Personality Based Nudges for Extension Agents

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin Abel
Keyword(s):  
Extension Agents

Bok Choy, an Asian Leafy Green Vegetable Emerging in Florida

EDIS ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 (6) ◽  
pp. 5
Author(s):  
Hai Liu ◽  
Guodong Liu
Keyword(s):  
Graduate Students ◽  
Crop Production ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Extension Agents ◽  
Vegetable Crops ◽  
Green Vegetable ◽  
General Overview

Asian vegetable crops are rapidly expanding in Florida in the last decade due to their health benefits combined with their high profitability. These crops can help increase vegetable growers’ income and diversify Florida’s crop production, and they are new to most Floridians. This new 5-page article provides a general overview of bok choy for vegetable growers, crop consultants, certified crop advisors, Extension agents, and graduate students. Written by Hai Liu and Guodong Liu and published by the UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences Department.https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs1337

Researching Alternative Cash Crops for Small Scale Farmers in Southern Ohio

HortScience ◽  
1998 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 530a-530
Author(s):  
Brad Bergefurd ◽  
Gary Gao
Keyword(s):  
Applied Research ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Extension Agents ◽  
Research Projects ◽  
Cash Crops ◽  
Grant Program ◽  
Culinary Herbs ◽  
Small Scale Farmers

Speciality crops are great alternative cash crops for small scale farmers. Small scale farmers are constantly searching for viable economic crops to grow. We have been conducting applied research on the production and marketing of culinary herbs, oriental vegetables, colored peppers, and muskmelons to name a few. These crops show excellent potential for southern Ohio. Field demonstration, seminars, and surveys were used to gather and disseminate information on these speciality crops. More than 230 people attended our seminars on alternative cash crops. More than 150 people attended our field days. In addition, we had identified many chefs that are willing to purchase from local speciality crop growers. It will be a win-win situation for both chefs and growers. Growers will be able to maximize their profitability while chefs will receive fresh and unique produce. As a result of our research, we were able to show small scale growers what they can grow successfully and how they can market their crops for most profit. These applied research projects received a combined funding of $10000.00 from OSU Extension-Innovative Grant program. These projects are a great way to establish credibility among clients. We would also like to demonstrate how other extension agents can help their clients. A lecture utilizing slides and overhead transparencies will be the format of the seminar.

scholarly journals 90 Effectiveness of an Educational Program on Beef Bull Selection that Incorporates Classroom Instruction and a Mock Auction

2020 ◽  
Vol 98 (Supplement_4) ◽  
pp. 73-73
Author(s):  
Darrh Bullock ◽  
Katherine VanValin ◽  
Jeffery Lehmkuhler ◽  
Leslie Anderson ◽  
Benjamin Crites ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Educational Program ◽  
Classroom Instruction ◽  
Selection Index ◽  
Extension Agents ◽  
Purchasing Decisions ◽  
Management Scenarios ◽  
Best Value ◽  
Beef Producers ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Economic Selection

Abstract An educational program was developed to assist beef producers with making informed bull purchasing decisions. There are two core pieces to this decision: targeting the bull’s genetics to the producer’s management and resources, and paying a price that maximizes the return on investment. This was a two-part educational program; the first session was classroom instruction with topics related to proper bull selection. At the conclusion of this session producers were assigned one of five management scenarios and received a sale catalogue with 60 bulls. Videos of all bulls were made available, along with all production information, including adjusted measurements, EPD and indices. The producers were tasked with returning the next week to attend the mock auction and purchase the best valued bull for their assigned scenario. At the conclusion of the auction, each scenario was discussed and the individual that purchased the best value bull in each scenario was recognized. Value was determined as the price paid for the bull compared to a price determined through an “economic selection index” equation. Beef producers (n = 322) participated in the program over 9 locations; in locations with less attendance, a reduced sale catalogue was used. Of the post-program survey respondents (n = 155), 71% were commercial beef producers, 27% were seedstock producers and 5% were Extension agents (n = 10, were cross classified). When asked how much time they spent reviewing the materials before the mock sale 8% said they made their decision at the sale, 16% spent 30 minutes or less, 58% spent 30 minutes to 2 hours and 18% spent over 2 hours preparing. When asked if the program would help with their next bull purchase, 88% said it would probably or definitely help. The conclusion was that this was a valuable educational program.

ASSESSMENT OF SOIL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES OF FARMERS IN ZARIA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 411-417
Author(s):  
Salamatu Suleiman ◽  
Usman Kibbon Adamu ◽  
Jibril Abdullahi
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Management Practice ◽  
Soil Management ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Animal Manure ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Extension Agents ◽  
Soil Management Practice ◽  
Set Up

This study examined the soil management practices of farmers in Zaria Local Government Area, Kaduna state, Nigeria. Both primary and secondary means of data collection were employed in the study. Purposive sampling technique was used to select both the study locations and the respondents based on the characteristics of the population and the objectives of the study. The sample size of 384 copies of questionnaire was purposively used to acquire data from the selected respondents. This was analyzed in SPSS 2.0 version, using simple descriptive statistics such as frequencies, percentages and mean derived from 4-point Likert scale. The study indicated that the most adopted soil management practice by the respondents was the use of animal manure with 28.1%. This is followed by Mixed Cropping (26.3%). while shifting cultivation is the least practice (1.7%). The results also revealed that manure application is the most effective soil management practice with a mean score of ( = 4.21). while the lowest mean score is zero tilling with a value of ( = 1.51). Findings also showed that Soil fertility depletion is the strongest challenge to soil management practices with 32.9%.  The paper concludes that farmers in the study area can adopt many soil management practices. The paper recommends that there is need for mobile advisory teams of agricultural extension agents and the N-power agro unit to be set up, equipped, mobilized to reach out farmers to increase their awareness on adoption of improved agro soil management practices through training and consultation with farmers.

172 Scenario-based Training Is an Effective Tactic for Teaching Applied Livestock Management Practices to Extension Personnel

2021 ◽  
Vol 99 (Supplement_3) ◽  
pp. 92-92
Author(s):  
Jennie L Ivey ◽  
Lew G Strickland ◽  
Justin D Rhinehart
Keyword(s):  
Management Practices ◽  
Teaching Effectiveness ◽  
Training Session ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Extension Agents ◽  
Adult Educator ◽  
Topic Area ◽  
Virtual Training ◽  
Training Tool ◽  
Instructor Effectiveness

Abstract Developing livestock and equine trainings to empower county Extension agents is challenging, especially when spanning in-person and online delivery modules. Real life application of training concepts is difficult, particularly when participants have varied backgrounds and experience. Thus, we assessed if scenario-based training modules were an effective training method across in-person and virtual formats. The same scenario-based training was delivered at three, regional in-person trainings (n = 42), and one virtual training (n = 32). Training format consisted of four, species-specific lectures addressing various production topics. Small groups then developed recommendations for a specific scenario, followed by a debriefing session consisting of group reactions and specialist recommendations. Topic-area application to county programs, instructor effectiveness, and overall benefit of the training session were evaluated (Qualtrics, in-person n = 26, 62% completion; virtual n = 17, 53% completion). Data were assessed using analysis of variance and mean comparisons (α=0.05), with Tukey’s pairwise post hoc analysis where appropriate (STATA 16). Across all sessions, likert scale responses (1=poor and 5=excellent, n = 43) indicated lecture sessions were applicable to county areas of need across material content (mean±SD, cattle=4.71±0.57, equine=4.64±0.50), teaching effectiveness (cattle=4.77±0.42, equine=4.75±0.43), and overall quality (cattle=4.68±0.57, equine=4.67±0.51), respectively. Scenario-based training benefit was not influenced by the number of times an agent had attended in-service training on livestock species, agent appointment (youth vs. adult educator), or training location (p >0.05). Attendance at previous in-service trainings (cattle P = 0.005; equine P = 0.013) and agent appointment (cattle P = 0.0006; equine P = 0.05) had a significant impact on the number of questions agents reported to have received on scenario topics in the last 12 months. More topic area questions were reported by agents with adult education responsibilities and previous training attendance. Based upon these results, scenario-based training is an effective in-person and virtual training tool for 4-H and adult Extension agents of varying experience.

Missing Children: Kidnapped and Abducted Children and Resources Available to Parents and the Community

EDIS ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 2006 (23) ◽  
Author(s):  
Stacy Daniels ◽  
Mark A. Brennan
Keyword(s):  
Community Leaders ◽  
Extension Agents ◽  
Fact Sheet ◽  
Missing Children ◽  
Different Types

FCS-2256, a 5-page fact sheet by Stacy Daniels and M.A. Brennan, is the second in a two-part series focusing on missing children. This final installment considers children who have been abducted. Readers will learn about different types of abductions (family, nonfamily, and kidnapping) and find out how common each type is. This paper also provides information on some of the resources available for families, community leaders, and extension agents and tips on how to prevent abductions in any community. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, October 2006.

scholarly journals Budget Planner: User-Oriented Whole-Farm Budgeting Software

1989 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 163-169
Author(s):  
Dana L. Hoag
Keyword(s):  
Computer Use ◽  
Extension Agents ◽  
Software Program

AbstractBudget Planner is a whole-farm or enterprise budgeting software program that is simple to use for farmers, extension agents, and other budgeters who are sometimes inexperienced, but that also provides the detail necessary to be accurate. Program defaults eliminate repetitive questions that change little from budget to budget. Defaults can be temporarily overridden, or they can be permanently changed with a detailed modify program. The program leads a user through a sequence similar to that a producer might utilize. Input forms were created to enlarge the user clientele and eventually increase computer use by farmers and extension agents.

scholarly journals Soil Health Response of Histosols to Flooded versus Dry-Fallow Conditions during Summer

EDIS ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jehangir H. Bhadha ◽  
Jay Capasso ◽  
Abul Rabbany ◽  
Nan Xu ◽  
Matthew VanWeelden
Keyword(s):  
Soil Conservation ◽  
Soil Health ◽  
Soil Management ◽  
South Florida ◽  
Extension Agents ◽  
Flooded Rice ◽  
Health Response ◽  
Fallow Field ◽  
Resources Conservation ◽  
Changes In Soil Properties

Evaluating changes in soil properties associated with flooded fields during the summer months in the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) provides us an opportunity to assess the effect of soil management associated with flooded versus dry-fallow field conditions on Histosols. This information will be beneficial to current and potential growers farming flooded rice in south Florida, as well as Extension agents who work on rice and soil conservation agencies such as the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). This new 6-page publication was written by Jehangir H. Bhadha, Jay Capasso, Abul Rabbany, Nan Xu, and Matthew VanWeelden, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Soil and Water Sciences.https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ss697

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