Include environmental stewardship information shown to be significant in predicting farmer adoption of new practices: o Locally specific information about watershed risks. Farmers assess agricultural chemical risks in the context of localized situations Continue reading →
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Tucker, M., & Napier, T. L. (2001) Finding 3
In communication and outreach about groundwater, present programs or information about health and environmental risks as part of other outreach efforts rather than on their own Continue reading →
Varlamoff, S., W. J. Florkowski, et al. (2001) Finding 1
Identify the need for education or outreach based on audience characteristics (e.g. understanding of the problem, socio-economic characteristics) and/or details about the specific local environmental concern (Varlamoff, 2001). Continue reading →
Vickery, J. C. (2004) Finding 1
Use in-depth discussion and interviews to provide a useful finding about target audience interests and preferences about farm management topics. Continue reading →
Voege, H., & Crocker, S. (1998) Finding 1
Make time for continuous evaluation in order to best determine next steps (Voege, 1998). Continue reading →
Voege, H., & Crocker, S. (1998) Finding 2
Base the outreach or education process on mutual understanding, trust, and respect that leads landowners to choose to comply because they see it in their best interest. Continue reading →
Voege, H., & Crocker, S. (1998) Finding 3
Acknowledge landowner interest and concern for the quality of their land. Continue reading →
Voege, H., & Crocker, S. (1998) Finding 4
Link conservation, stewardship, and watershed topics to a particular place on the owner’s land. Continue reading →
Voege, H., & Crocker, S. (1998) Finding 5
Provide clear information about goals and plans for land parcels. Provide regular feedback about how well goals and plans have been achieved. Continue reading →
Wagenet, L. P., M. J. Pfeffer, et al. (1999) Finding 1
If providing explanatory materials by mail to residents from communities engaged in watershed planning, find ways to encourage individuals to engage. Keep in mind that only residents who take the time to review materials are likely to demonstrate knowledge mastery and an inclination to apply results. Continue reading →
