These changes in behavior were sustained over time as well, enduring some 18 months after participants had completed the program. Extension Master Gardeners Valued by Teachers in School Gardening Programs DeMarco, Laurie Relf, Diane McDaniel, Alan Elementary school teachers experienced in the use of gardening as an interdisciplinary teaching method responded to a national School Gardening Survey and structured interviews. For the past three years, Ohio State University Extension specialists and agents have utilized e-mail and fax services to convey weekly crop management and pest development concerns to crop consultants, farmers, and agronomy service personnel. Survey results confirm that this educational delivery is popular among industry personnel and farmers alike. E-mails and faxes get accessed and read before regular mail.
Participants appreciate the timeliness of information provided electronically.
An Evaluation of Discussion Forums for Generating Public Support Westendorf, Michael L. Miller, Charles Farmers talked freely at these forums and brought forward many issues. Many felt that more leadership should be given to farmers in their development and administration. The use of speakers and facilitators was viewed as helpful provided it didn't take time away from producer participation. Forums such as these can be effective means to develop support. The results of these forums, as judged by the pursuit of several ongoing measures, has been positive, and may be employed again.