discrimination which includes disability. 4-H Extension professionals provide the essential interface between Extension and the local community to create an inclusive environment for all youth, including those with disabilities, that is welcoming and accessible. Attitudes and self-efficacy for working with youth who have disabilities impact how well 4- H delivers positive youth development programs. The purpose of this study was to determine state-wide 4-H Extension professionals’ attitudes, self-efficacy, and perceptions of inclusion toward youth with disabilities. In addition, the researchers sought to examine their use of a training program to better serve youth with disabilities. All 4-H Extension professionals in Ohio were surveyed (N = 135) with 71 responding (response rate of 53%). Results indicated the attitudes of Extension professionals for accepting of and feeling comfortable around youth with disabilities was overwhelmingly positive. They also perceived that youth with disabilities felt that they were included in 4-H activities. For self-efficacy, 4-H professionals reported they could effectively provide inclusive opportunities for youth with disabilities and adapt their level of instruction, take extra time, and pay attention to the needs of youth with disabilities. However, about a third of the respondents somewhat or strongly agreed that their workload would increase by having youth with disabilities in their organization. The disability training program was used by over three-fourths of the 4-H professionals and helped them to engage with parents to learn more about their children with disabilities. The program also improved accommodations and creating a more inclusive 4-H environment.

6. Agricultural education: building upon our roots

Collection:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
Contributers:: Barrick, R. Kirby (author)
Format:: Journal article
Publication Date:: 1989
Published:: USA
Location:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C17472
Journal Title:: Journal of Agricultural Education
Journal Title Details:: 30(4) : 24-29

7. Internationalization of extension: what does it mean?

Collection:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
Contributers:: Barrick, R. Kirby (author) and Ludwig, Barbara G. (author)
Format:: Journal article
Publication Date:: 1996
Published:: USA
Location:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C17332
Journal Title:: Journal of Agricultural Education
Journal Title Details:: 37(2) : 40-46

8. Communicating with 4-H stakeholders: examining social media use in rural and urban Programs

Collection:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
Contributers:: Beattie, P. N. (author), Lamm, A. J. (author), Bunch, J. C. (author), and Lundy, L. K. (author)
Format:: Online journal article
Publication Date:: 2019-03
Published:: USA: The American Association for Agricultural Education
Location:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 16 Document Number: D10454
Journal Title:: Journal of Agricultural Education
Journal Title Details:: 60(1): 202-223
Notes:: 22 pages, via online journal, Traditionally, 4-H agents have been communicating with stakeholders through newsletters; either in print or online. 4-H agents have used social media as an additional tool to communicate with their stakeholders since its introduction. Social media communication can help maintain or increase stakeholder involvement in the 4-H program because a large percentage of the population is active on social media. Using Uses and Gratifications Theory and Diffusion of Innovations Theory as frameworks, this study sought to determine how Florida 4-H agents engaged with their stakeholder audiences using social media, and vice versa. The uses and gratifications motivations for engaging in media were used to understand what motivations were used to engage their audience and what type of posts (according to motivation) stakeholders were engaged in most. The diffusion of innovations innovation-decision process helped to understand the audiences’ decision to engage in posts dependent upon the motivation used. The results of this study concluded the selected 4-H programs differed in the content that they posted but the 4-H stakeholders did not differ in how they engaged in their respective programs posts.

9. Identifying Generational Differences to Target Extension Programming when Discussing Genetic Modification

Collection:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
Contributers:: Beattie, Peyton (author), Lamm, Alexa J. (author), Rumble, Joy N. (author), and Ellis, Jason D. (author)
Format:: Online journal article
Publication Date:: 2018
Published:: United States: The American Association for Agricultural Education
Location:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 131 Document Number: D11320
Journal Title:: Journal of Agricultural Education
Journal Title Details:: 59(3) : 154-168
Notes:: 15 pages., via online journal, Genetic modification (GM) science has received considerable pushback from consumers despite the research finding GM products are safe for consumption. This may be partly due to the disconnect between consumers and farms since most consumers are disconnected from the farm by at least three generations. The largest consumer population is composed of millennials, which is the generation furthest removed from the farm which may mean they need to be educated differently about GM science than other generations. The purpose of this research was to determine if there were generational differences regarding the perceived attributes of GM science to inform the development of extension programs designed to educate consumers about GM science. A survey was used to collect consumers’ perceptions of GM science. The respondents were grouped into generational classifications and perceptions between groups were compared. The findings revealed generations do perceived GM science differently and extension programs should be designed for specific generational audiences.

10. Describing North Dakota small farmers and their connection with extension

Collection:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
Contributers:: Berg, Lindy (author), Marx, Adam A. (author), and Hoffman, Travis W. (author)
Format:: Journal article
Publication Date:: 2022
Published:: USA: American Association for Agricultural Education
Location:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 205 Document Number: D12670
Journal Title:: Journal of Agricultural Education
Journal Title Details:: Vol. 63, N. 3
Notes:: 17 pages, Small farms and small farmers are a growing sector of the agricultural economy nationwide. Notably, small farms are influenced by similar antagonists to the success of their business as large, concentrated operations, but they experience it differently. The purpose of this study was to describe small farms and farmers in North Dakota to assist North Dakota State University Extension in defining their needs for programming development. We found that nearly 45% of small farmer respondents are women. Small farmers prefer to access information for their operations in a variety of ways but like to engage with Extension through more direct and personal means. Recommendations include developing programming targeted at female farmers and organizing Extension information resources targeted at small farm needs, specifically.

11. Leadership skills of college agriculture graduates

Collection:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
Contributers:: Birkenholz, Robert J. (author / University of Missouri) and Schumacher, L.G. (author / University of Missouri)
Format:: Journal article
Publication Date:: 1994
Published:: USA
Location:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 108 Document Number: C10208
Journal Title:: Journal of Agricultural Education
Journal Title Details:: 35(4) : 1-8

12. Clientele group and extension council officer perceptions of the Cooperative Agricultural Extension Service

Collection:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
Contributers:: Birkenholz, Robert J. (author), Habeeb, Moayyed (author), and Watson, Curtis R. (author)
Format:: Journal article
Publication Date:: 1987
Published:: USA
Location:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C17478
Journal Title:: Journal of Agricultural Education
Journal Title Details:: 28(4) : 15-20

13. Research priorities for adult education in agriculture in the North Central Region

Collection:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
Contributers:: Birkenholz, Robert J. (author), Harbstreit, Steven R. (author), and Law, Dale A. (author)
Format:: Journal article
Publication Date:: 1990
Published:: USA
Location:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C17469
Journal Title:: Journal of Agricultural Education
Journal Title Details:: 31(4) : 32-38

14. Rural and Urban Adult Knowledge and Perceptions of Agriculture

Collection:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
Contributers:: Birkenholz, Robert J. (author), Frick, Martin J. (author), and Machtmes, Krissna (author)
Format:: Journal article
Publication Date:: unknown
Published:: USA
Location:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 167 Document Number: C27826
Journal Title:: Journal of Agricultural Education
Journal Title Details:: Vol. 36, No. 2, pp. 44-53
Notes:: Published in 1995.

15. Rural and urban inner-city high school student knowledge

Collection:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
Contributers:: Birkenholz, Robert J. (author), Frick, Martin J. (author), Gardner, H. (author), and Machtmes, K. (author)
Format:: Journal article
Publication Date:: 1995
Published:: USA
Location:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C17429
Journal Title:: Journal of Agricultural Education
Journal Title Details:: 36(4) : 1-9

16. Teaching higher levels of cognition using publications

Collection:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
Contributers:: Boone, Kristina (author), Miller, Larry E. (author), and Brown, Larry C. (author)
Format:: Journal article
Publication Date:: 1996
Published:: USA
Location:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C17333
Journal Title:: Journal of Agricultural Education
Journal Title Details:: 37(3) : 59-66

17. Reaching higher levels of cognition using publications

Collection:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
Contributers:: Boone, Kristina M. (author), Miller, Larry E. (author), and Brown, Larry C. (author)
Format:: Journal / Quantitative
Publication Date:: 1996
Published:: USA
Location:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 108 Document Number: C10262
Journal Title:: Journal of Agricultural Education
Journal Title Details:: <37(3):59-66>

18. Formal and nonformal instruction delivered to farmers by adult instructors, secondary agriculture teachers and extension agents

Collection:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
Contributers:: Bouare, Dasse' (author) and Bowen, Blannie E. (author)
Format:: Journal article
Publication Date:: 1990
Published:: USA
Location:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C17468
Journal Title:: Journal of Agricultural Education
Journal Title Details:: 31(2) : 68-73

19. Computer education priorities of farmers

Collection:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
Contributers:: Bowen, B.E. (author) and Escolme, K.M. (author)
Format:: Journal article
Publication Date:: 1990
Published:: USA
Location:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C15897
Journal Title:: Journal of Agricultural Education
Journal Title Details:: 31(1) : 39-45

20. An assessment of agricultural science graduates' interest in participating in credit courses using distance education

Collection:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
Contributers:: Bowen, Blannie E. (author) and Nti, Naana O. (author)
Format:: Journal article
Publication Date:: 1998
Published:: USA
Location:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C17339
Journal Title:: Journal of Agricultural Education
Journal Title Details:: 39(3) : 21-30

21. Exploring knowledge, attitudes and perceptions of newspaper journalists in metropolitan markets in the United States regarding food biotechnology

Collection:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
Contributers:: Briers, G.E. (author) and Vestal, T.A. (author)
Format:: Journal article
Publication Date:: 2000
Published:: USA
Location:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C16967
Journal Title:: Journal of Agricultural Education
Journal Title Details:: 41(4) : 134-144

22. Environmental issues: farmers' perceptions about usefulness of informational and organizational sources

Collection:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
Contributers:: Bruening, Thomas B. (author), Radhakrishna, Rama (author), and Rollins, Timothy J. (author)
Format:: Journal article
Publication Date:: 1992
Published:: USA
Location:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C17415
Journal Title:: Journal of Agricultural Education
Journal Title Details:: 33(2) : 34-42

23. Farmer perceptions of soil and water conservation issues: implications to agricultural and extension education

Collection:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
Contributers:: Bruening, Thomas B. (author) and Martin, Robert A. (author)
Format:: Journal article
Publication Date:: 1992
Published:: USA
Location:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C17417
Journal Title:: Journal of Agricultural Education
Journal Title Details:: 33(4) : 48-54

24. Tractor operators' perceptions of farm tractor safety issues and implications to agricultural and extension education

Collection:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
Contributers:: Bruening, Thomas B. (author), Ambe, Fokwa (author), and Murphy, Dennis J. (author)
Format:: Journal article
Publication Date:: 1994
Published:: USA
Location:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C17428
Journal Title:: Journal of Agricultural Education
Journal Title Details:: 35(4) : 67-73

25. An educational exploration of Generation Z’s systems thinking tendencies and green consumer values

Collection:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
Contributers:: Byrd, Allison (author), Gibson, Kristin (author), Sanders, Catherine (author), Corry, Rachel (author), Lamm, Kevan (author), and Lamm, Alexa (author)
Format:: Journal article
Publication Date:: 2023-12-31
Published:: Canada: PKP Publishing Services
Location:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 208 Document Number: D13258
Journal Title:: Journal of Agricultural Education
Journal Title Details:: V.64, N.4
Notes:: 14 pages, University agricultural educators are challenged to employ innovative approaches to prepare undergraduates in agriculture and natural resources to address complex global problems while understanding interconnected systems. Undergraduates, current members of Generation Z (Gen Z), prefer environmental sustainability and innovation, but solutions for addressing these preferences in educational settings remain elusive. Exploring Gen Z’s environmental consumption values and how those values relate to their systems thinking tendencies may provide university educators with insights on how to best educate Gen Z students. The purpose of this study was to examine the association between Gen Z students’ green consumer values and systems thinking tendencies. Data were collected using a web-based survey instrument of 68 undergraduate students at the University of [state]. Findings revealed respondents somewhat agreed they had green consumer values and respondents often used systems thinking when seeking to make an improvement. A Spearman’s rank-order correlation coefficient indicated a positive, yet weak, association between systems thinking tendencies and green consumer values. The association necessitates further exploration. University agricultural educators should incorporate systems thinking educational tools into classrooms so Gen Z students can effectively engage in systems thinking when addressing complex agricultural issues, like sustainability. Additional implications for systems thinking teaching are explored.

26. Exploring communication in agricultural and environmental science graduate student recruitment: a media richness approach

Collection:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
Contributers:: Byrd, Allison R. (author) and Lamm, Alexa J. (author)
Format:: Journal article
Publication Date:: 2014-06-30
Published:: Canada: PKP Publishing Services
Location:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 208 Document Number: D13265
Journal Title:: Journal of Agricultural Education
Journal Title Details:: V.65, N.2
Notes:: 14 pages, Demand exists for a workforce with graduate degrees in agricultural and environmental sciences. However, research on effective graduate student recruitment into colleges of agricultural and environmental sciences (CAES) is limited. Prospective graduate students consider distinctive factors when selecting an institution, necessitating further examination of their communication channel use. Media richness theory posits communication media are on a continuum of leanness to richness, and agricultural communicators can select the proper medium for an audience based on the message and its richness. The purpose of this study was to explore the effects of media richness during the recruitment of prospective graduate students. Nineteen graduate students representing 10 departments within a CAES participated in semi-structured interviews. Qualitative inductive coding revealed three prominent communication channel themes: online, indirect, and direct. Findings indicated participants began their journey using indirect and online channels with less personalization and moved into richer media with the capacity for immediate feedback as their interest increased. Participants expressed disappointment at online channels with outdated information because they felt impersonal. Participants preferred phone or zoom calls as rich media to understand institutional culture, valuing personalization and immediate feedback from current students.

27. Qualitative research as a tool for agricultural and extension education

Collection:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
Contributers:: Campbell, Michael (author) and Martin, Robert A. (author)
Format:: Journal article
Publication Date:: 1992
Published:: USA
Location:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C17418
Journal Title:: Journal of Agricultural Education
Journal Title Details:: 33(4) : 55-60

28. Examining Communication Between Florida Agriculture and Natural Resource Organizations’ Leaders and Membership to Foster Policy Engagement

Collection:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
Contributers:: Caroline R. Warwick (author), Ricky W. Telg (author), Shelli D. Rampold (author), and Levy Randolph (author)
Format:: Journal article
Publication Date:: 2021-12-01
Published:: United States: American Association of Agricultural Education
Location:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 204 Document Number: D12420
Journal Title:: Journal of Agricultural Education
Journal Title Details:: Vol. 62 (4)
Notes:: 14 pages., The agricultural sector has been influenced significantly by agriculture and natural resources (ANR) policies voted in by elected officials. Many agricultural organizations and their members have sought to provide a ‘voice’ for the ANR industry and communicate with policymakers about emerging issues. It is necessary that such organizations and members be able to use that voice effectively. This study was conducted to examine the communication preferences of Florida agricultural organization members and factors that may encourage them to contact elected officials about an ANR policy. Respondents in this study least preferred to be contacted by their organization(s) via phone call or text message. They also identified local Extension offices and the university as the most trustworthy sources of communication regarding ANR policy. When contacting members to spur involvement in ANR policy decisions, organizational leaders should use a variety of communication mediums, including email magazines and printed newsletters and magazines, to promote engagement in ANR policy discussions. Future research is needed to examine other factors that may influence agriculture organization members’ communication with elected officials, as well as the types of messaging strategies organizational leaders can use to further members’ engagement in ANR policy decisions.

29. Finding the right channel: an analysis of communication channel preferences amongst potential extension clientele

Collection:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
Contributers:: Carroll, Ashley A. (author), Lamm, Kevan W. (author), and Borron, Abigail (author)
Format:: Journal article
Publication Date:: 2022
Published:: USA: New Prairie Press
Location:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 205 Document Number: D12607
Journal Title:: Journal of Agricultural Education
Journal Title Details:: V. 63, N.2
Notes:: 19pgs, New communication methods and technology continue to emerge and evolve – as do societal trends – making it paramount that Extension professionals stay abreast with the preferred communication channels of potential clientele. By being aware of clients’ preferred communication channels, Extension professionals can increase the number of participants who benefit from their work while also improving the quality of the message being delivered. The present study examined the preferred communication channels of potential Extension clientele specifically when gathering information regarding their community. Specifically, a non-probability opt-in sampling procedure was employed whereby respondent (N = 3,347) communication channel preferences were analyzed from an audience segmentation and uses and gratifications perspective. Overall, the results indicated the most effective channels through which to reach potential Extension clientele under 50 years of age is through the internet and social media, while word of mouth and newspaper are preferred channels for those 50 and over. However, the results of the study indicate there are a variety of potential communication channels with varying degrees of preference among different audiences. Using study results as a starting point to inform communication channel strategy may help to Extension professionals ensure the correct message is provided to the correct audience via the correct channel.

30. Women in Turf: A Qualitative Study Examining How Women Have Sustained Their Leadership Role in the Turfgrass Industry

Collection:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
Contributers:: Carroll, Devon E. (author), Stevens, Carrie A. (author), Stripling, Christopher T. (author), Sorochan, John C. (author), and Brosnan, James T. (author)
Format:: Journal article
Publication Date:: 2021-12-01
Published:: United States: American Association for Agricultural Education
Location:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 204 Document Number: D12422
Journal Title:: Journal of Agricultural Education
Journal Title Details:: Vol. 62 (4)
Notes:: 18 pages, Women are a traditionally underrepresented demographic in the turfgrass industry. As the industry faces labor shortages, increased recruitment and retention of women to the field may reduce labor issues. The purpose of this descriptive study was to explore the lived experiences of 13 female leaders in the turfgrass industry representing diverse job titles, years of experience, and geographic locations. The objective of this research was to promote change within the turfgrass industry and subsequently increase female recruitment efforts by identifying barriers faced uniquely by women and influences on female leadership success. To discover this information, participants engaged in 30-to-90-minute semi-structured interviews with the central research question, “What lived experiences have shaped your career in the turfgrass industry?” Transcriptions of interviews were open-coded and used to develop six main themes: (a) career paths, (b) mentorship involvement, (c) leadership styles, (d) challenges, (e) opportunities for personal growth, and (f) opportunities for industry growth. Interviewed women proved to be vibrant leaders in the industry and faced similar challenges in their journeys to leadership including inappropriate peer conduct, difficulty building a family, and overcoming stereotypes. Women sustained career success by engaging in self-efficacy through educational development, mentorship, and personal growth. These findings can be used by both women and men in the turfgrass industry to improve current culture for women

31. Spanning the gap: the confluence of agricultural literacy and being agriculturally literate

Collection:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
Contributers:: Chris Clemons (author), James R. Lindner (author), Bruce Murray (author), Mike P. Cook (author), Brandon Sams (author), and Gwendolyn Williams (author)
Format:: Journal article
Publication Date:: 2018-04-15
Published:: USA
Location:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 149 Document Number: D10105
Journal Title:: Journal of Agricultural Education
Journal Title Details:: 59(4) : 238-252
Notes:: Via online issue. Pgs. 283-252, The purpose of the study was to examine the confluence of agricultural literacy, what it means to be agriculturally literate, and if a gap between agricultural literacy and being agriculturally literate existed. Two primary research questions framed this study: 1) How do agriculture professionals define agricultural literacy? 2) What does it mean to be agriculturally literate? While the terms literacy and literate are often used synonymously they have important and different meanings. This study used the Delphi Study Technique for determining consensus. The Delphi panel consisted of engaged agricultural professionals from seven states. These professions represented a broad spectrum of agricultural careers and experience. Each panel member was recognized as a leader in his or her field. The findings indicated that participants did not discern a difference between agricultural literacy and being agriculturally literate in regards to reading, writing, and speaking about agriculture. This study supports the conclusion that the terms agriculturally literate and agricultural literacy are used interchangeably. Agricultural professional may not be aware of the inherent differences between possessing agricultural literacy and being agriculturally literate.

32. Agricultural leadership: a national portrait of undergraduate courses

Collection:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
Contributers:: Cletzer, D. Adam (author), Mott, Rebecca L. (author), Simonsen, Jon C. (author), Tummons, John D. (author), Peckman, Jaelyn Y. (author), and Preston, Kate (author)
Format:: Journal article
Publication Date:: 2022-01-01
Published:: USA: American Association for Agricultural Education
Location:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 205 Document Number: D12706
Journal Title:: Journal of Agricultural Education
Journal Title Details:: Vol 63, Iss.1
Notes:: 17 pages, Agricultural leadership coursework has sought to developed leadership skills in graduates of colleges of agriculture for decades. Yet, a national study of the scope and nature of undergraduate leadership coursework has not been conducted since 2003. The purpose of this study was to provide empirical data for discussion of the state of agricultural leadership education. A census of all programs represented by faculty in AAAE was conducted, and 227 courses were determined to exist, the most common types of courses were introduction to leadership, personal leadership, and team and group leadership. The most common leadership theories or concepts present in the 100 course syllabi analyzed were “traits and skills,” “ethics,” and “servant leadership.” More than 80 different textbooks were used.

33. A Historical Analysis of the Role of Music in the FFA and NFA Organizations

Collection:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
Contributers:: Connors, James. (author)
Format:: Journal article
Publication Date:: 2021-12-01
Published:: United States of America: The American Association for Agricultural Education
Location:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: D12430
Journal Title:: Journal of Agricultural Education
Journal Title Details:: Vol 62 (4)
Notes:: 14 pages, For centuries music has played a vital role in the lives of people, communities, and organizations. This is the same for agricultural and youth organizations like the Future Farmers of America (FFA) and the New Farmers of America (NFA). From the very beginning of these youth groups, music has played an important part in the live’s of members, as well as in chapter, state, and national events. The purpose of this historical research study was to document the history of music within the Future Farmers of America and New Farmers of America youth organizations. Historical research methods were used to gather information for this study. From the beginnings of both the FFA and NFA, local advisors quickly saw the benefit of using music to build leadership, confidence, and esprit de corps among the boys in their organizations. The NFA developed quartet and talent competitions at the state and national levels. Both the FFA and NFA organizations established chorus groups for boys from across the country. The FFA placed more emphasis on state and national bands and orchestras than did the NFA. Song books were published to encourage the inclusion of singing in FFA and NFA events. Official manuals for the organizations included songs and yells that could be used in local chapter activities. Organization leaders saw the benefits of using music to inspire youth to develop their musical and leadership skills. Music has been a key component of the success of both the FFA and NFA organizations.

34. In-service training needs of agriculture teachers for preparing them to be effective in the 21st century

Collection:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
Contributers:: Davis, R. J. (author) and Jayaratne, K. S. U. (author)
Format:: Journal article
Publication Date:: 2015-12-31
Published:: Canada: PKP Publishing Services
Location:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 208 Document Number: D13257
Journal Title:: Journal of Agricultural Education
Journal Title Details:: V.56, N.4
Notes:: 12 pages, The purpose of this descriptive survey research study conducted with agriculture teachers in North Carolina was to determine their in-service training needs in order to be effective for preparing students with the 21st century skills necessary for students to be successful. This study reaffirms the need for continuation of leadership education as an important skill and integration of reading, writing, and math concepts into all agricultural education curricula for preparing students to be successful in the 21st century. The role of agriculture in global food security; application of problem-based learning; planning and delivering lessons to utilize higher order thinking skills; teaching leadership skills; and development of teamwork and student collaboration were identified as the five most important in-service training needs for preparing agriculture teachers to be effective educators. Findings of this study are limited to North Carolina agriculture teachers. This limitation of applying findings for other states should be addressed by conducting a study with a diverse sample of agriculture teachers across the nation.

35. The Influence of Social Media Content Framing on Audience Perceptions of the Wild Horse and Burro Controversy

Collection:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
Contributers:: DeConcini, Jamie (author) and Rice, Amber (author)
Format:: Journal article
Publication Date:: 2021-12-01
Published:: United States: American Association of Agricultural Education
Location:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 204 Document Number: D12419
Journal Title:: Journal of Agricultural Education
Journal Title Details:: Vol. 62 (4)
Notes:: 24 pages, The central research question that guided this study was: how does the framing of written content on Facebook influence public perception of information regarding the management of wild horses and burros? This research was conducted using content analysis to examine 136 Facebook posts of six organizations communicating about the wild horse and burro controversy and 8,295 comments made by individuals to the organization’s posts. There were eight major themes that emerged from the data, organized by the interaction of three frames: organization frame, audience frame, and organization-audience interaction frame. Organization frame themes included: organization positionality and its influence on framing posts for emotional appeal and audience action, and organization post style, post frequency, and response frequency and its influence on audience reception of the issued. Audience frame themes included: action-oriented responses, emotional responses, government responses, and management-related responses. Organization-audience interaction frame themes included: the influence of organization comments on audience’s perception of the issue, and misinformation concerns.. These themes provide insight into how organizations and individuals are communicating about the wild horse and burro controversy using social media and illuminate opportunities for further research into social media communications to positively impact agricultural literacy. Recommendations for practice include: supplying necessary information to social media instead of relying on the audience to click links, keeping the perceived-cost and investment of requested audience participation low to encourage activism, and strategic planning regarding the frequency and types of post to maximize audience engagement.

36. An examination of the food safety information sources and channels utilized and trusted by residents of Lubbock, Texas

Collection:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
Contributers:: Doerfert, David L. (author), Kistler, Mark J. (author), Whatley, Kamy Williams (author), and Thompson, Leslie (author)
Format:: Journal article
Publication Date:: 2005
Published:: USA
Location:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C23790
Journal Title:: Journal of Agricultural Education
Journal Title Details:: 46(3) : 70-81

37. extension education trends and research needs: views from professionals and faculty

Collection:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
Contributers:: Donaldson, Joseph L. (author), Graham, Donna L. (author), Arnold, Shannon (author), Taylor, Lisa K. (author), and Jayaratne, K.S.U. (author)
Format:: Journal article
Publication Date:: 2022
Published:: USA: American Association for Agricultural Education
Location:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 205 Document Number: D12672
Journal Title:: Journal of Agricultural Education
Journal Title Details:: Vol. 63, N. 3
Notes:: 10 pages, This study sought to understand Extension Education's trends and research needs as perceived by members of the American Association for Agricultural Education (AAAE) and Joint Council of Extension Professionals (JCEP) by comparing and contrasting findings from questionnaires using open-ended questions. Both groups identified changing technology and new audiences as key trends requiring Extension to adapt, and JCEP respondents noted makers and entrepreneurs as prominent new audiences. For Extension Education research needs, both groups prioritized research to heighten professional development among Extension professionals. JCEP respondents desire Agricultural and Extension Education (AEE) Departments to lead research in Extension administrative leadership. On the contrary, AAAE respondents prioritized Extension program evaluation research. Regarding Extension professional development, JCEP respondents identified program planning and evaluation, but AAAE respondents named research methods as prioritized needs. JCEP respondents prioritized practical experiences in Extension Education college courses, and AAAE members reported some internships, practicums, and experiential learning in their AEE curriculum. The results have implications for AEE Departments in planning professional development for Extension professionals and college instruction producing Extension-career-ready graduates. Recommendations emphasize the need to coordinate college curriculum and professional development and to prepare students for Extension careers.

38. Implementation of agriscience fair by middle school agricultural education teachers

Collection:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
Contributers:: Ford, Jillian C. (author), Dossett, Jason (author), Lambert, Misty D. (author), and (Tre) Easterly III, R. G. (author)
Format:: Journal article
Publication Date:: 2025-01-20
Published:: USA: American Association for Agricultural Education
Location:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 209 Document Number: D13470
Journal Title:: Journal of Agricultural Education
Journal Title Details:: 66(1)
Notes:: 14 pages, One of the tools middle school SBAE teachers can use to deliver the total program is research-based SAEs, for which students can receive recognition through the FFA Agriscience Fair. This study examined why middle school SBAE teachers implemented the FFA Agriscience Fair into their programs. This study built on previous literature in this area, but with a specific focus on middle school programs. Using a qualitative case study, seven teachers that had various levels of use with Agriscience Fair were interviewed. Teachers were categorized into their levels of use for this innovation and spanned across multiple levels. Major themes from the interviews emerged that found the Agriscience Fair award area was a tool that teachers used to help strengthen their program by enriching the program offering and providing hands-on learning for students. Themes of teachers learning to figure out the complex rules of the competition to be successful as well as using relationships to help students be successful emerged. Recommendations were made to make the award area more intuitive, especially for teachers who are newer to the implementation including providing examples of manuscripts and presentation materials, providing lesson planning resources, and professional development.

39. 4-H member knowledge and perception of agriculture

Collection:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
Contributers:: Frick, Martin J. (author), Birkenholz, Robert J. (author), and Machtmes, Krissanna (author)
Format:: Journal article
Publication Date:: 1995-06-30
Published:: USA: PKP Publishing Services
Location:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 208 Document Number: D13313
Journal Title:: Journal of Agricultural Education
Journal Title Details:: 36(3) : 43–49
Notes:: 7 pages, This study was conducted to assess the knowledge and perceptions of 4-H members in a midwestern state regarding agriculture, food, and natural resources. Data were collected from 550 respondents but did not constitute a representative sample of all 4-H members. However, the results of this study may have implications for agricultural literacy educational initiatives on a practical basis. Three objectives were specified for this study as follows: 1) to assess the level of agricultural knowledge among 4-H members; 2) to assess the level of positive perceptions about agriculture among 4-H members; and, 3) to describe the demographic variables of 4-H members that may influence their agricultural literacy. 4-H members were most knowledgeable about the Natural Resources and Marketing of Agricultural Products concept areas, whereas the lowest group mean knowledge score was the Plant concept area. The 4-H members group produced lower (most positive) perception mean scores for the Natural Resources and Animal Science concept areas, whereas the highest (least positive) score was in the Policy concept area. Respondents who indicated their farms were between 10 and 50 acres and who had experience in raising plants, gardens, or crops, and who were enrolled in high school agricultural education produced lower knowledge of agriculture scores than those who did not possess those characteristics. However, 4-H members who lived on a farm produced higher knowledge of agriculture scores than those who did not possess those characteristics. 4-H members who lived on a farm produced less positive perception of agriculture scores while 4-H members who indicated their farms were between 10 and 50 acres and were also enrolled in high school agricultural education produced more positive perception of agriculture scores.

40. Definition and concepts of agricultural literacy

Collection:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
Contributers:: Frick, Martin J. (author), Kahler, Alan A. (author), and Miller, W. Wade (author)
Format:: Journal article
Publication Date:: 1991
Published:: USA
Location:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C17408
Journal Title:: Journal of Agricultural Education
Journal Title Details:: 32(2) : 49-57

41. Teaching with animals: the role of animal ambassadors in improving presenter communication skills

Collection:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
Contributers:: Fuhrman, Nicholas E. (author) and Rubenstein, Eric D. (author)
Format:: journal article
Publication Date:: 2017-03-28
Published:: USA: PKP Publishing Services
Location:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 208 Document Number: D13312
Journal Title:: Journal of Agricultural Education
Journal Title Details:: 58(1) : 223–235
Notes:: 13 pages, Much is known about the benefits of interacting with animals for learners. However, little is known about the animals’ potential influence on the communication ability of the presenter/educator. The purpose of this qualitative study was to describe the experience of undergraduate students who used live animals (baby chicks, turtles, salamanders, and non-venomous snakes) during in-class and outreach presentations and the animals’ role in influencing their communication ability. The influence of an instructor who teaches with such animals was also examined. A purposive sample of students enrolled in an introductory environmental education course open to all majors was obtained and five students agreed to participate in semi-structured interviews. Once audio was recorded and transcribed, the constant comparative method was used to analyze the data. Six reoccurring themes emerged. Presenting with a live animal (1) helped students feel less nervous while teaching, (2) increased presenter confidence, (3) promoted flexibility while teaching, (4) encouraged audience analysis, (5) helped create a positive, comfortable learning environment, and (6) influenced student career decisions. These themes aligned with Bandura’s triatic reciprocality model. Pre-service teacher education programs may consider using small, live animals, when relevant, with apprentice teachers as they can equally benefit the presenter and learning environment.

42. Educational delivery methods to encourage adoption of sustainable agricultural practices

Collection:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
Contributers:: Gamon, Julia (author), Harrold, Naomi Kay (author), and Creswell, John (author)
Format:: Journal article
Publication Date:: 1994
Published:: USA
Location:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C17420
Journal Title:: Journal of Agricultural Education
Journal Title Details:: 35(1) : 38-42

43. Perceptions of sustainable agriculture: a longitudinal study of young and potential producers

Collection:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
Contributers:: Gamon, Julia (author) and Scofield, Gaylan G. (author)
Format:: Journal article
Publication Date:: 1998
Published:: USA
Location:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C17337
Journal Title:: Journal of Agricultural Education
Journal Title Details:: 39(1) : 63-72

44. Self-perceived orientation training needs of extension professionals in Iowa

Collection:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
Contributers:: Gamon, Julia (author), Mohamed, Ismail Eltigani (author), and Trede, Larry D. (author)
Format:: Journal article
Publication Date:: 1992
Published:: USA
Location:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C17416
Journal Title:: Journal of Agricultural Education
Journal Title Details:: 33(4) : 24-30

45. Agribusiness educational methods and cooperation with agri-educators

Collection:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
Contributers:: Gamon, Julia A. (author) and Ubadigbo, Fidelis N. (author)
Format:: Journal article
Publication Date:: 1988
Published:: USA
Location:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C17475
Journal Title:: Journal of Agricultural Education
Journal Title Details:: 29(4) : 40-48

46. Examining ethical typologies of agriculture and natural resources leaders: A Q Study

Collection:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
Contributers:: Giles, Michelle R. (author), Nash, Taylor (author), Greenhaw, Laura L. (author), Rampold, Shelli D. (author), and Hurdle, J. Clay (author)
Format:: Journal article
Publication Date:: 2022
Published:: USA: American Association for Agricultural Education
Location:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 205 Document Number: D12671
Journal Title:: Journal of Agricultural Education
Journal Title Details:: Vol. 63, N. 3
Notes:: 17 pages, This study sought to describe agriculture and natural resources (ANR) opinion leaders’ ethical orientations by illuminating how they determine what is right/wrong or good/bad when making decisions that impact the ANR industry. ANR leaders’ ethical perspectives impact decisions regarding complex critical issues and influence others’ behavior. We used Q methodology, and four typologies were revealed, including Principled, Industry-focused, Dutiful, and Multi-Hat Leaders. The methodological approach of Q methodology to identify common ethical perspectives among ANR leaders is unique. Leadership development practitioners and educators should encourage leaders to reflect on and be cognizant of their ethical beliefs, particularly when making high-stakes decisions with far-reaching implications and when representing others as industry leaders. Though each typology characterized was unique, they all relied on a combination of ethical perspectives to guide their decision making. This may be evidence of Kohlberg’s postconventional morality as leaders’ attempt to reconcile a multitude of perspectives while seeking solutions to complex problems. Ensuring ethical approaches to food and fiber production and consumption simultaneously with care for and preservation of natural resources begins with a clear understanding of leaders’ existing ethical perspectives.

47. Teaching through the chaos: a phenomenological examination of school-based agricultural education teachers’ motivation in COVID-19

Collection:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
Contributers:: Gregg, Colby (author), Bowling, Amanda (author), and Ramsier, Rachael (author)
Format:: Journal article
Publication Date:: 2024-06-30
Published:: Canada: PKP Publishing Services
Location:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 208 Document Number: D13266
Journal Title:: Journal of Agricultural Education
Journal Title Details:: V.65, N.2
Notes:: 16 pages, School-Based Agricultural Education teachers faced a unique challenge during the COVD-19 pandemic as they continually tackled state and local health mandate decisions while teaching technical skills in a variety of settings, advising FFA chapters, and supervising work-based learning experiences. These challenges could influence teacher motivation in a variety of ways. Thus, the purpose of this study was to explore the essence of SBAE teacher motivation during the shared trauma of the COVID-19 pandemic. This phenomenological study consisted of eight solo interviews and two focus group interviews (n = 14) that focused primarily on teachers’ motivation within their teaching role. Participant responses resulted in four themes: 1) stronger teachers emerging from the chaos, 2) triumphs and challenges of working with students in the three-circle model, 3) always the scapegoat, rarely allowed to graze, and 4) forced reconciliation of work-life priorities. These themes consisted of both motivational and demotivational factors in the teachers’ past year, and provide insight for state staff, teacher educators, and professional development providers as they support teachers as the pandemic continues.

48. Stakeholder effect: a qualitative study of the influence of farm leaders' ideas on a sustainable agriculture education program for adults

Collection:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
Contributers:: Grudens-Schuck, Nancy (author)
Format:: Journal article
Publication Date:: 2001-12-31
Published:: Canada: PKP Publishing Services
Location:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 208 Document Number: D13273
Journal Title:: Journal of Agricultural Education
Journal Title Details:: 42(4) : 1–11.
Notes:: 11 pages, This paper considers issues related to farmers' control of program planning for non-formal agricultural adult education1. Discussion is based on an empirical study of a $10 million Canadian sustainable agriculture education program that was initiated, created, and controlled by a coalition of farm organizations, supplanting a traditional role of extension. Theories of participatory extension education provide a theoretical framework for consideration of issues in the case. Participation theory guides the formation of partnerships among extension, communities, industry, and government. In the area of sustainable agriculture, however, stakeholders may conflict, presenting challenges to engagement and decision-making processes. Moreover, agricultural education researchers have produced little data to show effects of stakeholder involvement in program planning, putting the extension system at risk of desiring increased levels of engagement without a knowledge base about potential impacts. The study was conducted over a 3-year period using cultural anthropology and participatory action research. Farmers strongly influenced five program elements: (a) staffing, (b) content, (c) instruction, (d) evaluation, and (e) composition of planning group.

49. One without the other: contextualizing mobility through discourse analysis

Collection:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
Contributers:: Haddad, Becky (author), Velez, Jonathan (author), Stewart, Josh (author), and Botkin, Haden (author)
Format:: Journal article
Publication Date:: 2024-06-30
Published:: Canada: PKP Publishing Services
Location:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 208 Document Number: D13250
Journal Title:: Journal of Agricultural Education
Journal Title Details:: 65(2) : 160-176
Notes:: 17 pages, Community engagement has significant impacts on SBAE teachers’ perceived opportunities to remain at their schools or in the profession at large. We wanted to better understand how interactions between teachers and their communities invoked challenge or support, particularly in helping us understand how to retain mobile teachers. Specific to this study, our purpose was to understand how individuals in communities interacted with each other’s positions to better identify where support and challenge were perceived. This discourse analysis utilized the metalanguage generated from a series of interviews, based in dialogue, with several actors across a single migratory context. To evaluate the use of positionalities, we aligned previously identified positions of each group against the other. This condensed to three themes articulating how actors’ positionalities interacted: Conflicting Requirements, I Can and I Will, and All My Love and Support for question one, and themes of Support and Challenge to answer question two. These themes culminated in an interactional work cycle recognizing replaceability and we discuss the theoretical implications of this work cycle for SBAE teachers and community influencers alike.

50. Interpersonal leadership competencies of extension agents in Florida

Collection:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
Contributers:: Harder, Amy (author) and K. Narine, Lendel (author)
Format:: Online journal article
Publication Date:: 2019-03
Published:: USA: The American Association for Agricultural Education
Location:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 16 Document Number: D10453
Journal Title:: Journal of Agricultural Education
Journal Title Details:: 60(1): 224-233
Notes:: 10 pages, via online journal, Extension’s ability to purposively develop the capacity of its agents to effectively work with and lead people is limited by a lack of data that identifies for which competencies agents need training.Interpersonal leadership competencies are widely recognized as important for Extension professionals and the literature indicates they are linked with job satisfaction, motivation, and performance. The Borich method was used to identify priority training needs for Extension agents in Florida within the interpersonal leadership domain. A Principal Component Analysis revealed the interpersonal leadership competencies could be operationalized into two latent constructs, conflict management and group leadership. Competencies for which training is most needed were mostly part of the conflict management construct. The results can be used to intentionally design professional development programs, improve the state’s competency model, and inform future research related to conflict in Extension.

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