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2. Careers in dairy: Adolescents perceptions and attitudes
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Beecher, Marion (author), Gorman, Monica (author), Kelly, Paida (author), and Horan, Brendan (author)
- Format:
- Online journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2018-10-23
- Published:
- Ireland: Taylor & Francis
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 101 Document Number: D10879
- Journal Title:
- Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension
- Journal Title Details:
- 29(5) : 415-430
- Notes:
- 15 pages, online journal article, Purpose: This paper examines the attitudes and perceptions of Irish adolescents towards potential careers in dairy farming within the context of generational renewal for a dynamic agri-food sector. Design/methodology/approach: The lens of occupational choice theory was used to present a framework within which potential careers are considered. A questionnaire-survey was undertaken with 490 Irish adolescents (15–18 yrs). Findings: While parents have the greatest influence on the career choices of adolescents, there was a positive correlation between studying agricultural science in school and considering an agricultural related career. Adolescent's attitudes towards careers in dairy farming were subject to perceptions about gender, farm ownership, potential income and work-life balance. There was a high degree of openness to gaining work experience on dairy farms. Practical implications: With an increased interest in agricultural science in second level schools in Ireland, the findings point to opportunities to influence awareness and attitudes of adolescents and their parents about career possibilities in dairy farming and to encourage both familial and non-familiar generational renewal. Theoretical implications: The paper contributes an understanding of career choices and aspirations in adolescence to add to the growing body of literature on generational renewal in farming. Originality/value: This paper focuses specifically on dairy farming, providing more detailed information about adolescents’ perceptions of dairy farming careers. The study highlights the positive relationship between studying agricultural science in school and subsequent interest in agricultural related careers. The results indicate that generation renewal in agriculture can be enhanced by giving increased attention to agriculture in school curricula.
3. Filling half of kids' plates with fruits and veggies helps increase consumption
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Bohn, Katie (author)
- Format:
- News release
- Publication Date:
- 2021-10-19
- Published:
- Pennsylvania State University
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 206 Document Number: D12853
- Notes:
- 5 pages
4. Methods of establishing and promoting 4-H club work in urban areas
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Wolfe, M.A. (author)
- Format:
- Thesis summary
- Publication Date:
- 1956
- Published:
- USA
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: D08633
- Notes:
- Located in Review of Extension Studies, volumes for 1946-1956, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C., Summary of thesis for the master of science degree, Cornell University, Ithaca. 57 pages.
5. Nibbles for health : nutrition newsletters for parents of young children: leader guide
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- United States Food and Nutrition Service (author)
- Format:
- Handbook
- Publication Date:
- 2002
- Published:
- U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 152 Document Number: D10156
- Notes:
- 82 pages., Via the United States Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library. From the Historical Dietary Guidance Digital Collection.
6. Pester power: understanding parent–child communication about fruits and vegetables in low-income families from the child’s perspective
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Askelson, Natoshia M. (author), Golembiewsk, Elizabeth H. (author), Meier, Cristian L. (author), Smith, Rosamond (author), Montgomery, Doris (author), Lillehoj, Catherine J. (author), and Wilson, Suzy (author)
- Format:
- Online journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2019
- Published:
- SAGE Journals
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 18 Document Number: D10525
- Journal Title:
- Social Marketing Quarterly
- Notes:
- 11 pages., via online journal., Pick a better snack™, a multicomponent social marketing intervention to promote fruit and vegetable (F&V) consumption, develops children’s ability to ask their parents for F&V. This study’s purpose was to understand this “pester power” from the child’s perspective. Pester power is leveraging children’s ability to convince their parents to purchase items in the store that they normally would not have considered buying. Focus groups were conducted with third-grade program participants (n = 30) and involved a traditional discussion format, a drawing activity, and role-playing. Most of the communication participants described involved straightforward requests, although a few children described behaviors such as whining. Most reported their parents responded affirmatively to requests, and some described a positive emotional response from parents. Parent denials were typically related to concerns about cost or the child not eating the item after purchase. Findings pointed to high self-efficacy and response efficacy among these children, although role-playing of effective asking strategies and addressing reasons why parents deny requests could enhance the program. Social marketing efforts including children should consider how pester power may play a role in moving adult behavior.
7. Social media continues to play role in helping markets reach parents
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Nickle, Ashley (author)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2021-08
- Published:
- International
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 203 Document Number: D12221
- Journal Title:
- Packer
- Notes:
- Online from publication. 3 pages., Executives for three global produce marketers report on the role of social media in reaching parents with children at home.