Via ProQuest Historical Newspapers. 1 page., Senator Arthur Capper suggests that farmers are getting more than anybody from the radio. Cites the new USDA National Farm Radio School as an example.
This article is maintained in the office of the Agricultural Communications Program, University of Illinois > "International" section > "Philippines CARD Group" file folder., Excerpts from a survey of farm radio broadcasting in developing Asian-Pacific countries by United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and Pacific (UNESCAP)
"Five rural audiences in Ohio, located in different counties, only a few weeks ago listened to a radio talk by P.B. Zumbro, extension poultry specialist at Ohio State University, and simultaneously viewed a series of pictures projected on a screen from a film strip illustrating the talk. The idea originated with Rensselaer Sill, assistant editor and radio specialist, who worked out the arrangements for the trial which proved most successful. The county agents arranged for the local meetings, introduced the program, and led the discussions."
This article is maintained in the office of the Agricultural Communications Program, University of Illinois > "International" section > "Philippines CARD Group" file folder., Summarizes findings of a study by the Philippine Tobacco Research and Training Center. They revealed effectiveness of radio schools involving instruction for tobacco farmers.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 172 Document Number: C28979
Notes:
Knowledge Share Fair for Agricultural Development and Food Security at FAO Headquarters, Rome, Italy, January 20-22, 2009. 6 pages., Notes from a session at the Knowledge Share Fair about the role and unique value of radio in rural development.
