Inform the target audience about the availability of a Web site that provides information they need. Continue reading →
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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Castagnoli, S. P. (2006) Finding 2
Provide a Web site for fruit growers that is simple to use, provides up-to-date information, and provides access to information on specific pests. Continue reading →
Curtis, A., Byron, I., & MacKay, J. (2005) Finding 1
To effectively engage watershed partners and major stakeholders to investigate: landowner issues, awareness of environmental management problems, business development intentions, and potential impact of incentives.
- Enhance public participation by using a 9 or 10 month process that draws on local knowledge, builds commitment to the research, and builds capacity to interpret and implement key findings.
Curtis, A., Byron, I., & MacKay, J. (2005) Finding 2
To enhance participatory decision-making, build commitment to research by engaging watershed partners and major stakeholders in answering questions such as: a) what information is needed?; b) how is the information to be collected and analyzed?; c) Who has access to the data and on what conditions?; d) How will the data be used to improve watershed management outcomes?
Grudens-Schuck, N. (2000) Finding 3
Design outreach to address farmer preferred learning style
- Emphasize experiential learning and farmer knowledge
Tucker, M., & Napier, T. L. (2001) Finding 2
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 →
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 →
Stanley, J. W. (1992) Finding 1
Focus on a geographic area:
- Define the geographical area where environmental intervention is crucial (Stanley, 1992).
Lanyon, L. E., Kiernan, N.-E., & Stoltzfus, J. H. (1996) Finding 4
Work with consultants:
- Recognize and support education providers already in place who provide information consistent with the program goal
Contant, C. K., & Young, C. L. (1990) Finding 4
Provide information that is high quality, explains risks; and is:
- Easy to understand
- From a trusted source
- Scientifically valid
- Balanced, (gives both sides on an issue)
- Up-to-date
- Directly applicable
- Consistent with beliefs
