Agricultural Producer Perceptions of Climate Change and Climate Education Needs for the Central Great Plains
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| Title: | Agricultural Producer Perceptions of Climate Change and Climate Education Needs for the Central Great Plains |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Hibbs, Amber Campbell, Kahl, Daniel, PytlikZillig, Lisa, Champion, Ben, Abdel-Monem, Tarik, Steffensmeier, Timothy, Rice, Charles W., Hubbard, Kenneth |
| Source: | Journal of Extension. Jun 2014 52(3). |
| Availability: | Extension Journal, Inc. e-mail: joe-ed@joe.org; Web site: http://www.joe.org |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 10 |
| Publication Date: | 2014 |
| Sponsoring Agency: | National Science Foundation |
| Contract Number: | NSF-CCEP #1135395 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Climate, Partnerships in Education, Agricultural Occupations, Attitude Measures, Extension Education, Environmental Influences, Web Based Instruction, Access to Information, Relevance (Education), Extension Agents, Focus Groups, Males, Public Opinion, Semi Structured Interviews |
| Geographic Terms: | Kansas |
| ISSN: | 1077-5315 |
| Abstract: | The Central Great Plains Climate Education Partnership conducted focus groups throughout Kansas to gain a better understanding of farmer perceptions and attitudes towards climate change education. Results indicate concern about climatic changes, even if producers are unsure that "human caused climate change" is occurring. Participants indicated they would like access to information through Web-based programs that allow them to manipulate variables relevant to their area and situation. Participants prefer locally relevant information and identified Extension agents as trusted educators. The study provided an expanded understanding of agricultural producer perceptions that will be valuable to individuals or organizations providing climate education. [This research was supported by NSF-CCEP #1135395, Central Great Plains Climate Change Education Partnership.] |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 16 |
| Entry Date: | 2014 |
| Access URL: | https://www.joe.org/joe/2014june/pdf/JOE_v52_3a2.pdf |
| Accession Number: | EJ1035322 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | The Central Great Plains Climate Education Partnership conducted focus groups throughout Kansas to gain a better understanding of farmer perceptions and attitudes towards climate change education. Results indicate concern about climatic changes, even if producers are unsure that "human caused climate change" is occurring. Participants indicated they would like access to information through Web-based programs that allow them to manipulate variables relevant to their area and situation. Participants prefer locally relevant information and identified Extension agents as trusted educators. The study provided an expanded understanding of agricultural producer perceptions that will be valuable to individuals or organizations providing climate education. [This research was supported by NSF-CCEP #1135395, Central Great Plains Climate Change Education Partnership.] |
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| ISSN: | 1077-5315 |
