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2. Offering collegiate livestock judging as a student organization
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Miller, Maryfrances (author), Edgar, Don W. (author), and Logemann, Lyle (author)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2024-05-10
- Published:
- USA: Clemson University Press
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 209 Document Number: D13545
- Journal Title:
- The Journal of Extension
- Journal Title Details:
- 61(4) : Article 5
- Notes:
- 4 pages, Resource constraints have lowered the number of collegiate livestock judging teams, dropping the number of opportunities for collegiate judging, even though interest among students remains high. These opportunities can be provided for less expense through student-led extracurricular organizations. This approach increases the student initiative required, but also provides an increased opportunity for developing and demonstrating leadership skills.
3. ZimmComm celebrates 20th anniversary
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Zimmerman, Cindy (author)
- Format:
- Online article
- Publication Date:
- 2024-04-22
- Published:
- AgWired
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 209 Document Number: D13571
- Notes:
- 2 pages
4. Examining Communication Between Florida Agriculture and Natural Resource Organizations’ Leaders and Membership to Foster Policy Engagement
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Caroline R. Warwick (author), Ricky W. Telg (author), Shelli D. Rampold (author), and Levy Randolph (author)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2021-12-01
- Published:
- United States: American Association of Agricultural Education
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 204 Document Number: D12420
- Journal Title:
- Journal of Agricultural Education
- Journal Title Details:
- Vol. 62 (4)
- Notes:
- 14 pages., The agricultural sector has been influenced significantly by agriculture and natural resources (ANR) policies voted in by elected officials. Many agricultural organizations and their members have sought to provide a ‘voice’ for the ANR industry and communicate with policymakers about emerging issues. It is necessary that such organizations and members be able to use that voice effectively. This study was conducted to examine the communication preferences of Florida agricultural organization members and factors that may encourage them to contact elected officials about an ANR policy. Respondents in this study least preferred to be contacted by their organization(s) via phone call or text message. They also identified local Extension offices and the university as the most trustworthy sources of communication regarding ANR policy. When contacting members to spur involvement in ANR policy decisions, organizational leaders should use a variety of communication mediums, including email magazines and printed newsletters and magazines, to promote engagement in ANR policy discussions. Future research is needed to examine other factors that may influence agriculture organization members’ communication with elected officials, as well as the types of messaging strategies organizational leaders can use to further members’ engagement in ANR policy decisions.
5. To work alone or with peers: Examining smallholder coffee farmers’ perceptions influencing collective actions
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Silvert, Colby (author), Diaz, John (author), Warner, Laura (author), and Ochleng, Willis (author)
- Format:
- journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2021-05-18
- Published:
- United States: OJS / PKP
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 204 Document Number: D12499
- Journal Title:
- Advancements in Agricultural Development
- Journal Title Details:
- 2 (2)
- Notes:
- 14 pages, This study examines how smallholder coffee farmers’ perceptions may influence their engagement in peer mobilization and collective action. Forty smallholder coffee farmers were interviewed in the Central Highlands region of Peru using a closed-ended instrument. The sample of smallholder farmers was achieved using purposive and snowball sampling methods. Quantitative data on farmers’ attitudes and aspirations regarding working with peers, autonomy, and external support as well as knowledge, skills, and behaviors pertinent to collective actions were collected and analyzed using descriptive and correlational procedures. Key findings indicate farmers perceive a need for external support, feel there are benefits of collective actions, and aspire to work with their peers. Based on the findings, it is recommended that practitioners and farmer group leaders focus training efforts on building smallholders’ knowledge and skills in mobilization, encourage peer association/collective action as a source of external support, and target knowledgeable, skilled and confident farmers to lead collective actions. This study has implications to bolster support for farmer-to-farmer extension and technical assistance systems and inform the identification of leader farmers.
6. Extension Organizational Strengths: A Delphi Analysis
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Lamm, Keven (author), Randall, Nekeisha (author), Lamm, Alexa (author), and Sapp, Rochelle (author)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2021-05-01
- Published:
- United States: American Association for Agricultural Education
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 203 Document Number: D12202
- Journal Title:
- Journal of Agricultural Education
- Journal Title Details:
- Volume 62 - Number 2 - 2021
- Notes:
- Sharing the importance of agriculture, agricultural education, and programmatic efforts through Extension is vital to ensuring policy makers and the general public understand the need for supporting the overall agricultural industry. However, communicatingsuch importance can be challenging without accurate, evidence-based language to describe what makes agricultural initiatives unique and effective. Furthermore, having knowledge of the unique strengths of Extension builds a foundation of resources agricultural staff can use in problem-solving, communication, and education techniques. A Delphi study was conducted to research the unique strengths of University of GeorgiaExtension in an effort to better educate and communicate with local and state stakeholders. Findings resulted in 11 strengths that gained 100% agreement from research respondents. Six thematic categories covering all agreed-upon strengths document strengths in an explicit way that can also help with internal communication and education effortswithin the Extension organization.
7. When you lack talent, surround yourself with talent
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Odle, Jack (author)
- 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: D12161
- Journal Title:
- AAEA ByLine
- Notes:
- Online from publication. 3 pages., Thoughts and career memories of a former president of the American Agricultural Editors' Association.
8. Women's group effectively speaks on behalf of the busy farmer
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Format:
- News article
- Publication Date:
- 2021-03
- Published:
- USA
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 203 Document Number: D12162
- Journal Title:
- Packer
- Notes:
- Online from publisher. 3 pages., Activities and achievements of the California Women's Association, a volunteer organization of women concerned about challenges to California agriculture. Consists of 21 local chapters that focus on promoting agriculture locally and providing scholarships to students majoring in farming-related majors.
9. Why didn't anyone warn me?: Thoughts from AAEA Past President Gregg Hillyer
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Hillyer, Gregg (author)
- Format:
- Commentary
- Publication Date:
- 2021-02
- Published:
- USA: AAEA - The Agricultural Communicators Network, Lagrange, Georgia
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 202 Document Number: D12105
- Journal Title:
- AAEA ByLine
- Notes:
- Online from publisher. 4 pages., Author and current editor in chief of Progressive Farmer magazine describes his journey into agricultural journalism, with special emphasis on his participation in AAEA (1998 president) and the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists. "Why didn't someone warn me? I'm glad they didn't. Otherwise, I never would have joined AAEA or enjoyed the rich rewards of friendships from ag communicators both near and far."
10. When conservation is a trigger word
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Siegel, Eric (author)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2020-12
- Published:
- USA
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 202 Document Number: D12008
- Journal Title:
- High Country News
- Journal Title Details:
- 52(12) : 21
- Notes:
- Online from the periodical, Through case examples, author reported that in order to attract a broader constituency, conservation organizations must often first address a history of missteps and exclusion. Also, "Rather than mandate a solution, organizations should 'look for outcomes that are community-led and collectively shared'."