scholarly journals Rain Barrel Owners: Meeting the Programming Needs of the Unique Extension Audience

EDIS ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily Ott ◽  
Paul F. Monaghan ◽  
Wendy Wilber ◽  
Lynn Barber ◽  
Karissa Raymond
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Education ◽  
Water Conservation ◽  
Extension Programs ◽  
Unique Extension ◽  
Rain Barrels ◽  
Extension Professionals ◽  
Insight Into

Rain barrels make it easy for households to practice water conservation. Extension programs for rain barrel construction, decoration, and giveaways can raise awareness for (and encourage use of) this technology. This 9-page document will provide insight into the behavior and attitudes of rain barrel owners so that Extension professionals may gain a better understanding of this unique audience. Written by Emily Ott, Paul Monaghan, Wendy Wilber, Lynn Barber, and Karissa Raymond and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, March 2018. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/wc297

scholarly journals Tapping into Residents’ Perceptions to Diffuse Landscape Water Conservation and Protection Practices

EDIS ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 2022 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Colby Silvert ◽  
Laura Warner ◽  
Matt Benge ◽  
John Diaz
Keyword(s):  
Behavior Change ◽  
Agricultural Education ◽  
Water Conservation ◽  
Diffusion Of Innovations ◽  
Landscape Conservation ◽  
Diffusion Of Innovations Theory ◽  
Widespread Adoption ◽  
Landscape Water ◽  
Extension Professionals ◽  
Barriers And Opportunities

This new 4-page article provides real examples of how university researchers used the Diffusion of Innovations theory to analyze Florida residents’ perceptions of landscape conservation and fertilizer behaviors and identify barriers and opportunities to encourage widespread adoption. The information and recommendations are intended for Extension professionals and other practitioners to promote behavior change in household landscaping practices. Written by Colby Silvert, Laura Warner, Matt Benge, and John Diaz and published by the Department of Agricultural Education and Communication.https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/wc405

scholarly journals Meeting U.S. Nursery and Greenhouse Growers’ Needs with Water Conservation Extension Programs

EDIS ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura A. Sanagorski Warner ◽  
Alexa J. Lamm ◽  
Sarah A. White ◽  
Paul R. Fisher ◽  
Peyton N. Beattie
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Education ◽  
Water Conservation ◽  
Knowledge Level ◽  
Extension Programs ◽  
Adoption Rate ◽  
Greenhouse Growers ◽  
Conservation Technologies

This 5-page document presents results of a study designed to understand the knowledge level, adoption rate, and levels of continuance associated with eight water conservation technologies among nursery and greenhouse growers. Written by Laura A. Sanagorski Warner, Alexa J. Lamm, Sarah A. White, Paul R. Fisher, and Peyton N. Beattie and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, January 2019. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/wc327

scholarly journals Gap Analysis of Higher Agricultural Education Competencies among the Students for Industrial and Farmers’ Needs

2020 ◽  
pp. 75-83
Author(s):  
Manmeet Kaur ◽  
Anupam Anand
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Government Policy ◽  
Agricultural Education ◽  
Gap Analysis ◽  
Market Place ◽  
Initial Attempt ◽  
Policy Communication ◽  
Managerial Competency ◽  
Agriculture Curriculum ◽  
Insight Into

The study was conducted to outline competencies relevant to the need of farmers and industries present in an agriculture graduate for carrying out their assigned duties. As inferred by mean score of the desired status, the managerial competency was identified to be the most needed one among the agricultural graduates as perceived by the students followed by entrepreneurial, extension skills, technical, market/understanding government policy, communication/ICT and personal competency. The findings of the study will aid higher education planners in India to develop curriculum to prepare and train future agricultural graduates to educate, inform and entertain farmers in an efficient way and fulfil the requirements of the job as required by the industries in an agriculture graduates. Specifically, the research sought to determine students and farmers perceptions of essential competencies needed by agri-graduates enrolled in the agriculture curriculum. The study provides for an initial attempt to gain insight into how higher agricultural education institutions can revitalize their curricula to better prepare their students for the market place and to keep pace with the changing nature of the environment around them.

scholarly journals Enhancing Extension Programs by Discussing Water Conservation Technology Adoption with Growers

2017 ◽  
Vol 58 (1) ◽  
pp. 251-266 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexa Lamm ◽  
Laura Warner ◽  
Emmett Martin ◽  
Sarah White ◽  
Paul Fisher
Keyword(s):  
Technology Adoption ◽  
Water Conservation ◽  
Extension Programs ◽  
Conservation Technology

scholarly journals Lighting the flame of entrepreneurship among agribusiness students

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 121-132
Author(s):  
Lindsey M. Higgins ◽  
Christiane Schroeter ◽  
Carlyn Wright
Keyword(s):  
Water Conservation ◽  
College Graduates ◽  
Technical Skills ◽  
Entrepreneurial Skills ◽  
Hands On ◽  
Production Agriculture ◽  
Risk Takers ◽  
Increasing Demand ◽  
Entrepreneurial Activities ◽  
Insight Into

Entrepreneurship and innovation play a key role in combating problems facing agribusinesses, including the need for water conservation, sustainable packaging, and environmental protection. These issues have led to an increasing demand for college graduates with technical skills and innovative ways of thinking. The objective of our research is to provide insight into character traits that signal entrepreneurial skills. We conducted a survey to examine entrepreneurial interests and perspectives among U.S. agribusiness students. A cluster analysis revealed that entrepreneurial-minded students were more likely to be male, consider themselves risk takers, and have parents directly engaged in production agriculture. Our results emphasize the importance for universities to build students’ experiences through industry partnerships, where students can interact with entrepreneurial mentors and get hands-on knowledge through applied coursework and internships in entrepreneurship. In addition, our study aids industry managers to learn more about future employees and their perceptions of entrepreneurial activities.

scholarly journals Program Evaluation Challenges for Early-Career Extension Professionals: What Can You Do to Reduce the Stress?

EDIS ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
John M. Diaz ◽  
Laura A. Sanagorski Warner
Keyword(s):  
North Carolina ◽  
Program Evaluation ◽  
Agricultural Education ◽  
Early Career ◽  
Extension Professionals

This article outlines meaningful strategies to overcome the program evaluation challenges that early-career Extension professionals face. The strategies outlined in this article are grounded in the experiences of Extension professionals in three states (Florida, North Carolina and Pennsylvania) and center on providing solutions to the challenges that newer Extension professionals felt were the most important to address, in order to provide a manageable framework for agents to use. This new five-page publication of the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication was written by John Diaz and Laura Warner. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/wc335

scholarly journals The Road to Recovery #1: Introduction

EDIS ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Cody Gusto ◽  
Colby Silvert ◽  
John Diaz
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Education ◽  
The Road ◽  
Outreach Education ◽  
Extension Professionals

This first publication in the Road to Recovery series provides a brief introduction to some core concerns and considerations for Extension professionals as they adapt their outreach, education, and evaluation efforts during a pandemic and recovery. This new 3-page publication of the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication also includes an overview of the subsequent articles in the Road to Recovery series. Written by Cody Gusto, Colby Silvert, and John Diaz.https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/wc379

scholarly journals How Do Floridians Perceive their Role in Protecting Water Quality and Quantity through Landscape Practices?

EDIS ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura A. Sanagorski Warner ◽  
Alexa J. Lamm ◽  
Anil Kumar Chaudhary
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Agricultural Education ◽  
Best Management Practices ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Extension Programs ◽  
Best Management ◽  
Water Quality And Quantity

Florida is faced with challenges in protecting both water quality and quantity; the state’s incredible number of home landscapes can positively or negatively impact water depending on how landscapes are managed. In 2016, Florida residents with irrigated landscapes were surveyed in order to create more effective Extension programs regarding landscape best management practices. This 4-page document discusses the results of this survey. Written by Laura A. Sanagorski Warner, Alexa J. Lamm, and Anil Kumar Chaudhary and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, January 2018. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/wc293

scholarly journals Overview of Extension Program Planning Models

EDIS ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
John M. Diaz ◽  
Cody Gusto ◽  
David Diehl
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Education ◽  
Program Planning ◽  
Perceived Value ◽  
Environmental Context ◽  
Development Models ◽  
Planning Models ◽  
History Of ◽  
Program Plan ◽  
Extension Professionals ◽  
Extension Program

The use of program plan development models within Extension has a long history of application based on environmental context, interest, and perceived value. The purpose of this 6-page article is to articulate a comparative overview of the various program planning models designed and employed by Extension professionals in education contexts. Written by John Diaz, Cody Gusto, and David Diehl and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, January 2018. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/wc289

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document