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Cortus, 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
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Faulkner, Paula E.; Owooh, Bismark; Idassi, Joshua – Journal of Extension, 2014
Agroforestry is a natural resource management system that integrates trees, forages, and livestock. The study reported here was conducted to determine farmers' knowledge about and willingness to adopt agroforestry technologies in North Carolina. The study reported participants were primarily older, male farmers, suggesting the need to attract more…
Descriptors: Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Machinery, Forestry, Agricultural Occupations
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Scheinberg, Joshua; Radhakrishna, Rama; Cutter, Catherine N. – Journal of Extension, 2013
A needs assessment survey was developed to assess the knowledge and attitudes of poultry vendors at farmers' markets in Pennsylvania, on food safety, regulation, and poultry production. Vendors were administered a 32-question paper survey, in person, during market hours. The results revealed critical vendor practices and identified important…
Descriptors: Retailing, Agribusiness, Food Standards, Safety Education