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 | A research initiative designed to accelerate technology adoption by tree fruit professionals included an information technology survey. The survey was created to better understand concerns and design effective outreach methods for the industry, specifically issues related to barriers to technology implementation. Researchers said the survey results will help the project team better address grower concerns and uncertainty on a regional and national level, and improve technology adoption speed and rates in agricultural industries. ...> Full Article |
 | A study of the spiritual benefits of gardening and horticultural endeavors found a link between reading plant parables and people's beliefs that horticultural activities have spiritual benefits. After reading parables from Chinese literature and the Bible, students with horticultural experience increasingly agreed that horticultural activities can promote spiritual health; students with no horticulture background did not report a change in perception. The research adds a new dimension to the study of "therapeutic horticulture." ...> Full Article |
Traditional instruction methods such as textbooks may be inadequate for teaching problem-solving skills. Problem-based learning strategies, while effective for preparing students for real-world scenarios, can be time-consuming to prepare and deliver. An online environment called the Problem-solving Learning Portal was developed to encourage faculty at Iowa State University to use more problem-based activities in their courses. The environment features a resource database, an Internet interface, case studies, and instructor-provided questions.
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Rural life and competitions amongst reapers of grass and cereals have developed in a parallel manner.
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Fifty students from Eagle Rock High School in the Los Angeles School District will participate in a large scientific-agriculture conference in Long Beach to get a first-hand look at the science of agriculture, including careers, college admission, research opportunities and minority outreach. The committee chose Eagle Rock High School, primarily because of the school's horticulture curriculum coupled with the fact that the school demographics are largely minorities.
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A study of undergraduates in a five-year Brazilian forestry program finds that what students perceive as important change as they progress through program. These differences suggest ways to improve forestry curriculum and create more attractive forestry programs to reverse the global decline in forestry student enrollment.
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Instructors at Colorado State University implement case studies into a course on world agriculture issues. The results demonstrate the benefits of case studios in improving higher order learning and motivating students.
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A pilot program for employment in sustainable agriculture, Sustainable Agriculture Scholars Program, is used to expand on routine undergraduate lab work. The program includes hands on and experiential learning opportunities, designed to increase excitement, interest and understand of careers in sustainable agriculture.
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This study analyzed the impact of experiential learning on students through a study of an agroecology course. Via a mixed-methods analysis, researchers determined that the course measurably impacted participating students. The research results are published in the latest issue of the Journal of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Education.
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