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
Notes:
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
Notes:
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
Notes:
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
Notes:
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
Notes:
Presented at the 107th EAAE Seminar, "Modelling of Agricultural and Rural Development Policies," Sevilla, Spain, January 29-February 1, 2008. 19 pages.
