14 pages, This study examines how smallholder coffee farmers’ perceptions may influence their engagement in peer mobilization and collective action. Forty smallholder coffee farmers were interviewed in the Central Highlands region of Peru using a closed-ended instrument. The sample of smallholder farmers was achieved using purposive and snowball sampling methods. Quantitative data on farmers’ attitudes and aspirations regarding working with peers, autonomy, and external support as well as knowledge, skills, and behaviors pertinent to collective actions were collected and analyzed using descriptive and correlational procedures. Key findings indicate farmers perceive a need for external support, feel there are benefits of collective actions, and aspire to work with their peers. Based on the findings, it is recommended that practitioners and farmer group leaders focus training efforts on building smallholders’ knowledge and skills in mobilization, encourage peer association/collective action as a source of external support, and target knowledgeable, skilled and confident farmers to lead collective actions. This study has implications to bolster support for farmer-to-farmer extension and technical assistance systems and inform the identification of leader farmers.
Agole, David (author), Yoder, Edgar (author), Brennan, Mark (author), Baggett, Connie (author), Ewing, John (author), Beckman, Matthew (author), and Biryabaho Matsiko, Frank (author)
Format:
Journal article
Publication Date:
2021-01-29
Published:
United States: OJS / PKP
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 204 Document Number: D12502
16 pages, Cohesion is a fundamental determinant of performance in farmer groups in which collective action is pursued for the benefit of the members. The study examined the influence of individual members’ objectives, participation culture, group rewards, structure of tasks and perceived equity on cohesion of farmer groups that can promote access to agricultural extension services. Quantitative data were collected from 180 members of 19 farmer groups using questionnaires selected in a multi-stage process that combined purposive and random sampling. Qualitative data were gathered from 20 key informants in oral interviews and three focus group discussions. Regression analysis indicated that there were statistically significant negative relationships between individual members’ objectives, structure of the tasks, group reward system and cohesion of farmer groups. In contrast, perceived equity had a statistically significant positive relationship with cohesion in farmer groups. We recommend that, for sustainability of group cohesion, group facilitators work with the farmer groups to ensure alignment of group and NAADS institutions and performance indicators. A group dynamics perspective to understanding farmer group cohesion should be a helpful organizing principle.
2 pages., Via online journal., Multistate collaborations enable extension professionals to reach their audience across a region with similar production challenges. The objective of this article is to introduce the three proceeding manuscripts delivered at the American Society of Horticultural Sciences annual conference in Atlanta, GA, as part of a workshop entitled “Advancing Technology Adoption and Achieving Extension Impact: A Working Group Success Story.” Topics discussed in the following manuscripts include the development of a multistate working group and the advantages associated with participation, development and impact of book or electronic book publications, and survey results from more traditional hands-on workshops. The goal of this workshop was to provide guidance to others who wish to establish multistate, multidisciplinary collaborative teams as well as use new education formats.
Van Mele, Paul (author) and Lessa, Helen Latifun (author)
Format:
Book chapter
Publication Date:
2005
Published:
Bangladesh
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C24692
Notes:
Pages 29-39 in Paul Van Mele, Ahmad Salahuddin and Noel P. Magor (eds.), Innovations in rural extension: case studies from Bangladesh. CABI Publishing, Oxfordshire, England. 307 pages.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 119 Document Number: C13517
Notes:
6 p., APEN (Australasia Pacific Extension Network) 2001 International Conference, Oct3-5, 2001, at University of South queensland, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
Campbell, Pat (author) and Zacharakis-Jutz, J. (author)
Format:
Book chapter
Publication Date:
2001
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 117 Document Number: C12947
Notes:
Pages 143-163 in Pat Campbell and Barbara Burnaby (eds.), Participatory practices in adult education. Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Inc., Mahwah, N.J. 318 p.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 117 Document Number: C13004
Journal Title Details:
2 pages
Notes:
RIRDC completed projects in 1998-99:human capital, communications and information systems, Rural Industries Research & Development Corporation (RIRDC), Barton, ACT, Australia, 1999
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 116 Document Number: C11779
Notes:
Francis C. Byrnes Collection, Proceedings of the 13th annual conference of the Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education, Arlington, Virginia, April 3-5, 1997.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 116 Document Number: C11787
Notes:
Francis C. Byrnes Collection, Proceedings of the 13th annual conference of the Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education, Arlington, Virginia, April 3-5, 1997.
Etling, Arlen (author / Pennsylvania State Univeristy) and Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education
Format:
conference papers
Publication Date:
1997-03-04
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 133 Document Number: C20294
Notes:
Burton Swanson Collection, Section H; from "1997 conference papers : Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education", 13th Annual Conference, 3, 4, 5 April 1997, Arlington, Virginia
USA: Natural Resources Conservation Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C.
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 163 Document Number: C27090
Notes:
M005. 16 pages., Produced by the National Association of Conservation Districts, Natural Resources Conservation Service and the National Association of State Conservation Agencies.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C19058
Notes:
Pages 178-206 in Rajab Ali Memon, managing author, and Elena Bashir, editor, Extension methods. National Book Foundation, Islamabad, Pakistan. 378 pages.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C19060
Notes:
Pages 262-305 in Rajab Ali Memon, managing author, and Elena Bashir, editor, Extension methods. National Book Foundation, Islamabad, Pakistan. 378 pages.
Gladwin, Christina H. (author), Callejas, Cecilia (author), and Association for Women in Development Conference
Format:
Conference document
Publication Date:
1985-04-25
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C19384
Notes:
Burton Swanson Collection, pp 33-37; from "Women creating wealth : transforming economic development" Selected papers and speeches from the Association for Women in Development Conference April 25-27, 1985 Washington, D.C.
International: International Training Division, Office of International Cooperation and Development, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C.
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 175 Document Number: C30032
Notes:
Estimated 150 pages., "Tested training experiences for participants working in rural development programs." Outline and resources for a six-week course.
Priddy, Veronica (author), Alison, Kathy (author), and Hively, Peg (author)
Format:
Manuscript
Publication Date:
1980s
Published:
USA: International Training Division, Office of International Cooperation and Development, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C.
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 156 Document Number: D07282
Notes:
Paul Hixson Collection., Unpublished mimeograph. 2 pages., Guidelines for teaching courses in ways that build group cohesion among culturally diverse groups.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C17076
Notes:
Pages 119-133 in Wilbur Schramm and Daniel Lerner (eds.), Communication and change: the last ten years - and the next. University Press of Hawaii, Honolulu. 372 pages.
India: East -West Communication Institute, East-West Center, Hawaii.
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C14253
Notes:
Pages 175-192 in Godwin C. Chu, Syed A. Rahim and D. Lawrence Kincaid (eds.), Communication for group transformation in development. Communication Monographs, Number 2. 424 pages.
International: East -West Communication Institute, East-West Center, Hawaii.
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C14251
Notes:
Pages 93-124 in Godwin C. Chu, Syed A. Rahim and D. Lawrence Kincaid (eds.), Communication for group transformation in development. Communication Monographs, Number 2. 424 pages.
Chu, Godwin C. (author), Danowski, James A. (author), Sharma, Ranbir (author), Rifai, Bachtiar (author), Guerrero, Jose (author), Kim, Il Chul (author), Warren, Mike (author), Westley, Bruce (author), and Zander, Alvin (author)
Format:
Book chapter
Publication Date:
1976
Published:
International: East -West Communication Institute, East-West Center, Hawaii.
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C14256
Notes:
Pages 355-357 in Godwin C. Chu, Syed A. Rahim and D. Lawrence Kincaid (eds.), Communication for group transformation in development. Communication Monographs, Number 2. 424 pages.
Taiwan: East -West Communication Institute, East-West Center, Hawaii.
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C14254
Notes:
Pages 193-215 in Godwin C. Chu, Syed A. Rahim and D. Lawrence Kincaid (eds.), Communication for group transformation in development. Communication Monographs, Number 2. 424 pages.
Nylen, Donald (author / Ford Foundation), Mitchell, J. Robert (author / Ford Foundation), and Stout, Anthony (author / Ford Foundation)
Format:
Book
Publication Date:
1967
Published:
International: National Training Laboratories Institute for Applied Behavioral Science, Washington, D.C. and the European Institute for Trans-National Studies in Group and Organizational Development, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C12628
Notes:
Francis C. Byrnes Collection, Revised and expanded edition. 309 p.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: Byrnes2 Document Number: C12343
Notes:
Francis C. Byrnes Collection, Pages 424-427 in Borton, Raymond E. (ed.), Selected readings to accompany getting agriculture moving. Volume 1. Agricultural Development Council, New York, NY. 526 p.
National Project in Agricultural Communications (author) and National Project in Agricultural Communications, East Lansing, Michigan.
Format:
Film
Publication Date:
1960
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 200 Document Number: C11818
Notes:
Francis C. Byrnes Collection. Has been digitized and added to University Library Medusa Repository - Collection Agricultural Communications Documentation Center Multimedia Collection, Repository ACES (Funk) Library, 16mm B&W sound Approx. 5 minutes. Circa 1960., Presents a situation entitled "Planning meetings." Then asks questions for discussion.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: Byrnes6 Document Number: C12546
Notes:
Francis C. Byrnes Collection, Leadership Pamphlet #15. A practical aid to leaders in education, government, welfare, health, farm, lablr, religion, industry and the community. 48 p.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: Byrnes6 Document Number: C12545
Notes:
Francis C. Byrnes Collection, Leadership Pamphlet #7. A practical aid to leaders in education, government, welfare, health, farm, lablr, religion, industry and the community. 48 p.
National Project in Agricultural Communications (author)
Format:
Guide
Publication Date:
1956
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 47 Document Number: B05699
Notes:
Francis C. Byrnes Collection, Editor's Guide: Communication Training Program. Unit 1 -- Basic Communication. Section 3. 1956. The American Association of Land-Grant Colleges and State Universities. 41 p.
