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Encouraging Landscape Water Conservation Behaviors Series Overview #7: Personal and Social Norms of Florida Residents Who Use Irrigation in the Home Landscape

by Samantha Murray
December 21, 2015

This 4-page fact sheet is the seventh publication in a series focusing on encouraging water conservation among Florida residents who use irrigation in their home landscapes. Extension educators create programs to encourage good irrigation practices ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Agricultural Education And Communication Department, Alexa Lamm, Anil Kumar Chaudhary, Encouraging Landscape Water-Conservation Behaviors Series, Joy N. Rumble, Laura A. Warner, Randall Cantrell
Dr. Robert Fraley of Monsanto speaking in public

Transparency in Agriculture and Natural Resources: Defining Transparent Communication

by Samantha Murray
October 26, 2015

When we think about transparency, we usually think about business, public relations, and government; however; transparency is also an important consideration in agriculture and food industries. Defined as openness and the opposite of secrecy, ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture
Tags: Agricultural Education And Communication Department, Communication, Joy N. Rumble
Water lily

Strategies to Encourage Adoption of Stormwater Pond Best Management Practices (BMPs) by Homeowners

by Samantha Murray
September 18, 2015

Man-made ponds can be a useful way to collect, store, and treat stormwater runoff in residential areas. However, these ponds can become polluted when runoff contains fertilizers, pesticides, and pet waste from the neighborhood. This 8-page fact ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Agricultural Education And Communication Department, Emily Ott, Gail Hansen, Laura A. Warner, Michelle Atkinson, Ondine Wells, Paul Monaghan, Stormwater Ponds
Everyone has a story

Story Development

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

Stories let you share who you are with the world. Storytelling can help develop an organization's identity, improve interactions with the public, and foster teamwork. This 2-page fact sheet covers the basics of good storytelling and strategies ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Professional Development, Work & Life
Tags: Agricultural Education And Communication Department, Brandon Telg, Jaron Jones, Ricky Telg, Story-crafting
woman stands on chair to share story with circle of listeners in office setting

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
communicating face to face is a way to get your message to the public

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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