Reports on a meeting of agriculture and journalism deans to examine agricultural journalism curricula. They hear calls for courses and curricula that encompass not only "micro" skills (e.g., writing and broadcasting techniques) but also "macro" aspects such as international communications, rural-urban issues and national food and agricultural policy concerns.
Eighmey, John (author) and Iowa State University, Ames.
Format:
Article
Publication Date:
2005
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 162 Document Number: C26744
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Via Iowa State University web site. 1 page., Describes how John Clay, a livestock businessman, helped establish journalism education at Iowa State University in 1905 with a strategic focus on improving communication for the advancement of agriculture.
Beell, Thomas (author) and Iowa State University, Ames.
Format:
Article
Publication Date:
2005
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 162 Document Number: C26745
Notes:
Via web site of the Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication, Iowa State University, Ames. 2 pages., Author describes the role of John Clay, a livestock businessman, in sparking the establishment of the first journalism classes at Iowa State College in 1905 to provide instruction in agricultural writing.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 164 Document Number: C27289
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Presented at the annual meeting of the American Association of Agricultural College Editors, Rutgers University, July 8, 1965. 13 pages., Discussed need, curricula, courses, employment areas and other aspects. Includes a report of data from 17 colleges. "Those colleges had 204 undergraduates enrolled in agricultural communication in 1964-65, a healthy increase of 100 percent since 1960-61."
Committee on Educational Policy in Agriculture, National Academy of Sciences and National Research Council, Washington, D.C.
Format:
Report
Publication Date:
1967-03-08
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 164 Document Number: C27290
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1 page., Lists schools offering such programs and number of students enrolled in each. Based on a survey conducted during May 1965 by R. E. Geyer, Executive Secretary of the Committee.
Endsley, Debra J. (author) and College of Agriculture, Ohio State University, Columbus.
Format:
Report
Publication Date:
1972-07-09
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 164 Document Number: C27291
Notes:
13 pages., Results of the author's undergraduate research project to investigate employment opportunities, employer views of qualifications needed, current curricula at other U.S. universities and views of recent OSU graduates about their experiences.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 166 Document Number: C27621
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Presented at the dedication of Hiram Smith Hall, new home of the Department of Life Sciences Communication, University of Wisconsin, Madison, April 20, 2008. 6 pages.
USA: Academic Programs Special Interest Group, Association for Communication Excellence in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Life and Human Sciences, Gainesville, Florida.
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 166 Document Number: C27720
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24 pages., Includes program reports from 10 universities that offer academic programs in agricultural communications and agricultural journalism.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 166 Document Number: C27731
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Abstract available in CD and print formats. Full text available in paper format., Presented to the Research Special Interest Group at the annual meeting of the Association for Communication Excellence in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Life and Human Sciences, in Traverse City, Michigan, June 10, 2008. 22 pages.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 166 Document Number: C27734
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Available in CD and print formats., Abstracts of six papers presented to the Research Special Interest Group at the annual meeting of the Association for Communication Excellence in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Life and Human Sciences, in Traverse City, Michigan, June 10, 2008. 10 pages., Titles: Genetically modified crops in developing countries: a meta-analysis of mass media coverage, public knowledge and attitudes; Conversations with gatekeepers: an exploratory study of agricultural publication editors' decisions to publish risk coverage; Branding the land-grant university: agricultural producers' and community leaders' awareness of the tripartite mission; Student publication's' place in agricultural communication curriculum; A content analysis of food safety measures on television's Food Network; and Food tube: online coverage of food safety.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 167 Document Number: C27874
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Abstract of a paper presented at the 16th AMIC International Conference 2007 in Singapore, June 24-27, 2007. 2 pages., Examines effects of western values, education and journalism practices on journalism education in other parts of the world. Calls for a different approach to content and delivery, placing emphasis on needs in non-western and developing countries.
Bruening, Thomas H. (author) and Harder, Wilmara Correa (author)
Format:
Paper
Publication Date:
2008-03-09
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 167 Document Number: C27979
Notes:
Presented at the 24th annual conference of the Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education at EARTH University, Costa Rica, March 9-15, 2008. 10 pages.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 169 Document Number: C28495
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1 page., Announces graduation of the first class of students from the agricultural communications diploma program at the University of Guelph. Involves a 16-month, five-course program offered by distance.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 171 Document Number: C28762
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3 pages., Responses to questions about communications skills and agricultural studies that agricultural communications students need in order to be most proficient.
USA: Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 173 Document Number: C29482
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4 pages., Content outline for a one-credit course that introduces the broad field of agricultural communications and provides for the development of knowledge and skill in specific areas related to communications theory and practice.
Gelb, E. (author), Maru, A. (author), Brodgen, J. (author), Dodsworth, E. (author), Samii, R. (author), Pesce, V. (author), and Global Forum on Agricultural Research.
Format:
Report
Publication Date:
2008-08
Published:
International
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 174 Document Number: C29701
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Summary of a pre-conference ICT Adoption Workshop - AFITA, IAALD and WCCA Conference in Atsugi, Japan. 20 pages., Participant organizations: Asian Federation of Information Technology in Agriculture (AFITA) , International Association of Agricultural Information Specialists (IAALD ) and the World Congress on Computers in Agriculture (WCCA).
USA: National Center for Food Production and Defense, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis.
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 175 Document Number: C29963
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Via the International Food Information Council web site. 4 pages., Training resources for training leaders, communicators and experts from the food system.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 175 Document Number: C30002
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1 page., Brief report of an exchange program involving agricultural communications from Oklahoma State University and the University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada.
