AIAEE Conference Accepted Papers, 2004

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Accepted Papers Presented		Page
Leadership Practices of Formal and Informal Leaders in The Ohio State University College of Food, Agriculture and Environmental Sciences		1
Dale R. Safrit Chuck Gamble Joseph A. Gliem Rosemary Gliem	North Carolina State University, USA The Ohio State University, USA The Ohio State University, USA The Ohio State University, USA
HRM and HRD in Agricultural Extension Organisations in Iran: A Review of Literature		13
Mostafa Karbasioun Martin Mulder	Wageningen University-Netherlands Wageningen University-Netherlands
Diamonds in the Rough: A Case Study of Team Development Across Disciplines, Distances and Institutions		25
Susan Fritz Amy Boren Valerie Egger	University Nebraska Lincoln, USA University Nebraska Lincoln, USA University Nebraska Lincoln, USA
Impacting Extension Workers’ Effectiveness: Understanding Organizational Justice		37
Linda M. Kutilek	Ohio State University Extension, USA
The Afghan Agricultural Extension System: Impact of the Soviet Occupation and Prospects for the Future		49
Tooryalai Wesa	Partnership Afghanistan-Canada (PAC)
Global Leadership: The Language for the 21^st Century Marketplace		61
Marta Hartmann	University of Florida, USA
Creating Student Focused Study Abroad Experience: Looking Forward in Programming Design		67
Paula Tieg Charles Steiner	Iowa State University, USA Iowa State University, USA
Beyond Technical Solutions: A Dynamic Approach to Problem Solving in an Era of Multifunctional Agriculture and Post-Modern Extension Work		76
Terrence W. Thomas Satish Verma Benjamin Gray	North Carolina A&T University, USA Louisiana State University, USA North Carolina A&T University, USA
Curricula in Agricultural and Extension Education: A Role for Scholarly Publications		88
David G. Acker James I. Grieshop	Iowa State University, USA University of California, USA
Wonderwise 4-H: Following in the Footsteps of Women Scientists		100
Amy N. Spiegel S. Kay Rockwell Deanna S. Acklie Saundra Wever Frerichs Kathleen French Judy Diamond	University of Nebraska Lincoln, USA University Nebraska Lincoln, USA College of St. Mary, USA King’s College-London University Nebraska Lincoln, USA University of Nebraska Lincoln, USA
Reconsidering Graduate Programs for Students from Developing Countries		112
Larry E. Miller	The Ohio State University, USA
Making University Curricula and Training Programs Responsive to Employer Needs: The Experience of Makerere University’s Agribusiness Education Program		118
Don Breazeale Margaret Najingo Mangheni J. Mark Erbaugh Swaibu Mbowa	University of Nevada Cooperative Extension Makerere University, Uganda The Ohio State University, USA Makerere University, Uganda
4-H as a Catalyst for Enhancing “Global Literacy” in American Youth		129
Patreese D. Ingram Rama B. Radhakrishna	The Pennsylvania State University, USA The Pennsylvania State University, USA
Perceptions and Use of Volunteers in International Agriculture Extension and Development		138
Nicole Stedman Nick Place	University Florida, USA University of Florida, USA
Making Collaboration Work for Children, Youth, and Families		150
Daniel F. Perkins Lynne Borden	The Pennsylvania State University, USA University of Arizona, USA
A Multifunctional Web-based Extension Curriculum Targeting Teens as Teachers: The North Carolina 4-H TRY-IT! Project (Teens Reaching Youth through Innovative Teams!)		162
R. Dale Safrit Harriet C. Edwards R. Warren Flood	North Carolina State University, USA North Carolina State University, USA North Carolina State University, USA
Evaluation of the PEARL Project – Partnership for Enhancing Agriculture in Rwanda through Linkages (PEARL); a collaboration of Michigan State University, The National University of Rwanda and Texas A&M University to Improve Agriculture and Rural Life in Rwanda		174
John M. O’Sullivan	North Carolina A&T State University, USA
Benefits of Engaging Graduate Students in Participatory Rural Appraisals		185
Erik Kelling Thomas Bruening	The Pennsylvania State University, USA The Pennsylvania State University, USA
Education, Research and Extension: An Evaluation of Agricultural Institutions in Tunisia		196
Shannon Bedo Kim E. Dooley	Texas Cooperative Extension, USA Texas A&M University, USA
Evaluating the Impact of 4-H Japanese Exchange Program		207
Rama B. Radhakrishna Patreese D. Ingram	The Pennsylvania State University, USA The Pennsylvania State University, USA
Profiling Female Agricultural Cooperative Extension Agents in the United States		216
Brenda Seevers Billye Foster	New Mexico State University, USA The University of Arizona, USA
Training for Rural Women in Portugal : Promoting Equal Opportunities and Development		229
Alberto Baptista Author Cristóvão	Universidade de Tras-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal Universidade de Tras-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
Barriers and Supports: Finding Their Place in Agricultural Extension		241
Billye Foster Brenda Seevers	The University of Arizona, USA New Mexico State University, USA
Counting Change: A Review of Gender Related Trends and Assumptions in the JIAEE		253
Pamela Bartholomew Inger Bergom Megan McCune Jennifer Kapp	Michigan State University, USA Community Educator and Technical Trainer, MI Michigan State University, USA Michigan State University, USA
Experiences Needed for Students Taking International Agricultural Courses		264
Thomas Bruening Xiaorong Shao	The Pennsylvania State University, USA The Pennsylvania State University, USA
Experience, Perceptions, and Likelihood of Participating in International Opportunities among College of Agricultural and Life Science Students		273
Tracy Irani Nick Place Lisa Lundy Curt Friedel	University Florida, USA University of Florida, USA University Florida, USA University Florida, USA
Beliefs, Attitudes and Perceptions of International Involvement among College of Agriculture and Life Science Students		284
Nick Place Tracy Irani Curt Friedel Lisa Lundy	University of Florida, USA University Florida, USA University Florida, USA University Florida, USA
Faculty Perspective on Strategies to Internationalize the Agricultural Curriculum		295
Maria Navarro	University of Georgia, USA
Taking the Ultimate Step by Placing Economic Values on Extension Program Impacts		307
John G. Richardson Charles L. Moore George J. Young	North Carolina State University, USA North Carolina State University, USA Auburn University, USA
Building a Public-Private Strategy for Global Market Development: Refocusing Extension to Serve the Needs of Small-Scale Farmers in Egypt		318
Burt Swanson Mohamed M. Samy	University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA
ICT – Its Potential as a Channel for Enhanced Extension Services		327
Liam Morrow Tom Kelly Tom Kirley	Teagasc, Ireland Teagasc, Ireland Teagasc, Ireland
The Continuing Role of Government in Pluralistic Extension Systems		338
William Rivera Gary Alex	University of Maryland, USA International Consultant
From the First Green Revolution to the Second: What Can Agricultural and Extension Educators do to Help Transform the Lessons from the Past into Successes of the Future		350
Maria Navarro	University of Georgia, USA
The Importance of Industry/Extension Joint Development Programme in a Relevant and Effective Extension Service		361
Tom Kelly Tom Kirley Tom O’Dwyer	Teagasc, Ireland Teagasc, Ireland Teagasc, Ireland
Between Government and Market Failure: Issues, Perceptions and Policy Challenges in Reforming Public Sector Extension Services in Sub-Saharan Africa		373
Adewale J. Alonge	Miami-Dade Public Schools, Miami, FL, USA
The Interest of State Extension Service Directors and Administrators Related to International Opportunities		388
Ed Franklin Ahmed Ali Al-Hassan Jack Elliot Jim Knight	University Arizona, USA University Arizona, USA University Arizona, USA University Arizona, USA
Effectiveness of Informal Education Methods in the Texas-Mexico Initiative		400
Tanya Harvey Gary Wingenbach Manuel Piña Wayne T. Hamilton	Texas A&M University, USA Texas A&M University, USA Texas A&M University, USA Texas A&M University, USA
Food Mountain – A Multi-Functional Agricultural Extension Project in North West Province, South Africa		408
J B (Ben) Stevens	Extension Services, South Africa
Information Technology Use and Effectiveness in the Texas-Mexico Initiative through the Center for Grazinglands and Ranch Management		418
Clayton Everett Gary Wingenbach Manuel Piña Wayne T. Hamilton	Texas A&M University, USA Texas A&M University, USA Texas A&M University, USA Texas A&M University, USA
Information Technology Knowledge and Skills of Agricultural Researchers in Botswana		423
Stephen Kayode Subair Florence Kgankenna	Name Botswana College of Agriculture, Botswana Gaborone Senior Secondary School, Botswana
Core Competencies: A Systems Approach for Training and organizational Development in Extension		432
Richard T. Liles R. David Mustain	North Carolina State University, USA North Carolina State University, USA
Innovative Approach Using Experts to Develop a Distance International Course on Multi-Functional Agriculture		441
John Hillison Jerry Gibson	Virginia Tech, USA Virginia Tech, USA
Perceptions of Livestock Extension Education Delivery Among Dairy Producers in the Name North Coast of Honduras		450
Elena Maria Toro Nick Place	University Florida, USA University of Florida, USA
The Non-Formal Manager in Extension		462
Jacqueline LaMuth	The Name Ohio State University, USA
Challenges in the Management of Agricultural Enterprises in Botswana Secondary Schools		474
Barnabas M. Dlamini Kethoahetse J. Dingwa	University of Swaziland, Swaziland Botswana College of Agriculture, Botswana
Teachers’ Perceptions Toward Curriculum Reform and In-Service Training Programs in Chinese Agricultural Schools		484
Xiaorong Shao Thomas Bruening	The Pennsylvania State University, USA The Name Pennsylvania State University, USA
A Longitudinal Study of Secondary Student Attitudes and Beliefs Relative to International Agricultural Issues		495
Jack Elliot Reta Yanik	The University of Arizona, USA The University of Arizona, USA
Perceptions of Lithuanian Agriculture Teachers Towards the Ecological Paradigm		506
James J. Connors Benjamin Swan James A. Brousseau	The Ohio State University, USA The Ohio State University, USA APPLE Agricultural Instructor, Milan, MI, USA
An Investigation into the Impact of Farm Labour Use on Irish Suckler Beef Farms		519
Hazel Leahy Dermot J. Ruane Edward G. O’Riordan	Teagasc & National University of Ireland, Ireland National University of Ireland, Ireland Teagasc, Ireland
Education and Extension for Multi-Functional Agriculture: Extension Concepts for Sustainable Agricultural Development in Myanmar		531
Khin Mar Cho Hermann Boland	Justus-Liebig-University Giessen, Germany Justus-Liebig-University Giessen, Germany
Self-Examination of the Regional Advisory Council of the National Agricultural Research Institute (INIA) of Uruguay		539
Ernesto Restaino Galup	Michigan State University
Communication Process in the Texas-Mexico Initiative Through the Center for Grazinglands and Ranch Management		551
Jodi Rogers Gary Wingenbach Manuel Piña Wayne T. Hamilton	Texas A&M University, USA Texas A&M University, USA Texas A&M University, USA Texas A&M University, USA
Sustaining Community- Based Programs: Examination of Relationships Between Sustainability Factors and Program Results		560
Jay A. Mancini Lydia Marek	Virginia Tech, USA Virginia Tech, USA
Delivery Strategies Matrices for Selected Villagers in Northeastern Mexico		571
Sabrina L. Tuttle James R. Linder Kim E. Dooley	University Arizona, USA Texas A&M University, USA Texas A&M University, USA
Towards an Appropriate Extension Approach for South Africa: From Model to Principles		580
Gustav H. Düvel	University of Pretoria, South Africa
Addressing the Needs of Smallholder South African Farmers Through Participatory Rural Appraisals		588
Xiaorong Shao Vladimir Konovalchuk Brian Clark Thomas Bruening	Pennsylvania State University, USA Pennsylvania State University, USA Pennsylvania State University, USA Pennsylvania State University, USA
Internet Use in the Texas-Mexico Initiative Through the Center for Grazinglands and Ranch Management		598
Jorge Adrian Garcia Gary J. Wingenbach Manuel Piña Wayne T. Hamilton	Texas A&M University, USA Texas A&M University, USA Texas A&M University, USA Texas A&M University, USA
Assessing Effective Factors in Using Internet by Faculty members of Agricultural College of Zanjan University, Iran		604
Jafar Yaghoubi Ebrahim Shamsayi	College of Zanjan University, Iran College of Zanjan University, Iran
An Evaluative Study of the United States Cooperative Extension Service’s Role in Bridging the Digital Divide		609
Chanda D. Elbert Antoine J. Alston	Texas A&M University, USA North Carolina Name A&T State University
Evaluations of Student Perceptions of Technologies Used in the Delivery of an Online Course Prepare Students for International Development		619
Theresa Pesl Murphrey Kelly Jett Murphrey	Texas A&M University, USA Texas A&M University, USA
An Exploration of Information-Seeking Behavior of Extension Managers and Specialists		626
Gholamreza Pezeshki-Raad Nasser Zamani Rama Radhakrishna	Tarbiat Modares University, Iran Tarbiat Modares University, Iran The Pennsylvania State University, USA
Utilizing International Students’ Critical Thinking and Perceptions to Design an Internationally Focused Course Module for Plant Biotechnology		639
Tracy Irani Rick Rudd Curt Friedel Maria Gallo-Meagher Sharon DeFino	University Florida, USA University of Florida, USA University Florida, USA University Florida, USA University of Florida, USA
Making use of Nominal Group Techniques with New Extension Faculty to Determine How to Effectively Include Advisory Committee Members in Extension Programming		646
Nick T. Place Peter Fox	University of Florida, USA University of Florida, USA
The Development of a Family Focused Advisory Programme in the Republic of Name Ireland		656
Pat Bogue James Phelan	National University of Ireland, Ireland Name National University of Ireland, Ireland
Towards an Improved Prediction of Adoption Behavior		667
Gustav H. Düvel Habtemariam Abate	University of Pretoria, South Africa University of Pretoria, South Africa
Effective Social and Extension Factors Involved in Adoption of Integrated Campaign in Control of Rice Stem Borer, (Chilo Suppressalis) A Case Study in Isfahan Province, Iran		678
Gholamreza Pezeshki-Raad Jafar Yaghoubi Mohammad Masaeli	Tarbiate Modares University, Iran Azad University, Iran Zanjan University, Iran
Understanding the Impact of Context: A New Approach for Understanding the Adoption of Improved Pest and Disease Management Practices		682
Denise Bewsell Geoff Kaine	Ruakura Research Centre, New Zealand Ruakura Research Centre, New Zealand
An Examination of the Motivations and Characteristics of Farmers who Discontinue an Innovation, and the Implications for Extension		694
A. Sofranko B. Swanson M. Samy	University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, USA University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, USA University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, USA
Future Farmers of Turkmenistan: A Multifunctional Agricultural Youth Organization		706
Randall J. Andreasen	New Mexico State University, USA
Reasons for Girls to Choose Agriculture or other Science and Technology Programs		712
Marietta P. Dlamini Sicelo S. Ngwenya Barnabas M. Dlamini	University of Swaziland, Swaziland Mhlatane High School, Swaziland University of Swaziland, Swaziland
Risk Perception, Attitudes, Knowledge and Safe Food Handling Behavior Among Those 65 Years and Older		724
Joyce C. Gordon John Raacke Brian M. Friel Karen Penner Kristina Boone Valentine Remig	Kansas State University, USA Kansas State University, USA Kansas State University, USA Kansas State University, USA Kansas State University, USA Kansas State University, USA
Lithuanian Agriculture Teachers’ Perceptions on the Importance and Integration Leadership Skills into the Agriculture Education Curriculum		735
James J. Connors Benjamin Swan James A. Brousseau	The Ohio State University, USA The Ohio State University, USA APPLE Agricultural Instructor, Milan, MI, USA
PRA: Where has all the Participation Gone?		744
Kiumars Zarafshani Hossein Azadi	Razi University, Iran Shiraz University, Iran
Farmer’s Knowledge Networks: A Multi-Functional Approach to Facilitating Learning and Innovation		751
Margaret M. Kroma	Cornell University, USA
Engaging the Periphery: Farmer Facilitators as an Alternative Approach for Constructive Collaboration with Small Farmers in Trinidad, WI		765
Kelly Payson Wayne Ganpat Marta Hartmann Len Peters Nick Place	University of Florida, USA Ministry of Agriculture, Trinidad, West Indies University Florida, USA Grande Riviere United Farm. Assoc., West Indies University of Florida, USA
Extension Service in Nicaragua		777
Jan Fernandez	Texas A&M University, USA
Personality and Strategy in Agriculture		790
Geoff Kaine Jean Sandall Denise Bewsell	Ruakura Research Centre, New Zealand University of New England, Australia Ruakura Research Centre, New Zealand
Evaluating the Impacts of Collaborative-Based Extension Programs to Address Natural Resource Conflicts		802
Loretta Singletary Steven Daniels	University of Nevada Cooperative Ext., USA Utah State University, USA
Using Sensemaking to Interpret Stories About Water Use Efficiency Practice		813
Maria Rose Ruth Beilin Mark Paine	Victorian Dept. of Primary Industries, Australia University of Melbourne, Australia University of Melbourne, Australia
The Globalized Extension System – Information is Global: Engagement is Local		825
Jerold R. Thomas Daney Jackson	Ohio State University Extension, USA Pennsylvania State University, USA
The Self-Directed Learning Readiness of Extension Clientele in Doctor Arroyo, Nuevo Leon, Mexico: Implications for Teaching and Learning		831
James R. Linder Sabrina Tuttle In-Heok Lee Kayla M. Kohls James W. Hynes	Texas A&M University, USA University of Arizona, USA Texas A&M University, USA Texas A&M University, USA Texas A&M University, USA
Indigenous Knowledge and Experience for Multi-Functional Agriculture in the Bambara Culture of Mali		839
Moctar Kone Mercy Akeredolu	University of Mali, Mali University of Mali, Mali
The Development and Application of the Balanced Scorecard (BSC) for the Irish Dairy Farmer		851
Alish Byrne Dermot J. Ruane Tom Kelly	National University of Ireland, Ireland Name National University of Ireland, Ireland Teagasc, Kildalton College, Ireland
Assessing Technology-Assisted Learning Readiness and Willingness of Mexican University Faculty and Administrators Involved in Biotechnology		862
Patricia Villalobos Theresa Pesl Murphrey Kelly Jett Murphrey Manuel Pina, Jr. Andres de la Concha-Bermejillo	Texas A&M University, USA Texas A&M University, USA Texas A&M University, USA Texas A&M University, USA Texas A&M University, USA
Multi-functionality in the Jordanian Agriculture: The Interface Between Farming and Biodiversity		868
Ahmad Shukri Al-Rimawi	University of Jordan, Jordan
Pest Management Practices Among Small Scale Farmers in Kiambaa Division Central Kenya		878
Catherine N. Munyua Phyllis F. Adams Rama Radhakrishna	The Name Pennsylvania State University, USA The Name Pennsylvania State University, USA The Name Pennsylvania State University, USA
Examination of Labour Efficiency on Irish Dairy Farms and Feasibility Alternative Time Allotment to Retain Viability		890
Bernadette O’Brien Kevin O’Donovan David Gleeson Dermott Ruane	Teagasc, Mooorepark Research Centre, Ireland Teagasc, Mooorepark Research Centre, Ireland Teagasc, Mooorepark Research Centre, Ireland National University of Ireland, Ireland
Extending Technologies Among Small-Scale Farmers in Meru: Ingredients for Success in Farmer Groups		902
Kristin Davis Steven Franzel Peter Hildebrand Nick Place	University of Florida, USA World Agroforestry Centre, UN, Kenya University of Florida, USA University of Florida, USA