Discussion on "Integrating Ecology and Relating Natural Systems to Agriculture: An Increased Priority for Extension Agricultural Programming"
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| By Amy Rowe on 11/08/2004 - 18:49:19 : |
I was wondering how Extension plans to educate its Ag Extension specialists on the subject of agroecology. Will there be workshops? Will there be trainings? Will there be partnerships with non-profits, etc... that are already working in communities on this front?
| By Kyle Cecil on 11/15/2004 - 09:56:11 : |
A few thoughts on the matter. First, I think we need to be thinking very strategically as we hire agriculture-related educators for the future. I would argue that we need to bring in more individuals from the biological sciences into agricultural-natural resources positions. Secondly, I would make the case that core competencies in ecological sciences be integrated into performance appraisal prosesses and professional development plans of educators. Lastly, I think we could make huge strides in this area if we more effectively engage other units within our universities i.e. natural history, biology, ecology etc. into Extension work.
| By achmad nizar on 11/20/2004 - 13:21:44 : |
I have research about decision process of integeratad pest management on rice farmer would you sent me articel which has releate with my research