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Mississippi State University

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2016

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From Resistance To Receptiveness: Farmer Willingness To Participate In Extension Discussions About Climate Variability And Climate Change, David C. Diehl, Elder P. Garcia, Nicole L. Sloan, Daniel R. Dourte, Sebastian Galindo-Gonzalez, Clyde W. Fraisse Oct 2016

From Resistance To Receptiveness: Farmer Willingness To Participate In Extension Discussions About Climate Variability And Climate Change, David C. Diehl, Elder P. Garcia, Nicole L. Sloan, Daniel R. Dourte, Sebastian Galindo-Gonzalez, Clyde W. Fraisse

Journal of Human Sciences and Extension

Identifying what Extension professionals believe are the critical elements of a communication strategy that is most likely to encourage agricultural producers to participate in discussions of climate variability and climate change is pivotal to providing timely solutions to issues facing farmers. The current study involved interviews with 50 Extension professionals from four southeastern states (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina) who were engaged in ongoing work related to climate and agriculture. Respondents were asked to assess how best to engage farmers in conversations related to climate variability and climate change. Qualitative analysis showed that Extension professionals recommended avoiding content related …

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Full Issue, Volume 4, Number 3, Donna J. Peterson Oct 2016

Full Issue, Volume 4, Number 3, Donna J. Peterson

Journal of Human Sciences and Extension

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Public Opinions Of Farmer-Oriented Environmentally Friendly Extension Programs: A Case Of Best Management Practices, Pei-Wen Huang, Alexa J. Lamm, Joy N. Rumble Oct 2016

Public Opinions Of Farmer-Oriented Environmentally Friendly Extension Programs: A Case Of Best Management Practices, Pei-Wen Huang, Alexa J. Lamm, Joy N. Rumble

Journal of Human Sciences and Extension

Public concern about environmental protection has been developing for decades. However, a knowledge gap exists between farmers and consumers regarding the implementation of environmental protection practices through the use of Best Management Practices (BMPs). Extension can bridge this knowledge gap by developing effective educational programs about BMP use. This study sought to identify consumers’ perceptions of BMPs and preferred communication channels to facilitate the development of farmer-oriented Extension programs which assist with direct communication between farmers and consumers. Residents in seven Florida counties (N = 700) were surveyed for this descriptive study. Respondents were asked about their perceptions, beliefs, trust, …

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The Effect Of A Serious Digital Game On Students' Ability To Transfer Knowledge In Secondary Agricultural Education: An Exploratory Study, J. C. Bunch, J . Shane Robinson, M. Craig Edwards, Pavlo D. Antonenko Jun 2016

The Effect Of A Serious Digital Game On Students' Ability To Transfer Knowledge In Secondary Agricultural Education: An Exploratory Study, J. C. Bunch, J . Shane Robinson, M. Craig Edwards, Pavlo D. Antonenko

Journal of Human Sciences and Extension

This study’s purpose was to compare the effectiveness of the traditional, lecture and discussion method to a digital game-based learning (DGBL) approach on students’ near and far knowledge transfer abilities in agriculture and mathematics regarding a unit on swine diseases in animal science courses. Two research questions guided the study, which employed a quasi-experimental, between-groups design. No statistically significant differences (p > .05) were found between the counterfactual group and the treatment group regarding students’ near and far knowledge transfer. Based on this result, it can be recommended that professional development opportunities be created with an emphasis on using serious games …

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A Major Decision: Identifying Factors That Influence Agriculture Students’ Choice Of Academic Major, Kristin Stair, Shelli Danjean, J. Joey Blackburn, J. C. Bunch Jun 2016

A Major Decision: Identifying Factors That Influence Agriculture Students’ Choice Of Academic Major, Kristin Stair, Shelli Danjean, J. Joey Blackburn, J. C. Bunch

Journal of Human Sciences and Extension

Colleges of Agriculture (CoAs) are estimated to supply only slightly more than half of the number of graduates needed to fill job openings through 2015. The purpose of this research study was to describe the factors influencing agriculture students’ choice of major. The population for this descriptive research study consisted of full-time CoA freshmen enrolled in AGRI 1001: Introduction to Agriculture at Louisiana State University. A total of 259 students were asked to participate in the electronic survey. All students completed the survey for a 100% response rate. Consistent with the model proposed by Hodges and Karpova (2010), the factors …

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Locally Grown: Examining Attitudes And Perceptions About Organic Cotton Production And Manufacturing Between Mississippi Cotton Growers And Consumers, Charles Freeman, Jordan Holley Jun 2016

Locally Grown: Examining Attitudes And Perceptions About Organic Cotton Production And Manufacturing Between Mississippi Cotton Growers And Consumers, Charles Freeman, Jordan Holley

Journal of Human Sciences and Extension

The purpose of this study is to examine attitudes and perceptions about organic cotton of Mississippi cotton growers and producers in comparison to fashionconscious consumers, including advantages/disadvantages of growing and production processes, quality control, consumer preferences, and competitive price structures/profit margins. A sample size of 16 local Mississippi growers and/or producers and 44 undergraduate students at a mid-major Southeastern university were chosen to participate in the study. Instruments were developed based on current research and the definition of organic cotton production defined by the United States Department of Agriculture. Results indicate 75% of growers and producers do not perceive a …

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Full Issue, Volume 4, Number 2, Donna J. Peterson Jun 2016

Full Issue, Volume 4, Number 2, Donna J. Peterson

Journal of Human Sciences and Extension

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Early-Career Residential Migration Of Agriculture And Human Environmental Sciences B.S. Graduates: Evidence From One Land-Grant University, Donald M. Johnson, Catherine W. Shoulders, Leslie D. Edgar Feb 2016

Early-Career Residential Migration Of Agriculture And Human Environmental Sciences B.S. Graduates: Evidence From One Land-Grant University, Donald M. Johnson, Catherine W. Shoulders, Leslie D. Edgar

Journal of Human Sciences and Extension

The zip codes of agriculture (n = 346) and human environmental sciences (n = 304) bachelor’s degree graduates were examined six to seven years after graduation to describe and compare pre-college and post-college residences (rural versus metropolitan) by major and overall. A majority of agriculture graduates were from rural areas (61.6%), and a majority of human environmental sciences graduates were from metropolitan areas (55.9%). Majorities of both agriculture (54.9%) and human environmental sciences (70.1%) graduates lived in metropolitan areas post-graduation, resulting in a net loss of 100 college-educated rural youth. Among rural graduates, there was no significant difference in the …

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Full Issue, Volume 4, Number 1, Donna J. Peterson Feb 2016

Full Issue, Volume 4, Number 1, Donna J. Peterson

Journal of Human Sciences and Extension

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