Browsing by Author "Strong, Robert"
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Walther, David R (2021-07-01)The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of mass media reports about honey bee decline on the practices of small-scale beekeepers. To accomplish this, the researcher conducted a three-component qualitative ...
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Berthold, Troy Allen (2014-05-27)The Arroyo Colorado River currently does not meet the State of Texas’ criteria for water quality. As a result, the Arroyo Colorado Watershed Protection Plan was developed, and implementation of the plan has been ongoing ...
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Rhodes, Corrine; Strong, Robert (2022-08-09)In Texas, peach production is an important commodity for the state. Educating our stone fruit growers should be a priority so they may continue to profit and prosper. One way this education can be accomplished is through ...
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Rhodes, Corrine; Strong, Robert (2022-08-09)In Texas, peach production is an important commodity for the state. Educating our stone fruit growers should be a priority so they may continue to profit and prosper. One way this education can be accomplished is through ...
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The Adoption of Ultrasound Technology for Pregnancy Determination by New Mexico Cow-Calf Producers Lucas, Jessica Jane (2015-01-23)The purpose of this study was to identify and describe the diffusion process and the rate of adoption of bovine ultrasound pregnancy determination by New Mexico cattle producers. The researcher from Texas A&M University ...
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Palmer, Karissa L. (2023-05-03)COVID-19, the most recent multi-dimensional global crisis, challenged leadership and impacted individuals’ personal networks. Researchers chose to conduct a study that assessed the personal advice networks of women leading ...
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Strong, Robert; Mulkerrins, Martin; Lee, Chin-Ling (Association of International Agricultural and Extension Education, 2023-04-27)Climate change and food security are controversial issues as large individual numbers debating each other without agreement and differences arise from norms or misinterpretations. Yeager et al. (2019) recommended adequately ...
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Strong, Robert; Lindner, James (Association of International Agricultural and Extension Education, 2023-04-27)Institutions are challenged with producing impact from their extension, research, and teaching efforts with stakeholders. Many Extension systems now are faced with reporting their impact and the extent the impact aligns ...
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Marr, Matthew Lawrence (2017-05-10)A true definition of what agricultural literacy actually means, has yet to be agreed upon by researchers. The agriculture industry, after all, is constantly evolving and changing. As time passes, much of society continues ...
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Chang, Ruei-Ping (2013-08-12)The purpose of this study was to describe how assessing interactions in a distance course impact the quality of instruction, student leaning, and satisfaction with the course. This study, further describes how interactions ...
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Holub, Merrideth Kuhl (2017-12-06)The purpose of this study was to assess the knowledge and awareness of agriculture science teachers, 4-H and youth development and agricultural and natural resource extension agents about zoonotic diseases. A needs assessment ...
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Moats, Jason B (2013-11-11)The purpose of this research study was to explore the phenomenon of public safety professionals using innovative technology in a public safety training context. A single question guided this research: What is the experience ...
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Sandifeer, Aimee (2014-12-03)The purpose of this study was to describe the use and acceptance of Microsoft® Lync™ among agents from the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. A survey research design was used with an on-line questionnaire containing ...
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Strong, Robert (United States Agency for International Development, 2012-01-15)The module concentrates on addressing professional development needs of individuals involved with farmer-driven extension systems by developing competencies in conducting needs assessments. Extension workers serving farmers ...
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Silva, Daniela Michelle (2019-07-29)For years, those working in the field of international development have sought to ensure interventions in developing countries are addressing the appropriate needs, while reducing the degree of unintended consequences. ...
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Strong, Robert (University of Florida, 2010-05-05)With increased budget cuts and a shortage of funding sources, Cooperative Extension needs a consistent corps of effective volunteers to deliver organizational objectives. Master Gardeners are very important in assisting ...
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Strong, Robert; Edney, Kirk; Hanagriff, Roger (CABI International, 2017-07-01)Following a background to the conflict in South Sudan and the post-conflict context, this chapter examines the agricultural extension system in the country, highlighting the different extension providers and actors with ...
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Strong, Robert; Wynn II, John Thomas; Lindner, James; Palmer, Karissa (MDPI - Sensors, 2022-09-09)The study sought to: (1) evaluate agriculturalists’ characteristics as adopters of IoT smart agriculture technologies, (2) evaluate traits fostering innovation adoption, (3) evaluate the cycle of IoT smart agriculture ...
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Strong, Robert; Lindner, James; Hancock, Clare; Palmer, Karissa (2023-01-05)
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Strong, Robert; Lindner, James; Hancock, Clare; Palmer, Karissa (2023-02-21)Inquiries on instrument quality offers researchers evidence of the extent measurement attributes were examined, and thereby, assisting the researcher select the best instrumentation tool to use (Dillman et al., 2014). The ...