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2. AFSIC oral histories available from NAL (Alternative Farming Systems Information Center at the National Agricultural Library)
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Gates, Jane (author / National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 1990-06
- Published:
- USA: Beltsville, MD : National Agricultural Library
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 92 Document Number: C06813
- Journal Title:
- Agricultural Libraries Information Notes
- Journal Title Details:
- 16 (6/8) : 3
- Notes:
- oral histories, AGRICOLA IND 91006882
3. Beyond the Post: Exploring Equine Operators’ Understanding and Role in Conservation Best Management Practices Role in Conservation Best Management
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Zagonel, Anissa (author), Baker, Lauri M. (author), and Ingram, Shelli (author)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2021-02
- Published:
- United States: New Prairie Press
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 202 Document Number: D12102
- Journal Title:
- Journal of Applied Communications
- Journal Title Details:
- Vol. 105, Issue 1
- Notes:
- 19 pgs., The equine industry is an established part of Maryland agriculture with 79,100 equines valued at approximately $714 million in the state; approximately 10% of these animals are housed in one county. Equine operators are a unique demographic in the agricultural realm, because they are not managing land to produce food or fiber and often are employed in other professions unrelated to agriculture. These operators tend to be unaware of land conservation practices and can have a detrimental effect on areas, like the Chesapeake Bay economy and ecosystem, if shared resources are exploited. The purpose of this study was to explore equine operators’ knowledge and connection of conservation best management practices (BMPs) and their role in being a caretaker of the land. The study was informed by the diffusion of innovations theory and gathered data through semi-structured, qualitative interviews. Equine operators in the study were found to use a variety of informational sources, had a high level of adoption of the BMPs they used, and overall, a majority of participants saw their role as caretakers of the land as an important aspect of their environmental actions. Recommendations from this research include improving communication processes to increase the spread of BMPs and adjusting specific infrastructure aspects to improve retention of equine operators practicing conservation efforts. Further research should investigate other niche areas of agriculture that could potentially be struggling with a knowledge deficit of BMPs and communication neglect between conservation offices and audiences.
4. Disseminating educational information via a computerized communications system (ESTEL)
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Magette, William L. (author), Smith, Gary L. (author), and Magette: Assistant Professor, Department of Agricultural Engineering, The University of Maryland, College Park, MD; Smith: Extension Agricultural Engineer, Department of Agricultural Engineering, The University of Maryland, College Park, MD
- Format:
- Conference paper
- Publication Date:
- 1985
- Published:
- USA
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 86 Document Number: C05737
- Notes:
- Paper presented at the 1985 Summer Meeting of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers; 1985 June 23 - 26; Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, St. Joseph, MI : The American Society of Agricultural Engineers, 1985. 7 p. (American Society of Agricultural Engineers Microfiche Collection. Paper no. 85-5016), The Maryland Cooperative Extension Service established the computer-based Extension Service Telecommunications system (ESTEL) as an additional way to disseminate information to clientele. This videotext system can transmit a variety of information quickly, efficiently, and inexpensively. In this paper, the use of ESTEL (and similar systems) for delivering educational material is explored. Extension Service. Many application programs have been developed for the system, in addition to electronic mail features. The concepts, hardware, and software used to implement the FACTS network are presented.
5. FNIC : your source for computer information (Food and Nutrition Information Center)
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 1992
- Published:
- USA: Alexandria, VA : American School Food Service Association.
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 92 Document Number: C06795
- Journal Title:
- School Food Service Journal
- Journal Title Details:
- 46 (1) : 50
- Notes:
- AGRICOLA FNI 92001830, Before purchasing a software program, food service decision-makers need to investigate which program will best meet their needs. The Microcomputer Software Demonstration Center located in the Food and Nutrition Information Center (FNIC) at the National Agricultural Library in Beltsville, MD, is available to help you make decisions about purchasing software. FNIC has more than 150 micro-computer programs and demonstration disks available for on-site preview in the Demonstration Center. Software types include diet analysis, food service management, food technology, health education, nutrition education and recipe management. (original)
6. Maryland WIC 5 a day promotion
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Anliker, Jean Ann (author), Damron, Dorothy (author), Feldman, Robert (author), Freimuth, Vicki (author), Havas, Stephen (author), Langenberg, Patricia (author), Lasswell, Anita (author), Mettger, Wendy (author), Trieman, Katherine (author), and Extension Home Economics, University of Maryland, College Park; Department of Epidemiology and Preventative Medicine, University of Maryland, Baltimore; Department of Epidemiology and Preventative Medicine, University of Maryland, Baltimore; Department of Epidemiology and Preventative Medicine, University of Maryland, Baltimore; Department of Epidemiology and Preventative Medicine, University of Maryland, Baltimore; Department of Health Education, University of Maryland, College Park; Department of Health Education, University of Maryland, College Park; Department of Health Education, University of Maryland, College Park; Department of Health Education, University of Maryland, College Park
- Format:
- Conference paper
- Publication Date:
- 1994
- Published:
- USA
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 97 Document Number: C07886
- Notes:
- James F. Evans Collection, Ham, Mimeographed, 1994. 1 p. Presented at the Society for Nutrition Education, Portland, OR, July 16-20, 1994., The Maryland 5 A Day WIC Promotion is a multi-faceted interagency project, funded by the National Cancer Institute, to increase the fruit and vegetable consumption of WIC participants. Focus groups and intercept surveys were conducted of 207 WIC women to identify key messages, motivators and strategies for behavior change. Based on the results of this research, three types of interventions are being developed: 1) educational sessions, including both professional counseling and peer facilitation; 2) specially-designed materials such as a photonovella/decision guide, trigger video, and direct mail; and 3) community-based activities including an enhanced farmers' market project. The interventions will be pilot tested, then studied in a randomized crossover design of 16 WIC sites. Evaluations will include assessments for nutrition knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors; self-efficacy, behavioral intent, and stages of change. This presentation will focus on the formative research with WIC participants and the use of this research in the development of 5 A Day educational materials and interventions.
7. NAL introduces ISIS to the public (National Agricultural Library's Integrated System for Information Services)
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Rand, Roberta Y. (author / Coordinator, Integrated System for Information Services, National Agricultural Library.)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 1990-03
- Published:
- USA: Beltsville, MD : National Agricultural Library
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 92 Document Number: C06812
- Journal Title:
- Agricultural Libraries Information Notes
- Journal Title Details:
- 16 (3) : 1-5
- Notes:
- AGRICOLA IND 91007742
8. Participation in Maryland's Agricultural Land Preservation Program : the adoption of an innovative agricultural land policy
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Lessley, Billy V. (author), Phipps, Tim (author), Pitt, David G. (author), and Pitt: Professor and Chair of the Landscape Architecture Program, University of Minnesota; Phipps: Fellow, Resources for the Future's National Center for Food and Agricultural Policy, Washington, D.C.; Lessley: Professor of Agricultural and Resource Economics, University of Maryland
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 1988
- Published:
- USA: Madison, WI : University of Wisconsin Press.
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 85 Document Number: C05550
- Journal Title:
- Landscape Journal
- Journal Title Details:
- 7 (1) : 15-30.
- Notes:
- AGRICOLA IND 87107483
9. Partners with the bay
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- DeMarco, Kathleen A. (author / Extension Television Specialist, University of Maryland, College Park, MD)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 1984
- Published:
- USA: Washington, D.C. : U.S. Department of Agriculture
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 87 Document Number: C05842
- Journal Title:
- Extension Review
- Journal Title Details:
- 55 (4) : 16-17.
- Notes:
- AGRICOLA IND 85002816
10. Pride in Extension / 4H : promote the youth development information service
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Kane, John (author)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 1991-05
- Published:
- USA: Chevy Chase, MD : National Association of Extension 4-H Agents.
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 92 Document Number: C06840
- Journal Title:
- News and Views
- Journal Title Details:
- 44 (2) : 16
- Notes:
- AGRICOLA IND 91048165