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2. Americans in technical assistance: a study of men's perceptions of their cross-cultural experience
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Byrnes, Francis C. (author)
- Format:
- Thesis
- Publication Date:
- 1963
- Published:
- International
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: D06000
- Notes:
- Francis C. Byrnes Collection, Thesis submitted to Michigan State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, Department of Communication. 274 pages.
3. The use of digital technology in Extension
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Woods, Kristin (author) and Langcuster, James C. (author)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2014-10
- Published:
- USA
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 140 Document Number: D06032
- Journal Title:
- Journal of Extension
- Journal Title Details:
- 52(5) : 5COM3
- Notes:
- 4 pages
4. Factors underlying farmers’ decisions to participate in networks
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Kühne, Bianka (author), Lambrecht, Evelien (author), Vanhonacker, Feliep (author), Pieniak, Zuzanna (author), and Gellynck, Xavier (author)
- Format:
- Journal Article
- Publication Date:
- 2013
- Published:
- Belgium
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 144 Document Number: D06525
- Journal Title:
- International Journal on Food System Dynamics
- Journal Title Details:
- 4(3) : 198-213
- Notes:
- 16 pages.
5. Action learning - an experiential tool for solving organizational issues
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Kinsey, Sharon B. (author)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2011-08
- Published:
- USA
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 145 Document Number: D06533
- Journal Title:
- Journal of Extension
- Journal Title Details:
- 49(4) : 4TOT2
6. Reasons why missing class is okay
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Jodlowski, Cameron (author)
- Format:
- Commentary
- Publication Date:
- 2016-03
- Published:
- USA
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 146 Document Number: D06645
- Journal Title:
- National Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow
- Journal Title Details:
- : 1
- Notes:
- Emphasizes the value of learning outside of the classroom.
7. Comparison of primary vs. supplementary delivery of instruction via the World Wide Web and learning styles in an undergraduate agricultural communication course: effects on achievement and attitude
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Roberts, Eloise Gena (author)
- Format:
- Dissertation abstract
- Publication Date:
- 1999
- Published:
- USA
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: D06706
- Journal Title:
- Dissertation Abstracts International
- Journal Title Details:
- 60-09(A) : 3240Fou
- Notes:
- Online via Ovid.com. Abstract of dissertation from Mississippi State University. 1 p., Found no significant differences between method of instruction or learning styles on students' achievement or attitudes.
8. Neurocognition of new world learning in the native tongue: lessons from ancient farming equipment paradigm Laine and Salmelin neurocognition of new world learning
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Laine, Matti (author) and Salmelin, Riitta (author)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2010-12
- Published:
- International
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 153 Document Number: D06891
- Journal Title:
- Language Learning
- Journal Title Details:
- 60 : 25-44
9. BioBlitzes help science communicators engage local communities in environmental research
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Roger, Erin (author) and Klistorner, Sarah (author)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2016
- Published:
- Australia
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 153 Document Number: D06927
- Journal Title:
- Journal of Science Communication
- Journal Title Details:
- 15(3) : 1-18
10. NPAC Communication Training Program: Bibliography (revised 1957)
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Format:
- Bibliography
- Publication Date:
- 1957
- Published:
- USA: National Project in Agricultural Communications (NPAC), Michigan State University, East Lansing.
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 193 Document Number: D07272
- Notes:
- Hal R. Taylor Collection, 12 pages., Selected references supplementing those contained in the instructors' guides which were issued to all participants attending the Communication Training Program. List includes 142 references. Of those, 14 involve agriculture/extension.
11. Student expectations and reflections of a study away course experience to Washington, D.C
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Meyers, Courtney (author), Arnold, Shannon (author), and M (author)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2016
- Published:
- USA
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 156 Document Number: D07427
- Journal Title:
- Journal of Applied Communications
- Journal Title Details:
- 100(2) : 86-99
12. Teaching convergence in 21st Century undergraduate agricultural communication: a pilot study of backpack multimedia kits in a blended, project-based learning course
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Loizzo, Jamie (author), Borron, Abigail (author), Gee, Amanda (author), and Ertmer, Peggy A. (author)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2016
- Published:
- USA
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 156 Document Number: D07428
- Journal Title:
- Journal of Applied Communications
- Journal Title Details:
- 100(2) : 100-118
13. Towards improved management of shared river basins: lessons from the Maseru Conference
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- van der Zaag, Pieter (author) and Savenije, Hubert H.G (author)
- Format:
- Abstract
- Publication Date:
- 2000-06
- Published:
- International
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: D07653
- Journal Title:
- Water Policy
- Journal Title Details:
- 2 (1-2): 47-63
14. Changing systems for supporting farmers' decisions: problems, paradigms, and prospects
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- McCown, R.L. (author)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2002-10
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: D07718
- Journal Title:
- Agricultural Systems
- Journal Title Details:
- 74 (1): 179-220
15. A conceptual framework for guiding the participatory development of agricultural decision support systems
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Thorburn, E. Jakku, P.J. (author)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2010-11
- Published:
- Australia
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 159 Document Number: D07719
- Journal Title:
- Agricultural Systems
- Journal Title Details:
- 103 (9): 675-682
16. Planning, monitoring and evaluation in the coffee improvement project, Ethiopia
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Dorward, Andrew (author) and Wye College, University of London
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 1988
- Published:
- Ethiopia: Elsevier
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 160 Document Number: D07770
- Journal Title:
- Agricultural Administration and Extension
- Journal Title Details:
- 29 (4): 301-308
17. Facilitated learning in soil fertility management: assessing potentials of low-external-input technologies in east African farming systems
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- De Jager, A. (author), Onduru, D. (author), and Walaga, C. (author)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2004-02
- Published:
- Africa: Elsevier
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 161 Document Number: D07807
- Journal Title:
- Agricultural Systems
- Journal Title Details:
- 79 (2): 205-223
18. Assessing the role of learning devices and geovisualisation tools for collective action in natural resource management: Experiences from Vietnam
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Castella, Jean-Christophe (author)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2009-02
- Published:
- Vietnam
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 161 Document Number: D07820
- Journal Title:
- Journal of Environmental Management
- Journal Title Details:
- 90 (2): 1313-1319
19. More is not always better: Coping with ambiguity in natural resources management
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Brugnach, M. (author), Dewulf, A. (author), Henriksen, H.J. (author), and van der Keur, P. (author)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2011-01
- Published:
- Netherlands: Elsevier
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 161 Document Number: D07824
- Journal Title:
- Journal of Environmental Management
- Journal Title Details:
- 92 (1): 78-84
20. The trainers handbook: for managers and trainers
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Moss, Geoffrey (author)
- Format:
- Book
- Publication Date:
- 1987
- Published:
- International: Moss Associates, Ltd., Wellington, New Zealand.
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 195 Document Number: D07930
- Notes:
- John L. Woods Collection, 135 pages.
21. An innovative mobile learning framework for the field of agriculture extension Sri Lanka
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Jayasinghe, J.A.S.S. (author), Hewagamage, K.P. (author), and Department of Information Technology, CINEC Campus, IT Park, Malabe, Sri Lanka University of Colombo School of Computing, 35, Reid Avenue, Colombo 07, Sri Lanka
- Format:
- Conference paper
- Publication Date:
- 2017
- Published:
- Sri Lanka: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 162 Document Number: D08141
- Notes:
- article number 7829901, pp. 72-79, 16th International Conference on Advances in ICT for Emerging Regions, ICTer 2016; Jetwing BlueNegombo; Sri Lanka; 1 September 2016 through 3 September 2016; Category numberCFP1686L-ART; Code 126111
22. Creating student confidence for communication with farmer stakeholders
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Wiedenhoeft, M. (author), Porter, Paul (author), DeHaan, Robert (author), Francis, Charles (author), and Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, USA.
- Format:
- Conference paper
- Publication Date:
- 2014
- Published:
- USA: International Farming Systems Association (IFSA) Europe; Vienna; Austria
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 164 Document Number: D08229
- Journal Title Details:
- 461-469
- Notes:
- 11th European IFSA Symposium, Farming Systems Facing Global Challenges: Capacities and Strategies, Proceedings, Berlin, Germany, 1-4 April 2014
23. Long-term outcomes of an urban farming internship program
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Sonti, Nancy Falxa (author), Campbell, Lindsay K. (author), Johnson, Michelle L. (author), Daftary-Steel, Sarita (author), and Baltimore Field Station, USDA Forest Service, Baltimore, MD, USA New York City Urban Field Station, USDA Forest Service, New York, NY, USA Food Dignity Project, Brooklyn, NY, USA
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2016-09
- Published:
- USA: Sage Publications Inc.
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 164 Document Number: D08243
- Journal Title:
- Journal of Experiential Education
- Journal Title Details:
- 39 (3): 269-187
24. Perception and attitudinal behavior of lecturers' in the use of information and communication technology tools in teaching/learning in Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Olojede, Joy C. (author)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2016
- Published:
- Romania: University of Agricultural Sciences & Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Mgmt, Econ Eng. & Rural Dev.
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 164 Document Number: D08249
- Journal Title:
- Scientific Papers: Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture & Rural Development
- Journal Title Details:
- 16 (3): 207-210
25. Learn to make Korean food with a charming graphic cookbook
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Danovich, Tove (author)
- Format:
- Article
- Publication Date:
- 2016-07-02
- Published:
- USA: NPR
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 168 Document Number: D08538
- Journal Title Details:
- ONL
- Notes:
- NPR online: the salt, pages.
26. Changing the conversation about climate change: a theoretical framework for place-based climate change engagement
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Schweizer, Sarah (author), Davis, Shawn (author), and Thompson, Jessica Leigh (author)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2013-03-05
- Published:
- UK: Taylor & Francis Group Ltd., 2 Park Square Oxford OX14 4RN United Kingdom
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 168 Document Number: D08569
- Journal Title:
- Environmental Communication
- Journal Title Details:
- 7 (1): 42-62
27. On being wrong in the 1980s
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Jackson, Donald (author)
- Format:
- Speech
- Publication Date:
- 1980-05
- Published:
- USA
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 169 Document Number: D08728
- Notes:
- James F. Evans Collection, 1980 commencement speech delivered at Iowa State University, Ames. 10 pages.
28. On food, farming and land management: towards a research agenda to reconnect urban and rural lives
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Dillon, Justin (author), Rickinson, Mark (author), Sanders, Dawn (author), and Teamey, Kelly (author)
- Format:
- Book chapter
- Publication Date:
- 2005
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: D08794
- Notes:
- Pages 187-203 in Dillon, Justin, Towards a convergence between science and environmental education: the selected works of Justin Dillon. United States: Routledge, New York City, New York, 2017. 361 pages.
29. Barriers and benefits to learning in natural environments: towards a reconceptualization of the possibilities for change
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Dillon, Justin (author)
- Format:
- Book chapter
- Publication Date:
- 2013
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: D08795
- Notes:
- Pages 219-240 in Dillon, Justin, Towards a convergence between science and environmental education: the selected works of Justin Dillon. United States: Routledge, New York City, New York, 2017. 361 pages.
30. Applied anthropology in Micronesian administration
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Byrnes, Francis C. (author)
- Format:
- Paper
- Publication Date:
- 1957
- Published:
- USA
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: Byrnes7; Folder: MSU student papers file Document Number: D09094
- Notes:
- Francis C. Byrnes Collection, Sociology class project, Michigan State University, East Lansing. 50 pages.
31. Lecture and lesson notes
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Byrnes, Francis C. (author)
- Format:
- Lecture
- Publication Date:
- unknown
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: Byrnes10 Document Number: D09109
- Notes:
- Francis C. Byrnes Collection, 100 pages
32. The self-directed approach to lifelong learning
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Byrnes, Francis C. (author)
- Format:
- Working paper
- Publication Date:
- 1977-05-27
- Published:
- USA
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: Byrnes10 Document Number: D09199
- Notes:
- Francis C. Byrnes Collection, Draft of working Outline.
33. Cultivating creativity: faculty perceptions of creativity in agricultural communications students
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Gibson, Courtney (author), Hancock, Hope (author), Irlbeck, Erica (author), and Meyers, Courtney (author)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2018
- Published:
- USA
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: D09218
- Journal Title:
- Journal of Applied Communications
- Journal Title Details:
- 102(1) Article 3
34. Firm learning and food product recalls: an application of recurrent event survival analysis to food recalls
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Akhundjanov, Sherzod M. (author), Pozo, Veronica (author), and Thomas, Briana (author)
- Format:
- Poster
- Publication Date:
- 2017-07-30
- Published:
- USA
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 172 Document Number: D09422
- Notes:
- Poster presented at the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association annual meeting,Chicago,Illinois, July 30-August 1. 1 page.
35. The professional field trip: a practical approach to professional development
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Martinez, Pamela (author / New Mexico State University), Aguirre, Adrian (author / New Mexico State University), Eiland,Kathryn (author / New Mexico State University), Eshelman, Frank (author / New Mexico State University), and Chamberlin, Barbara (author / New Mexico State University)
- Format:
- Presentation
- Publication Date:
- 2018-08
- Published:
- USA
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 199 Document Number: D09908
- Notes:
- Presentation at the Association of Communication Excellence (ACE) conference during the Agricultural Media Summit, Scottsdale, Arizona, August 4-8, 2018. 20 pages. PowerPoint.
36. An exploratory study of the impact of the rural Ugandan village library and other factors on the academic achievement of secondary school students
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Dent, Valeda Frances (author)
- Format:
- Dissertation abstract
- Publication Date:
- 2012
- Published:
- Uganda
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 199 Document Number: D09923
- Notes:
- Proquest LLC. PhD dissertation, Long Island University, New York. 210 pages.
37. Case study integration in the undergraduate classroom: can we enhance willingness to communicate?
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Harsh, Jessica (author), Lamm, Alexa (author), Telg, Ricky (author), and Meyers, Courtney (author)
- Format:
- Paper abstract
- Publication Date:
- 2018-02
- Published:
- USA
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 199 Document Number: D10019
- Notes:
- Abstract of paper presented at the National Agricultural Communications Symposium, Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists (SAAS) Agricultural Communications Section, Jacksonville, Florida, February 4-5, 2018.
38. Model Integrated Pest Management Program Delivery for Community Gardeners
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Barrett, Eric (author / Ohio State University Extension), Kowalski, Jacqueline (author / Ohio State University Extension), and Ohio State University
- Format:
- Online journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2018-12
- Published:
- USA: Extension Journal, Inc.
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 151 Document Number: D10117
- Journal Title:
- Journal of Extension
- Journal Title Details:
- 56(7)
- Notes:
- 5 pages., via online journal, The growth of community gardens has created new opportunities for urban Extension personnel at a time when staffing resources continue to decline. To serve the integrated pest management (IPM) needs of community gardening populations, Extension educators in two urban counties developed an on-site program involving a demonstration kit and planning protocol that Extension educators, program staff, and master gardener volunteers can use to teach IPM. The program provides practical, research-based information to community gardeners, allows Extension to maintain a presence in urban centers, and provides outreach to audiences who may not have used Extension resources historically.
39. Networked learning for agricultural extension: a framework for analysis and two cases
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Bennett, M. John (author) and Starasts, Anna (author)
- Format:
- Online journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2017-05-24
- Published:
- Australia: Taylor & Francis
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 151 Document Number: D10131
- Journal Title:
- Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension
- Journal Title Details:
- 23(7) : 399-414
- Notes:
- 17 pages., Via online journal., Purpose: This paper presents economic and pedagogical motivations for adopting information and communications technology (ICT)-mediated learning networks in agricultural education and extension. It proposes a framework for networked learning in agricultural extension and contributes a theoretical and case-based rationale for adopting the networked learning paradigm. Design/methodology/approach: A review of the literature highlights the economic and pedagogical need for adopting a networked learning approach. Two examples are described to instantiate the language for learning networks: a small community of farmers in India and large Twitter community of Australian farmers. Findings: This paper reviews evidence that successful networked learning interventions are already occurring within agricultural extension. It provides a framework for describing these interventions and for helping future designers of learning networks in agricultural extension. Practical implication: Facilitation of learning networks can serve to achieve efficient agricultural extension that connects farmers across distances for constructivist learning. To realize these benefits, designers of learning networks need to consider set design, social design and epistemic design. Theoretical implication: This paper contributes a theoretical framework for designing, implementing and analysing learning networks in agriculture. It does this by integrating existing ideas from networked learning and applying them to the agricultural context through examples. Originality/value: This paper contributes an understanding of the value of networked learning for extension in terms of economic and pedagogical benefits. It provides a language for talking about learning networks that is useful for future researchers and for practitioners.
40. Experiential nursey integrated pest management workshop series to enhance grower practice adoption
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- LeBude, Anthony (author), Fulcher, Amy (author), Dubois, Jean-Jacque (author), Braman, S. Kris (author), Chappell, Matthew (author), Chong, J.C. (author), Derr, Jeffrey (author), Gauthier, Nicole (author), Hale, Frank (author), Klingeman, William (author), Knox, Gary (author), Neal, Joseph (author), Windham, Alan (author), and North Carolina State University University of Tennessee National Science Foundation Center for Integrated Pest Management University of Georgia Clemson University Virginia Tech University of Kentucky University of Florida
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2017-12
- Published:
- United States: American Society for Horticultural Science
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 12 Document Number: D10344
- Journal Title:
- HortTechnology
- Journal Title Details:
- 27(6) : 772-781
- Notes:
- 10 pages., Via online journal., Three, 2-day hands-on experiential learning workshops were presented in three southeastern United States cities in June 2014, by the Southern Nursery Integrated Pest Management (SNIPM) working group. Attendees were provided 4 hours of instruction including hands-on demonstrations in horticultural management, arthropods, plant diseases, and weeds. Participants completed initial surveys for gains in knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as their intentions to adopt various integrated pest management (IPM) practices after the workshop. After 3 years, participants were again surveyed to determine practice adoption. Respondents changed their IPM practice behavior because of attending the workshops. Those returning the survey set aside more time to scout deliberately for pests, plant diseases, and weeds; used a standardized sampling plan when scouting; and adopted more sanitation practices to prevent plant disease. Fewer horticultural management practices were adopted than respondents originally intended. Future emphasis should be placed on using monitoring techniques to estimate pest emergence, for example, traps and pheromone lures, as well as plant phenology and record keeping. However, more work is needed to highlight both the immediate and long-term economic benefits of IPM practice adoption in southeastern U.S. nursery production.
41. Identification of industry needs and development of professional skills in students of horticulture
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Pearson, Brian J. (author), Moore, Kimberly (author), and University of Florida
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2017-10
- Published:
- United States: American Society for Horticultural Science
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 12 Document Number: D10350
- Journal Title:
- HortTechnology
- Journal Title Details:
- 27(5) : 580-582
- Notes:
- 3 pages., Via online journal., Increased global trade coupled with diversified employment opportunities demand college graduates possessing well-developed professional skills. Recent survey results identified the importance of professional skills among candidates seeking employment, with communication being recognized as the most important skill or quality when selecting candidates. The ability to work within a team structure, solve complex problems, and organize and prioritize work also ranked high among industry employment needs. Despite a rigorous focus on discipline-oriented knowledge and skills, development of professional skills in students of horticulture may be overlooked or not fully developed. Teaching methods can be modified to incorporate development of professional skills and discipline-oriented knowledge to enhance student employment preparedness and directly address industry needs.
42. Learning by doing: Applying the concept of pollen viability in a horticulture classroom
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Perez, Kauahi (author) and University of Hawaii and Manoa
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2017-08
- Published:
- United States: American Society for Horticultural Science
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 12 Document Number: D10362
- Journal Title:
- HortTechnology
- Journal Title Details:
- 27(4) : 461-464
- Notes:
- 4 pages., Via journal article., Learning by doing plays a critical role in a learner’s conceptual understanding. By actively engaging with a concept, students gain experience and develop an enduring understanding of the concept. The concept of pollen viability is a critical component in the field of plant breeding and can be used to explain various aspects of pollen quality. An inquiry activity was designed to expose undergraduate students in a horticulture course to the concept of pollen viability and its application. The entire class was tasked with collaborating to identify an in vitro germination medium optimized to germinate plumeria (Plumeria rubra) pollen. To determine optimum sucrose and pH concentrations of the medium, student groups were assigned treatments of pollen from two plumeria cultivars that were germinated in Brewbaker and Kwack media of differing sucrose and pH concentrations. Students calculated the percentage of germinated pollen and assessed pollen tube integrity and used these variables as evidence of an optimized medium. Although undergraduates were engaged in authentic research practices during the inquiry activity, lack of time and resources impeded completion of the activity. However, students were exposed to methods and instrumentation directly related to evaluating pollen viability. Moreover, they were exposed to the basic practice of pollen quality assessment that they can use to carry out investigations on pollen fertility. In addition, insight was gained to improve the inquiry activity in the future. Now, well-informed modifications to the inquiry activity can be made to pilot this activity in a formal horticulture laboratory section.
43. Using flipped classrooms and virtual field trips to engage students
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Kobayashi, Kent D. (author) and University of Hawaii at Manoa
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2017-08
- Published:
- United States: American Society for Horticultural Science
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 12 Document Number: D10364
- Journal Title:
- HortTechnology
- Journal Title Details:
- 27(4) : 458-460
- Notes:
- 3 pages., Via online journal., Student engagement in the classroom is critical for effective learning. To enhance student engagement, several teaching approaches can be used, including a flipped classroom approach and virtual field trips. The flipped classroom approach was used in an undergraduate tropical production systems course in which students viewed lecture materials outside of class, brought their smart devices to class to review materials, searched for new information on the Internet, and participated in small group discussions. In the virtual field trip assignment, each student visited a commercial farm or nursery, interviewed the owner or manager, and gave a presentation to the class about the operation of the enterprise and its sustainable practices.
44. Introduction: Five-minute impact strategies for engaging student- Where to start with service-learning and fundraising workshop
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Trader, Brian W. (author), Kobayashi, Kent D. (author), and University of Hawaii at Manoa
- Format:
- Workshop report
- Publication Date:
- 2017-08
- Published:
- United States: American Society for Horticultural Science
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 15 Document Number: D10434
- Journal Title:
- HortTechnology
- Journal Title Details:
- 27(4) : 453-454
- Notes:
- 2 pages., Via online journal.
45. Plant Madness: A classroom game using bracketology for horticulture plant identification courses
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Miller, Chad T. (author) and Kansas State University
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2019-03-25
- Published:
- United States: American Society for Horticultural Science
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 15 Document Number: D10437
- Journal Title:
- HortTechnology
- Journal Title Details:
- 29(2) : 223-228
- Notes:
- 6 pages., Via online journal., Plant Madness was a classroom activity developed and implemented for the Landscape Plants II identification course at Kansas State University. The game was modeled after the National Collegiate Athletic Association college basketball March Madness tournament and Bracketology. One activity objective was to provide students an opportunity to learn new and recent cultivars and plant species not specifically covered in the class curriculum. The activity also provided students opportunities to practice public speaking skills, an avenue to be creative, and simply have fun in class. In Plant Madness, each student randomly drew a plant from a hat and then students were randomly assigned tournament seed rankings (preliminary rankings). On specified game days, one student played against another student, each having 2 minutes of play. Student play varied, and consisted of defining different plant attributes, landscape appeal, and interesting facts, for example; or identifying the opposing student’s plant’s faults through riddles, poems, games, songs, or simply recitation. Referees (e.g., guest faculty, graduate students) reviewed student play and awarded points, and the student with the highest score advanced to the next round through the single-elimination tournament. A postactivity survey was administered [Spring 2016 and 2017 (n = 44)] to obtain student feedback. When asked if the students liked the activity, it was nearly unanimous, 98% liked Plant Madness. Similarly, most students (93%) self-reported the activity increased their awareness of new or recent plant cultivars. When asked to rate the activity compared with other class approaches for learning different plants based on a scale of 1 (excellent) to 5 (poor), the average rating was 1.8. Students’ average rating for their ability to be creative for Plant Madness was 1.8 (1 = to a large extent, 5 = not at all). Ninety-five percent of the students recommended repeating the activity.
46. Risk, trust and knowledge networks in farmers' learning
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Sligo, F.X. (author), Massey, Claire (author), and Department of Communication and Journalism, Massey University Massey University, New Zealand Centre for SME Research
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2007-04
- Published:
- Elsevier
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 16 Document Number: D10440
- Journal Title:
- Journal of Rural Studies
- Journal Title Details:
- 23(2) : 170-182
- Notes:
- 13 pages., Via online journal., This study reports on New Zealand dairy farmers’ access to and use of information as mediated through conditions of risk and trust within the context of their interpersonal social networks. We located participants’ reports of their information use within their perceived environments of trust and risk, following Giddens's [1990. The consequences of modernity. Polity Press, Stanford, CA] typology of trust and risk in pre-modernity and modernity. The research participants were constant users of interpersonal and print information from numerous sources, and monitored their incoming data in the light of strategic needs, reflecting their roles as both farming practitioners and business owners. Socio-spatial knowledge networks (SSKNs) combine individuals’ explanatory cognitive models of information acquisition and use with a micro-geographical analysis of their interpersonal networks. The participants showed characteristics of pre-modern, modern and even post-modern society in respect of their use of complex interactional forms, as well as a blending of individualistic and communitarian practices and concerns in their professional and personal lives.
47. Using technology to enhance Extension education and outreach
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Barton, Elizabeth T. (author), Barton, Emily A. (author), Barton, Susan (author), Boyer, Cheryl R. (author), Brosnan, Jim (author), Hill, Paul (author), Hoyle, Jared (author), Reid, Judson (author), Seger, Jamie (author), Stafne, Eric (author), and University of Delaware University of Virginia Kansas State University University of Tennessee University of Washington Cornell University Ohio State University Mississippi State University
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2017-04
- Published:
- United States: American Society for Horticultural Science
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 16 Document Number: D10445
- Journal Title:
- HortTechnology
- Journal Title Details:
- 27(2) : 177-186
- Notes:
- 10 pages., Via online journal., We held a technology session at the 2016 Annual Meeting of the American Society for Horticultural Science in Atlanta, GA, to provide guidance for technology choices in extension education and an opportunity to learn more about engaging new audiences, including the millennial generation (people born between 1982 and 2000). The use of technology is now an integral part of extension-client interaction. Presenters in the session gave examples of when technologies such as blogs, social media accounts, or web conferencing tools allowed extension personnel to increase engagement with online consumers and ultimately help fulfill extension’s mission of extending knowledge and changing lives. Effective engagement requires both educators and learners to be satisfied with the exchange. It is critical to monitor the quality of these digitally facilitated exchanges as compared with traditional face-to-face interactions. Additionally, it is possible to quantify digital engagement with readily available metrics, such as “retweets” (a reposted or forwarded message) or “likes” (indication an item is appreciated). These allow innovative and substantive reporting to further justify continued use of digital technologies for enhancing client-extension relations.
48. A high school summer academy’s effect on increasing awareness of the horticulture industry and its potential to develop future horticulturists
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Mitchell, E. Shelley (author), Moss, Justin Q. (author), and Oklahoma State University
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2017-04
- Published:
- United States: American Society for Horticultural Science
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 16 Document Number: D10446
- Journal Title:
- HortTechnology
- Journal Title Details:
- 27(2) : 269-274
- Notes:
- 6 pages., Via online journal., This study examines the impact of a residential horticultural career academy, Camp Tomorrow’s Undergraduates Realizing the Future (TURF), conducted from 2010 to 2016 at Oklahoma State University (OSU) in Stillwater, OK. Each year, up to 25 Oklahoma high school students were engaged in 2 weeks of hands-on activities representing a variety of horticulture-related careers. Instructors for Camp TURF included OSU faculty, staff, and graduate students from the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, related OSU departments, and horticulture and landscape architecture industry professionals. The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education sponsored this career academy, which was geared toward potential first-generation college students, and helped to expose students to the university atmosphere as well as expand their knowledge of science- and math-related career fields. Pre- and postassessments given at Camp TURF show significant changes in college readiness and familiarity with horticulture careers, but did not necessarily increase interest in particular horticulture and landscape architecture careers. Upon following up with academy graduates, we learned that the academy has been a positive experience for numerous attendees, with 76.6% going on to higher education and two students majoring in horticulture and landscape architecture-related areas.
49. Student use and perceptions of virtual plant walk maps as a study tool in plant identification courses
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Wilson, Matthew S. (author), Miller, Chad T. (author), Bloedow, Nicholas R. (author), and Kansas State University
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2017-02
- Published:
- United States: American Society for Horticultural Science
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 16 Document Number: D10449
- Journal Title:
- HortTechnology
- Journal Title Details:
- 27(1) : 121-127
- Notes:
- 7 pages., Via online journal., Virtual plant walk maps were developed for an ornamental plant identification (ID) course, with the goal of providing an additional study resource to potentially enhance student learning. The maps provided students an opportunity to revisit plants covered in lecture and laboratory sections at their own convenience, using either a computer or mobile device. Each map plotted the locations of the plants from the corresponding list and provided photographs of specimens, plant family, common and scientific names, and plant type information. At the end of the course, a survey was given to collect information about student use and perceptions of the virtual plant walk maps for two fall semesters (n = 87). Survey results indicated 63% of the students used the virtual plant walk maps as a study resource. Students who used the maps reported accessing the maps an average of 3.2 times between receiving the maps and taking the plant ID quiz in laboratory. Students mainly used the maps to study the most current plant list and accessed previous plant list maps to a lesser extent. About 67% of students who used the virtual maps, used the maps to visually review the plants online only, although 31% of students used the maps for both visual review and to physically retrace the plant walk to view the live specimens. Of the students who did not use the maps, most found other study resources/methods more useful or they forgot about the maps as a resource. When asked to rate usefulness of the maps on a scale from slightly useful (1) to very useful (3), 43% of students indicated that the virtual maps study tool was very useful, 25% indicated the maps were useful, and 8% indicated that the maps were slightly useful. A significant dependence between student use frequency and student usefulness ratings of virtual plant walk maps was observed. As students’ use of the virtual maps increased, they perceived the maps to be more useful to their studies in preparing for ID quizzes. No differences between plant ID quiz scores were associated with virtual plant walk map use, learning style, or use by learning style. Our survey indicated that students used the virtual plant walk maps as a resource and perceived the maps as a useful tool in preparation for ID quizzes.
50. Engaging young people in science education through socioscientific issues of biosecurity
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Ram, Rajesh (author)
- Format:
- Online journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2019
- Published:
- Taylor & Francis
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 75 Document Number: D10804
- Journal Title:
- Kōtuitui: New Zealand Journal of Social Sciences Online
- Notes:
- 17 pages., via online journal., The biosecurity system is extremely important to New Zealand because the economy is based largely on exporting products derived from primary industry practices. Recent developments in trade practices such as online trade have put the biosecurity system in New Zealand under further strain. In light of this, engaging young people to support biosecurity initiatives is crucial. A qualitative approach using the interpretive mode of inquiry was used to investigate the message young people got out of biosecurity educational material in the public. One hundred and seventy-one young people completed a questionnaire that consisted of Likert-scale type questions and open-ended questions that focused on getting young people’s understanding of biosecurity related educational material. The findings show that young people emotionally connected with the biosecurity educational material, but were unable to get the biosecurity message. Building prior knowledge about biosecurity through teaching and learning is recommended.
51. Implementing a successful national e-forum
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Lobley, Jennifer (author), Edwards, Harriett C. (author), Vettern, Rachelle (author), Lesmeister, Marilyn K. (author), and McKinley, Steve (author)
- Format:
- Online journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2019-08
- Published:
- United States: Extension Journal, Inc.
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 77 Document Number: D10809
- Journal Title:
- Journal of Extension
- Journal Title Details:
- 57(4)
- Notes:
- 7 pages., Article #: 4IAW3, via online journal., The National 4-H Volunteer e-Forum is an alternative to multistate, face-to-face volunteer forums. Building on the success of regional e-forums, a collaborative group planned and offered three webinars that were relevant, economical, consistent, and convenient to attend. A blended learning strategy can successfully be used for focusing on both volunteer and organizational needs when approached with intentionality. Extension can use this model broadly to develop better trained corps of volunteers. Data-driven recommendations are included for Extension professionals interested in exploring hybrid training options.
52. Human resource development using e-learning for Hungarian agricultural experts
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Lengyel, Peter (author), Füzesi, István (author), Péntek, Ádám (author), and Herdon, Miklós (author)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2016
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 101 Document Number: D10877
- Journal Title:
- Journal of Agricultural Informatics
- Journal Title Details:
- 7(1) : 94-102
- Notes:
- 10 pages., ISSN 2061-862X, Via Academic Search Ultimate., This study presents the use of e-learning application for agricultural professionals. In addition to traditional forms of training, and built on it there was necessary to establish a distance learning system (e-learning platform), which was extensive multimedia-based solution for the staff of Central Agricultural Office (CAO), working in different parts of the country and caring different areas. E-learning has been introduced under a projects. The e-learning (distance learning) pilot training of CAO’s professionals started at the end of 2009. Our research aims to examine the spread of e-learning applications for further training of agricultural professionals, particularly in the human development of agrotechnical administrative staff and experts. There have never been any surveys about the application of the e-learning system among the agricultural experts. This fact enforced our aim to carry out a research among them. This goal was formulated in 2011, when we conducted a questionnaire survey among the consultants. We repeated the survey in 2015 and this article publish the comparison of results too.
53. Development of a knowledge management system integrated with local communication channels and knowledge management initiatives for Kenyan rural farming communities
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Wirastuti, Dewi (author), Luckin, Rose (author), Sheriff, Ray E. (author), Walker, Kevin (author), Underwood, Josh (author), and Dunckley, Lynne (author)
- Format:
- Conference paper
- Publication Date:
- 2008-01-01
- Published:
- IEEE
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 101 Document Number: D10883
- Notes:
- 8 pages., Fifth IEEE International Conference on Wireless, Mobile, and Ubiquitous Technology in Education., via online journal., This paper presents an innovative application of wireless, mobile and ubiquitous technologies to support informal and collaborative learning in Kenyan rural farming communities. Such an approach is achieved by the development of a knowledge management system (KMS) integrated with existing local community communication channels, together with experimental knowledge management (KM) initiatives employing the VeSeL (Village e-Science for Life) distributed resource kits (DRKs). The initiatives support illiterate and semi-literate farming community groups, in learning new agriculture practices, and also enable the use of advanced digital technology to improve their agricultural practices and literacy levels. Results of a recent field trip to Kenya are presented and an application sketch is developed. The process of applying wireless and Internet technologies for the education of local farming communities, using irrigation and water management as the application, concludes the paper.
54. Where to put the focus on rural development: changing the focus from funding to learning
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Katona Kovacs, Judit (author)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2014
- Published:
- International
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 102 Document Number: D10918
- Journal Title:
- Studies in Agricultural Economics
- Journal Title Details:
- 116 : 41-48
- Notes:
- Why is a change in the focus of rural development needed? Sinek (2009) pointed out that the first question addressed by successful entrepreneurs when establishing their companies is, why should the enterprise be created, what is the purpose of it? With the outcome of a conversation with an academic colleague in mind, that even scientific papers have a story to tell, the author has structured this paper in line with the 'golden circle' approach of Sinek (2009), namely asking why, then how and then what? At the beginning of her research career in rural development, the author examined the role of the European Union's (EU) Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) in Hungary, with special regard to agri-environmental management. As this research was linked to policy regulations it was in rather a 'top down' direction, examining the effects of selected tools such as agri-environmental measures, direct payments and the LEADER approach. The experience gained during this period (2001-2006) redirected the interest of the author to human and social capital. Examination of sustainability, resilience and system thinking has become a basic element in her work. Acceptance by agriculture that corporate social responsibility is a pre-condition for the licence to produce is now an established societal demand. Production methods that have regard for the planet and people as well as profi t have become a 'must' for the food industry (Slingerland and Rab-binge, 2009). The author keeps in mind the three dimensions of sustainability (nature, society and economy), in which nature creates the frame, the limits of growth, and society is understood to be part of it. Each human being, as an indi-vidual part of society, has his/her responsibility and has to understand the system he/she lives in. This is very important because, as Senge (2011) points out, people do not believe that they infl uence the future, while Johnson (2013), in line with Meier (2005), states that our future is based on how we as individuals live and talk today. In Hungary, human and social resources, which play an important role in the rural economy, show a great defi cit (Katona Kovács, 2006a). Appreciating the importance of human and social capital and their deficit in the North Great Plain NUTS 2 region where she lives, the author is look-ing for ways to increase these resources. This is the first and most important answer to the why question. Since 2006 the author's research work has sought answers to how human and social capital could be increased in local economies, as key factors for future development, even in the improvement of agri-environment management. Although there are good examples of changes generated through policy instruments, such as the LEADER pro-gramme (ÖIR, 2004), instead of trying to form or to increase human and social capital via 'top down' policy mechanisms, while keeping the importance of these instruments in mind, the author is looking for 'bottom-up' tools and participatory actions. This preference is based on an increasing body of evidence. For example, Dam et al. (2009) explore the transi-tion of societal organisation from heavy reliance on the state towards self-organisation by citizens in communities. They note that private citizens are increasingly expected to take responsibility for the direction of their own lives. The suc-cess of the LEADER programme also comes from the space it gives for bottom-up approaches, for partnership and co-creation. Based on the model elaborated by Lukesch (2007), Katona Kovács et al. (2011) examined, from the three modes of operation offered by the model (animating actions, struc-turing actions and consolidating actions), the types of activities of the Local Action Groups (LAGs) in the North Great Plain region. Their results demonstrate the importance of animating actions amongst the LAGs in the region. In this region the level of governance is such that "the ability of people to articulate their common needs is the starting point for many innovations ... It is the only point where we can speak about development programmes in the strict sense" (Lukesch, 2007, p.16). Today animating actions are the most needed operations in the North Great Plain region, so as to encourage different actors to work together and experience the results of common thinking. Dialogue about the common needs is an important first step to help the development of local communities.
55. The impact of education on agricultural productivity: evidence from East Asian economies
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Luh, Yir-Hueih (author)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2017
- Published:
- International
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 102 Document Number: D10919
- Journal Title:
- International Journal of Food and Agricultural Economics
- Journal Title Details:
- 5(4) : 11-24
- Notes:
- This study presents an efficient version of test for the hypothesis that education plays a key role in influencing agricultural productivity based on a switching regression model. In the present setting, farmers’ ability to deal with disequilibria is allowed to change with education, which thereby provides a concrete evidence of the effect of education on selected East Asian production agriculture. The results suggest that there exists a threshold for education to be influential to agricultural productivity change when the selected East-Asian economies are categoried by their degree of economic development. Moreover, for the group of economies where education constitutes a major determinant of productivity growth in both the technological progression and/or stagnation/recession regimes, the effect of education is found to vary from economy to economy and from regime to regime. Generally speaking, however, those East-Asian economies tend to reach their turning point in short time despite of the mentioned differences. This result therefore leads to important policy implications concerning giving an impetus to human capital investment in the agriculture sector.
56. Using educational theory and research to refine agricultural extension: affordances and barriers for farmers’ learning and practice change
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Sewell, A.M. (author), Hartnett, M.K. (author), Gray, D.I. (author), Blair, H.T. (author), Kemp, P.D. (author), Kenyon, P.R. (author), Morris, S.T. (author), Wood, B.A. (author), and Massey University
- Format:
- Online journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2017-04-24
- Published:
- New Zealand: Taylor & Francis
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 109 Document Number: D10968
- Journal Title:
- The Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension
- Journal Title Details:
- 23(4) : 313-333
- Notes:
- 20 pages, via online journal, Purpose: To examine the factors that support and hinder farmers’ learning and to investigate the impact of an innovative learning program on farmers’ practice change. Design/methodology/approach: Individual interviews and focus group discussions were held with 24 farmers over 20 months. Observations were made of these farmers as they participated with eight agricultural and social scientists in a range of innovative experiences to learn about chicory and plantain establishment and management. These learning experiences were designed around evidence-informed educational pedagogies. Data sets were analyzed using NVivo to determine common themes of affordances and barriers to learning and actual practice changes. Findings: The affordances for learning and practice change include belonging to a learning community, enhancing self-efficacy, engaging with scientists, seeing relative advantage, reinforcing and validating learning, supporting system’s integration and developing an identity as learners. Barriers to learning and practice change include issues of: trialability, complexity, compatibility and risk. Practical implications: The importance of basing new models of extension around evidence-informed pedagogies known through educational research to promote learning and practice change. Theoretical implications: Sociocultural theory and self-efficacy theories of learning are critical to the success of effective agricultural extension programs. Originality: To date, little empirical research about the affordances and barriers for pastoral farmers’ learning has been based on contemporary educational research.
57. The potential for developing educational farms: a SWOT analysis from a case study
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Forleo, Maria Bonaventura (author), Palmieri, Nadia (author), and University of Molise
- Format:
- Online journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2019-07-22
- Published:
- Italy: Taylor & Francis
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 109 Document Number: D10975
- Journal Title:
- The Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension
- Journal Title Details:
- 25(5) : 431-442
- Notes:
- 11 pages, via online journal, Purpose: Educational farms (EFs) serve a number of social and economic functions and are part of the debate about new learning environments, multifunctional agriculture and firm diversification. Through the analysis of a case study, this paper aims to identify strengths and weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) of EFs and key factors for setting a development strategy. Design/Methodology/Approach: A direct survey to EFs in Molise region (IT) was implemented during April-May 2017 and results were assessed following a SWOT approach. Findings: Strong motivation and connection with agritourism activities are strengths of EFs in the region; small size, unskilled staff, lack of structured educational pathways, and limited profitability are the main weaknesses. Farms opportunities come from a territory rich in rural landscapes, environmental resources, and typical food products, and from a growing demand for educational tourism. Obstacles are in the institutional sphere and due to the absence of regional networks. Based on SWOT findings, key factors for EFs development are discussed. Practical implications: EFs development requires innovative educational and managerial tools, a more concerted and proactive role for multiple stakeholders, and the implementation of a network approach. Study findings solicit actions from public institutions and advisory services to improve farmers’ skills. Theoretical implications: The paper contributes to the theoretical debate about the need for a multidisciplinary approach in dealing with the analysis of EFs. Originality/Value: The analysis underlines the importance of internal and external drivers in stimulating farms and institutions to support diversification strategies, rural development and transformation processes in inner areas.
58. Facilitating conditions for farmer learning behaviour in the student-to-farmer university outreach
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Kalule, Stephen W. (author), Sseguya, Haroon (author), Ongeng, Duncan (author), Karubanga, Gabriel (author), and Makerere University Gulu University
- Format:
- Online journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2019-04-12
- Published:
- Uganda: Taylor & Francis
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 109 Document Number: D10981
- Journal Title:
- The Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension
- Journal Title Details:
- 25(3)
- Notes:
- 16 pages, via online journal, Purpose: This study elucidates on how faculty supervision support to students during farm placements and other facilitating conditions influence farmer learning in the student-centred university outreach. Methodology/Design/Approach: Cross-sectional data were collected from a sample of 283 farmers who had previously hosted students of Gulu University in the student-to-farmer university outreach. Structural equation modelling was used to analyse how faculty supervision support to students in combination with other facilitating conditions affect the formation of intentions for learning and actual farmer learning behaviour. Findings: Faculty supervision support in the student-to-farmer outreach was found to significantly influence formation of intentions for learning (β = 0.380; t = 5.263; P < .01) and actual farmer learning behaviour (β = 0.182; t = 2.081; P < .05). Practical implications: Faculty supervision support to students is critical to fostering lasting learning relationships in university outreach. Thus, it needs to be a part of the transformation agenda of the higher education sector for improved community linkages and innovation. Theoretical implications: Empirical data obtained from the context of student-centred university outreach is used to extend the model of facilitating conditions. Originality/Value: The study addresses how faculty supervision support together with farmers’ perception of student attitudes and the value of the learning content influence farmers’ learning behaviour during university outreach.
59. The use of Twitter for knowledge exchange on sustainable soil management
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Mills, Jane (author), Reed, Matthew (author), Skaalsveen, Kamilla (author), and Ingram, Julie (author)
- Format:
- Online journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2018-12
- Published:
- Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 121 Document Number: D11121
- Journal Title:
- Soil Use & Management
- Journal Title Details:
- 35:195–203
- Notes:
- 9 pages., via online journal., Encouraging the uptake of sustainable soil management practices often requires on‐farm experiential learning and adaptation over a sustained period, rather than the traditional knowledge transfer processes of identifying a problem and implementing a solution. Farmer‐to‐farmer learning networks are emerging with farmers experimenting and sharing knowledge about these practices amongst themselves. One potential communication channel for such interaction and knowledge sharing is social media and Twitter in particular. A content analysis of a Twitter account for an EU research project, SoilCare, and in‐depth qualitative interviews with five farmers using Twitter, was used to illustrate the extent and type of farmer‐to‐farmer knowledge sharing in relation to sustainable soil management practices. Evidence of farmer learning and knowledge sharing on Twitter with respect to these practices was identified. Twitter can capture the immediacy of the field operations and visual impacts in the field. Furthermore, the brief messages channelled through Twitter appeal to time‐constrained farmers. The ability for interaction around particular hashtags in Twitter is developing virtual networks of practice in relation to sustainable soil management. Within these networks, farmer champions are emerging that are respected by other farmers. Twitter works best for those actively seeking information, rather than passive recipients of new knowledge. Therefore, its use with other forms of face‐to‐face interaction as part of a blended learning approach is recommended. Twitter also offers a potential space for other actors, such as researchers and advisers, to interact and share knowledge with farmers.
60. Proposal for a two-year program in Agricultural Information Service leading to an MS degree and a certificate of advanced study in Agricultural Information Service
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Johnson, Eldon L., chair (author), Evans, James (author), Fliegel, Frederick (author), Lancaster, Wilfrid (author), Malone, Violet (author), Santas, John (author), and Swanson, Burton (author)
- Format:
- Proposal
- Publication Date:
- 1980
- Published:
- International: International Program for Agricultural Knowledge Systems (INTERPAKS), University of Illinois, Urbana, and Office of International Programs, Colorado State University, Fort Collins.
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 123 Document Number: D11185
- Notes:
- From the "INTERPAKS Academics" file, transferred from the International Programs records of the Agricultural Communications Program, University of Illinois., 16-page proposal, plus related meeting minutes and correspondence among authors regarding the proposal., Proposal from the Academic Sub-Committee of INTERPAKS to the Graduate School of Library Science and College of Agriculture, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.
61. The Military Families Learning Network: A Model for Extension-Based Virtual Learning Communities
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Plein, Christopher (author), Cassels, Alicia (author), and West Virginia University Auburn University
- Format:
- Online journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2019-12
- Published:
- United States: Extension Journal, Inc.
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 124 Document Number: D11229
- Journal Title:
- Journal of Extension
- Journal Title Details:
- 57(6)
- Notes:
- 9 pages, via online journal, This article provides an overview of Extension's Military Families Learning Network. The network is an example of Extension's commitment to building virtual learning networks in the support of targeted professional and lay audiences. The network uses well-established and emergent pedagogical approaches focusing on adult-centered learning while employing state-of-the-art online learning technologies. We present a four-dimensional model of learning activities to illustrate how the network offers different options for and approaches to adult-centered learning and training. The Military Families Learning Network can serve as a model for broader adoption of such entities across the Extension community.
62. Why Penton is rethinking its elearning platform: interactivity, the multi-screen experience and scalability are critical components
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Rondon, Michael (author)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2015
- Published:
- USA
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 129 Document Number: D11266
- Journal Title:
- Folio
- Notes:
- July 15 issue via online. 2 pages., Describes how Penton's increased emphasis on being an information service provider rather than business-to-business publisher is prompting a closer look at "investments in non-core businesses like data, events, and elearning."
63. Enabling learning in demonstration farms: a literature review
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Ingram, Julie (author), Chiswell, Hannah (author), Mills, Jane (author), Debruyne, Lies (author), Cooreman, Hanne (author), Koutsourts, Alexandros (author), Pappa, Eleni (author), and Marchand, Fleur (author)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2018
- Published:
- International
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 132 Document Number: D11341
- Journal Title:
- International Journal of Agricultural Extension
- Journal Title Details:
- 2018 : 29-42
- Notes:
- 13th European Farming Systems Association (IFSA) Symposium, Greece., Provides a narrative review which identifies key functional characteristics that enable learning in demonstration farms.
64. Conceptual and operational understanding of learning for sustainability: a case study of the beef industry in north-eastern Australia
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Lankester, Ally J. (author)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2013
- Published:
- Australia
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 132 Document Number: D11342
- Journal Title:
- Journal of Environmental Management
- Journal Title Details:
- 119 : 182-193
- Notes:
- Online via University of Illinois Online Catalog., This study among beef producers analyzed the what, why and how of beef producers' learning to improve land condition. Findings suggested the value of organized collective learning, adversity, and active experimentation with natural resource skills and techniques can facilitate critical reflection of practice, questioning of the self, others and cultural norms and an enhanced sense of environmental responsibility.
65. Achieving on-farm practice change through facilitated group learning: evaluating the effectiveness of monitor farms and discussion groups
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Prager, Katrin (author) and Creaney, Rachel (author)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2017
- Published:
- International
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 132 Document Number: D11345
- Journal Title:
- Journal of Rural Studies
- Journal Title Details:
- 56 : 1-11
- Notes:
- November issue., Article investigated two examples of group extension for knowledge exchange and innovation among farmers, discussions within the Beef Technology Adoption Programme (BTAP) in Ireland and monitor farms in Scotland.
66. Assessing learning regimes leading to sustainable intensification at the farm level: a new perspective for management assistance for family farms
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Aurelie, Toillier (author), Baudoin, Alice (author), and Chia, Eduardo (author)
- Format:
- Paper
- Publication Date:
- 2014
- Published:
- Burkina Faso
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 132 Document Number: D11346
- Notes:
- Paper presented during the 11th European International Farming System Association (IFSA) Symposium, "Farming systems facing global challenges: capacities and strategies," April 1-4, 2014, in Berlin, Germany. 11 pages in proceedings, The study involved "learning regime" as the set of mechanisms that are triggers for and lead to the acquisition of new knowledge and skills, allowing the head of the farm to improve production and management methods. Authors identified four types of regimes, calling into question the assumption of homogeneity of farmers' capabilities to change their routines to acquire new skills. Findings prompted suggestion that creating spaces for exchanges between producers who are at common stages of development or have similar problems, leveraging specific know-how of different ethnic groups and inter-cultural exchanges, and facilitating access to existing information in a given territory seem to be some of the many possible ways of strengthening existing dynamics of learning.
67. Information management in healthcare and environment: towards an automatic system for fake news detection
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Lara-Navarra, Pablo (author), Falciani, Herve (author), Sanchez-Perez, Enrique A. (author), and Ferrer-Sapena, Antonia (author)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2020
- Published:
- Interational
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 133 Document Number: D11364
- Journal Title:
- International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
- Journal Title Details:
- 17, 1066
- Notes:
- 12 pages., Authors presented an algorithm to analyze the behaviour of users of Twitter involving the environment and health care. To illustrate, they presented a concrete example of how the associated graph structure of the tweets related to World Environment Day 2019 was used to develop a heuristic analysis of the validity of the information.
68. Teaching millennials to engage THE environment instead of THEIR environment: a pedagogical analysis
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Stevens, J. Richard (author) and Crow, Deserai Anderson (author)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2016
- Published:
- USA
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 134 Document Number: D11409
- Journal Title:
- Applied Environmental Education & Communication
- Journal Title Details:
- 15(1) : 18-29
- Notes:
- 12 pages., Via open access online., Authors examined the difficulty of teaching contemporary students of journalism to report on complex topics like science and the environment. They subjected 120 undergraduate students to a strategy that combined visual representations of abstract concepts, media texts, and experiential peer interactions. Findings indicated positive outcomes on comprehension and demonstrations of critical analysis from this pedagogical approach.
69. Science training and environmental journalism today: effects of science journalism training for midcareer professionals
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Smith, H. (author) and Menezes, S/ (author)
- Format:
- Research summary
- Publication Date:
- 2018
- Published:
- USA
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 136 Document Number: D11412
- Journal Title:
- Applied Environmental Education & Communication
- Journal Title Details:
- 17(2) : 161-173
- Notes:
- 2 pages., Research summary online via the North American Association for Environmental Education., This study involved journalists who participated in science journalism training at the University of Rhode Island's Institute for Marine and Environmental Reporting between 1999 and 2015. Researchers collected data on the effectiveness of such training by surveying 111 participating journalists about their perceptions of the training. Researchers also analyzed the content of stories published by 20 journalists before and after they participated in a week-long immersion workshop. "Results showed a number of small but positive effects..." Journalists who participated found interpersonal interactions with scientists to be the most valuable tool for their science reporting.
70. Peer support model as catalyst for change
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Conway, Camille (author)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2019
- Published:
- Australia
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 163 Document Number: D11651
- Journal Title:
- Rural Extension and Innovation Systems Journal
- Journal Title Details:
- 15(1) : 81-85
- Notes:
- 5 pages., Author reported "overwhelming response" to biofertiliser courses delivered by community-based family enterprise RegenAG and hosted on-farm by landholders in central Queensland, with the support of Fitzroy Basin Association (FBA) - as "catalyst for forming a community of practice for peer-to-peer support and mentoring in regenerative agriculture."
71. How do extension agents of DAE (Department of Agricultural Extension) use social media for strengthening agricultural innovation in Bangladesh?
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Kamruzzaman, Md (author), Chowdhury, Ataharul (author), Odame, Helen Hambly (author), and Sarapura, Silvia (author)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2019
- Published:
- Bangladesh
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 163 Document Number: D11655
- Journal Title:
- Rural Extension and Innovation Systems Journal
- Journal Title Details:
- 15(1) : 10-19
- Notes:
- 10 pages., Researchers surveyed and interviewed extension agents to examine how they are using social media to strengthen.
72. Young people will receive technical training in organic agriculture from home
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Format:
- Report
- Publication Date:
- 2020
- Published:
- Peru
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 166 Document Number: D11691
- Notes:
- 2 pages., Online from website of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Paris, France., Description of the UNESCO Horizontes Program, through which young people from some rural schools in Peru learn to grow vegetables in their homes and farms. Youths work with their families, using audios and texts provided to them. Through the program, they can "implement their life projects and dedicate themselves to activities linked to the development of their communities inside or outside their locality without losing their identity."
73. Embracing mistakes to cultivate scientific literacy of our students
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Warner, Anna (author)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2019
- Published:
- USA
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 201 Document Number: D11825
- Journal Title:
- Agricultural Education Magazine
- Journal Title Details:
- 92(1) : 18-19
- Notes:
- Online via UI electronic subscription., Emphasis on the value of, and techniques for, helping learners analyze mistakes and learn from them.
74. The perplexity of communications
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Johnson, Mark (author / Editor, CCA Connect)
- Format:
- Commentary
- Publication Date:
- 2021-01
- Published:
- USA: Cooperative Communicators Association, Bellefonte, Pennsylvania.
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 202 Document Number: D12037
- Journal Title:
- CCA Connect
- Notes:
- "From the Editor" column online from this periodical. 2 pages., Addresses the question of why "communication" is so difficult to pin down. Suggests that it boils down to learning the fundamentals of grammar and writing - striving for perfection with the understanding that you will fall well short of it. And continuing to learn, including being involved with CCA.
75. Listen and learn: Seven networking tips you'll want to know about working in the ag communications industry
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Hess, Ann (author / South Dakota State University Extension)
- Format:
- Commentary
- Publication Date:
- 2021-03
- Published:
- USA: AAEA - The Agricultural Communicators Network, Lagrange, Georgia
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 203 Document Number: D12158
- Journal Title:
- AAEA ByLine
- Notes:
- Via online issue. 3 pages., Author offers suggestions, based on her career experiences.
76. Digital and virtual spaces as sites of extension and advisory services research: social media, gaming, and digitally integrated and augmented advice
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Klerkx, Laurens (author)
- Format:
- Editorial
- Publication Date:
- 2021-06-18
- Published:
- United States: Taylor and Francis
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 203 Document Number: D12224
- Journal Title:
- Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension, The
- Journal Title Details:
- Volume 27, Issue 3 Pages 277-286
- Notes:
- 11pgs, Taylor and Francis Online, The field of research on agricultural and rural extension and education, also referred to as advisory services and intermediaries, has always engaged with different aspects of the spaces in which agricultural producers (farmers, growers, ranchers) are situated and operate. In this editorial, I will reflect on the elements and environments which jointly constitute and shape the farm (Darnhofer 2020) and their connection with extension and advisory services in the digital age, opening up new digital and virtual spaces. Extension and advisory services receive ample consideration in current debates on digitalization and digital transformation of the agrifood sector, and are an important focus of attention for agriculture and food systems research, practice and policy (Ehlers, Huber, and Finger 2021; Ingram and Maye 2020; Klerkx 2020). In what follows, I will elaborate on some digital and virtual spaces as sites of extension and advisory services research, to progress the field of study for which The Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension serves as a publication outlet.
77. Engaging farmers and the agriculture industry through the testing agricultural performance solutions program
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Burr, Charles A. (author), Rudnick, Daran R. (author), Stockton, Matt C. (author), Tigner, Robert (author), and Rhoades, Krystle (author)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2020-10
- Published:
- United States: Extension Journal, Inc.
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 203 Document Number: D12289
- Journal Title:
- Journal of Extension
- Journal Title Details:
- Vol. 58, Num. 5
- Notes:
- 9 pages, The University of Nebraska–Lincoln Testing Agricultural Performance Solutions (TAPS) program involves use of farm management competitions to increase engagement across producers, industry, and universities. Participants make several management decisions throughout the growing season in a controlled field trial held at the university research station. Results are analyzed, and awards are presented for most profitable farm, most efficient farm, and farm with the greatest grain yield. The TAPS program involves several techniques for facilitating participatory assistance, including two-way communication and transformational learning. It has resulted in participants' questioning their past management decisions and realizing that they need to improve their marketing skills to improve profitability.
78. Land-based learning: a learning paradigm for building community and sustainable farms
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- McKim, Aaron J. (author), Raven, Matt R. (author), Palmer, Abbey (author), McFarland, Ashley (author), and Isleib, James (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: D12323
- Journal Title:
- Journal of Extension
- Journal Title Details:
- v. 57, n. 5
- Notes:
- 5 pages, Mitigating complex problems is increasingly essential to sustaining life on Earth. Empowering current and future generations to address these problems requires rethinking traditional education approaches. This article serves as a primer for land-based learning—defined as a pedagogical approach in which learners collaborate with community members to implement place-based interventions within agricultural systems to increase the sustainability of their community. As an introduction to land-based learning, the article (a) describes critical checkpoints within land-based learning, (b) illuminates the role of Extension educators in facilitating land-based learning, and (c) introduces a case study of land-based learning in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
79. Agricultural Extension Agents' Use of Learning-Based Extension Methods in Trinidad and Tobago
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Ramjattan, Jeet (author), Chowdhury, Ataharul (author), and Ganpat, Wayne (author)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2020-07-20
- Published:
- Canada: Commonwealth of Learning, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: D12392
- Journal Title:
- Journal of Learning for Development
- Journal Title Details:
- Vol. 7 No. 2
- Notes:
- 19 pages, Agricultural extension agents are highly credited for their roles of providing advice to farmers and supporting their learning and decision-making to improve livelihoods. The use of appropriate methods to promote learning in developing countries, including Trinidad and Tobago, has often been highlighted as a development priority. Nevertheless, agricultural extension agents encounter difficulties in applying new competencies. Understanding and utilising appropriate methods based on farmers’ learning needs is critical. This study sought to investigate extension agents’ use of learning-based extension methods. A survey was conducted with 106 extension agents. Descriptive statistics and logistic regression analysis were used to analyse data. The findings show that male agents prefer Plant Clinics and Farmer Field School learning methods. Social influence and networking among organisations had a significant influence on the use of Discovery Based Learning methods. The positive influence of social pressure motivated the agents. The study recommends supporting facilitative conditions through a coordinated programme and to focus on farmers’ learning as a critical consideration for improving the use and impact of learning-based methods
80. The use of local knowledge in agricultural extension: A systematic review of the literature
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Hainzer, Kirt (author), Hugh Brown, Philip (author), and O’Mullan, Catherine (author)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2022-01-31
- Published:
- United States of America: Academic Journals
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 204 Document Number: D12434
- Journal Title:
- Journal of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development
- Journal Title Details:
- Vol.14(1)
- Notes:
- 12 pages, Smallholder farms are complex systems, constantly adapting to context and rely on local, place-based knowledges. The vital role of local knowledge in smallholder farming systems has seen attempts throughout low- and middle-income countries to entwine local knowledge with scientific knowledge to improve outcomes from agricultural extension. Using a systematic review and exploratory meta-synthesis of selected literature, this research explored the use of local knowledge in agricultural extension. The synthesis found local knowledge plays a vital role in the adoption of new technologies or practices because as the dominant form of knowledge in communities they give learners confidence and they provide a context upon which new information can be introduced. However, effective use of local knowledge requires a realistic perspective which recognises that some combination of local and scientific knowledge, developed in a participatory process, will likely result in extension delivering greater outcomes to farmers.
81. Delivering too much, too little or off target—possible consequences of differences in perceptions on agricultural advisory services
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Kraft, Jannica (author), Hockert, Jenny (author), Ljung, Magnus (author), Lundberg, Sara (author), and Lunner Kolstrup, Christina (author)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2022-04-01
- Published:
- United States: Springer Link
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 204 Document Number: D12495
- Journal Title:
- Agriculture and Human Values
- Journal Title Details:
- 39
- Notes:
- 15 pages, Advisory services are considered to play an important role in the development of competitiveness and sustainability in agriculture. Advisory services have been studied at policy level, structural level and within case studies, but there is still restricted knowledge about advisors’ and farmers’ view on advisory services in general. This paper presents the views of Swedish advisors and farmers on advisory services. In a survey-based study, perceptions of farm advisors and full-time farmers in commercial Swedish agriculture on advisory services were identified and statistically analysed, comparing differences between and within the groups. The results are structured around three main themes; motives for a farmer using or not using advisory services, preferred approach by the advisor and future demands on advisory services and their importance today. Possible consequences of differences in perceptions for on-farm service delivery were assessed. Similarities in perceptions on advisory services among advisors and farmers, were found in areas characterised by well-defined questions or production-related issues. Significant differences in perceptions of advisors and farmers emerged in less concrete areas and on topics connected to change, management and strategy. Consequences of discrepancies in perceptions are that advisors may deliver too much, too little or off target, especially when expectations on advisory services are not clearly expressed. A strong and proactive back-office supporting the advisors is needed to prevent these possible consequences.
82. Developing agri-food value chains: learning networks between exploration and exploitation
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Braun, Charis Linda (author), Bitsch, Vera (author), and Häring, Anna Maria (author)
- Format:
- Online journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2022-06-22
- Published:
- UK: Taylor and Francis
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 205 Document Number: D12637
- Journal Title:
- Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension
- Journal Title Details:
- Online
- Notes:
- 23 pages, The present study explores the development of agri-food value chains from an organizational learning perspective, using the German organic food sector as an example. We illustrate how the development of local value chains unfolds over time and outline how facilitation can support this process.
83. Social integration mechanisms to strengthen absorptive capacity in agricultural advisory service organisations
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Stræte, Egil Petter (author), Hansen, Bjørn Gunnar (author), Ystad, Eystein (author), and Kvam, Gunn-Turid (author)
- Format:
- Online journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2022-09-03
- Published:
- UK: Taylor and Francis Ltd.
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 205 Document Number: D12640
- Journal Title:
- Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension
- Journal Title Details:
- Online
- Notes:
- 22pgs, To explore the structures and processes within agricultural advisory organisations that may enhance absorptive capacity (AC) and determine how organisations develop their AC.
84. Building global leaders through field research and extension experiences in Belize
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Gill, Tom (author) and Willcox, Adam S. (author)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2022-05
- Published:
- USA: New Prairie Press
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 205 Document Number: D12683
- Journal Title:
- Journal of International Agricultural and Extension Education
- Journal Title Details:
- Vol. 29, Iss.2
- Notes:
- 21 pages, One of the most complex agricultural and natural resources challenges of our time is reconciling sustainable global food security and biodiversity conservation. Providing undergraduate students effective, learning experiences to develop technical and cultural competency prepares them to address this challenge and become global leaders in their disciplines. A three-year experiential research and extension project brought together 14 students and 10 faculty mentors to investigate smallholder farmers practicing conservation-compatible adjacent to the Vaca Forest Reserve in Belize. We used an agroecological approach to foster systems-level thinking and develop transdisciplinary skills of undergraduate students. Students completed applied individual research projects that explored the challenge of food security and biodiversity conservation in the tropics, and worked collaboratively with local stakeholders, design and implement extension projects based on research results. Student and faculty teams assessed cropping and soil management practices; social and economic systems; and wildlife, forestry, and ecosystem services. We assessed student learning outcomes with a tool commonly used for evaluating undergraduate research. Students reported learning gains in attitudes and behaviors toward research, mindset towards research, ability to think and work like a scientist, and research skills. Students also reported positive working relationships with mentors and peers, and a high level of publication and presentation outputs. Students reported that their Belize experience helped develop their agroecological and cross-cultural knowledge and skills, and prepared them for their next career steps. We conclude with recommendations for higher education institutions wishing to develop meaningful global undergraduate research experiences that can build the next generation of leaders.
85. Who cares what parents think or do? observational learning and experience-based learning through communication in rice farmers’ willingness to adopt sustainable agricultural technologies in hubei province, china
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Zeng, Yangmei (author), Zhang, Junbiao (author), He, Ke (author), and Cheng, Linlin (author)
- Format:
- Journal Article
- Publication Date:
- unknown
- Published:
- Germany: Springer-Verlag
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 205; Folder: +ACDC ACES Document Number: D12735
- Journal Title:
- Environmental Science and Pollution Research
- Journal Title Details:
- Online
- Notes:
- 15 pages, Sustainable agricultural technologies are of great significance in fully utilizing agricultural resources and promoting agricultural production. However, the adoption rates of these technologies are often characterized as low in rural areas in China. To figure out the potential salient determinants of rice farmers’ willingness to adopt sustainable agricultural technologies, this paper, by employing the multivariate probit model and ordered probit model, particularly and firstly explores the roles of observational learning and experience-based learning through communication from parents within the household on rice farmers’ willingness to adopt these technologies. Results show that there are strong complementarities and substitutabilities between sustainable agricultural technologies that rice farmers are willing to adopt, and that observational learning and experience-based learning through communication within the household do have pronounced effects on rice farmers’ willingness to adopt some sustainable agricultural technologies and on their intensive use intentions. Therefore, while formulating policies to improve the adoption rates and adoption intensity of these technologies, relevant government agencies should take the complementarities and substitutabilities between sustainable agricultural technologies as well as observational learning and experience-based learning through communication from parents into consideration.
86. Podcasts in production: an examination of current and best practices for agricultural and natural resource podcast producers
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Aenlle,Jacqueline (author), Loizzo, Jamie (author), Lundy, Lisa K. (author), Bunch, J. C. (author), and Folta, Kevin M. (author)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2023-01-01
- Published:
- America: New Prairie Press
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 205 Document Number: D12749
- Journal Title:
- Journal of Applied Communication
- Journal Title Details:
- Vol 106, Iss. 4
- Notes:
- 22 pages
87. AAEA opens doors
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Lamp, Greg (author)
- Format:
- Online article
- Publication Date:
- 2021-08-05
- Published:
- USA: AAEA - The Agricultural Communicators Network, LaGrange, GA.
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 207 Document Number: D13179
- Notes:
- 3 pages.
88. Promoting residential renewable energy via peer-to-peer learning
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Heiskanen, Eva (author), Nissilä, Heli (author), and Tainio, Pasi (author)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2017-05-16
- Published:
- USA: Taylor & Francis
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 208 Document Number: D13269
- Journal Title:
- Applied Environmental Education & Communication
- Journal Title Details:
- V.16, N.2
- Notes:
- 13 pages, Peer-to-peer learning is gaining increasing attention in nonformal community-based environmental education. This article evaluates a novel modification of a concept for peer-to-peer learning about residential energy solutions (Open Homes). We organized collective “Energy Walks” visiting several homes with novel energy solutions and engaging people beyond those with a serious renovation project. We evaluated the intervention in terms of individual, network-centric, and institutional learning outcomes. Learning outcomes were observed on all these levels. We argue that this form of peer-to-peer learning builds capacity for sustainable action in the community by supporting discussion and reflection, rather than merely social learning as modeling.
89. Ways of knowing, sharing, and translating agricultural knowledge and perspectives: alternative epistemologies across non-formal and informal settings
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Mars, Matthew M. (author) and Ball, Anna L. (author)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2016-03-28
- Published:
- Canada: PKP Publishing Services
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 208 Document Number: D13272
- Journal Title:
- Journal of Agricultural Education
- Journal Title Details:
- 57(1) : 56–72
- Notes:
- 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).
90. The impacts of observational learning and word-of-mouth learning on farmers' use of biogas in rural Hubei, China: does interpersonal trust play a role
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Zeng, Yangmei (author), Qiu, Feng (author), and Zhang, Junbiao (author)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2022-05-16
- Published:
- USA: Springer Nature
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 208 Document Number: D13363
- Journal Title:
- Energy, Sustainability and Society
- Journal Title Details:
- 12 : 21
- Notes:
- 16 pages, Background Residue-based biogas is considered as a renewable energy that should be used to improve energy security and household livelihoods in rural areas. Observational learning and word-of-mouth learning are critical in the dissemination of knowledge about agricultural technologies. Yet, scholars have little understanding of the impacts of these learning methods on farmers’ use of residue-based biogas. Using survey data from rural areas of Hubei China, this study estimates the impacts of observational learning and word-of-mouth learning from different subjects (i.e., relatives, neighbors, cadres, cooperative members, and technical instructors) on the use of residue-based biogas by farmers. Additionally, the moderating role of interpersonal trust in these relationships is explored. Results Results from logistic regression models show that observational learning from technical instructors significantly increases farmers’ use of biogas. Furthermore, interpersonal trust significantly and positively influences the impact of observational learning on farmers’ decisions to use biogas. Similarly, interpersonal trust significantly and positively moderates the influence of positive word-of-mouth learning on farmers’ decision to use biogas. In contrast, a negative moderating role exists in the relationship between negative word-of-mouth learning and farmers’ decision to use biogas. These impacts are further affirmed by robustness checks. Conclusions The results presented here show that enhancing farmers’ interpersonal trust promotes the use of residue-based biogas by farmers. One important implication is that the government might promote the use of residue-based biogas by organizing technology demonstration activities, providing communication platforms, and enhancing mutual trust between farmers and relevant groups.
91. Connecting today with tomorrow through ALEC
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Davis, Jada (author) and Oros, Ava (author)
- Format:
- Online article
- Publication Date:
- 2022-06-15
- Published:
- College of ACES
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 209 Document Number: D13468
- Notes:
- 3 pages
92. A review of the application of active learning pedagogies in undergraduate animal science curricula
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Ragland, Elizabeth C. (author), Radcliffe, Scott (author), and Karcher, Elizabeth L. (author)
- Format:
- Journal Article
- Publication Date:
- 2023-01-24
- Published:
- USA: Oxford University Press
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 209 Document Number: D13553
- Journal Title:
- Journal of Animal Science
- Journal Title Details:
- 101
- Notes:
- 6 pages, With most of the student attrition occurring early in undergraduate educational programs (Braunstein et al., 1997) it is necessary to interest and motivate students early on. The demographics of animal science students have shifted to students with minimal background in food producing animals. This presents a unique challenge as the current student population represents a diverse array of backgrounds and prior experiences. As a result, students enroll in undergraduate animal science programs with various expectations for their undergraduate degree and a focus primarily on careers in veterinary medicine. To engage all students, interest and motivation need to be generated. This review will use motivational frameworks as outlined by the self-determination theory, expectancy value theory, and interest, to explain the impact of the proposed solutions. Active learning classroom strategies are linked to increased knowledge compared with traditional, passive classrooms (Wells et al., 2019). Active learning shifts from a traditional teaching model to a student-centered model, which transitions instructors to facilitators of learning. This review summarizes current proposed pedagogies that have been researched in animal science classrooms such as experiential learning, flipped classrooms, hands-on animal experience, undergraduate research experiences, mentorship opportunities, capstone experiences, service-learning experiences, team-based learning, and cooperative learning. The limitations of these proposed pedagogies and the future research needed are also discussed.
93. Reflections on a career as graduate mentor—from baby steps at Wisconsin to today
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Peter J. Hansen (author)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2023-04-29
- Published:
- USA: Oxford University Press
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 209 Document Number: D13555
- Journal Title:
- Journal of Animal Science
- Journal Title Details:
- 101
- Notes:
- 7 pages, Graduate education is an important aspect of the life of most academic scientists and a serious responsibility because it comes with the obligation to help students achieve their career and life goals. It can also be very fulfilling for the graduate mentor in terms of personal satisfaction and advancement of the research program. Learning to be a good major professor is an active process that depends on developing a formal framework of education and modifying that framework for each student based on past experiences and experimentation, advice from colleagues, and the individual personality of the student. Perhaps most important is for the graduate mentor to buy into the success and well-being of the student. Among the characteristics that a major professor could seek to instill in his or her students are critical and independent thinking, self-confidence, a thick skin, teamwork, laboratory skills and understanding, and the ability for hard work. Work to make science joyful by celebrating accomplishments, creating a fun environment in the lab, and stressing the societal value of science as compared to personal rewards or ambition.
94. Learning: shifting paradigms in education and extension studies
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Roling, N. (author) and de Jong, F. (author)
- Format:
- Abstract
- Publication Date:
- 1998-12
- Published:
- International
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 156 Document Number: C25357
- Journal Title:
- Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension
- Journal Title Details:
- 5(3) : 143-161
- Notes:
- Retrieved January 28, 2007
95. Do it sistimatika: on the learning paradigm of Cretan organic olive growers seeking a rural future
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Remmers, G.G.A. (author), Gadanaki, M. (author), and Stamata, E. (author)
- Format:
- Abstract
- Publication Date:
- 1998-12
- Published:
- Crete
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 156 Document Number: C25358
- Journal Title:
- Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension
- Journal Title Details:
- 5(3) : 193-210
- Notes:
- Retrieved January 28, 2007, "The notion comprises knowledge about what to do, which is made up of a clear vision and technical knowledge about how to organize the work, hard work, love, and finally an ability and desire to search for and learn whatever may be needed. The aspects of love and learning capacity are usually unacknowledged in Western conceptions of development strategies informed by a so-called systems approach."
96. A co-learning approach to extension: soil nitrogen workshops in Queensland, Australia
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Roling, N. (author), Visser, I. (author), and Cawley, S. (author)
- Format:
- Abstract
- Publication Date:
- 1998-12
- Published:
- Australia
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 156 Document Number: C25359
- Journal Title:
- Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension
- Journal Title Details:
- 5(3) : 163-177
- Notes:
- Retrieved January 28, 2007
97. Investing in people: the support of farmer learning, creativity and local social networks in the Project Pisciculture Familiale, Zaire
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Simpson, B.M. (author)
- Format:
- Abstract
- Publication Date:
- 1998-12
- Published:
- Zaire
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 156 Document Number: C25360
- Journal Title:
- Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension
- Journal Title Details:
- 5(2) : 99-110
- Notes:
- Retrieved January 28, 2007
98. Facilitating second-order learning - speaking with farmers in Scotland
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Leach, G. (author) and Leeuwis, C. (author)
- Format:
- Abstract
- Publication Date:
- 1997-06
- Published:
- Scotland
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 156 Document Number: C25370
- Journal Title:
- Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension
- Journal Title Details:
- 4(2) : 83-96
- Notes:
- Retrieved January 28, 2007
99. Moving farmer knowledge beyond the farm gate: an Australian study of farmer knowledge in group learning
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Baker, M. (author), Millar, J. (author), and Curtis, A. (author)
- Format:
- Abstract
- Publication Date:
- 1997-06
- Published:
- Australia
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 156 Document Number: C25374
- Journal Title:
- Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension
- Journal Title Details:
- 4(2) :133-142
- Notes:
- Retrieved January 28, 2007
100. Fostering involvement - how to improve participation in learning
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Aslin, Heather (author), Andrew, Jennifer (author), Breckwoldt, Roland (author), Crombie, Alastair (author), Kelly, Dana (author), Holmes, Tanya (author), and Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation, Australian Government, Barton, ACT.
- Format:
- Report
- Publication Date:
- 2005-07
- Published:
- Australia
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C27016
- Notes:
- Executive summary posted at www.rirdc.gov.au/reports/HCC/05-105sum.html; full report posted at www.rirdc.gov.au/reports/HCC/05-105.pdf, RIRDC Publication No. 05-105.