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Papers Presented
(Alphabetical order by Primary Author)

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Private Sector Involvement In Agricultural Extension Service Delivery in Mali: Views and constraints from the pilot phase 1
Mercy O. Akeredolu, University of Mali, Mali
Attitude of Rural and Urban Women in Bamako District and Koulikoro Region of Mali to the Use of Solar Cooker 15
Mercy O. Akeredolu, University of Mali, Mali
Chinagorom O. Asinobi, Imo State University, Nigeria
Ilesanmi Yemi, Hamburg University of Technology, Germany
Developing Extension/Outreach Education in Tajikistan 28
Julie A. Albrecht, Kathleen Prochaska-Cue, S. Kay Rockwell, & Pulat A. Pulatov, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, USA
Push-Pull Technology and Determinants Influencing Expansion Among Smallholder Producers in Western Kenya 38
David M. Amudavi, Z. R. Khan, C. A. O. Midega, & J. Pittchar, Egerton University, Njoro, Kenya
J. A. Pickett, Rothamsted Research, Harpenden, UK
J. Lynam, Kilimo Trust, East Africa
Influences on Florida Agricultural Extension Agents’ Decisions to Enter into the Extension Organization 51
Shannon Arnold, Montana State University, USA
Nick Place, University of Maryland, USA
Ed Osborne, Glenn Israel, & Saundra Tenbroeck, University of Florida, USA
Russian Agricultural Students’ Perceptions of Local Foods and Sustainable Agriculture: Implications for Training the Next Generation of Russian Agricultural Leaders 62
Jessica M. Bagdonis & Thomas H. Bruening, The Pennsylvania State University, USA
Spanish for the Agricultural Industries: Lessons from an Immersion Experience 71
Alexander Borys & Patreese D. Ingram, Pennsylvania State University, USA
An Agrarian Society’s Developing Press System: Malian Journalists’ Views on Media, Ethics, and Democracy 83
D. Dwayne Cartmell II, M. Craig Edwards, Shelly Sitton, & Cindy Blackwell, Oklahoma State University, USA
James W. Hynes, Sam Houston State University, USA
Tracy Irani, University of Florida, USA
Developing a Methodology for Assessing the Impact of Farmer Field Schools in East Africa 93
Kristin Davis & Ephraim Nkonya, International Food Policy Research Institute, Ethiopia
Extension in Sub-Saharan Africa: Overview and Assessment of Past and Current Models and Future Prospects 100
Kristin Davis, International Food Policy Research Institute, Ethiopia
Entrepreneurs Business Facts and Formal Support Utilized in Swaziland 112
Marietta P. Dlamini, Micah B. Masuku, & Barnabas M. Dlamini, University of Swaziland, Swaziland
Informal Support Impact and Challenges Faced by Entrepreneurs in Swaziland 125
Marietta P. Dlamini, Micah B. Masuku, & Barnabas M. Dlamini, University of Swaziland, Swaziland
Characteristics of Small and Medium Entrepreneurs in Swaziland 135
Marietta P. Dlamini, Micah B. Masuku, & Barnabas M. Dlamini, University of Swaziland, Swaziland
Assessing Information Sharing and Changes in Knowledge, Attitude and Skill among Farmer Field School Participants from the Commonwealth of Dominica and Trinidad and Tobago 147
David Dolly, University of the West Indies,Trinidad and Tobago
Beliefs, Barriers, and Benefits of a Faculty Abroad Experience in Mexico 155
Kim E. Dooley, Larry M. Dooley, & Gabriel Carranza, Texas A&M University, USA
Learning about Sustainability: The Contribution of the Global Seminar Educational Model 166
Dennis W. Duncan, Maria Navarro, The University of Georgia, USA
Pavli K. Mykerezi, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, USA
The Journal of International Agricultural and Extension Education: A Ten Year Look 178
Leslie D. Edgar, University of Arkansas, USA
Tracy Rutherford & Gary E. Briers, Texas A&M University, USA
The Role of Extension in the Assessment Process: Identifying Production Constraints Among Arabica Coffee Producers in Eastern Uganda 190
Mark Erbaugh & Joseph Donnermeyer, The Ohio State University, USA
Samuel Kyamanywa, Makerere University, Uganda
Patrick Kucel, Coffee Research Center, Uganda
Incorporating Problem Solving Theory and Social Capital Theory to Improve Entrepreneurial Goal Attainment 202
Curtis R. Friedel & John-Paul Hatala, Louisiana State University, USA
Factors in Participation and Non-Participation in Farmer Field Schools in Trinidad and Tobago 214
Samuel Goff & James R. Lindner, Texas A&M University, USA
David Dolly, University of the West Indies
Perceived Barriers to the Adoption of a Web-Based Resource by County Extension Agents 225
Amy Harder, University of Florida, USA
James R. Lindner, Texas A&M University, USA
Determining changes in students’ perceptions towards participating in international activities after watching on-line videos 236
Wilmara Correa Harder, Tarleton State University, USA
Thomas H. Bruening, The Pennsylvania State University, USA
Perceptions of Taiwanese Academics Concerning Intangible Resources of Agri-tourism Businesses 246
Chia-Chien Hsu & Larry E. Miller, The Ohio State University, USA
Extension Educators’ Perceptions Regarding the Limitations to Learning about Sustainable Agriculture 255
K. S. U. Jayaratne, North Carolina State University, USA
Robert A. Martin, Iowa State University, USA
Improving the Livelihoods of Women in the Developing World: Selected Perceptions of Women’s Self-Help Groups in Western Kenya 265
Billy A. Jivetti, University of Missouri-Columbia, USA
M. Craig Edwards, Oklahoma State University, USA
Value of International Agricultural Exchange Programs: A Brazilian Follow-Up Study 277
Stephen P. Jones, Communicating for Agriculture Education Programs, Minnesota, USA
Vinicius Dos Santos, Federal Agricultural University of Vicosa, Brazil
Making Extension Efforts More Effective: A Case Study of Malian Shea Butter Producers 283
Assa Kante, Oklahoma State University, USA
Carl G. Igo & Martin J. Frick, Montana State University, USA
Globalizing 4-H Youth Development: The Michigan 4-H China Initiative 294
Betsy McPherson Knox & Diane Ruonavaara, Michigan State University, USA
Innovation and Innovation Trajectories in Agricultural Extension Services 304
Pierre Labarthe, INRA SAD-APT, Paris, France
Impact of Extension Privatization on Formal or Informal Collective Procedures for the Accumulation of Knowledge: Lessons from a Comparison between South and North 316
Pierre Labarthe, INRA SAD-APT, Paris, France
Ismaïl M. Moumouni, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Germany
Developing the Role of Extension in Farm Safety and Health in Ireland 326
John McNamara, Teagasc - Kildalton College, Ireland
James Phelan, University College Dublin, Ireland
The Discontinuance of Environmental Technologies in the Humid Tropics of Costa Rica: Results from a Qualitative Survey 338
Melanie Miller & Matthew J. Mariola, The Ohio State University, USA
Lessons Learned in Teaching a Graduate Level, International Extension Education Course at a Distance 350
Pamala Morris, Mark Russell, & Kelli Selby, Purdue University, USA

Impacts of Agricultural Training on Young Farmers in Uganda 358
Johnny Mugisha, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda
Michelle Owens, Michigan State University, USA
Using Soft Systems Methodology to Plan Advanced Academic Programs in Post-Harvest Technology in Thailand 365
Maria Navarro, Frederick R. Rohs, & Stanley E. Prussia, The University of Georgia, USA
Sirichai Kanlayanarat, King Mongkut’s University of Technology, Thailand
Barry McGlasson, University of Western Sydney, Australia
Strong Villages, Strong Country: Leadership Development of Future Farmers of Georgia Adolescents Participating in a Week-long Leadership Training Institute 376
Maria Navarro & John C. Ricketts, The University of Georgia, USA
Armenian Faculty Members’ Perceptions of Faculty Workshops on Student Evaluation Methods 385
Jason B. Peake & Dennis W. Duncan, The University of Georgia, USA
Brian Parr, Washington County School System, USA
John C. Ricketts, The University of Georgia, USA
Glen Shinn, Texas A&M University, USA
European Union Enlargement and the Central European Agricultural Sector: Have Benefits Met Expectations? 391
Patrick J. Plonski, University of Minnesota, USA
Public Attitudes Towards Naturalistic and Designed Landscapes In the City of Tehran, Iran 402
Gholamreza Pezeshki Rad, Tarbiat Modares University, Iran
Nasser Zamani, University of Tehran, Iran
Rama B. Radhakrishna, The Pennsylvania State University, USA
Designing Agricultural Education Systems that Promote and Prepare Entrepreneurs 411
William M. Rivera, University of Maryland, USA
Kristin E. Davis, International Food Policy Research Institute, Ethiopia
Lessons Learned From Conducting Workshops with University Agricultural Faculty and Secondary School Agricultural Teachers in Egypt 424
T. Grady Roberts, Texas A&M University, USA
Andrew C. Thoron, & R. Kirby Barrick, University of Florida, USA
Mohamed M. Samy, MUCIA–AERI Linkage Project, Egypt
A Measure of the Dependency and Scale of the Use Made by Beef Cow-Calf (Beef Suckler) Farmers on Custom-Hire in Ireland 428
Dermot J Ruane, University College Dublin, Ireland
Richard Fallon, Irish Agricultural and Food Developmental Authority
H. Leahy, University College Dublin, Ireland
Edward O’Riordan, Irish Agricultural and Food Developmental Authority
Participatory Research in Latin America: Three Case Studies 437
Diane Ruonavaara, Michigan State University, USA
A “Mixed Model” for Assessing Intercultural and Attitudinal Outcomes of International Service-Learning Experiences 449
Mark Russell & Pamela Morris, Purdue University, USA

4-H Youth Travel to Puerto Rico for an Environmental Study Trip 460
Dixie Sandborn, Michigan State University, USA
Elizabeth Driscoll, North Carolina State University, USA
Establishing Technical Internship Programs for Agricultural Technical School Students in Egypt 468
Andrew C. Thoron & R. Kirby Barrick, University of Florida, USA
T. Grady Roberts, Texas A&M University, USA
Mohamed M. Samy, MUCIA–AERI Linkage Project, Egypt
Distinctive Characteristics of FRTEP Extension Programs on Five Indian Reservations in Arizona and New Mexico 476
Sabrina Tuttle, Gerald Moore, Matthew Livingston, & Linda Masters, University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, USA
Jonathan Long, U.S. Forest Service, USA
Jeannie Benally, Melvina Adolf, & Joseph Hiller, University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, USA
Testing the Market Potential for a New Value-Added Cowpea Product to Improve the Well-Being of Women Entrepreneurs in West Africa 488
Kira Everhart-Valentin, Purdue University, USA
Germaine Ibro, Institut National de Recherche Agronomique du Niger, Niger
Joan Fulton, James Lowenberg-DeBoer, & Miram Otto, Purdue University, USA
Ramatou Seydou & Kaka Saley, Institut National de Recherche Agronomique du Niger, Niger
Promoting Agriculture and Food Sustainability through Apprenticeship Programs in the Caribbean: A Case Study in Trinidad and Tobago 500
Nicole Webster, Pennsylvania State University, USA
Wayne Ganpat, Ministry of Agriculture, Trinidad and Tobago, West Indies
Ahmed Banya, Pennsylvania State University, USA
An Investigation of the Farm Development Pathways and Entrepreneurial Activities Employed by Irish Farm Operators Following the Acquisition of Disability 510
Shane Whelan & Dermot J Ruane, University College Dublin, Ireland
John McNamara & Anne Kinsella, Irish Agricultural and Food Development Authority
Angela McNamara, National Rehabilitation Hospital, Ireland
Farmer-Interactive Learning for Improved Management Through FARMS (Farm Asset Resource Management Study) Groups: An International Perspective 522
John Wibberley, Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester, UK

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