Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C37086
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See C37085 for original, Pages 15-34 in Anna Robinson-Pant (ed.), Women, literacy and development: alternative perspectives. Routledge, London, England. Routledge Studies in Literacy. 259 pages.
This newsletter article is maintained in the office of the Agricultural Communications Program, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign -- "International" file section - "OCIAC" file folder., Maitra,S. "Role of rural newspapers in adult education." Indian Journal of Adult Education. 45(7/8) : 18-22. 1984., Summary of a journal article. The findings suggested that the rural press would give newly-literate rural people something to practice reading, as well as give them information that would help them participate in development and decision-making processes that affect them.
Solanki, Surabhi (author) and Verma, Seema (author)
Format:
Conference proceedings
Publication Date:
2019-06
Published:
Elsevier
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 121 Document Number: D11119
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8 pages., Proceedings of International Conference on Sustainable Computing in Science, Technology and Management., In any country, agriculture plays important role in the prospect of economy and sustainability. As technology grow day by day so it is necessary for the farmer to know about the technology, innovations and take them into practice, so they make strong themselves in terms of economic and sustainability. In this paper discussed the intensity exposure to information and communication technology and its relationship to the characteristics of farmers at different stages of adoption use of information and communication technology for different farm practices and also know the preferences of farmers regarding the use of Information & Communication Technology (ICT). In the continuation of this process conduct the personal interview to collect personal details of farmers as well as farm information that associate them to know about the adoption of information technology. The data collected through personal interview of farmers have been classified, tabulated and analyzed to know how efficiently and effectively information and communication technology disseminate farm information to the farmer.
4 pages., Article #:3IAW1, via online journal., Scientific literacy is essential for success of youth and adults in the 21st century. In 2017, Oklahoma 4-H Youth Development initiated a fellowship program to address scientific literacy throughout Oklahoma: the STEMist program. Through this program, college students with a background or interest in science are recruited, trained, and sent to teach science workshops to youths at various educational events during the summer months. In its inaugural year, the program reached over 2,000 youths. The program addresses scientific literacy, aids in career readiness, and promotes 4-H to audiences previously unaware of the positive impact it can have on today's young people.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 113 Document Number: C11084
Journal Title Details:
23 pages
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Bibliography: p. 20-23., Information series ; no. 173. Columbus, Ohio : ERIC Clearinghouse on Adult, Career and Vocational Education : National Center for Research in Vocational Education, Ohio State University, 1979.
Afghanistan: U.S. Agency for International Development.
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 147 Document Number: C23486
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USAID Afghanistan: Weekly Reports. 2 pages., Describes the importance of radio in agricultural areas of Afghanistan, with the literacy rate of about 30%. Reports details of a recent agricultural journalism workshop for radio reporters.