When providing information related to sustainable farming, use conventional sources of information to convey new ideas rather than start a new newsletter or organization or other new source of information. Continue reading →
Theme: Message delivery 
How to effectively convey information to the target audience
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Petrzelka, P., Padgitt, S. C., & Miller, R. (1994) Finding 1
Rely on farmer personal experience as more influential than education or research reports Continue reading →
Rhodes, H. M., Leland, L. S., Jr., & Niven, B. E. (2002) Finding 1
Provide information through field days, pamphlets, farm journals, media and books. These can contribute to:
- More positive attitudes towards various aspects of management
- Greater levels of knowledge about the concepts and the practical application of those concepts
- Intention to carry out concepts o Adoption of a wider range of BMPs
Pflugh, K. K., Shaw, J. A., Yacovelli, E., & Hagen, L. V. (1995) Finding 3
Grassroots community-based education efforts are effective in reaching at-risk urban anglers with fish consumption advisory information, as members of this group tend not to have access to traditional government communication networks such as press releases, brochures, flyers, and legal notices. Continue reading →
Madzura, T. (2004) Finding 1
Facilitate school-based watershed education programs through interactive resources and communication among groups using an interactive website Continue reading →
Noel, C. (2004) Finding 1
Prepare youth to inform and engage communities about watershed information as a mechanism for reaching audiences who are geographically scattered when resources are limited Continue reading →
Severtson, D. J., L. C.Baumann, & R. L. Shepard. (2004) Finding 2
Make information publicly available from a variety of sources. Continue reading →
Howell, J. L., & Habron, G. B. (2004) Finding 2
Provide agriculture landowners with written materials in addition to whatever other communication methods are selected. Continue reading →
Smith, G. F. & T. M. Johnson. (2004) Finding 1
Provide landowners with information in a handbook format and in a calendar, making good use of photographs Continue reading →
Hargrove, K. (2004) Finding 3
Use a website to provide group connections and watershed resources Continue reading →
