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Abi-Ghanem, Rita; Carpenter-Boggs, Lynne; Koenig, Richard; Pannkuk, Chris; Pan, William; Parker, Robert – Journal of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Education, 2009
Iraq, formerly known as Mesopotamia, is the birthplace of agriculture. The recent war and instability have significantly impacted the country's agricultural production and knowledge support systems. To support revitalization of the Iraqi agricultural system, the USDA funded a consortium of five U.S. universities (Washington State University,…
Descriptors: Information Needs, Rural Extension, Extension Agents, Agricultural Production
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Murdock, Edward C.; York, Alan C. – Journal of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Education, 1996
Describes the changes in the roles of the Cooperative Extension Service and extension specialists affiliated with universities. Reports the results of survey research and concludes that extension specialists should actively pursue the opportunity to direct graduate students. Contains 16 references. (DDR)
Descriptors: Agronomy, Botany, Entomology, Extension Agents
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McCutcheon, Gloria S.; Weatherford, David – Journal of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Education, 1999
Describes how the Professional Educators' Access to Knowledge (PEAK) Institute for Science in Agriculture exposed both formal (middle school teachers) and nonformal (county extension agents) educators to contemporary agricultural research. (Author/CCM)
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Extension Agents, Middle School Teachers
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Milam, Michael R. – Journal of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Education, 1996
Describes a variety of ways in which extension specialists can support and supplement the K-12 science curriculum in Missouri. Includes a description of the Missouri Mastery Achievement Test (MMAT) and its use in assessing agricultural literacy. (DDR)
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Agronomy, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation