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)
Bracewell, Earl W. (author), Chen, C. (author), Lakjaa, A. (author), Persons, E. (author), and Department of Vocational and Technical Education, 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: C07919
Notes:
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. 24
Donohue, George A. (author), Olien, Clarice N. (author), Tichenor, Phillip J. (author), and Olien: Professor and Extension Rural Sociologist, University of Minnesota; Tichenor: Professor of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Minnesota; Donohue: Professor of Sociology, University of Minnesota
Format:
Journal article
Publication Date:
1991
Published:
USA: St. Paul, MN : University of Minnesota, Institute of Agriculture, Forestry and Home Economics, Agricultural Experiment Station, Minnesota Extension Service
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 86 Document Number: C05618
Donohue, George A. (author), Olien, C.N. (author), Tichenor, Phillip J. (author), and Donohue: Professor of Sociology, University of Minnesota, MN; Olien: Professor and Extension Rural Sociologist, University of Minnesota, MN; Tichenor: Professor of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Minnesota, MN
Format:
Journal article
Publication Date:
1987
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 84 Document Number: C05168
Hartman, Terryl (author), Kushi, Lawrence (author), McCarthy, Pam (author), Sardo, Christine (author), and University of Minnesota School of Public Health
Format:
Conference paper
Publication Date:
1994
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 97 Document Number: C07893
Notes:
James F. Evans Collection, Ham, Mimeographed, 1994. 1 p. Presented at the Society for Nutrition Education, Portland, OR, July 16-20, 1994., Partnerships between nutrition educators and industry are an emerging trend in nutrition education. In 1991, the Society for Nutrition Education (SNE) collaborated with McDonald's and CBS to develop 12 Public Service Announcements (PSAs) for children aged 4-10 years. These 55-second nutrition messages, titled "What's On Your Plate," are broadcast during prime viewing time on Saturday morning. While concerns have been expressed about this collaboration, it is not known whither the attitudes and perceptions differ between nutrition professionals and parents of young children regarding the partnership or the resulting program. To examine these views, we conducted six focus groups. Three were with parents of children aged 4-10 tears and three were with Registered Dietitians; all were residents of the Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN area. After viewing segments of the PSAs, we asked participants about their perceptions of the program, sponsors, and nutrition messages. We also asked about their concerns related to industry sponsorship of nutrition messages and collaboration of SNE with an industry partner. Nutrition educators considering partnerships with industry will benefit by being aware of the differences and similarities of the perceptions and attitudes regarding partnerships of these two groups. These focus group results will be used to direct the development of a questionnaire to quantitatively evaluate differences in perceptions between Registered Dietitians and parents regarding industry sponsored nutrition education.
Department of Information and Agricultural Journalism (author / Department of Information and Agricultural Journalism, University of Minnesota) and Department of Information and Agricultural Journalism, University of Minnesota
Format:
Report
Publication Date:
1970
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 45 Document Number: B05572
Inwood, Shoshanah (author), Becot, Florence (author), Bjornestad, Andrea (author), Henning-Smith, Carrie (author), Alberth, Andrew (author), and The Ohio State University
South Dakota State University
University of Minnesota
Format:
Online journal article
Publication Date:
2019-12-17
Published:
United States: Extension Journal, Inc.
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 124 Document Number: D11230
7 pages, via online journal, A number of current events are exacerbating farm stress. Extension and farm organizations have mobilized responses to an emerging mental health crisis among farmers. To evaluate these responses, we conducted an online scan of resources to present a baseline typology of current mental health programs and response efforts in the 12-state Extension North Central Region. We classified responses by type of program, target audience, and delivery format. We identified the need to train mental health counselors and state suicide hotline responders on farm issues and farm culture.
King, Robert P. (author), Swinton, Scott M. (author), and Department of Agricultural Economics, Michigan State University; Department of Agricultural and Applied Economic, University of Minnesota, St. Paul
Format:
Journal article
Publication Date:
1994
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 100 Document Number: C08406
search through journal, The value of weed scouting information for soil-applied and post-emergence weed management is estimated using a dynamic, whole-farm simulation model. The model simulates outcomes of four expected utility functions from management strategies using three levels of weed information. Results from a representative Minnesota corn and soybean farm indicate high value of weed seedling counts (for post-emergence control) but relatively low value of weed seed counts (for soil-applied control). While herbicide use is often reduced under information-based management, this is not always the case. (original)
Rydell, Sarah A. (author), Harnack, Lisa J. (author), Oakes, J. Michael (author), Story, Mary (author), Jeffery, Robert W. (author), and French, Simone A. (author)
Format:
Journal article
Publication Date:
2008-12
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 158 Document Number: D07620
Hartman, Terryl (author), Kushi, Lawrence H. (author), McCarthy, Pamela (author), Schuster, Ellen (author), and Division of Epidemiology, University of Minnesota School of Public Health, Minneapolis, MN
Format:
Conference paper
Publication Date:
1994
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 97 Document Number: C07889
Notes:
James F. Evans Collection, Ham, Mimeographed, 1994. 1 p. Presented at the Society for Nutrition Education, Portland, OR, July 16-20, 1994., The more educated, higher income segment of the US population has experienced a marked decline in cardiovascular disease (CVD) rates. This decline has been more limited for those with a lower socioeconomic status, lower occupational status, lower educational attainment, or those who are members of disadvantaged minority groups. One of the reasons for this difference may be the need for appropriate educational materials or programs for CVD prevention for these segments of the population. A project to develop and evaluate a nutrition education program for women with limited literacy skills is aimed at addressing his need. We conducted 18 focus groups with the target population to determine their interests and needs. From their responses, we developed the "Help Yourself to Health" program, an innovative 9-session program that delivers simple, practical, and relevant behavioral nutritional messages in fun and entertaining ways. Sessions feature attention-getting activities and unique incentives like measuring spoons, magnets, and cookbooks. All sessions are pamphlet-free. The program is currently being evaluated in three urban Minnesota counties with the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program. Since the mean literacy level in the U.S. is at or below the eighth grade reading level, nutritionists working with clients in any area will find the philosophy, activities, and materials of this program thought-provoking and useful.
