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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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Bardon, Robert E.; Peters, Kristin; Parajuli, Rajan; Jayaratne, K. S. U. – Journal of Extension, 2023
Forest landowners are an important target audience for many state Extension programs. Acknowledging the differences and associations between landownership values, characteristics, and educational preferences of forest landowners should lead to improvement of educational programs and ensuring that educational needs are being met. Through an…
Descriptors: Educational Needs, Forestry, Forestry Occupations, Land Settlement
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Typhina, Eli; Bardon, Robert E.; Gharis, Laurie W. – Journal of Extension, 2015
Many Extension educators are still learning how to effectively integrate social media into their programs. By using the right social media platforms and mobile applications to create engaged, online communities, Extension educators can collaborate with clients to produce and to share information expanding and enhancing their social media and…
Descriptors: Extension Education, Extension Agents, Technology Integration, Technology Uses in Education
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Gharis, Laurie; Bardon, Robert E.; Hubbard, William; Taylor, Eric; Gonzalez-Jeuck, Grizel – Journal of Extension, 2014
This article presents the findings of a recent survey of natural resource webinar providers. Respondents were asked a range of questions regarding their webinar services. Findings showed that respondents most commonly marketed their webinars through email or websites and targeted an audience of professionals. Respondents noted that the greatest…
Descriptors: Natural Resources, Evaluation Utilization, Online Surveys, Seminars
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Gharis, Lauri W.; Bardon, Robert E.; Evans, Jennifer L.; Hubbard, William G.; Taylor, Eric – Journal of Extension, 2014
With increasing numbers of the public using social media applications, Extension professionals have the ability to apply these same tools to connect with their clients. This article demonstrates how a social media toolset can be employed by Extension professionals by identifying how Extension professionals are currently using social media,…
Descriptors: Extension Education, Social Networks, Internet, Outreach Programs
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Serenari, Christopher; Peterson, M. Nils; Bardon, Robert E.; Brown, Robert D. – Journal of Extension, 2013
The Great Recession contributed to major budget cuts for natural resource Extension programs in the United States. Despite the potentially large cuts, their impacts and how Extension has adapted their programs have not been evaluated. We begin addressing these needs with surveys of Association of Natural Resource Extension Professionals members…
Descriptors: Extension Education, State Programs, Natural Resources, Economic Impact