AIAEE Conference Research Papers and Authors, 2003

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Authors and Papers Accepted (Alphabetical order by primary author)		Page
An Impact Study to Close Phase I of the Agricultural Rehabilitation Project Funded by the World Bank in the Youngest Independent Country – East Timor		1
Achuonjei, Peter Nang da Cruz, Cesar Jose	Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries, Democratic Republic of East Timor
Farmers’ Perceptions of the Effectiveness of the Agricultural Rehabilitation Project (ARP) Information Campaign, East Timor		11
Achuonjei, Peter Nang dos Santos, Fernando Reyes, Yonis	Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries, Democratic Republic of East Timor
Integrating Farmers, their Local Level Institutions, and Social Capital into Extension Delivery Systems in Sub-Saharan Africa: Issues, Challenges, and Implications		19
Alonge, Adewale Johnson	Miami-Dade Public Schools, USA and Africa Diaspora Partnership for Empowerment
An Analysis of Extension Agents’ Attitudes in the State of Jordan Towards Farm Business Management and Their Assessment of Training Needs		32
Al-Rimawi, Ahmad Shukri	University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
Advancing a Partnership Model of Extension to Support the Kenya National Agriculture and Livestock Extension Program (NALEP) in Rural Livelihood Improvement		43
Amudavi, David Mulama	Dept. of Education, Cornell University, USA
Teaching of Agricultural Science at the Basic Education Level in Developing Countries: A Case Study of the Nature and Constraints at Cape Coast District of Ghana		58
Annor-Frempong, Festus Zinnah, Moses Adam, Ibraham	Sch. of Agr., University of Cape Coast, Ghana Winrock, Int’l. & Univ. of Cape Coast, Ghana Sch. of Agr., University of Cape Coast, Ghana
Factors Affecting the Permanence of Livestock Projects Undertaken by Heifer International-Mexico in the State of Durango		65
Arispe, Sergio A. Dooley, Kim E. Cesar, Alfredo Sánchez, Fabián Fernández	Agric. Educ., Texas A&M University, USA Agric. Educ., Texas A&M University, USA Heifer International-México DGETA-Durango, México
Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation Methodology Development of Farmer Field Schools (FFS) for Scaling Up the Adoption of Integrated Nutrient Management Technologies and Information		76
Asiabaka, Chigozie C. Mureithi, J. G. Owens, Michelle E.	Federal University of Technology, Nigeria KARI-NARL, Nairobi, Kenya FAO Regional Office of Africa, Accra, Ghana
Estimating Attitude of Farmers Toward Maize Extension Package Program: Package Policy Assessment in Hararghe Highlands (Eastern Ethiopia)		90
Beyene, Fekadu Alemaya	University of Agriculture, Ethiopia

Challenges of a Management Training Program in Indonesia: A Case Study		99
Boyd, Barry Dooley, Kim E. Murphrey, Theresa Gilbertz, Susan Murphrey, Kelly J.	Agric. Educ., Texas A&M University, USA Agric. Educ., Texas A&M University, USA Agric. Educ., Texas A&M University, USA Speech Com., Texas A&M University, USA Ctr. for Business Studies, Texas A&M, USA
Authentic Higher Education International Learning Opportunities		107
Bruening, Thomas H. Carey, Harry	Pennsylvania State University, USA Pennsylvania State University, USA
Early Experience with a New Program for Rural Development in Honduras		115
Carrasco, Alejandrina Acker, David G.	Private consultant, Tegucigalpa, Honduras Ag. Ed. & Studies, Iowa State University, USA
The Role of Internet in Educational Activities of Graduate Students at Tehran University, College of Agriculture		126
Chizari, Mohammad Movahed, Hamid Lindner, James R.	Tarbiat Modarres University, Tehran, Iran University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran Texas A&M University, USA
Searching Institutional Linkages for Implementation of a Participatory Extension Approach in Myanmar		135
Cho, Khin Mar Boland, Hermann	Institute of Rural Sociology and Extension, Justus-Liebig University, Giessen, Germany
Identifying Training Needs of Extension Personnel: A Comprehensive Model		148
Conklin, Nikki L. Hook, Laryssa L. Kelbaugh, Beverly J. Nieto, Ruben D.	Ohio State University Extension, USA Ohio State University Extension, USA Ohio State University Extension, USA Ohio State University Extension, USA
Using a Systems Approach to Maximize Human Potential or Individual and Organizational Success		160
Conklin, Nikki L. Kutilek, Linda M.	Training & Development, Ohio State Ext. USA New Personnel Development, Ohio State Ext.
International Knowledge and Attitudes of FFA Costa Rican Travel Seminar Participants		170
Connors, James J.	The Ohio State University, USA
Going Forward in Education on Agricultural Biotechnology: Extension’s Role Internationally		180
Davis, Kristin Irani, Tracy Payson, Kelly	Ag Ed & Communication, U of Florida, USA Ag Ed & Communication, U of Florida, USA Ag Ed & Communication, U of Florida, USA

Levels of Competence and Attitudes Toward Supervision as Perceived by Secondary School Agriculture Department Heads in Botswana		191
Dlamini, Barnabas M.	Botswana College of Agriculture, Gaborone
Extension Management – The Weak Link in Agricultural and Rural Development in South Africa		202
Düvel, Gustav H.	University of Pretoria, South Africa
Lithuania’s Accession to the European Union: Looking through the Eyes of the Lithuanian Chamber of Agriculture – What was expected to happen? What happened? Why did it happen that way?		212
Edwards, M. Craig Putelis, Linas Thuemmel, William L.	Agric. Education, Oklahoma State Univ., USA Lithuanian Chamber of Agriculture, Kaunas Agric. Education, Univ. of Massachusetts, USA
The Role of Women in Pest Management Decision Making: A Case Study from Uganda		224
Erbaugh, J. Mark Donnermeyer, Joseph Amujal, Magdalene Kyamanywa, Samuel	Int’l. Programs, The Ohio State Univ., USA The Ohio State University, USA Ag. Ext. & Educ., Makerere University, Uganda Crop Science, Makerere University, Uganda
Saving International Programs in Colleges of Agriculture		236
Etling, Arlen	Int’l. Affairs, University of Nebraska, USA
U. S. Universities Partnering with Universities in Other Countries		248
Etling, Arlen	Int’l. Affairs, University of Nebraska, USA
Practical Skills as They Relate to Working Successfully in Cross-cultural Settings as Identified by International Agricultural Professionals		259
Fernandez, Jan Finley	College of Educ., Texas A&M University, USA
A Survey of Health and Safety on Irish Farms – Implications for Extension and Education		271
Finnegan, Anne Phelan, James	National University of Ireland, Dublin National University of Ireland, Dublin
Agricultural and Extension Education Faculty Members’ Use of Emerging Educational Technologies within Their Instruction		282
Flood, R. Warren Conklin, Nikki L.	North Carolina State Univ. Coop. Ext., USA Ohio State University Extension, USA

Rethinking Present Extension Strategies for Sustained Adoption of Environment-related Innovations by Small Farmers in the Caribbean		294
Ganpat, Wayne G.	Ministry of Agriculture, Land, and Marine Resources, Trinidad and Tobago, W. I.
The Development of Agricultural Education in the Education System of Botswana		305
Hulela, Keba Miller, W. Wade	Botswana College of Agriculture, Gaborone Ag Ed & Studies, Iowa State University, USA
Going Forward in Agricultural Extension: Helping Cooperative Extension Service Employees Adjust to Organizational Changes		316
Jayaratne, K. S. U.	Cooperative Ext. Service, U. of Georgia, USA
Going Forward in Agricultural Extension: Problems and Alternatives in Diffusing Sustainable Agricultural Practices in Sri Lanka		325
Jayaratne, K. S. U. Acker, David G.	Cooperative Ext. Service, U. of Georgia, USA Ag Ed & Studies, Iowa State University, USA
A New Vision of the Extension Education in Ukraine		334
Kalna-Dubinyuk, Tetyana Johnson, Stanley R. Jones, B. Lynn	Ext. Educ., National Agric. Univ. of Ukraine Ext. Educ., Iowa State University, USA Ag Ed & Studies, Iowa State University, USA
Evaluating a Dairy Herd Improvement Project in Uruguay to Test and Explain Q Methodology		341
Kramer, Brett de Hegedus, Pedro Gravina, Virginia	Ag Ed & Studies, Iowa State University, USA Social Sciences, Agric. College of Uruguay Statistics, Agriculture College of Uruguay
Reshaping Extension Education Curricula for 21st Century Agricultural Development in Sub-Saharan Africa		353
Kroma, Margaret M.	Dept. of Education, Cornell University, USA
Perceptions of Brazilian Agricultural School Teachers Toward Attributes of Educational Innovations		366
Leite, Francisco Carlos T. Baggett, Connie D. Radhakrishna, Rama B.	Ag & Ext Educ, Pennsylvania State Univ, USA Ag & Ext Educ, Pennsylvania State Univ, USA Ag & Ext Educ, Pennsylvania State Univ, USA
Perceptions of Brazilian Secondary Agricultural School Principals about the Mission of the Schools		379
Leite, Francisco Carlos T. Radhakrishna, Rama B.	Ag & Ext Educ, Pennsylvania State Univ, USA Ag & Ext Educ, Pennsylvania State Univ, USA

Instructional Technology Competencies Perceived as Needed by Vocational Teachers in Ohio and Taiwan		389
Lu, Chifang Miller, Larry E.	Dept. of Human and Community Resource Development, The Ohio State University, USA
Globalizing Extension – A National Initiative for U. S. Land Grant Universities		401
Ludwig, Barbara G. McGirr, Michael J.	Ohio State University Extension, USA U.S. Dept. of Agriculture/CSREES, USA
Responding to the Shift from Public to Private Contractual Agricultural Extension Service Delivery: Educational Implications of Policy Reforms in Uganda		412
Mangheni, Margaret N. Mutimba, Jeff Biryabaho, Frank Matsiko	Ag. Ext. and Educ., Makerere Univ. Uganda Africa Fund for Extension Education Ag. Ext. and Educ., Makerere Univ., Uganda
A Study of the Impact of Disability in Farm Households on the Farm Business in Ireland		425
McNamara, J. Ruane, Dermot J. Connolly, Liam Reidy, Kevin Good, Anne	Agricultural and Food Development Authority National University of Ireland, Dublin Teagasc – National Univ. of Ireland, Dublin Waterford Institute of Technology, Ireland National Disability Authority, Dublin, Ireland
Trends Within Risk Management Education for International Agricultural and Extension Educators: A Historical Review		437
Mickelsen, Scott R. Trede, Larry D.	Iowa Lakes Community College, Iowa, USA Ag Ed & Studies, Iowa State University, USA
Motivation and Characteristics of Visitors to Taiwan Vacation Farms		449
Miller, Larry E. Hsu, Chia-Chien	Dept. of Human and Community Resource Development, The Ohio State University, USA
Impact Assessment of the On-Farm Water Management Project in Hyderabad District of Sindh Province, Pakistan		461
Mirani, Zaheeruddin Leske, Gary Bhatti, Zahid H. Khan, Shahid A.	Sindh Agriculture University, Pakistan University of Minnesota, USA Sindh Agriculture University, Pakistan Sindh Agriculture University, Pakistan
Challenges in Implementing Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Practices: Implications for Agricultural Extension		469
Munyua, Catherine N.	Ag & Ext Educ, Pennsylvania State Univ, USA
Primary and Secondary Impacts of Applying eLearning Technologies in a Developing Country		480
Murphrey, Theresa Pesl	Agric. Educ., Texas A&M University, USA

Going Forward in Teaching and Learning Sustainable Agriculture: Designing an Integrated Agricultural Learning Environment for Women in the New Lands in Egypt		487
Othman, Mona R. Grudens-Schuck, Nancy	Ag Ed & Studies, Iowa State University, USA Ag Ed & Studies, Iowa State University, USA
Extension Delivery for Small-Scale Sugarcane Growers in South Africa: A Public/Private Joint Venture		496
Owens, Michelle E. Eweg, Martin J.	FAO Regional Office for Africa, Accra, Ghana South Africa Sugar Association. Expt. Station
New Perspectives for Agricultural Development in Trás-os-Montes, Portugal: Extension Advisors in Farmer Organizations		509
Pereira, Fernando Cristóvăo, Artur	Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Portugal Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto, Portugal
An Assessment of Educational Activities of Rural Women in Iran		522
Pezeshki-Raad, Gholamreza Agahi, Hossein Radhakrishna, Rama B.	Tarbiat Modarres University, Tehran, Iran Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran Pennsylvania State University, USA
Adult Education in Extension: Developing a Web-based Learning Module Based upon Expressed Needs		529
Place, Nick T. Irani, Tracy Mott, Chris	Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, University of Florida, USA
An Analysis of High School Students’ Attitudes and Beliefs Toward International Agricultural Concepts		540
Radhakrishna, Rama B. Leite, Francisco Carlos T. Domer, Stacie L.	Ag & Ext Educ, Pennsylvania State Univ, USA Ag & Ext Educ, Pennsylvania State Univ, USA PA Governor’s Sch. For Agric. Sciences, USA
Relationships Between Global Awareness and Understanding and Participation in International Activities		550
Radhakrishna, Rama B. Leite, Francisco Carlos T. Hill, Rebecca J.	Ag & Ext Educ, Pennsylvania State Univ, USA Ag & Ext Educ, Pennsylvania State Univ, USA PA Governor’s Sch. For Agric. Sciences, USA
Extension Re-Organizational Engineering Commensurate with Progress in Technology		560
Sadighi, Hassan	Tarbiat Modarres University, Tehran, Iran
Rural Production Cooperative Approach and Farmers’ Professional Satisfaction		570
Sadighi, Hassan	Tarbiat Modarres University, Tehran, Iran

Structural Change in Agriculture: Privatization of Information and the Role of Extension		579
Samy, Mohamed M. Swanson, Burton E. Sofranko, Andrew	Ag & Consumer Econ., Univ. of Illinois, USA Ag & Consumer Econ., Univ. of Illinois, USA Human & Community Dev., Univ. of Ill., USA
Factors Affecting O.S.U. Extension Agents’ Perceptions of Organizational Justice and Job Satisfaction: Critical Insights into Emerging Trends and Existing Policies in Extension Human Resource Management		589
Schmiesing, Ryan J. Safari, R. Dale Gleam, Joseph A.	Ohio State University Extension, USA North Carolina State Univ. Coop. Ext., USA H&C Resource Dev., Ohio State Univ., USA
Enhancing Stakeholders’ Capacity to Manage Soil Resources Using Participatory Approaches in Uganda		601
Sseguya, Haroon Abel, Lufafa	Ag. Ext./Educ., Makerere University, Uganda Soil Science, Makerere University, Uganda
Attitude Toward Backyard Gardening in Botswana		612
Subair, Stephen Kayode Siyana, Makwapa	Faculty of Agriculture, University of Botswana Botswana College of Agriculture, Gaborone
Toward a Sustainable Development in Agriculture: A Reflection on the Learning Experiences of NGOs in Thailand		623
Suthinarakorn, Wandee Traimongkolkul, Pongpan	Agricultural and Environmental Program, Faculty of Educ., Kasetsart Univ., Thailand
Trends and Developments Within the Chinese Agro-Technical Extension System		631
Swanson, Burton E. Chuang, Nie, Yan, Feng	Ag & Consumer Econ., Univ. of Illinois, USA Ministry of Agric., People’s Republic of China
The New Agricultural Economy: Implications for Extension Programs		641
Swanson, Burton E. Samy, Mohamed M. Sofranko, Andrew J.	Ag & Consumer Econ., Univ. of Illinois, USA Ag & Consumer Econ., Univ. of Illinois, USA Human & Community Dev., Univ. of Ill., USA
The Future of Agricultural and Extension Education: Trends and Policies Worldwide		648
Tadesse, Getnet	Dept. of Ag. Educ., Alemaya University, Ethiopia

Evaluating the Pecan and Sweet Potato Pilot Insurance Programs: A Case Study in the Application of Utilization-Focused Client-Based Methodology		659
Thomas, Terrence W. Gray, Jr., Benjamin	North Carolina A&T State University, USA North Carolina A&T State University, USA
Gender Roles and Participatory Delivery Strategies for Villagers in Northeast Mexico		671
Tuttle, Sabrina Dooley, Kim Lindner, James R. Hernandez, Miguel S.	Agric. Education, Texas A&M University, USA Agric. Education, Texas A&M University, USA Agric. Education, Texas A&M University, USA Promotors for Sustain. Rural Develop., SCRL, MX
The Development and Implementation of an International Extension Training Program for County Extension Faculty		684
Vergot III, Pete	IFAS Extension, University of Florida, USA
Estimating Agricultural Productivity of Private Farmers in a Ukraine Extension Project		693
Verma, Satish Velupillai, Lakshman Brock, Larry Burnett, Michael Sereda, Viacheslav	LSU Agric. Center, Louisiana State Univ., USA International Prog., Louisiana State Univ., USA LSU Agric. Center, Louisiana State Univ., USA School of Human Resource Educ., LSU, USA LSU Agric. Center, Louisiana State Univ., USA
Students’ Knowledge and Perceptions about International Agricultural Issues		703
Wingenbach, Gary Boyd, Barry Lindner, James Dick, Shanna Arispe, Sergio Haba, Sharon	Agric. Education, Texas A&M University, USA Agric. Education, Texas A&M University, USA Agric. Education, Texas A&M University, USA Agric. Education, Texas A&M University, USA Agric. Education, Texas A&M University, USA Agric. Education, Texas A&M University, USA
International Agriculture Centre: A Feasibility Study		714
Wood, Grant Wagner, Roy M. K. Hobin, Bruce	Ext. Division, Univ. of Saskatchewan, Canada Candle Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada Ext. Division, Univ. of Saskatchewan, Canada

Paper Accepted, Not Presented		Page
Capacity Building, Extension Services, and the Recognition of 'Sliding Doors'		784a
Beilin, Ruth Boxelaar, Lucia Warner, Katie Shaw, Heather	University of Melbourne, Australia University of Melbourne, Australia Dept. of Primary Industries, Victoria, Australia Dept. of Primary Industries, Victoria, Australia

Authors and Alternate Papers Accepted		Page
Project Management Unit Experience in Collaboration with District Agricultural Extension Officers in Conducting the Baseline Study of the Agricultural Rehabilitation Project in a Newly Democratic Country – East Timor		721
Achuonjei, Peter Nang dos Santos, Fernando	Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries Democratic Republic of East Timor
Factors that Influence the Choice of Agricultural Science by Senior Secondary School Students: A Case Study of Students in Cape Coast Municipality of Ghana		733
Apori, S. O. Zinnah, Moses M. Annor-Frempong, Festus	School of Agriculture, University of Cape Coast Winrock Int’l. Institute for Agric. Development School of Agriculture, University of Cape Coast
A Longitudinal Study of the Evolution of Organizational Values of Ohio State University Extension Educators		738
Conklin, Nikki Safrit, R. Dale	Dept. of Extension, The Ohio State University Dept. of 4-H Youth Development, N.C. State U.
Current Concepts and Approaches in Agricultural Extension in Kenya		745
Davis, Kristin Place, Nick	Dept. of Agricultural Educ. and Communication University of Florida
The Role of the School Farm as Perceived by Brazilian Agricultural School Principals		757
Leite, Francisco Carlos T. Radhakrishna, Rama B.	Dept. of Agricultural and Extension Education, Pennsylvania State University
The Identification and Application of Learning Modes for Risk Management Education: Recommendations for International Educators		766
Mickelsen, Scott R. Trede, Larry D.	Iowa Lakes Community College, Emmetsburg Agric. Educ. and Studies, Iowa State University
The Role of Agricultural Education in the Preventive War Against the Spread of HIV/AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa		778
Squire, P. J.	Faculty of Agriculture, University of Botswana