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Daniel P. Collins; K. S. U. Jayaratne; Shannon McCollum – Journal of Extension, 2024
The purpose of this research was to explore the strategies effective in building community networks and pooling the resources necessary for laying the foundation to develop a successful county 4-H Extension program in early careers of Extension agents. We conducted this three-round Delphi study with a panel of specially selected 24 successful 4-H…
Descriptors: Community Development, Social Networks, Youth Programs, Nonprofit Organizations
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Ile, Omoyemeh J.; Typhina, Eli; Brannum, Katie; Parajuli, Rajan; Bardon, Robert E.; King, John S. – Journal of Extension, 2023
This study explores the human dimensions of the broad-based adoption of Short Rotation Woody Crops (SRWCs) among farmers in North Carolina. We used an actor diagramming and tracing approach to explore factors influencing farmers' adoption of SRWCs. Results suggest four factors strongly influence the adoption process: (1) market availability; (2)…
Descriptors: Agricultural Occupations, Agricultural Production, Social Networks, Financial Support
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McFarland, Carol R.; Friedrichsen, Claire; Tao, Haiying; Friesen, Maren L. – Journal of Extension, 2022
Liberating Structures (LS) provide a user-friendly toolkit to shift group power dynamics and allow all stakeholders to contribute. We explored the novel use of LS in soil health extension to conduct high-engagement events with diverse stakeholders. Our goals were to promote social learning, networking, and to encourage innovation. Soil health…
Descriptors: Soil Science, Power Structure, Rural Extension, Active Learning