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Agricultural Energy Information Needs Of Cooperative Extension Agricultural Agents And Their Clientele, Daniel Kluchinski
Agricultural Energy Information Needs Of Cooperative Extension Agricultural Agents And Their Clientele, Daniel Kluchinski
The Journal of Extension
A nationwide survey of Extension agricultural agents was conducted to determine interests and educational needs related to energy and agriculture. Their highest ranked interests were renewable energy (wind, solar), farm system conservation and efficiency, and biodiesel. They perceived their clientele's greatest interests in biodiesel, wind energy, farm system conservation and efficiency, and solar energy. Regional differences were found, but similar interests included renewables, conservation and efficiency, and inputs (feedstocks) rather than outputs (end products) and processes. The results identify and prioritize informational needs and are useful for planning future educational training and developing educational materials on farm energy topics.
Women Farmers: Pulling Up Their Own Educational Boot Straps With Extension, Nancy Ellen Kiernan, Mary Barbercheck, Kathryn J. Brasier, Carolyn Sachs, Anna Terman
Women Farmers: Pulling Up Their Own Educational Boot Straps With Extension, Nancy Ellen Kiernan, Mary Barbercheck, Kathryn J. Brasier, Carolyn Sachs, Anna Terman
The Journal of Extension
Women comprise a rapidly growing segment in agriculture. In this article, we examine how a network of women farmers, Extension educators, and researchers responded to the significant increase in women farmers in one state by creating a membership organization that draws on the expertise and resources of the land-grant university and Extension in Pennsylvania to create educational events with networking opportunities. We report 4 years of evaluation data for 37 events indicating educational impact, expansion and enhancement of the network, and marketing strategies for Extension to improve participation of women.
Family Resource Management Needs Assessment In New Mexico, Fahzy Abdul-Rahman
Family Resource Management Needs Assessment In New Mexico, Fahzy Abdul-Rahman
The Journal of Extension
New Extension state specialists face many uncertainties when beginning to work in their new position, especially when it involves a state unfamiliar to them. Literature reviews may not provide the latest and clearest picture of the needs and challenges in the state. Furthermore, the between-county variation of issues may differ greatly. The study reported here illustrates how a survey of Home Economics county agents may benefit a new Extension specialist and provide a picture of Extension Home Economics needs and challenges specific to New Mexico.
Assessment Of Pork Producer Educational Needs For Adoption Of Group Sow Housing, Ronald O. Bates, Elizabeth Ferry, Thomas Guthrie, Gerald May, D W. Rozeboom, Janice Siegford
Assessment Of Pork Producer Educational Needs For Adoption Of Group Sow Housing, Ronald O. Bates, Elizabeth Ferry, Thomas Guthrie, Gerald May, D W. Rozeboom, Janice Siegford
The Journal of Extension
Pork producers in Michigan and several other states are mandated through regulation or legislation to house gestating sows in groups. Focus groups with Michigan pork producers were completed to determine their educational needs to transition from individual housing to group sow housing. Pork producers indicated that their strategic education needs were: retrofitting existing facilities, feeding systems, employee training, new construction, genetics, and production scheduling. Regarding implementation, producers indicated that education would be needed on defining a sow group, stockperson training, medical care, and feeding and watering. Depending on the topic, producers indicated different educational media preferences for program delivery.
Leadership Advisory Boards In Texas: Their Perceived Ability And Utilization As The Visioning Body For Program Development, Jeff Ripley, Scott R. Cummings, Landry Lockett
Leadership Advisory Boards In Texas: Their Perceived Ability And Utilization As The Visioning Body For Program Development, Jeff Ripley, Scott R. Cummings, Landry Lockett
The Journal of Extension
The ability of Leadership Advisory Boards within Texas AgriLife Extension Service to function as the primary visioning/needs assessment source is paramount to maintaining the grassroots connection for programs. The study reported here sought to measure the self-perceptions of members' ability to meet the demand associated with this role. The study found that members feel confident in their ability to scan the community and identify relevant issues but found a need for increased training and orientation as to function and roles.
Program Planning With Problem Mapping To Better Understand Need, Leslie A. Forstadt, Brian Doore
Program Planning With Problem Mapping To Better Understand Need, Leslie A. Forstadt, Brian Doore
The Journal of Extension
This article describes two methods for use in program development and refinement. Problem mapping and forcefield analysis are explained with a real-world example about parenting education. Both methods are visual and consider multiple causes and effects of a problem. The methods are effective for clearly thinking through a problem, identifying opportunities, partners, and programming possibilities. These methods can be used with groups to help identify problems and resulting needs, to select possible solutions, and then to use the information to design and refine programs.