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    52. The State of Rural Information and Communication Services in Tanzania: A Meta-Analysis

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Mtega, Wulystan Pius (author) and Ronald, Benard (author)
    Format:
    Online journal article
    Publication Date:
    2013-02
    Published:
    Sokoine University of Agriculture
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 101 Document Number: D10887
    Journal Title:
    International Journal of Information and Communication Technology Research
    Journal Title Details:
    3(2):64-73
    Notes:
    10 pages., ISSN 2223-4985, via online journal., The study investigated the factors influencing accessibility of rural information services in Tanzania. Specifically the study identified the types of information services provided in rural areas; identified the sources of information used by rural people and determined the barriers to accessibility of information services in rural areas in Tanzania. The study employed a meta-analysis methodology where studies on information services in rural areas in Tanzania were analysed. Findings of the analysis were then compared and contrasted to see the similarities and differences. It was found that there were several information sources used in rural areas ranging from simple face to face communication to modern interactive ICTs including the mobile phones. Despite the availability of a number of information sources, several factors limited the accessibility of information services in rural areas. Findings show that high illiteracy levels, poor/unreliable information infrastructure, low income, lack of electricity and high cost of ICTs have limited the accessibility of information services in rural areas. Others factors including the use of difficulty languages when repackaging information, lack of time to access information and geographical isolation to have also limited some from accessing information services in rural areas. The study recommends that in-order to improve the access to information services in rural areas, it is important to deal with both individual and institutional factors which limit access to information. It is also important to conduct audience research oftenly that appropriate information can be delivered to the right people.

    53. The efficacy of knowledge sharing strategies used at Egerton University as perceived by livestock value chain actors

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Ong'ondo, M. A (author), Nyaanga, J. G (author), and Bebe, B. O. (author)
    Format:
    Online journal article
    Publication Date:
    2015
    Published:
    Pakistan: eSci Journals Publishing
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 124 Document Number: D11224
    Journal Title:
    International Journal of Agricultural Extension
    Journal Title Details:
    3(2): 155-160
    Notes:
    6 pages., ISSN: 2311-6110, via online journal., Agricultural universities invest substantial resources in postgraduate research that generate knowledge products. These are aimed at providing solutions to practical constraints impeding increased productivity in the agricultural sector, which plays a vital role in Kenya's economic development. Using a case study of Egerton University, this study aimed to determine the strategies most frequently used to share the generated knowledge products, and to find out their preferences of the knowledge sharing strategies in use. The actors' perception of the relevance and accessibility of the knowledge products generated at the University was also examined. The study was conducted through desktop study which reviewed the Masters and Doctorate Theses that targeted livestock value chain actors generated between January 2005 and December 2011. A survey was conducted using structured questionnaires to collect data from a sample size of 198 actors. The findings indicated that the knowledge products were 25 to 29 times more likely (P&lt;0.001) to be disseminated through the library than any other sharing strategy examined. The sampled actors in livestock value chain perceived media briefs to be the most accessible with a mean of 4.26. The Masters Theses were perceived as more relevant to their needs with a mean of 4.07. The findings indicate that the livestock value chain actors were not fully utilizing the knowledge sharing strategies used to reach them. The study concluded that the defined primary beneficiaries of knowledge products from the university were not effectively reached.

    56. Tight-belt extension methods

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Evans, James F. (author / University of Illinois, Office of Agricultural Communications and Extension Education) and University of Illinois, Office of Agricultural Communications and Extension Education
    Format:
    Speech
    Publication Date:
    1980
    Published:
    USA
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 66 Document Number: C02623
    Notes:
    James F. Evans Collection, Mimeographed, 1980. 4 p. (Comments for Extension Staff Conference, New England Region, New South Wales Department of Agriculture; 1980 February 14; Tamworth, Australia)

    58. Understanding factors that support well-functioning community coalitions

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Jacobs, Laurel (author), Orzech, Kathryn (author), Goodman, Greg (author), LeGros, Theresa (author), and Martinez, Stephanie (author)
    Format:
    Online journal article
    Publication Date:
    2020-02
    Published:
    Extension Journal, Inc.
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 132 Document Number: D11350
    Journal Title:
    Journal of Extension
    Journal Title Details:
    58(1)
    Notes:
    10 pages., Article #: v58-1rb1, via online journal., Coalitions are central to Extension's community-based programs. To assess characteristics that support well-functioning coalitions and to support coalitions in which Extension stakeholders participate, we used the Wilder Collaboration Factors Inventory to assess 10 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education coalitions on the basis of research-tested collaboration success factors. Overall, the 103 coalition members who responded reported strengths related to communication and shared purpose and weaknesses in the areas of resources and process and structure for achieving the coalitions' aims. Our project represents a low-burden method for assessing Extension coalitions to understand the characteristics that are likely to support the achievement of collective goals.

    59. Using communications media

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Evans, James F. (author), Hixson, Paul C. (author), Woodis, Ray A. (author), and Woodis: Deceased, former Assistant Head, Office of Agricultural Communications and Education, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL; Hixson: Director of Information Services, Office of Agricultural Communications and Education, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL; Evans: Professor and Head, Office of Agricultural Communications and Education, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL
    Format:
    Book chapter
    Publication Date:
    1994
    Published:
    International
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C07367
    Notes:
    See C07353 for original, In: Donald J. Blackburn (ed.) Extension Handbook: Processes and Practices, 2nd edition, 1994. Toronto, Canada: Thompson Educational Publishing, Inc. p. 142-158

    60. Utilizing Extension as a resource in disaster response: Florida Extension's communication efforts during the 2017 hurricane season

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Mike, Moses R. (author), Rampold, Shelli D. (author), Telg, Ricky W. (author), Lindsey, Angela B. (author), and Association for Communication Excellence (ACE) University of Florida
    Format:
    Online journal article
    Publication Date:
    2020-02
    Published:
    United States: New Prairie Press
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 131 Document Number: D11303
    Journal Title:
    Journal of Applied Communications
    Journal Title Details:
    104(1)
    Notes:
    15 pages., via online journal, Crisis communication plays a significant role for the different audiences for which it is designed. Hurricanes and other disasters have resulted in major economic damage and disruption of social norms for extended periods of time in communities across the globe. In such circumstances, the Cooperative Extension Service is often called to take an active role in preparation, response, and recovery. As part of the local emergency management team, local Extension offices are positioned to provide a research base, relevant information, and faculty. As such, citizens often look to Extension faculty members for emergency resources and expertise. However, standard communication methods can be significantly affected in disaster situations. Further, difficulty to fully anticipate such effects can limit Extension’s ability to communicate with targeted audiences and deliver important information. This descriptive study was conducted to examine Florida Extension offices’ and Extension faculty members’ communication efforts and effectiveness during the 2017 hurricane season. The primary methods used by respondents to communicate with subject matter clientele were email, face to face, and phone; the primary method used to communicate with the public was the internet/web. Respondents felt clientele and the public were only moderately aware of Extension’s efforts during the hurricane season. Future research is needed to investigate Extension faculty members’ choice of communication channels, as well as the ability of these channels to convey information to clientele and the public. Future research should also examine the communication channels and information sources used and preferred by clientele and the public during disasters. Such results should be compared to the findings of this study to inform future practice for communication in disasters.

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