Pflugh, K. K., Shaw, J. A., Yacovelli, E., & Hagen, L. V. (1995) Finding 2

There is a need for the government to reach beyond traditional means of communication and design programs that recognize the unique features of a local community. This can only be done by being interested in the citizens themselves – by learning who the affected citizens are, by listening and responding to citizen concerns and by offering real alternatives to those citizens who may be negatively impacted in some way by government action. Continue reading →

Dijksterhuis, O. W. (1996) Finding 1

Document information and outreach work to help improve ability to assess the relationship between outreach and outcomes and to exchange materials and knowledge with others. Evaluate progress toward clearly defined objectives. Continue reading →

Fedler, A. J. (Ed.) Finding 2

In designing outreach to encourage participation in outdoor recreation programs, attend to:

  • Individual and socio-economic characteristics of participants (age, gender, income, education) as they relate to their participation in outdoor activities

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Padgitt, S. C. (1990) Finding 1

When persuading farmers to reduce chemical use:

  • Show that farm chemicals are contaminating groundwater on the individual’s farm
  • Link to quality of drinking water on the individual’s farm
  • Provide alternative methods with a demonstrated outcome that has no adverse affect on profits and no more than a modest decline in yield

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