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)
Etling, Arlen (author / Pennsylvania State Univeristy) and Nti, Naana O. (author / Pennsylvania State Univeristy)
Format:
Proceedings
Publication Date:
1991-03-28
Published:
Ghana: Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 132 Document Number: C19958
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
Barton, Elizabeth T. (author), Barton, Emily A. (author), Barton, Susan (author), Boyer, Cheryl R. (author), Brosnan, Jim (author), Hill, Paul (author), Hoyle, Jared (author), Reid, Judson (author), Seger, Jamie (author), Stafne, Eric (author), and University of Delaware
University of Virginia
Kansas State University
University of Tennessee
University of Washington
Cornell University
Ohio State University
Mississippi State University
Format:
Journal article
Publication Date:
2017-04
Published:
United States: American Society for Horticultural Science
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 16 Document Number: D10445
10 pages., Via online journal., We held a technology session at the 2016 Annual Meeting of the American Society for Horticultural Science in Atlanta, GA, to provide guidance for technology choices in extension education and an opportunity to learn more about engaging new audiences, including the millennial generation (people born between 1982 and 2000). The use of technology is now an integral part of extension-client interaction. Presenters in the session gave examples of when technologies such as blogs, social media accounts, or web conferencing tools allowed extension personnel to increase engagement with online consumers and ultimately help fulfill extension’s mission of extending knowledge and changing lives. Effective engagement requires both educators and learners to be satisfied with the exchange. It is critical to monitor the quality of these digitally facilitated exchanges as compared with traditional face-to-face interactions. Additionally, it is possible to quantify digital engagement with readily available metrics, such as “retweets” (a reposted or forwarded message) or “likes” (indication an item is appreciated). These allow innovative and substantive reporting to further justify continued use of digital technologies for enhancing client-extension relations.
Kiernan, N.E. (author), McDonald, S. (author), Bromley, D. (author), Stoudnour, J. (author), Gregory, D. (author), and Penn State Cooperative Extension
Format:
Program evaluation
Publication Date:
unknown
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 166 Document Number: C27673
Narvaez, Enrique Sanchez (author / Inter-American Institute of Agricultural Sciences of the O.A.S.) and Herrera, Guillermo Combariza (author / Inter-American Institute of Agricultural Sciences of the O.A.S.)
Format:
Booklet
Publication Date:
1957-07
Published:
Costa Rica
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 176 Document Number: C30361
Narvaez, Enrique Sanchez (author / Inter-American Institute of Agricultural Sciences of the O.A.S.) and Herrera, Guillermo Combariza (author / Inter-American Institute of Agricultural Sciences of the O.A.S.)
Format:
Booklet
Publication Date:
1958-04
Published:
Costa Rica
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 176 Document Number: C30362
Chan, Mimi W. (author), Chapman, Karen M. (author), and Foods and Nutrition, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL
Format:
Conference paper
Publication Date:
1994
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 97 Document Number: C07903
Notes:
James F. Evans Collection, Ham, Mimeographed, 1994. 1 p. Presented at the Society for Nutrition Education, Portland, OR, July 16-20, 1994., Because attitudes about a topic can diminish the effectiveness of informational materials, previously identified attitudes concerning calcium intake were explored through focus group interviews. The purpose of this study was to clarify women's attitudes and behaviors toward calcium-related topics and nutrition education materials. Participants were recruited through Cooperative Extension Service, a church group, and the University of Illinois. Although four focus groups of 6-7 participants were planned, each group consisted of 2-6 women. All focus groups followed the same format, lasting for 1 to 1 1/2 hours; questions progressed from the general to more specific. Preliminary questions were directed at determining women's attitudes, interest, behavior, knowledge, and lifestyle. As the focus group interviews progressed, questions became more specific in assessing the nutrition education materials for readability, attractiveness, usefulness, age-appropriateness, and validity. Discussions also included whether dietary behavior change occurred as a result of educational materials, motivation to take materials home, and general use of materials. The focus group format allowed for in-depth discussions on the topics and provided rationale based on age and background knowledge. Motivating factors included prior interest in the topic and length of the materials. Many women mentioned that their busy lifestyles restricted them from reading long brochures. Younger women tended to underestimate the older women's ability to read smaller print size. Most importantly, neither younger nor older women felt that osteoporosis was a problem that their age group needed to address. Lastly, knowledge level of the general public was overestimated by one focus group comprised of graduate students. This study emphasized that women's attitudes about calcium intake and osteoporosis need to be addressed if nutrition education materials are to be effective.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 34 Document Number: D10668
Notes:
Eugene A. Kroupa Collection, Comprehensive teaching resource used by Professor Schoenfeld in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Wisconsin, Madison. Includes class assignments. Highly compatible with rural journalism. 119 pages.
