Kroma, Margaret M. (author), Amudavi, David M. (author), Davis, Kristin (author), and Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education (AIAEE).
Format:
Paper
Publication Date:
2006-05-14
Published:
Kenya
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 150 Document Number: C24248
Notes:
Retrieved June 16, 2006, Pages 24-35 in proceedings of the AIAEE conference in Clearwater Beach, Florida, May 14-17, 2006.
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.
Northrop, Mr. Carey Andrew (author), Jamieson, Mrs. Katherine M. (author), Jones, Parker B. (author), Reilly, Mary A. (author), and Augst, Tyler (author)
Format:
Journal Article
Publication Date:
2022-06-16
Published:
United States: Clemson University Press
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 205 Document Number: D12602
6pgs, Michigan State University Extension (MSUE)’s annual conference, Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities (CEC), has served as a catalyst for entrepreneurial ecosystems across Michigan since 2012. Designed by MSUE for small towns, CEC has gained national interest as evidenced by the adoption of this conference model by four other Extension services. This article outlines the unique conference design, details the partnership between Extension and host communities, and explores conference evaluation data validating the need to continue this programming. Lessons learned and successes to date are provided to ensure readers learn the value this unique conference format has in Extension entrepreneurship programming nationally.
Compton, J. Lin (author / University of Wisconsin) and Mattocks, David (author / Winrock International)
Format:
Proceedings
Publication Date:
1991-03-28
Published:
India: Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 132 Document Number: C19946
Notes:
Burton Swanson Collection, 7 pages; from "Proceedings seventh annual meeting of the assocation for international agricultural and extension education"Riverfront Holiday Inn, St. Louis, Missouri, March 28-30, 1991
University of Guelph, Canada and Wageningen Agricultural University, The Netherlands
Format:
Proceedings
Publication Date:
1983-08-21
Published:
International: Agricultural University Wageningen, the Netherlands
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 130 Document Number: C19453
Notes:
Burton Swanson Collection, pp 103-105; Proceedings universities and integrated rural development in developing countries August 21-25, 1983, An International Conference
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: D08616
Notes:
Located in Review of Extension Studies, volumes for 1946-1956, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C., Summary of an essay for the master of science in education, Cornell University, Ithaca. 43 pages.
Powell, Timothy A. (author / Extension Farm Management Specialist, University of Nebraska, Northeast Research and Extension Center, Concord, NE 68728)
Format:
Conference paper
Publication Date:
1994
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 98 Document Number: C08051
Notes:
James F. Evans Collection, In: The Information Age: what it means for extension and its constituents. Columbia, MO: Cooperative Extension Service, University of Missouri, 1994. (Proceedings of a North Central Region Extension workshop for marketing and management specialists, May 24-26, 1994, St. Louis, MO.) p. 183-186.
Karbasioun, Mostafa (author), Mulder, Martin (author), Biemans, Harm (author), and Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education (AIAEE).
Format:
Paper
Publication Date:
2006-05-14
Published:
Iran
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 150 Document Number: C24188
Notes:
Retrieved June 17, 2006, Pages 321-332 in proceedings of the AIAEE conference in Clearwater Beach, Florida, May 14-17, 2006.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 119 Document Number: C13506
Notes:
6 p., APEN (Australasia Pacific Extension Network) 2001 International Conference, Oct3-5, 2001, at University of South queensland, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
Johnson, Fiona (author) and Linehan, Chris (author)
Format:
Conference paper
Publication Date:
2001-10-05
Published:
Australia
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 119 Document Number: C13505
Notes:
7 p., APEN (Australasia Pacific Extension Network) 2001 International Conference, Oct3-5, 2001, at University of South queensland, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
Hetzel, Glen H. (author), Hipkins, Patricia A. (author), Murphy, William F. (author), Weaver, Michael J. (author), and Weaver: Assistant Professor, Plant Pathology, and Extension Pesticide Coordinator, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Hipkins: Research Associate and Assistant Coordinator, Chemical, Drug and Pesticide Unit, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Murphy: Satellite Program Director, Virginia Cooperative Extension; Hetzel: Assistant Professor of Agricultural Engineering and Extension Specialist in Farm Safety, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Format:
Journal article
Publication Date:
1991
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 83 Document Number: C05064
Russell, Donn H. (author / Iowa State University) and Trede, Larry D. (author / Iowa State University)
Format:
Proceedings
Publication Date:
2000-03-29
Published:
USA: Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 133 Document Number: C20231
Notes:
Burton Swanson Collection, In section C of the "2000 conference proceedings: Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education", 16th Annual Conference, March 29th-April 1st, 2000, Arlington, Virginia, USA
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
Onyango, C.A. (author), Lawver, D.E. (author), Mungai, P.C. (author), Nyando, E. (author), Kanyi, M.G. (author), and Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education
Format:
Abstract
Publication Date:
2010-05
Published:
Kenya
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 185 Document Number: D00423
Notes:
Abstract of article in the proceedings of the 26th annual meeting of the Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, May 16-19, 2010.
Hughes, Harlan (author / Livestock Economist and Professor, Department of Agricultural Economics, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND)
Format:
Conference paper
Publication Date:
1994
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 98 Document Number: C08055
Notes:
James F. Evans Collection, In: The Information Age: what it means for extension and its constituents. Columbia, MO: Cooperative Extension Service, University of Missouri, 1994. (Proceedings of a North Central Region Extension workshop for marketing and management specialists, May 24-26, 1994, St. Louis, MO.) p. 227-246.
Jose, H. Doug (author), Rood, Deborah A. (author), and Cooperative Extension Service, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE
Format:
Conference paper
Publication Date:
1994
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 98 Document Number: C08048
Notes:
James F. Evans Collection, In: The Information Age: what it means for extension and its constituents. Columbia, MO: Cooperative Extension Service, University of Missouri, 1994. (Proceedings of a North Central Region Extension workshop for marketing and management specialists, May 24-26, 1994, St. Louis, MO.) p. 125-131.
Tarbotton, Ian (author), Bramley, Mike (author), and Botha, Neels (author)
Format:
Article
Publication Date:
2003-11-26
Published:
New Zealand: Australasia-Pacific Extension Network (APEN)
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 132 Document Number: C20088
Notes:
9 pages; from "Extending Extension; beyond traditional boundaries, methods and ways of thinking", APEN 2003 Forum, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, November 26-28, 2003
McCartney, Andrew (author), Tonge, Fleur (author), and Rea, Elwyn (author)
Format:
Conference paper
Publication Date:
2001-10-05
Published:
Australia
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 119 Document Number: C13519
Notes:
6 p., APEN (Australasia Pacific Extension Network) 2001 International Conference, Oct3-5, 2001, at University of South queensland, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
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ABSTRACT
Purpose: To identify and understand factors influencing farmers’ decisions to engage with extension activities. To understand farmer segments and how these factors vary in order to develop recommendations for future extension delivery.
Methodology: Qualitative data was obtained through semi-structured interviews with 30 Tasmanian dairy farmers. The Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) framework was used to identify and explore factors influencing farmer engagement intentions and behaviour.
Findings: There was a negative effect of social influence on experienced farmers’ intention to re-engage with extension, due to the belief extension activities were targeted to less experienced, younger farmers. Perceived control factors limiting engagement included lack of confidence about existing knowledge, resulting in farmers perceiving extension activities as confronting.
Practical implications: Key factors influencing intention to engage and continued engagement with extension were identified. These findings will inform future design and targeting of extension activities to improve initial and continued engagement. Subsequent recommendations are presented.
Theoretical implications: Previous TPB studies on adoption as an outcome of extension have typically focused on quantifying adoption predictions, rather than exploring how social factors interact and influence intentions and behaviours. This paper demonstrates how the TPB can be qualitatively applied to better understand farmer decision making, in this instance with respect to their initial and continued engagement with extension.
Originality/value: This paper demonstrates how the TPB can provide an evidence-based framework to qualitatively explore farmer intentions and behaviour. This approach has led to new insights into farmer decision making that will inform improvements in future extension development.
Wightman, Norma (author / University of California Cooperative Extension, San Luis Obispo, CA)
Format:
Conference paper
Publication Date:
1994
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 97 Document Number: C07900
Notes:
James F. Evans Collection, Ham, Mimeographed, 1994. 1 p. Presented at the Society for Nutrition Education, Portland, OR, July 16-20, 1994., A 10-hour training program was designed to teach volunteers to deliver short programs that demonstrate using the new nutrition label to select lower fat and/or low sodium foods. Volunteers contracted to "pay back" 10 hours of community service. In cooperation with the local Area Agency on Aging Nutrition Program, volunteers delivered 20-minute interactive programs at nutrition sites to nearly 400 seniors. Post-tests showed a majority of seniors could recognize the new nutrition facts label compared with the old nutrition label after the brief presentations. Information on sodium content was most frequently sought on nutrition labels by this audience. A survey of the volunteer extenders showed high job satisfaction and a feeling of contributing valuable information to the community. It was recommended that in addition to teaching experience, volunteers be required to have at least one college-level course in nutrition. Refinements in the training curriculum were also recommended and are being piloted on a second group of volunteers.
Sigman, Vickie (author), Swanson, Burton E. (author), and Sigman: Graduate Research Assistant, Agricultural Education, University of Illinois; Swanson: Associate Professor, International Agricultural Education; and Associate Director, INTERPAKS, University of Illinois
Format:
Book chapter
Publication Date:
1984
Published:
International
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 73 Document Number: C03496
Notes:
John Behrens Collection; see C03480 for original, In: Swanson, Burton E., ed. Agricultural extension : a reference manual. 2nd ed. Rome, Italy : Food and Agriculture Organization, United Nations, 1984. p. 227-231
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: Byrnes2 Document Number: C12461
Notes:
Francis C. Byrnes Collection, Pages 127-215 in Mosher, Arthur T., Thinking about rural development. Agricultural Development Council, New York, NY. 350 p.
Allen, Gene (author), Downs, H. Willard (author), Taylor, Randal K. (author), and Downs: Extension Agricultural Engineer, Agricultural Engineering Department, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK; Taylor: Extension Assistant, Agricultural Engineering Department, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK; Allen: Radio/TV Production Manager, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
Format:
Conference paper
Publication Date:
1987
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 86 Document Number: C05734
Notes:
Paper presented at the 1987 Summer Meeting of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers; 1987 June 28 - July 1; Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, MD; AGRICOLA IND 88026414, St. Joseph, MI : The American Society of Agricultural Engineers, 1987. 13 p. (American Society of Agricultural Engineers Microfiche Collection. Paper no. 87-5014), There is tremendous potential in using video in the presentation of educational material and extension programs. General considerations for planning and producing a video are outlined. Typical uses of video are discussed and an overview of how specific types of shots or scenes may be best utilized is provided.
Dodrill, Steve (author / Electronic Media Specialist, Oregon State University)
Format:
Conference paper
Publication Date:
1994
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 97 Document Number: C07839
Notes:
James F. Evans Collection, Mimeographed, 1994. 15 p. Paper presented at the International Agricultural Communicators in Education Conference, Moscow, ID/Pullman, WA, July 16-20, 1994.
Pfefferli, S. (author / Schweizerisches Bauernsekretariat)
Format:
Conference paper
Language:
German
Publication Date:
1987
Published:
Germany
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 86 Document Number: C05705
Notes:
AGRICOLA IND 88035254; Paper presented at the "Btx-Agrar" meeting, 1986, Kiel, West Germany., In: Schiefern, Gerhard and Graumann, Ulrich, eds. Information, Beratung, Markt : Bildschirmtext in der Landwirtschaft : Vortrage der Anbietertagung "Btx-Agrar 86." Kiel, Germany : Wissenschaftsverlag Vauk, 1987. p. 69-74
Ngai, Nguyen Ba (author), Paul, Bardolf (author), and Thuan, Dinh Duc (author)
Format:
Book chapter
Publication Date:
2002
Published:
Vietnam
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C19810
Notes:
Pages 105-111 in W.M. Rivera and W. Zijp (eds.), Contracting for agricultural extension: international case studies and emerging practices. CABI Publishing, Wallingford, Oxon, United Kingdom. 188 pages
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: KerryByrnes1; Folder: CDIE File Document Number: D01351
Notes:
Kerry J. Byrnes Collection, CDIE Working Paper No. 112 Case Studies of A.I.D. Farming Systems Research & Extension (FSR/E) Projects. Case Study No. 13, 63 pages
Hood, Vanessa (author) and Shearer, David (author)
Format:
Conference paper
Publication Date:
2001-10-05
Published:
Australia
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 119 Document Number: C13507
Notes:
3 p., APEN (Australasia Pacific Extension Network) 2001 International Conference, Oct3-5, 2001, at University of South queensland, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
Kurzynske, Janet (author / University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY)
Format:
Conference paper
Publication Date:
1994
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 97 Document Number: C07871
Notes:
James F. Evans Collection, Ham, Mimeographed, 1994. 1 p. Presented at the Society for Nutrition Education, Portland, OR, July 16-20, 1994., Food safety and quality has become a much publicized issue with emphasis on the responsibility of farmers, processors/packers, and foodservice; however, the majority of foodborne disease is a direct result of improper handling at home. Older children are becoming more responsible for food purchasing and preparation. Surveys reveal that 73% of teenagers do grocery shopping for the family, and 33% prepare at least four meals a week for themselves and others. Employment trends indicate that children will become even more responsible for food buying and preparation. A collaborative effort between Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service and Kentucky Extension Homemakers Association volunteers, encourages preschool children to learn and increase their knowledge and practice of food safety so that these techniques become part of their routine. A story and a flipchart describing food safety concerns appropriate for young children was developed. The story asks the question, "Why did I get sick?" This question serves as the evaluation for learning by asking it before and after the explanatory flipchart is presented. Evaluation of practice will be made by an additional contact with the preschool children at a later date.
17 pages, The mainstream agricultural literacy movement has been mostly focused on school-based learning through formal curricula and standardized non-formal models (e.g., FFA, 4-H). The purpose of the current study is to qualitatively explore through a grounded theory approach, the development, sharing, and translation of diverse forms of agricultural knowledge and perspectives among adult learners within informal and non-formal learning settings. Data collected through interviews with and naturalistic observation of agricultural practitioners with diverse personal and professional backgrounds are used to guide the development of a holistic agricultural epistemology framework. Based on this framework, we argue the scope of the agricultural literacy movement should be expanded to better account for more diverse sets of learners (e.g., adults), worldviews (e.g., local food production and consumption), and curricular models and settings (e.g., informal and nonformal).
Hollier, Carole (author), Purcell, Dougal (author), and Hogan, Avril (author)
Format:
Abstract
Publication Date:
2013-08
Published:
Australia
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: D02437
Notes:
Page 62 - Abstract of a paper presented at the International Conference of the Australasia Pacific Extension Network (APEN), Lincoln University, Christchurch, New Zealand, August 26-28, 2013. 100 pages.
USA: Federal Extension Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C.
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: D08928
Notes:
Page 6 in Grace Gallup and Lucinda Crile, Bibliography on Extension Research, November 1943-1948. Library List No. 48. USDA Library, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. July 1949. Brief summary published by the U.S. Extension Service, Washington, D.C. 1944. 19 pages.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 143 Document Number: C22245
Notes:
Presentation at conference of the Association for Communication Excellence in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Life and Human Sciences (ACE), San Antonio, Texas, May 31, 2005. 14 pages.
Melin, Thomas L. (author / County Extension Agent and Associate Professor, Agriculture Extension Service, University of Minnesota) and County Extension Agent and Associate Professor, Agriculture Extension Service, University of Minnesota
Format:
Journal article
Publication Date:
1987
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 75 Document Number: C03924
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 136 Document Number: C20827
Notes:
Burton Swanson Collection, from "Integrating multiple landuse for a sustainable future" 15th European Seminar on Extension and Education, Wageningen International Conference Centre, The Netherlands, August 27-31, 2001
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C19683
Notes:
Pages 291-311 in Steven Wolf and David Zilberman (eds.), Knowledge generation and technical change: institutional innovation in agriculture. Kluwer Academic Publishers, Boston, Massachusetts. 371 pages.
Elliott, Graydon Ed (author), Goode, Donald Z., Jr. (author), and Goode: Ground-Water Programs Coordinator and Computer Applications Specialist, Bureau of Plant Industry, Mississippi Dept of Agriculture, Mississippi State, MS; Elliott: Mississippi Cooperative Extension Service, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS
Format:
Journal article
Publication Date:
1992
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 93 Document Number: C06987
Butler, Lorna Michael (author), Murray, Helene (author), and Murray: Coordinator, Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN; Butler: Extension Anthropologist, Washington State University, Puyallup, WA
Format:
Journal article
Publication Date:
1994
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 97 Document Number: C08026
search through journal, Research and extension personnel are beginning to look for new strategies to involve more farmers and the non-farm public in their programs. Two approaches we have used are whole farm case studies (WFCS) and focus groups. WFCS in Oregon and Washington led to several research and educational programming ideas that are currently being pursued in both states. A focus group to study water quality, nitrate leaching and farming practices in Skagit County, Washington is one outcome of the WFCS process. It is made up of 16 people, including farmers, university personnel, members of environmental groups, and government representatives. We review these two complementary participatory strategies for systems-oriented sustainable agriculture research and education programs. Both have been very useful for building problem-solving partnerships between the land-grant universities and agricultural and environmental constituents in our area. Noteworthy outcomes include: complementary applied on-farm and experiment station research; farming systems analysis; public education; new linkages with environmental and agricultural interest groups; additional grant funds to address identifies priority issues; and interdisciplinary teams that cut across the biological and social sciences and include diverse citizen representation. (original)
Department of Agricultural Extension, The University of the West Indies
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 133 Document Number: C20515
Notes:
Burton Swanson Collection, pages 102-107 from "Farm-household analysis, planning and development : a systems approach" Proceedings of a Caribbean Regional Workshop
Zinnah, Moses M (author / University of Cape Coast, Ghana), Owens, Michelle (author), Okorley, Ernest L. (author / University of Cape Coast, Ghana), and Mensah, Albert Obeng (author / University of Cape Coast, Ghana)
Format:
Proceedings
Publication Date:
2001-04-04
Published:
Ghana: Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 138 Document Number: C20945
Notes:
Burton Swanson Collection, pages 407-414, from "Emerging trends in agricultural and extension education", AIAEE 2001, Proceedings of the 17th Annual Conference, April 4-7, 2001, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
Alkin, Marvin C. (author), Patton, Michael Quinn (author), and Alkin: Professor, Research Methods Division, Graduate School of Education, University of California, Los Angeles; Patton: International programs specialist, University of Minnesota
Format:
Journal article
Publication Date:
1987
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 80 Document Number: C04658
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 132 Document Number: C20090
Notes:
11 pages; from Creating a Climate for Change : Extension in Australasia, Australasia-Pacific Extension Network (APEN), National Forum 26-27 October 2000, Melbourne, Australia
7pgs, Liberating Structures (LS) provide a user-friendly toolkit to shift group power dynamics and allow all stakeholders to contribute. We explored the novel use of LS in soil health extension to conduct high-engagement events with diverse stakeholders. Our goals were to promote social learning, networking, and to encourage innovation. Soil health themes emerged highlighting specific practices, and the necessity of addressing broader scope issues of education, economics, and policy. Participants reported increased knowledge of soil health, professional connections, and forecasted participation in soil-health-promoting activities. Participants also expressed a sense of community, expanded perspectives, and appreciation of the co-development process.
Africa: Northern Region Agricultural Rehabilitation Project, Khartoum, Sudan
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 133 Document Number: C20502
Notes:
Burton Swanson Collection, pages 87-94, from "Transfer of technology for the agricultural development in the northern region of Sudan", Proeceedings of the in-house meeting Khartoum, Sudan, 20-22 October 1987
Africa: The World Bank Regional Mission in Eastern Africa Preferential Trade Area for Eastern & Southern African States
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 130 Document Number: C19742
Notes:
Burton Swanson Collection, pp. 16-23 From "Proceedings of regional workshop on agricultural research and extension and their interaction" In Cooperation with the Republic of Kenya Minitries of: Agriculture Livestock Development & Kenya Agricultural Research Institute Kenya December 2-9, 1990
Africa: The World Bank Regional Mission in Eastern Africa
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 134 Document Number: C20555
Notes:
Burton Swanson Collection, pages 16-40 from "Proceedings of regional workshop on agricultural research and extension and their interaction" Kenya December 2-9, 1990
This issue is in a chronological file entitled "INTERPAKS Newsletter" from the International Programs records of the Agricultural Communications Program, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign., Summary of the first Global Consultation on Agricultural Extension held at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, Rome, Italy, December 4-8, 1989. Focused on seven major problem areas or issues addressed in the report.
Graf, Kermit W. (author / Cooperative Extension Agent and Executive Director, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rockland, Cornell University, NY) and Cooperative Extension Agent and Executive Director, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rockland, Cornell University, NY
Format:
Journal article
Publication Date:
1988
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 72 Document Number: C03373
Via online issue. 1 page., Author reports that only two of 25 eXtension communities of practice have offically named communications professionals on their leadership teams.
10 pages, This study sought to understand Extension Education's trends and research needs as perceived by members of the American Association for Agricultural Education (AAAE) and Joint Council of Extension Professionals (JCEP) by comparing and contrasting findings from questionnaires using open-ended questions. Both groups identified changing technology and new audiences as key trends requiring Extension to adapt, and JCEP respondents noted makers and entrepreneurs as prominent new audiences. For Extension Education research needs, both groups prioritized research to heighten professional development among Extension professionals. JCEP respondents desire Agricultural and Extension Education (AEE) Departments to lead research in Extension administrative leadership. On the contrary, AAAE respondents prioritized Extension program evaluation research. Regarding Extension professional development, JCEP respondents identified program planning and evaluation, but AAAE respondents named research methods as prioritized needs. JCEP respondents prioritized practical experiences in Extension Education college courses, and AAAE members reported some internships, practicums, and experiential learning in their AEE curriculum. The results have implications for AEE Departments in planning professional development for Extension professionals and college instruction producing Extension-career-ready graduates. Recommendations emphasize the need to coordinate college curriculum and professional development and to prepare students for Extension careers.
14 pages, As agricultural conservation priorities evolve to address new complex social-ecological problems and emerging social priorities, new conservation incentive program participation and success can be enhanced by incorporating local stakeholder preferences into program design. Our research explores how farmers incorporate ecosystem services into management decisions, their willingness to participate in payment for ecosystem services programs, and factors beyond compensation level that would influence participation. We conducted three focus groups with 24 participants between January of 2019 and May of 2019 in Vermont. Our study revealed that a strong, intrinsic stewardship ethic motivates farmers to enhance ecosystem service provisioning from their farms, though financial pressures often limit decision-making. These results suggest that programs with sufficient levels of payment may attract participation, at least among some types of farmers, to enhance ecosystem services from farms in Vermont. However, farmers may be deterred from participating by perceived unfairness and distrust of the government based on previous experiences with regulations and conservation incentive structures. Farmers also expressed distrust of information about ecosystem services supply that conflicts with their perceptions of agroecosystem functioning, unless delivered by trusted individuals from the extension system. The delivery of context-specific information on how management changes impact ecosystem service performance from trusted sources could enhance farmers’ decisions, and would aptly complement payments. Additionally, farmers expressed a desire to see a program that both achieves additionality and rewards farms who have been stewards, goals that are potentially at odds. Our findings offer important insights for policy makers and program administrators who need to understand factors that will influence farmers’ willingness to participate in payment for ecosystem service programs and other conservation practice adoption initiatives, in Vermont and elsewhere.
