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Description and Educational Impact of Pennsylvania's Manure Hauler and Broker Certification Program
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Meinen, Robert J.; Wijeyakulasuriya, Dhanushi A.; Aucoin, Michael; Berger, Johan E. – Journal of Extension, 2020
We describe Pennsylvania's Commercial Manure Hauler and Broker Certification Program and discuss results of an industry survey. Survey knowledge questions were centered on state-mandated program competencies designed to minimize environmental losses of manure nutrients. Survey results demonstrated that participation in state-directed,…
Descriptors: Extension Education, Program Effectiveness, Knowledge Level, Agricultural Occupations
Accounting for Spillovers in Assessing the Effectiveness of Video Messages to Improve Potato Seed Quality: Evidence from Uganda
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Vandevelde, Senne; Van Campenhout, Bjorn; Walukano, Wilberforce – Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension, 2021
Purpose: Pervasive use of poor quality seed remains an important reason for low yields throughout the developing world. We explore ways to increase the quality of the local stock of seed tubers among a sample of Ugandan potato farmers. Design/methodology/approach: Using videos, we provide agricultural extension information on (i) how to select the…
Descriptors: Video Technology, Technology Integration, Rural Extension, Agricultural Occupations
Assessing the Role of Stakeholder Platforms as Drivers of Resilient Communities: The Case of Malawi
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Álvarez-Mingote, Cristina; Moore, Austen; McNamara, Paul – Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension, 2020
Purpose: Climate-related shocks increasingly stress food systems, making resilience-building among rural communities crucial to food security. The Strengthening Agricultural and Nutrition Extension (SANE) project in Malawi strengthens stakeholder platforms to improve farmers' capacities towards climate change, food security, and community…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Rural Extension, Resilience (Psychology), Agricultural Occupations
Primary Industries Education Foundation Australia (PIEFA) Storm and Flood Industry Recovery Program: Evaluation Report
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Tamara Van Der Zant; Katherine Dix – Australian Council for Educational Research, 2024
Despite the growing diversity of careers in Primary Industries, young peoples' pursuit of agricultural careers is often hampered by outdated perceptions of the sector and its opportunities. As Primary Industries adapt to the threat of natural disasters by turning to scientific and technological solutions, a diverse, highly skilled workforce will…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Natural Disasters, Agricultural Education, Foods Instruction
Linkages: Connecting Literacy and English as a Second Language. Discussion Paper: What Do We Know about the Connections between Literacy and English as a Second Language in Canada?
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Folinsbee, Sue – Movement for Canadian Literacy, 2007
This discussion paper is part of a larger Movement for Canadian Literacy (MCL) project entitled "Linkages: Connecting Literacy and English as a Second Language" (ESL). The goal of the overall project is for MCL to work with national organizations that support the ESL/Settlement and literacy fields to identify common issues and concerns…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, English (Second Language), Adult Literacy, Research
Agricultural Education and Farming in Taiwan: A Study of the Graduates from Vocational and Technical Agriculture Programs.
Michigan State Univ., East Lansing. Dept. of Agricultural and Extension Education. – 1990
A research project studied the accomplishments of 399 of the 3,780 1982 and 1984 graduates from 6 senior vocational agriculture programs and 500 of the 2,661 1984 graduates from 2 technical agriculture institutes in Taiwan. Information was also provided from the graduates' schools and about older graduates from a 1975 study. Data were gathered…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Agricultural Occupations, Employment Patterns, Farmers