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Barriers To Conducting Supervised Agricultural Experiences As Perceived By Preservice Education Teachers, J. Joey Blackburn, Jon W. Ramsey
Barriers To Conducting Supervised Agricultural Experiences As Perceived By Preservice Education Teachers, J. Joey Blackburn, Jon W. Ramsey
Journal of Human Sciences and Extension
The purpose of this descriptive study was to assess preservice agriculture teachers’ perceptions of the importance of Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) and their views on barriers to conducting SAE. A census of the sophomore-level agricultural education course at Oklahoma State University was conducted to measure perceptions at the beginning and end of the course. This study was framed upon Ajzen’s Theory of Planned Behavior. Results indicated that preservice teachers perceived SAE was an important component of agricultural education and important at the secondary school they attended. The greatest barrier to conducting SAE was their lack of familiarity with newer SAE …
Full Issue, Volume 2, Number 3, Donna J. Peterson
Full Issue, Volume 2, Number 3, Donna J. Peterson
Journal of Human Sciences and Extension
No abstract provided.
A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words: Consumer Perceptions Of Agricultural Images, Joy N. Rumble, Christy Chiarelli, Avery Culbertson, Tracy A. Irani
A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words: Consumer Perceptions Of Agricultural Images, Joy N. Rumble, Christy Chiarelli, Avery Culbertson, Tracy A. Irani
Journal of Human Sciences and Extension
Individuals interpret agricultural images differently according to the direct or cultural meanings they associate with the image, as well as the perspective through which they view the image. In addition, perceptions of agricultural images are commonly influenced by stereotypes. As agricultural communicators, it is important to understand the perceptions consumers have about agricultural images. Understanding these perceptions can allow communicators to use images in their communication that will promote favorable perceptions of the industry. To better understand consumers’ perceptions of agricultural images, this study asked consumers about their perceptions using focus group methodology. Four focus groups were completed with a …
Full Issue, Volume 2, Number 2, Donna J. Peterson
Full Issue, Volume 2, Number 2, Donna J. Peterson
Journal of Human Sciences and Extension
No abstract provided.
Message In A Bottleneck? Attitudes And Perceptions Of Climate Change In The Cooperative Extension Service In The Southeastern United States, Deborah J. Wojcik, Martha C. Monroe, Damian C. Adams, Richard R. Plate
Message In A Bottleneck? Attitudes And Perceptions Of Climate Change In The Cooperative Extension Service In The Southeastern United States, Deborah J. Wojcik, Martha C. Monroe, Damian C. Adams, Richard R. Plate
Journal of Human Sciences and Extension
This paper addresses factors affecting climate change perceptions and attitudes among Cooperative Extension professionals in the Southeastern United States. Extension serves as a critical link between climate researchers and stakeholders who have the capacity to directly affect climate change impacts through on-the-ground action. We used the Six Americas scale, developed by the Yale Project on Climate Change Communication and George Mason Center for Climate Change Communication, as the basis for a webbased survey of 2,758 Extension professionals in eight Southeastern states between August 2011 and March 2012. Given their role as science communicators, one might expect Extension professionals to be …
A Head Start Farm To Family Pilot Program Increased Fruit And Vegetable Intake Among Families, Carmen J. Byker, Courtney A. Pinard, Susan F. Clark, Elena L. Serrano
A Head Start Farm To Family Pilot Program Increased Fruit And Vegetable Intake Among Families, Carmen J. Byker, Courtney A. Pinard, Susan F. Clark, Elena L. Serrano
Journal of Human Sciences and Extension
Fresh Produce, Fresh Start was a pilot farm to family study which tested the effectiveness of a local produce delivery program on dietary intake of Head Start participants. Utilizing a pre-test/post-test design, measures collected from Head Start parents included 24-hour recall of dietary intake, height and weight, and a food security questionnaire. Intent-to-treat analysis was conducted using paired t-tests. Significant increases were found in intake of vitamin A, vitamin C, fiber, vegetable, and fruit and vegetable servings combined (p < .05) for participants (N = 51). In particular, fruit and vegetable intake increased by 1.4 servings per day. Food security status and weight status did not significantly change. Results indicate that a produce delivery program has potential to improve dietary intake of Head Start families and, possibly, other populations, impacting lifelong consumption habits
Full Issue, Volume 2, Number 1, Donna J. Peterson
Full Issue, Volume 2, Number 1, Donna J. Peterson
Journal of Human Sciences and Extension
No abstract provided.