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    1. Agricultural opinion leader communication channel preferences: an empirical analysis of participants of agricultural and natural resource leadership development programs

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Lamm, Kevan W. (author), Rumble, Joy N. (author), Carter, Hannah S. (author), and Lamm, Alexa J. (author)
    Format:
    Journal article
    Publication Date:
    2016
    Published:
    USA
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 114 Document Number: D11039
    Journal Title:
    Journal of Agricultural Education
    Journal Title Details:
    57(1) 91-105
    Notes:
    Focus on the most effective means of communicating with opinion leaders. In this study, respondents were asked to indicate whether they were interested in interacting with alumni of leadership development programs through a list of eight potential communication channels.

    2. Determinants of cohesion in smallholder farmer groups in Uganda

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    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
    Journal Title:
    Advancements in Agricultural Development
    Journal Title Details:
    2 (1)
    Notes:
    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.

    3. Determinants of rice farmers' utilization of agricultural information in centralThailand

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Aonngernthayakorn, Kijsart (author) and Pongquan, Soparth (author)
    Format:
    Journal article
    Publication Date:
    2017
    Published:
    Thailand
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 169 Document Number: D08723
    Journal Title:
    Journal of Agricultural and Food Information
    Journal Title Details:
    18(1) : 25-43