Bracewell, Earl W. (author), Chen, Chunju (author), Lakjaa, Abderrazak (author), Persons, Edgar A. (author), and Division of Agricultural Education, University of Minnesota
Format:
Conference paper
Publication Date:
1993-05
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 93 Document Number: C07004
Notes:
James F. Evans Collection, Mimeographed, 1993. 11 p. (Paper presented at the 1993 International Agricultural Communicators in Education conference; 1993 May 8-12; Miami, FL)
Conlan, Sharon (author), Lee, Paul (author), Morehouse, Diane (author), Rubinyi, Robert (author), Stockdill, Stacy (author), and Telecommunications Development Center, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN
Format:
Conference paper
Publication Date:
1990
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 93 Document Number: C06918
Notes:
In: Zazueta, Fedro S., ed. Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Computers in Agricultural Extension Programs; 1990 January 31 - February 1; Grosvenor Resort Hotel, Disney World Village, Lake Buenavista, FL. Gainesville, FL : Florida Cooperative Extension Service, University of Florida, [1990]. p. 637-642
Conlan, Sharon K. (author), Lee, Paul (author), Morehouse, Diane (author), Rubinyi, Robert (author), Stockdill, Stacey (author), and Conlan: MES Program Designer and Assistant Professor, Minnesota Extension Service, University of Minnesota; Rubinyi: Minnesota Extension Service technology systems leader, Telecommunications Development Center technology specialist, and Assistant Professor, Minnesota Extension Service, University of Minnesota; Lee: TDC Communications Director, Minnesota Extension Service, University of Minnesota; Stockdill: Associate, Quality Evaluation and Development (QED); Morehouse: President, Quality Evaluation and Development (QED)
Format:
Report
Publication Date:
1989-05
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 76 Document Number: C04052
Notes:
James F. Evans Collection; AGRICOLA IND 91023375, St. Paul, MN : University of Minnesota, Telecommunications Development Center, Minnesota Extension Service, 1989. 8 p. (TDC Research Report No. 5), During 1987-88, TDC initiated a 14-month pilot of an audiotex information service (INFOU) in two Minnesota counties. The project was to assess the feasibility of the technology in Minnesota Extension Service county offices to respond to the thousands of consumer telephone queries on home horticulture and home economics that county agents handle annually. Audiotex proves to be a successful technology in responding to many consumer questions. The technology is well-linked by consumers. However, audiotex is better suited for urban application because of a higher density of Touch-Tone telephone service, which is required to access the system fully. These systems require a significant level of marketing to prevent them from becoming "invisible."
Short, Gianna (author), Yue, Chengyan (author), Anderson, Neil (author), Russell, Carol (author), Phelps, Nicholas (author), and University of Minnesota
Format:
Journal article
Publication Date:
2017-06
Published:
United States: American Society for Horticultural Science
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 16 Document Number: D10442
11 pages., Via online journal., Aquaponics, an integrated system with both hydroponic plant production and aquaculture fish production, is an expanding alternative agriculture system. Many key questions about the overall feasibility of aquaponic systems remain unanswered. Of particular concern for start-up and established producers alike are consumer perceptions and willingness to pay for aquaponic produce and fish. This study reports results and analysis of a consumer survey about perceptions and preferences for aquaponic-grown products that was conducted in Minnesota during Feb. 2016. Probit and ordered probit models are used to evaluate the probability of different consumer demographic segments having various levels of knowledge and perceptions about aquaponics. About one-third of respondents had previously heard of aquaponics, and upon learning more about the system through the survey, respondents tended to be generally neutral or favorable to aquaponics. Price might be an issue for many consumers, but many tend to believe that aquaponics can impact the environment in a positive way. The results represent a first step toward building knowledge about the potential consumer base for aquaponics, which is a critical piece in the system’s potential overall profitability. It appears that consumer education and marketing will be key for the expansion of the market.
Jonk, Yvonne (author), Kinsey, Jean (author), and Senauer, Ben (author)
Format:
Report
Publication Date:
1993
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 97 Document Number: C07857
Notes:
James F. Evans Collection, St. Paul, MN : Center for International Food and Agriculture Policy, University of Minnesota, 1993. [87 p.] (Working Paper WP93-7)
Dieleman, Linda S. (author), Schafer, William (author), and Schafer: Extension Food Technologist and Assistant Professor, Department of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Minnesota; Dieleman: Extension Project Leader, Food Production, Nutrition and Health, University of Minnesota
Format:
Journal article
Publication Date:
1992
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 90 Document Number: C06398
21 pages, Surging interest in urban agriculture has prompted cities across North America to adopt policies that give gardeners access to publicly owned land. However, if not carefully designed, these policies can exacerbate existing racial inequities. Drawing on theories of urban and environmental justice, we use a contextualized case comparison to explore the radical potential and practical constraints of garden land policies at two distinct institutions: the City of Minneapolis and the independently elected Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board. Based on participant observation, document review, and interviews with a range of policy actors, we argue that what appear to be minor, common-sense policy details systematically shape who benefits from the garden land policies, sometimes in surprising ways. Compared to the City, the Park Board goes substantially further in addressing racial equity. Furthermore, though both cases included public participation, we argue that the more intensive participation during the Park Board policy development process—particularly in determining the details—was pivotal in crafting a policy that reduced barriers to racial equity. The present study contributes to the growing scholarship on urban agriculture and environmental governance and offers concrete insights for actors working toward more just policies.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 97 Document Number: C07844
Notes:
James F. Evans Collection, Mimeographed, 1994. 4 p. Paper presented at the International Agricultural Communicators in Education Conference, Moscow, ID/Pullman, WA, July 16-20, 1994.
Agahi, Hossein (author / Center of Education in Agriculture and Extension, University of Minnesota, St. Paul)
Format:
Report
Publication Date:
1994
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 97 Document Number: C07911
Notes:
abstracted from Ph.D. thesis, 1993; search through volume, In: Jacquelyn Deeds and Demetria Ford, eds. Summary of Research in Extension (1992-1993). Mississippi State, MS: Department of Agricultural Education and Experimental Statistics, Mississippi State University, July 1994. p. 10
Craig, Sheila (author), Larson, Brent (author), Montgomery, Rae (author), Tesmer, Jerrold (author), and Distance Education Project Manager, Educational Development System, Minnesota Extension Service, University of Minnesota; Extension Educators, Fillmore County, MN
Format:
Report
Publication Date:
1992-04
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 89 Document Number: C06274
Notes:
James F. Evans Collection, St. Paul, MN : Educational Development System, Minnesota Extension Service, University of Minnesota, 1992. 7 p. (EDS Staff Paper No. 1)
