Developing Successful Extension Tree Stewardship Programs
Stephanie Cadaval, Michael Andreu, Ryan Klein, Andrew Koeser, and Paul Monaghan.
This publication is for Extension agents and the stakeholders they partner with in urban forestry, parks and recreation, and urban greening and urban tree management roles in cities or municipalities. This work can also help communities working with these actors to better understand the collaborative and iterative process of developing Extension tree stewardship programs.
Theory into Practice: An Overview of Historical Leadership Theories and Approaches
Megan S. Cantrell.
The Theory into Practice series is designed to outline a chronological perspective of leadership theories and approaches. Each article will highlight a theoretical perspective or leadership approach, a scenario in which the theory or approach can be or has been used, as well as strengths and critiques of the theory. This first publication defines leadership and briefly provides a chronological overview of the theories to be covered throughout this series.
Planning for Casual Public Engagement Events: The Example of “talk science with me”
Kathryn A. Stofer and Cheyenne Hoover.
This guide to the UF/IFAS Extension scientific public engagement program, “talk science with me,” is designed to help interested facilitators host a similar version of this program in their area.
Arati Joshi, Sebastian Galindo, Dharmendra Kalauni, Caitlin E. Lunzmann, and Shane T. Michael.
Qualitative Inquiry in Practice is a series of publications providing an overview of qualitative research and its application. This second publication in the Qualitative Inquiry in Practice EDIS series presents an overview of six common approaches to qualitative research and provides practical examples that can help you identify the best approach for your study.
Shiala M. Naranjo and Kathryn A. Stofer.
Researchers, engineers, scientists, and program designers can use the information from this publication to engage better with farmers and to ensure programs and products from research are beneficial and easily adopted. This publication shares background on the importance of engagement and several high-level strategies for consideration as you approach engagement, especially for the first time, illustrated by the work of the IoT4Ag Center.
Public Perceptions of Pollinator Perfection
Vashti Tatman, Adeyinka Ayodele, Laura A. Warner, Jaret Daniels, Ricky Telg, and Angela Lindsey.
The study discussed in this publication was conducted to gauge public perceptions and identify ways to increase support for pollinator-friendly roadsides. The objectives of this study were to: 1) Evaluate existing knowledge pertaining to pollinator-friendly roadsides; 2) Assess perceptions associated with pollinator-friendly roadsides; 3) Quantify concerns pertaining to pollinator-friendly roadsides; and 4) Identify information-seeking preferences regarding pollinator-friendly roadsides.
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