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Direct linkCortus, Erin; Kasu, Bishal; Jacquet, Jeffrey; Embertson, Nichole; Schmidt, Amy Millmier; Lim, Teng Teeh; Heemstra, Jill – Journal of Extension, 2018
To understand and delineate pathways for effective information transfer among professional audiences in manure nutrient management, we deployed a survey, taken by 964 professionals, addressing workforce demographics, tasks performed, and information source relevance. Findings indicate that education of industry and the public is a widespread…
Descriptors: Information Sources, Network Analysis, Social Networks, Farm Management
Roka, Fritz M.; Thissen, Carlene A.; Monaghan, Paul F.; Morera, Maria C.; Galindo-Gonzalez, Sebastian; Tovar-Aguilar, Jose Antonio – Journal of Extension, 2017
This article outlines a four-step model for developing a training program for farm labor supervisors. The model draws on key lessons learned during the development of the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Farm Labor Supervisor Training program. The program is designed to educate farm supervisors on farm labor laws…
Descriptors: Models, Program Development, Training, Supervisors
McCornack, Brian P.; Johnson, Wendy A. – Journal of Extension, 2016
Using web-based applications is an innovative approach for delivery of Extension resources. For example, myFields.info is a mobile-friendly application focused on directing stakeholders to information at the field level. Acceptance and diffusion of such applications depends on initial experiences resulting from traditional face-to-face…
Descriptors: Technology Integration, Technological Literacy, Technology Education, Handheld Devices
Fetsch, Robert J.; Jackman, Danielle M. – Journal of Extension, 2015
Disability rates resulting from work-related injuries remain steadily high among farmers and ranchers. To address the gap in services within this population, USDA implemented AgrAbility nationally. Using part of Bennett's hierarchical model, the current study evaluated the KASA and practice change levels of 401 farmers and ranchers and compared…
Descriptors: Agricultural Skills, Agricultural Laborers, Workshops, Extension Education
Shaw, Angela; Strohbehn, Catherine; Naeve, Linda; Domoto, Paul; Wilson, Lester – Journal of Extension, 2015
Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) educational courses provide produce growers with the fundamental information for producing and processing safe produce. To determine the effectiveness of the current 7-hour GAP course provided in Iowa, growers were surveyed before and 7-14 days after the course to determine changes in knowledge and opinions.…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Course Evaluation, Instructional Effectiveness, Agricultural Laborers
Smith, Martin H.; Meehan, Cheryl L.; Borba, John A. – Journal of Extension, 2014
Improving bio-security practices among 4-H members who raise and show project animals is important. Bio-security measures can reduce the risk of disease spread and mitigate potential health and economic risks of disease outbreaks involving animal and zoonotic pathogens. Survey data provided statistical evidence that the Bio-Security Proficiencies…
Descriptors: Disease Control, Prevention, National Security, Animal Husbandry
Fishel, Fred; Langeland, Ken – Journal of Extension, 2011
The University of Florida offers continuing education units (CEUs) via distance technology using Polycom[R] to meet requirements for applicators of pesticides to renew their licenses. A large statewide event conducted in 2010 also included a needs assessment of this group concerning CEUs. Results indicate that these applicators strongly prefer…
Descriptors: Needs Assessment, Continuing Education, Continuing Education Units, Educational Needs
