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Clemson University

Journal

2010

Technology

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Electronic Integrated Pest Management Program: An Educational Resource For Extension And Agricultural Producers, Erik Resel, Shannon Arnold Dec 2010

Electronic Integrated Pest Management Program: An Educational Resource For Extension And Agricultural Producers, Erik Resel, Shannon Arnold

The Journal of Extension

As agricultural operations expand and diversify, there is increasing demand for education on pest management tools that can expedite decision-making and improve production practices. The Electronic Integrated Pest Management Program (EIPMP) provides an innovative idea for an up-to-date pest management information database contained on a compact disc (CD) useful for Extension practitioners and agricultural producers in any location. The EIPMP CD innovation is a key beginning to consolidating the vast amount of IPM information that currently exists into a user-friendly format and can be used as a foundation for further expansion.


Five Social Media Tools For The Extension Toolbox, Joanne Kinsey Oct 2010

Five Social Media Tools For The Extension Toolbox, Joanne Kinsey

The Journal of Extension

Social media tools can be used to assist in the dissemination of research-based information. Five social media tools, wikis, blogs, podcasts, Facebook, and YouTube, may extend Extension's educational reach into the community. Extension educators will find social media tools easy to use, readily available on the Internet, free of charge, and an interesting addition to the toolbox of dissemination strategies.