Bokemeier, Janet L. (author), Maurer, Richard C. (author), and Associate Extension Professor, Department of Sociology, University of Kentucky; Associate Professor, Department of Sociology, Department of Socioloy
Format:
Journal article
Publication Date:
1987
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 75 Document Number: C03920
Rogers, Bill (author / Extension Agent, Oregon State University-Lincoln County, Newport, Oregon) and Extension Agent, Oregon State University-Lincoln County, Newport, Oregon
Format:
Journal article
Publication Date:
1993
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 93 Document Number: C06985
10 pages, With a focus on the Commonwealth of Virginia, we reviewed literature and data associated with the prevalence and persistence of women's engagement in agriculture from youth-focused programs through to college and employment in order to learn which models of outreach may best attract women to and retain women in agricultural careers. We found that girls in Virginia have strong participation in early agriculture-related activities but that women constitute the minority of primary farm owners. Our systematic literature review shows that using science, technology, engineering, and math models of outreach and reframing agriculture as a career that builds communities and cares for the planet can engage more women in agriculture.
Howell, Robert E. (author), Michael, John A. (author), Paxson, M. Chris (author), Wong, Siu Kwong (author), and Paxson: Assistant Professor, Hotel and Restaurant Administration, Washington State University, Pullman, WA; Howell: Extension Sociologist and Professor, Rural Sociology, Washington State University, Pullman, WA; Michael: National Program Leader in Evaluation, Extension Service, USDA, Washington, DC; Wong: Research Associate, Social and Economic Sciences Research Center, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
Format:
Journal article
Publication Date:
1993
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 93 Document Number: C06986
11 pages., Article # 4FEA3, via online journal, Leadership development, service learning, place-based education, and economic revitalization are topics relevant to Extension. We performed an evaluation to determine whether a place-based leadership program in Clermont County, Ohio, helps students develop leadership skills and encourages their return to the community. Program evaluation data collected via a web-based survey indicated that 80% of youths planned to return to the area to live and work, an action that would contribute to revitalization of the community. Extension professionals can use findings from our evaluation as a basis for improving existing programs, structuring new youth leadership initiatives, and communicating the value of place-based youth leadership programs to stakeholders.
Bachtel, Douglas C. (author), Whiteside, Jerry E. (author), and Extension Personnel and Staff Development Specialist, Resource Development, University of Georgia; Extension Rural Sociology, Resource Development, University of Georgia
Format:
Journal article
Publication Date:
1987
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 75 Document Number: C03921
