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.
