Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 171 Document Number: C28720
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Presented at the World Conference on Agricultural Information and IT (IAALD-AFITA-WCCA2008), Tokyo University of Agriculture, Japan, August 2008. 11 pages.
Gelb, E. (author), Maru, A. (author), Brodgen, J. (author), Dodsworth, E. (author), Samii, R. (author), Pesce, V. (author), and Global Forum on Agricultural Research.
Format:
Report
Publication Date:
2008-08
Published:
International
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 174 Document Number: C29701
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Summary of a pre-conference ICT Adoption Workshop - AFITA, IAALD and WCCA Conference in Atsugi, Japan. 20 pages., Participant organizations: Asian Federation of Information Technology in Agriculture (AFITA) , International Association of Agricultural Information Specialists (IAALD ) and the World Congress on Computers in Agriculture (WCCA).
Evans, Jim (author), Roberts, Owen (author), and International Federation of Agricultural Journalists
Format:
Article
Publication Date:
2008-08
Published:
International
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C28176
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Posted at http://www.ifaj.org, 7 pages., Second part of a series of articles addressing the question of difficulties that journalists face in covering rural-urban issues.
Roush, Chris (author) and National Center for Business Journalism, Arizona State University, Phoenix.
Format:
Article
Publication Date:
2008-06-27
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 168 Document Number: C28193
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3 pages., Identifies "downward spiral for business journalism" and argues that what journalists, managers and media properties "seem to be forgetting is that there is no more important story to tell consumers than that of business and the economy." Mentions need for coverage related to food.
Chodil, Katie (author), Meyers, Courtney (author), Irani, Tracy (author), and Baker, Lauri (author)
Format:
Abstract
Publication Date:
2008-06-10
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C27730
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Abstract available in CD and print formats., Paper presented to the Research Special Interest Group at the annual meeting of the Association for Communication Excellence in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Life and Human Sciences, in Traverse City, Michigan, June 10, 2008.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 166 Document Number: C27731
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Abstract available in CD and print formats. Full text available in paper format., Presented to the Research Special Interest Group at the annual meeting of the Association for Communication Excellence in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Life and Human Sciences, in Traverse City, Michigan, June 10, 2008. 22 pages.
Engel, Evie (author), Mayjor, Bryan (author), and Scott, Judy (author)
Format:
Paper
Publication Date:
2008-06
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C27736
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Outline of a discussion at the conference of the Association for Communication Excellence in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Life and Human Sciences at Traverse City, Michigan, June 9-14, 2008. 1 page.
"The recent global food crisis shows that agro-technology and markets alone cannot reduce hunger. A ground-breaking three-year study recently concluded that the agriculture sector should use the know-how of smallholder farmers better." For details about the study, see www.agassessment.org.
Edwards-Jones, Gareth (author), Canals, Llorenc Mila i (author), Hounsome, Natalia (author), Truninger, Monica (author), Koerber, Georgia (author), Hounsome, Barry (author), Cross, Paul (author), York, Elizabeth H. (author), Hospido, Almudena (author), Plassmann, Katharina (author), Harris, Ian M. (author), Edwards, Rhiannon T. (author), Day, Graham A.S. (author), Tomos, A. Deri (author), Cowell, Sarah J. (author), and Jones, David L. (author)
Format:
Journal article
Publication Date:
2008-05
Published:
International
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 165 Document Number: C27557
Via online access. 7 pages., Examines the elements of an "honest vision for the future with a shared language that accurately describes our world." Size of farm is not the key indicator, the author argues.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 166 Document Number: C27621
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Presented at the dedication of Hiram Smith Hall, new home of the Department of Life Sciences Communication, University of Wisconsin, Madison, April 20, 2008. 6 pages.
Leggette, Holli R. (author), Sitton, Shelly (author), Blackwell, Cindy (author), and American Association for Agricultural Education.
Format:
Paper
Publication Date:
2008-04-19
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 175 Document Number: C29953
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Posted at http://www.usu.edu/aste/ag_ed/wraec/PDF/B3.pdf, Presented at the 2008 Western Region AAAE Research Conference, Park City, Utah, April 16-18, 2008. 14 pages.
International Assessment of Agricultural Knowledge, Science and Technology for Development (IAASTD), Washington, D.C.; Rome, Italy; Nairobi, Kenya; and Paris, France.
Format:
Report
Publication Date:
2008-04
Published:
International
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 166 Document Number: C27798
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1 page., Suggests the answer, "Yes." Executive summary of a set of reports agreed to at an Intergovernmental Plenary Session in Johannesburg, South Africa, in April, 2008. This was a small part of a study during the past three years by UN organizations, the World Bank and many governments involving 400 experts.
Phelan, James (author) and McNamara, John (author)
Format:
Paper
Publication Date:
2008-03-09
Published:
Ireland
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 167 Document Number: C27982
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Presented at the 24th annual conference of the Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education at EARTH University, Costa Rica, March 9-15, 2008. 12 pages.
Moumouni, Ismail M. (author) and Labarthe, Pierre (author)
Format:
Paper
Publication Date:
2008-03-09
Published:
International
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 167 Document Number: C27875
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Presented at the 24th annual conference of the Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education (AIAEE) at EARTH University, Costa Rica, March 9-15, 2008. 10 pages.
Irani, Tracy (author), Sitton, Shelly (author), Hynes, James W. (author), Cartmell, D. Dwayne (author), Blackwell, Cindy (author), and Edwards, M. Craig (author)
Format:
Paper
Publication Date:
2008-03
Published:
Mali
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 166 Document Number: C27715
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Pages 83-92 in proceedings of the annual meeting of the Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education at EARTH University, Costa Rica, on March 9-15, 2008.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C26989
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20 pages., IFAJ delegate from Australia reports on activities at the IFAJ Congress in Japan during September 2007, including IFAJ actions and a panel discussion about the role of agricultural journalists.
Gil, Jose M. (author), Radwan, Amr (author), Kaabia, Monia Ben (author), and Serra, Teresa (author)
Format:
Paper
Publication Date:
2008-01-29
Published:
Spain
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 169 Document Number: C28334
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Presented at the 107th EAAE Seminar, "Modelling of Agricultural and Rural Development Policies," Sevilla, Spain, January 29-February 1, 2008. 19 pages.
Dooley, Kim E. (author), Murphrey, Theresa Pesl (author), Miller, Rene P. (author), Doerfert,David L. (author), Burris, Scott H. (author), and Dooley, Larry M. (author)
Format:
Paper
Publication Date:
2008
Published:
USA: American Association of Agricultural Education
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 173 Document Number: C29476
Journal Title Details:
27 : 266-279
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Proceedings of the 2008 WesternRegion AAAE Research Conference.
Darbas, Toni (author / CSIRO Sustainable Ecosystems), Smith, Tim (author / University of the Sunshine Coast), and Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organzation (CSIRO) and University of the Sunshine Coast
Format:
Report
Publication Date:
2007-12
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C27814
Thompson, Geoff (author) and Centre for Alleviation of Poverty through Secondary Crop Development in Asia and Pacific (CAPSA), subsidiary of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP).
Format:
Journal article
Publication Date:
2007-12
Published:
International
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 163 Document Number: C26961
"At a national and local level, many rural development plans have very little in the way of communication components." Author emphasizes need for involving communication more fully in such projects.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 162 Document Number: C26668
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Archived November 15, 2007, Nutra Ingredients via Food Safety Network. 1 page., Cites consensus of those attending a conference of the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment in Berlin.
Posted at www.agrimarketing.com, Discusses ways in which to make agri-marketing firms more innovative through involvement of personnel with diverse skills and interests.
Posted at www.agrimarketing.com, Article in "A salute to NAMA on its 50th," special supplement featuring the 50th anniversary of the National Agri-Marketing Association.
Posted at www.agrimarketing.com, Article in "A salute to NAMA on its 50th," special supplement featuring the 50th anniversary of the National Agri-Marketing Association.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 174 Document Number: C29757
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Via Online Journalism Review. 4 pages., Question/response feature with New Zealand agricultural reporter, Philippa Stevenson, who "stirs up Kiwi farmers with her blog on snake oil fertilizers, gaseous sheep and global warming."
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 173 Document Number: C29393
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Via Kitchen Garden Network, Shaw Island, WA. 2 pages., Commentary about the potential value of social media for the "little guy" to take part in discussions aboug farming, food and agriculture. Three responses.
Posted at www.agrimarketing.com/?i=October%202007, Describes ways in which several farm broadcasters are using new information technologies to complement their radio broadcast programming.
Posted at www.agrimarketing.com/?i=October%202007, Representatives of four media sales firms provide a current overview of the marketplace for farm broadcasting.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 163 Document Number: C26957
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Background paper for the World Development Report 2008 by the World Bank and affiliated organizations. 44 pages., A background paper for "Innovating through science and technology," Chapter 7 of the World Development Report 2008.
Evans, Jim (author) and Agricultural Communications Program, University of Illinois, Urbana.
Format:
Commentary
Publication Date:
2007-07
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 159 Document Number: C26056
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3 pages, Thoughts offered in response to that question from a professional agricultural journalist. Focus on key appeals, key audiences and some possible means.
Beilin, Ruth (author), Paine, Mark (author), Pryor, Rebekah (author), and Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation, Australian Government, Barton, ACT.
Format:
Report
Publication Date:
2007-07
Published:
Australia
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C27021
Notes:
Executive summary posted at www.rirdc.gov.au/reports/HCC/07-100sum.html; full report posted at www.rirdc.gov.au/reports/HCC/07-100.pdf, RIRDC Publication No. 07-100. 39 pages.
Coutts, Jeff (author), Roberts, Kate (author), Samson, Amy (author), and Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation, Australian Government, Barton, ACT.
Format:
Report
Publication Date:
2007-07
Published:
Australia
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C27019
Notes:
Executive summary posted at www.rirdc.gov.au/reports/HCC/07-103sum.html; full report posted at www.rirdc.gov.au/reports/HCC/07-103.pdf, RIRDC Publication No. 07-103. 21 pages.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 159 Document Number: C25926
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Presented at the 2007 ACE/NETC conference sponsored by the International Association for Communication Excellence in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Life and Human Sciences (ACE) and the National Extension Technology Conference (NETC) in Albuquerque, New Mexico on June 16-19, 2007. 33 pages.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 158 Document Number: C25854
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Presented at the 2007 ACE/NETC conference sponsored by the International Association for Communication Excellence in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Life and Human Sciences (ACE) and the National Extension Technology Conference (NETC) in Albuquerque, New Mexico on June 16-19, 2007. 2 pages., Consists of session moderator's introduction and questions the panel members addressed during the session.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 158 Document Number: C25857
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Summary of a presentation at the 2007 ACE/NETC conference sponsored by the International Association for Communication Excellence in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Life and Human Sciences (ACE) and the National Extension Technology Conference (NETC) in Albuquerque, New Mexico on June 16-19, 2007. 1 page., Describes a program at Oklahoma State University to assist Malian media specialists "in understanding, acquiring, and practicing professional standards in their work, especially as it relates to the reporting of economic and business development."
