Vasey, Bill (author / ICLIS Learning and Information Specialist, Carbon County Public Library, Rawlins, WY) and ICLIS Learning and Information Specialist, Carbon County Public Library, Rawlins, WY
Format:
Journal article
Publication Date:
1989
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 82 Document Number: C04962
Paper presented at a conference "Information and Rural Economic Development," jointly sponsored by the Center for the Study of Rural Librarianship and the National Agricultural Library; 1988 May 4-6; Clarion, PA; AGRICOLA IND 90004516
11 pages, via online journal, Purpose: Educational farms (EFs) serve a number of social and economic functions and are part of the debate about new learning environments, multifunctional agriculture and firm diversification. Through the analysis of a case study, this paper aims to identify strengths and weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) of EFs and key factors for setting a development strategy.
Design/Methodology/Approach: A direct survey to EFs in Molise region (IT) was implemented during April-May 2017 and results were assessed following a SWOT approach.
Findings: Strong motivation and connection with agritourism activities are strengths of EFs in the region; small size, unskilled staff, lack of structured educational pathways, and limited profitability are the main weaknesses. Farms opportunities come from a territory rich in rural landscapes, environmental resources, and typical food products, and from a growing demand for educational tourism. Obstacles are in the institutional sphere and due to the absence of regional networks. Based on SWOT findings, key factors for EFs development are discussed.
Practical implications: EFs development requires innovative educational and managerial tools, a more concerted and proactive role for multiple stakeholders, and the implementation of a network approach. Study findings solicit actions from public institutions and advisory services to improve farmers’ skills.
Theoretical implications: The paper contributes to the theoretical debate about the need for a multidisciplinary approach in dealing with the analysis of EFs.
Originality/Value: The analysis underlines the importance of internal and external drivers in stimulating farms and institutions to support diversification strategies, rural development and transformation processes in inner areas.
Galda, Klaus (author / UNESCO Consultant, Thai Fifth World Bank Education Project and RADECO Project, Dominican Republic) and UNESCO Consultant, Thai Fifth World Bank Education Project and RADECO Project, Dominican Republic
Format:
Journal article
Publication Date:
1984-03
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 79 Document Number: C04507
USA: Office of International Cooperation and Development, U. S. Department of Agricullture, Washington, D. C.
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: D10096
Notes:
The document is maintained in files of the Agricultural Communications Program, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. University of Illinois > "International" section > "USAID/OICD Teaching" file., This resource is from an International file maintained by the Agricultural Communications Program, University of Illinois. ll pages., Describes the nature of the USDA technical short course program and the training courses offered during 1981 as related to agricultural communication and media strategies.
USA: Office of International Cooperation and Development, U. S. Department of Agricullture, Washington, D. C.
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: D10097
Notes:
2 pages., This document is maintained in files of the Agricultural Communications Program, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. University of Illinois > "International" section > "USAID/OICD Teaching" file., This resource is from an International file maintained by the Agricultural Communications Program, University of Illinois., Describes the course design model used by the Office of International Cooperation and Development of the USDA in providing technical short courses for professional development of participants from throughout the world. The model applies to agricultural communication among other subject areas.
