Journal Title: The Journal of Extension - Bibleaves Search Results

1. Adult teaching practices of exemplary extension agents

Collection:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
Contributers:: Roberts, T. Grady (author), Harder, Amy (author), and Benge, Matt (author)
Format:: Journal article
Publication Date:: 2024-09-08
Published:: USA: Clemson University Press
Location:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 208 Document Number: D13298
Journal Title:: The Journal of Extension
Journal Title Details:: 62(3) : Article 22
Notes:: 9 pages, Teaching is an important part of an Extension agent’s duties; however, little is empirically understood about effective teaching practices in an Extension context. The purpose of this study was to explore the adult teaching practices of exemplary extension agents. Through a nomination process, seven agents in Florida were interviewed. The analysis revealed four themes: (a) approach to teaching adults, (b) awareness of learners, (c) planning, and (d) learning to teach. Each theme had several sub-themes. Recommendations for practice and additional research are provided.

2. An evaluation of a cooperative extension internship program

Collection:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
Contributers:: McCormick, Lisa Ellis (author), Vines, Karen A. (author), and Kuri, Subrato Kumar (author)
Format:: Journal Article
Publication Date:: 2024-05-15
Published:: USA: Association for Communication Excellence in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Life and Human Sciences (ACE)
Location:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 208 Document Number: D13280
Journal Title:: The Journal of Extension
Journal Title Details:: 61(4) : Article 20
Notes:: 8 pages, The purpose of this project was to evaluate the Virginia Cooperative Extension internship program from the perspective of student participants and their supervisors. Three focus groups were conducted with internship supervisors from the summer of 2019. Student survey data was used to identify concerns from the student perspective to inform the supervisor focus group questions. In addition to the questions, a Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) analysis was also used to collect qualitative data within the supervisor focus groups. Findings suggest areas of strength that can be used in marketing as well as opportunities for program improvement.

3. An exploration of learning and teaching methods in agricultural extension

Collection:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
Contributers:: Levinson, Jeremy (author), Lamie, Dave (author), Vassalos, Michael (author), Eck, Chris (author), Chong, Juang (author), and Reay-Jones, Francis P. F. (author)
Format:: Journal article
Publication Date:: 2024-05-15
Published:: USA: Association for Communication Excellence in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Life and Human Sciences (ACE)
Location:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 208 Document Number: D13277
Journal Title:: The Journal of Extension
Journal Title Details:: 61(4) : Article 14
Notes:: 9 pages, The Train-the-Trainer approach is widely used in Cooperative Extension education to efficiently disseminate research-based information to many clientele groups, including farmers. This paper compares the traditional Train-the-Trainer model to a comprehensive Collaborative Train-the-Trainer model and discusses weaknesses of the traditional model that are addressed in the Collaborative model. Sources of information used by farmers (growers) and overall effectiveness were measured through a survey instrument created and distributed to farmers in South and North Carolina. The Collaborative Train-the-Trainer model, which emphasizes peer-to-peer interaction and feedback loops, represents an enhanced approach for conceptualizing and implementing Extension educational programs.

4. Beer and biology, a perfect pairing: using beer to spread awareness about invasive species

Collection:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
Contributers:: Nutile, Samuel (author), Simpson, Adam (author), Stahlman, Sara (author), and Beaty, Lynne E. (author)
Format:: Journal article
Publication Date:: 2025-02-15
Published:: USA: Extension Journal, Inc.
Location:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 209 Document Number: D13540
Journal Title:: The Journal of Extension
Journal Title Details:: 63(1)
Notes:: 13 pages, Managing the spread of introduced invasive species relies on educating recreationists that currently or potentially harbor such species. By partnering with a local brewery, we developed the Lagers for Lakes Draft Series to facilitate outreach about aquatic invasive species in Erie, Pennsylvania. To date, Lagers for Lakes drafts and associated launch events have reached over 230 individuals and increased awareness of invasive species by 86%. With the materials provided here and the lessons learned from these events, we hope similar outreach efforts can be developed elsewhere to educate and minimize the spread of invasive species.

5. Building resilience to public safety power shutoffs through public education

Collection:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
Contributers:: Koundinya, Vikram (author), Chiarella, Cristina (author), Kocher, Susan (author), Kearns, Faith (author), and Drill, Sabrina (author)
Format:: Journal article
Publication Date:: 2025-02-15
Published:: USA: Extension Journal, Inc.
Location:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 209 Document Number: D13539
Journal Title:: The Journal of Extension
Journal Title Details:: 63(1)
Notes:: 10 pages, Public Safety Power Shutoff events are being implemented in California to reduce wildfire impacts. We surveyed California residents to identify their information needs and understand the potential role of University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) in power shutoff management. A majority of respondents need information on alternative power sources and community power systems. Most respondents indicated family, friends, and neighbors as the important group to manage power shutoff. UCCE was least used and preferred source for power shutoff information. Our findings reveal a need for Cooperative Extension to play an important role in power shutoff management and educating the public.

6. Engaging farmers in educational programs to improve health and emotional outcomes: the farm family health and wellness program

Collection:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
Contributers:: Franck, Karen L. (author), Fox, Janet (author), Sedges, Heather (author), and Devereaux, Matthew (author)
Format:: Journal article
Publication Date:: 2024-09-08
Published:: USA: Association for Communication Excellence in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Life and Human Sciences (ACE)
Location:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 208 Document Number: D13279
Journal Title:: The Journal of Extension
Journal Title Details:: 62(3) : Article 16
Notes:: 5 pages, Farmers face unique occupational and interpersonal stressors that increase risk for poor physical and mental health outcomes. To educate farmers and their families about these risks, one state’s Family and Consumer Sciences faculty partnered with Agriculture and Natural Resources faculty with input from county agents to develop a series of online educational programs that were delivered as part of the state Agricultural Enhancement Program. Twenty-eight participants completed the pilot project and feedback surveys. Lessons learned include the need to have speakers from farming backgrounds, incorporate health topics that emphasize the connection with farming, and to include engaging visuals.

7. Extension professionals support agricultural education career awareness

Collection:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
Contributers:: Mott, Rebecca (author), Tummons, John (author), Simonsen, Jon C. (author), Cletzer, D.A. (author), Peckman, Jaelyn (author), and Plaugher, Seth (author)
Format:: Journal article
Publication Date:: 2024-06-19
Published:: USA: Association for Communication Excellence in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Life and Human Sciences (ACE)
Location:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 208 Document Number: D13278
Journal Title:: The Journal of Extension
Journal Title Details:: 62(1) : Article 6
Notes:: 5 pages, The Covid-19-induced moratorium on campus visits allowed faculty from University of Missouri’s Agricultural Education & Leadership (AEL) program and Missouri Extension time to reconsider our campus visit structure and be more purposeful in our recruitment efforts. We organized a showcase to expose high school students to career paths and help them understand how our program could help prepare them for career success in the formal agriculture classroom, Extension, or the agriculture. We urge extension professionals to consider how they can be involved with events that raise students’ awareness about career opportunities while simultaneously recruiting the next generation of extension employees.

8. Findings from a national assessment to support implementation of cooperative extension’s 2021 national framework for health equity and well-being

Collection:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
Contributers:: Charbonneau, Diana (author), Gabbert, Kerry (author), O'Neal, LaToya (author), Burton, Dawn E. (author), Jones, Maggie (author), Katzman, Kate (author), and Rennekamp, Roger (author)
Format:: Journal article
Publication Date:: 2025-02-15
Published:: USA: Extension Journal, Inc.
Location:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 209 Document Number: D13536
Journal Title:: The Journal of Extension
Journal Title Details:: 63(1)
Notes:: 11 pages, Cooperative Extension’s National Framework for Health Equity and Well-Being provides a roadmap for improving the health of communities. Core concepts include installing health equity a systemwide value and catalyzing community-level changes that ensure all people have an opportunity to be as healthy as they can. This article presents findings from a national readiness assessment for implementing the Framework across Extension. Results from a literature scan, national survey, and regional listening sessions identified internal facilitators and barriers to adoption. The article provides ideas for how Extension practitioners can engage in this work and shares an action plan developed from assessment results.

9. Is agricultural extension for women?

Collection:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
Contributers:: Giles, Jere Lee (author)
Format:: Journal article
Publication Date:: 1982-03-01
Published:: USA: Clemson University Press
Location:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 209 Document Number: D13531
Journal Title:: The Journal of Extension
Journal Title Details:: 20(2) : Article 3
Notes:: 5 pages, In many cases, men and women have the same Extension program needs, but the unique experiences of women in agriculture may mean women are interested in different types of Extension programs than men.

10. Leadership life skills development in 4-H teen leadership programs

Collection:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
Contributers:: Leman, Amy (author) and Wang, Junfeng (author)
Format:: Journal Article
Publication Date:: 2021-09-16
Published:: USA: Clemson University Press
Location:: Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 208 Document Number: D13295
Journal Title:: The Journal of Extension
Journal Title Details:: 59(3) : Article 20
Notes:: 6 pages, This study introduces a framework for 4-H leadership competencies and explores the relationship between 4-H leadership programs and participant leadership life skills development. Illinois 4-H members aged 15-18 completed an online survey about their 4-H experiences and skills. Participants reported local programs exhibited the characteristics in the leadership competencies framework. Members participating in leadership competency programs reported higher leadership life skills scores than those in other 4-H non-leadership oriented programs. Females reported higher leadership life skills scores in comparison to males. However, spending more years in leadership programs was only related to a significant change in skills development for some participants.

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