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2. A phenomenological inquiry into producers' experiences growing organic produce
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Olbrick Marabesi, Amanda (author) and Kelsey, Kathleen D. (author)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2019-10
- Published:
- United States: Extension Journal, Inc.
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 203 Document Number: D12324
- Journal Title:
- Journal of Extension
- Journal Title Details:
- v. 57, n. 5
- Notes:
- 10 pages, Global population growth necessitates increasing food production while reducing the environmental impact of intensive agriculture. Organic production can address this need; however, organic producers lack the Extension support needed to advance their practice. Using phenomenological design, we explored how organic producers experience growing organically. We report factors relevant to producers' decision to grow organically, their experiences with adopting organic practices, and the alignment of their philosophical stances with the concept of growing organically. Participants would benefit from Extension programs targeted toward organic agriculture. We propose an Extension model to support producers in becoming more effective and efficient at growing organically.
3. Assessment of fish farming practices, development and constraints among fish farmers in Ibi local government area, Taraba State, Nigeria
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Ogunremi, J. B. (author), Igbani, F. (author), Onimisi, M. M. (author), and Shetur, C. Y. (author)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2022-04-30
- Published:
- Nigeria: Agricultural Society of Nigeria
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 205 Document Number: D12761
- Journal Title:
- Nigerian Agricultural Journal
- Journal Title Details:
- Vol. 53, N.1
- Notes:
- 7 pages, This study was carried out to determine the fish farming practices, development and constraints among fish farmers in Ibi Local Government Area (LGA), Taraba State, Nigeria. A sampling frame was drawn from the list of 740 fish farmers registered with the Department of Fisheries and Forestry, Ibi LGA, Taraba State. A multistage stratified design was used for selecting the respondents for the study. The first stage involved stratification of the Local Government into Districts (Sarkin Kudu, Dampar and Ibi). The second stage was selection based on the prevalence of fish farmers in the districts. The third stage involved random selection of 90, 69 and 63 (30%) fish farmers from each district to obtain a sample size of 222 respondents. Data from the study were collected through structured questionnaire and scheduled interview administered to the respondents. Data were analyzed using descriptive (frequency distribution and percentages) and inferential (non parametric test at coefficient of 0.116 and p-value of < 0.05) statistics. Results show that concrete tanks were mostly used by fish farmers (35.0%) and sourced fingerlings for stocking through personal hatchery (34.9%), practiced poly culture (58.90%) and monoculture techniques (56.50%). The culture system was predominantly intensive (90.0%), Clarias spp were cultured (68.9%) and fed on imported floating feed (72.0%). The major constraints to fish production are inadequate infrastructure, high cost of inputs, poor quality of fish seed and poor extension services on fish farming. The study recommends that the Government should grant import duty waiver on fish farming inputs and monitor the implementation so that the policy can benefit intending and existing fish farmers. Efforts should be intensified on different areas of fish farming development.
4. Building brand trust with the story of on-farm innovation
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Global Ag Tech Initiative (author)
- Format:
- Online article
- Publication Date:
- 2022-08-18
- Published:
- Center for Food Integrity
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 209 Document Number: D13399
- Notes:
- 3 pages
5. Carbon markets: farmers want more to hang their hat on
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Shaffstall, Jenny (author)
- Format:
- Online article
- Publication Date:
- 2021-08-27
- Published:
- USA: The Packer
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 207 Document Number: D13175
- Notes:
- 6 pages
6. Conflict and contradiction - observations on a sense of well-being in a farming community
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Routledge, Stephen (author)
- Format:
- Abstract
- Publication Date:
- 2006-03-06
- Published:
- Australia
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 150 Document Number: C24270
- Notes:
- Abstract of 18 min. DVD shown at conference (DVD not in collection)., 1 p. Abstract presented at the Australasia Pacific Extension Network in Beechworth, Victoria, Australia, March 6-8, 2006
7. Farm management techniques and their relevance to administration research and extension in agricultural development: part 2--an appraisal of their potential in less developed countries
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Dorward, Andrew R. (author) and Rehman, T. (author)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 1984
- Published:
- UK
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 103 Document Number: C08912
- Journal Title:
- Agricultural Administration
- Journal Title Details:
- 15 : 239-253
8. Farming methods and the livelihood outcomes of women in eastern uganda
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Amayo, Flavia (author), Akidi, Irene L. (author), Esuruku, Robert Senath (author), and Kaptui, Phyllis Brenda (author)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2021-08
- Published:
- Academic Journals
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: D12343
- Journal Title:
- Journal of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development
- Journal Title Details:
- V. 13, N. 3
- Notes:
- 10 pages, Farming methods are closely linked to the livelihood outcomes of women. The techniques of farming and the manner in which they are applied affects realization of livelihood outcomes. Even though rural women aim at attaining positive outcomes, their efforts are jeopardized by poor farming practices. This situation is exacerbated by gender disparities in knowledge and skills, inadequate access to productive resources and power relations. The current study aims to understand what kinds of farming methods women use and their contribution to livelihood outcomes. Using qualitative interview and survey as an auxiliary method, it was discovered that women predominantly use traditional farming techniques such as intercropping, crop rotation, cover cropping and integrated animal-crop farming. The major hindrances to the gainful use of these methods are knowledge gaps and resource disparities. Most women still grapple with low incomes, starvation, diet deficiencies, inability to access medical care and clothing. They are also vulnerable to climate shocks and stresses. The study concludes that the farming methods have inadequately enhanced income, food security, wellbeing and resilience to shocks and stresses. It recommends that agricultural extension services such as training programmes should consciously target equipping women with knowledge and skills on how to use the traditional and modern methods of farming and support them to access productive resources.
9. Fellow cows and conflicting farmers: Public perceptions of dairy farming uncovered through frame analysis
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Jackson, Amy (author), Green, Martin J. (author), and Kaler, Jasmeet (author)
- Format:
- Journal Article`
- Publication Date:
- 2022-11-17
- Published:
- Switzerland: Frontiers Media S.A.
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 205 Document Number: D12743
- Journal Title:
- Frontiers in Veterinary Science
- Journal Title Details:
- V. 9
- Notes:
- 9pgs, Divergence in opinion over how farm animals should be cared for is creating a disconnect between livestock farming and the public that risks a loss of “social license” to farm. One proposed solution for the dairy farming community is to engage more constructively with the public to develop a shared vision of the industry's future; however, farmers and veterinarians remain reluctant to validate public opinions on farm animal care, in particular, often viewing them as naïve or impractical. Understanding the interpretive frames through which people make sense of dairy farming could help the dairy farming community engage more constructively with public opinion, thereby reducing conflict and providing opportunities to change communication or practice. Hence, frame analysis was conducted on transcripts of 60 face-to-face interviews with members of the UK public, first defining frames using reflexive thematic analysis, then considering the effect of these frames on those holding them. The results showed that dairy farming was mainly characterized by two entities: the cow and the farmer. Three frames were developed for the cow: she was perceived as i) enduring, which induced a sense of moral responsibility for her well-being among participants; ii) a fellow or companion, which led to feelings of a shared or parallel life with her; and iii) a force of nature, where the cow's connection with the natural world and “otherness” was appreciated, or even longed for. These connections were unexpectedly widespread within the sample, with many participants simultaneously holding two or even three frames. The farmer was seen through two frames: i) traditional; or ii) modernizing, but both frames had positive and negative narratives depending on the perceived care of the cow, causing confusion or even conflict about the care the farmer actually delivered. These findings provide new insights into the interpretive lenses through which the public makes sense of the dairy cow and her care, not least the bond the public themselves feel with the animal. They offer fresh opportunities for the dairy industry to improve engagement through more reflexive communication or modification of farming practices to better fit societal expectations about dairy cow welfare.
10. How digital communications contribute to shaping the career paths of youth: a review study focused on farming as a career option
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Unay‑Gailhard, İlkay (author) and Brennen, Mark A. (author)
- Format:
- Online article
- Publication Date:
- 2022-08-01
- Published:
- USA: Springer
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 205 Document Number: D12601
- Journal Title:
- Agriculture and Human Values
- Notes:
- 18pgs, Can the power of digital communications create opportunities for overcoming generational renewal problems on farms? This interdisciplinary review explores the reported impacts of digital communication on career initiation into farming from a global perspective via the lens of career theories. Seventy-three papers were synthesized into two domains: (1) the impact of digital communication interactions on farming career initiation, and (2) the dynamics of digital communication initiatives that create opportunities to inspire youth into farming. The finding shows that the mainstream literature primarily aims to support the continuity of farming careers but pay little attention to the potential of digital communication to attract youth into farming. This review argues that career communications for farming receives insufficient attention, and could be better integrated into agricultural communications strategies by using the potential of digital communications. Study concludes that while economic and geographic factors, as well as societal and cultural norms, lead to negative perceptions on farming careers, there are three pathways that may contribute to breaking down these negative perceptions. Firstly, taking the changing nature of career motivations, such as the trend towards sustainable farming linked to self-fulfillment, among today’s youth into consideration is essential. Secondly, highlighting technological advances in digital agriculture practices, like geographical flexibility or innovation capacity of farming, for example, is important to increase awareness about new opportunities in the profession. Lastly, communication campaigns with targeted groups (e.g., young females) play a role to change the negative perceptions of the rural way of life and the farming profession.
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