5 pages., Retrieved online by open access., Authors devised this game for use in environmental education as a resource that bridged the gap between ideological worlds of protecting and conserving environments and that of profit margins and commercial decision making. Reported as being found successful with students at secondary school level. Beyond environmental education, it touches on cross-curricular themes of citizenship, health education, economic nd industrial understanding, and commercial decision making.
Biggelaar, Christoffel den (author / Michigan State University)
Format:
Proceedings
Publication Date:
1991-03-28
Published:
Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 132 Document Number: C19957
Notes:
Burton Swanson Collection, from "Proceedings seventh annual meeting of the assocation for international agricultural and extension education"Riverfront Holiday Inn, St. Louis, Missouri, March 28-30, 1991
11 pages, via online journal, Purpose: Educational farms (EFs) serve a number of social and economic functions and are part of the debate about new learning environments, multifunctional agriculture and firm diversification. Through the analysis of a case study, this paper aims to identify strengths and weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) of EFs and key factors for setting a development strategy.
Design/Methodology/Approach: A direct survey to EFs in Molise region (IT) was implemented during April-May 2017 and results were assessed following a SWOT approach.
Findings: Strong motivation and connection with agritourism activities are strengths of EFs in the region; small size, unskilled staff, lack of structured educational pathways, and limited profitability are the main weaknesses. Farms opportunities come from a territory rich in rural landscapes, environmental resources, and typical food products, and from a growing demand for educational tourism. Obstacles are in the institutional sphere and due to the absence of regional networks. Based on SWOT findings, key factors for EFs development are discussed.
Practical implications: EFs development requires innovative educational and managerial tools, a more concerted and proactive role for multiple stakeholders, and the implementation of a network approach. Study findings solicit actions from public institutions and advisory services to improve farmers’ skills.
Theoretical implications: The paper contributes to the theoretical debate about the need for a multidisciplinary approach in dealing with the analysis of EFs.
Originality/Value: The analysis underlines the importance of internal and external drivers in stimulating farms and institutions to support diversification strategies, rural development and transformation processes in inner areas.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 196 Document Number: D08014
Notes:
John L. Woods Collection, Produced for Legacy, Inc., in cooperation with the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D. C. Prepared by the University of South Alabama. 35 pages.
Claar, J. B. (author / Director, Illinois Cooperative Extension Service, University of Illinois)
Format:
Course syllabus
Publication Date:
1983
Published:
International: International Program for Agricultural Knowledge Systems (INTERPAKS), College of Agriculture, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: D11186
Notes:
This file, "INTERPAKS Managerial Course," is maintained in the International Programs records of the Agricultural Communications Program, College of Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences (ACES), University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign., 5 pages., Syllabus for a five-week short course offered by INTERPAKS, September 17-October 19, 1984, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.
Moss, G.R. (author / Management Services Division, Media Services, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Wellington, New Zealand) and Management Services Division, Media Services, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Wellington, New Zealand
Format:
Guide
Publication Date:
1980
Published:
New Zealand
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 54 Document Number: C01079
Notes:
AgComm Teaching, Wellington, New Zealand : Media Services, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, 1980. 4 p. (AgLink, Administration & Extension, AE 33)