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Letting Them In: Sharing Your Story with People outside of Your Industry

by Diana Hagan (she/her)
September 17, 2015

Those who work in agriculture often face the challenge of explaining their work to people outside of their field. Identifying what your audience cares about is the first step in formulating a story you audience will understand and value. This ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Agricultural Education And Communication Department, Brandon Telg, Jaron Jones, Ricky Telg, Story-crafting

Getting the Most out of Social Media

by Samantha Murray
September 17, 2015

Agriculturalists can use social media as a powerful tool for marketing their products and establishing a brand identity. The goal of this series is to help agriculturalists understand how social media can work for them. The series also discusses ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Professional Development, Work & Life
Tags: Agricultural Education And Communication Department, Jessica C. Fernandez, Joy N. Rumble, Social Media
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Face-to-Face Storytelling

by Diana Hagan (she/her)
September 2, 2015

In the agricultural industry, telling your story is critical for establishing your operation's identity. Communicating face-to-face is one method of getting your message to the public. This 2-page fact sheet presents tips and strategies for ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Agricultural Education And Communication Department, Brandon Telg, Jaron Jones, Ricky Telg, Storytelling
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Storytelling through Social Media

by Diana Hagan (she/her)
September 2, 2015

You and organization can use social media to tell you story and reach a large and diverse audience. This 3-page factsheet covers the major social media platforms, what each platform offers, and how to use theme effectively. Written by Brandon ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Agricultural Education And Communication Department, Becky Raulerson, Brandon Telg, Jaron Jones, Ricky Telg, Social Media, Storytelling

NEW volunteer days for West Bay Oyster Reef Habitat Restoration with FWC

by BLOGS.IFAS
July 7, 2015

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and partners are grateful for such wonderful volunteer assistance in this effort. Please continue to support us by coming out to one of the upcoming events listed below. With your help, ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Natural Resources, Work & Life
Tags: Lend A Hand, Living Shorelines, Oyster, Restoration, West Bay Restoration Project

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