A decision-making process that is constructed based on local perceptions for how to make decisions can lead to grower acceptance of specific land use actions.
Audience: Farmers 
People who work on the land to grow and produce food, animal feed, or other consumer products; and business professionals who support agricultural production
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Bacic, I. L. Z., Rossiter, D. G., & Bregt, A. K. (2006) Finding 1
Visual, spatial information is effective in stimulating group discussion when presented as part of a participatory approach.
Bacic, I. L. Z., Rossiter, D. G., & Bregt, A. K. (2006) Finding 2
The choice of type of visual, spatial information to use in an education program depends on the audience. Some prefer pollution modeling, others prefer satellite images and maps or simply the discussion generated by showing models and maps. Continue reading →
Bacic, I. L. Z., Rossiter, D. G., & Bregt, A. K. (2006) Finding 3
A participatory workshop using pollution modeling, satellite images, maps, and discussion, enables farmers to identify pollution prevention efforts that are considered to be within their own control. Farmers may not be willing to adopt measures that lead to lost income, even when they consider the measure to be effective. Continue reading →
Cobourn, J., & Donaldson, S. (1997) Finding 2
Engage audience in planning. Continue reading →
Alkon, A. H. (2004) Finding 1
Local understanding about place and identity can provide coherence and justification for the creation and function of an organization as well as for individual or policy decisions about land use.
Alkon, A. H. (2004) Finding 2
A decision-making process that accepts the assumption that the people most involved with a particular issue are the ones best equipped to make decision is likely to lead to constructive solutions to land use concerns. Continue reading →
Newton, B. J. (2001) Finding 5
Tell the audience what actions they can take to improve the situation. Continue reading →
Newton, B. J. (2001) Finding 6
Give the audience an opportunity to provide input into the process to better assure that they will allow local leaders to make decisions for them. Continue reading →
Stanley, J. W. (1992) Finding 2
Focus outreach initiatives on a geographic area with a targeted audience
- Emphasize one-on-one contact.
- Work with farmers individually to determine participation level
