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Engaging Rural Clients - Workshop Resource
The following information was compiled to supply the Engaging Rural Clients workshop (2005, 2006, 2007) participants with resources in the form of web links for courses, supplementary papers, publications and on line tools. Presentations from the 2005, 2006, and 2007 workshops are also available. This information is for use by individuals in technology transfer, extension and outreach areas and will help resource professionals build capacity and skills to work more effectively with producers and rural clients.
Resource list:
I. Courses
B. Broad Based Technology Transfer Skill Development
F. Audio Visual, Displays, Graphics
G. Groups, Meetings, Facilitation, Team Building
H. On-Farm Demonstrations and Tours
J. Program Planning, Evaluation and Assessment
K. Communication Plans and Knowledge Networks
M. Effective PowerPoint Presentations
III. Books or Manuals
IV. 2006 "Engaging Rural Clients II" Workshop Presentations & Notes
V. 2007 "Engaging Rural Clients III" Workshop Presentations & Notes
I. COURSES
Courses – Saskatchewan
SIAST Courses: Teaching and Facilitating Adults
University of Regina Credit Studies Division: Certificate in Human Resources Development
University of Saskatchewan: Certificate in Adult Education (CACE)
Courses – Alberta
University of Alberta: Certificate in Adult Education (CACE)
Courses – British Columbia
Vancouver Community College: Certificate in Adult Education
II. ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY
A. Academic/Scientific Papers
Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension
This international journal is based in the Netherlands and published quarterly. It publishes articles focusing on empirical research, new methodological approaches, theoretical developments, and policy issues related to agricultural extension. Website abstracts can be viewed for issues from January 96 to present, and full articles can be viewed for issues from April 94 to March 96.
This USA based journal is published bimonthly. The website contains full articles from 1985 to present. The focus is broader than just agriculture. However, there is a search engine which can be used to locate articles specific to a topic.
University of Guelph, Rural Extension Studies
This site contains a number of good papers on technology transfer issues in rural Canada. Look for Future Options and Prospects in Rural Extension and Technology Transfer. 1987. Harold R. Baker. University of Saskatchewan, Occasional Papers in Rural Extension No. 1. Department of Rural Extension Studies, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada.
Canadian Association for the Study of Adult Education
B. Broad Based Technology Transfer Skill Development
This site lists a number of publications that can ordered dealing with a broad range of topics including effective presentations, meetings, committees, and building community support. Some of these publications are available on-line.
The Rural Store, Victoria, Australia
This company sells many publications that deal specifically with rural technology transfer issues. A list of these publications can be viewed under the Communications sections of their website.
This is an excellent resource, providing great tips on everything from how to deal with reporters, write a communications plan, or organize an effective meeting, etc.
Extension Handbook: Processes and Practices,
Donald J. Blackburn, Editor, University of Guelph, 1984, 230 pages.
This handbook, written by over 20 of the world's leading figures in adult education, contains comprehensive information on how to do extension work at the rural level. Available in bookstores.
European Technology Transfer Guide to Best Practice
List of Technology Transfer Institutions
Technology Transfer Information Center
Canada-Ontario Agriculture Green Plan – Technology Transfer Sub-Program
Improving agricultural extension. A reference manual
C. Technical Writing
British Columbia Institute of Technology
This site provides many links to excellent on line resources designed to help develop technical writing skills.
This unique website provides an online tool that you can use to test the quality of your written document.
The Canadian Style (on line writing /grammar resource)
The Canadian Style gives concise answers to questions concerning writing and editing tools in the Canadian context. It covers such topics as punctuation marks, hyphenation, spelling and frequently misused or confused words. It deals with letters, memos and report formats, notes, indexes and bibliographies, and Canadian geographical names.
D. Public Speaking
Allyn & Bacon Public Speaking Website
This site contains considerable on line information for public speaking, including multimedia tools.
This site contains a comprehensive list of books that can be ordered from Amazon.com on public speaking.
Toastmasters International. 10 Tips for Successful Public Speaking.
E. Media and Public Relations
This site contains comprehensive information and links to other sites on media and public relations.
The media category of this online workshop will show you how to build an effective news release, and includes an online template.
F. Audio Visual, Displays, Graphics
Tips for making slides in PowerPoint
Tradeshow and Business Conference Tips
G. Groups, Meetings, Facilitation, Team Building
How to Hold and Participate in Effective Meetings
H. On Farm Demonstrations and Tours
This ‘On-Farm Testing’ fact sheet for Manitoba provides information on how to conduct on farm tests. While the focus is on agriculture, it could be applied to water quality issues, especially those that relate to agricultural management.
Guide to Better On-Farm Demonstrations, Saskatchewan Agriculture Development Fund. This booklet is similar to the above, except it also includes sections on other forms of communication such as field days, newsletters, media, and displays. Out of print but may be available in libraries.
I. School Education Focus
Designed in a similar way to the more well known, Project WILD, this school resource is one of the more popular tools for teaching water related issues to students. A Canadian version of this resource can be accessed from the above site.
Agriculture in the Classroom is an international movement, supported by the agricultural industry. This Canadian site provides links to provincial sites, which contain many school resources.
Environmental Education Needs in Saskatchewan: Executive Summary and Recommendations.
A summary to determine how to effectively develop and deliver environmental education in Saskatchewan
J. Program Planning, Evaluation and Assessment
Alberta Agriculture, AESA Extension Tip Sheets
The Evaluation of Science-Based Organizations’ Communication Programs
This Australian based paper highlights the importance of evaluation of communication activities for science organizations.
K. Communication Plans and Knowledge Networks
Knowledge Networks, International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD).
This site lists a number of publications on topics such as developing and managing knowledge networks.
L. Agriculture Census
2001 Census of Agriculture – Farm Operators by Education and Province
Gives information by province and gender on education level, computer usage levels etc
M. Effective PowerPoint Presentations
Making Presentations that Audiences will Love
Top Ten Slide Tips for PowerPoint Presentations
Tips for Making Slides in PowerPoint
This site provides information on slide format, color & font selection.
PowerPoint tutorials, tools and features
N. Other Interesting Sites
Differences in Learning Styles
Agriculture Extension Services on the Web (national & international)
Water Outreach Education project
The goal of this Best Education Practices project is to help outreach professionals to choose appropriate education techniques and resources for their water programs.
Communicating with purpose: essential micro-level techniques
The on line article deals with the transfer of data and info to others.
The New Environment for Agriculture: Fostering the Relationship Between Public and Private Extension, Marsh, S.P. and Pannell, D.J. November 2000. RIRDC Publication No. 00/149.
A summary of this report can be found on the web at http://www.rirdc.gov.au/pub/shortreps/sr66.html
III. BOOKS OR MANUALS
Technology Transfer: Putting Planning into Action v1.1. 2004.
This is an entry-level training module developed by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s (AAFC) Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration (PFRA). The intended target audience for this training resource is both government and non-government personnel (including scientists). The content covers a broad range of techniques and methods required to transfer applied science and knowledge to the agri-food sector. For an electronic copy (CD) of this module contact the following: (306) 752-6404 or voelkj@agr.gc.ca
Making Sense of Adult Learning.
1996. Dorothy Mackeracher. Culture Concepts Inc. Publishing. Toronto, Canada.
The Craft of Teaching Adults.
1993. Thelma Barer-Stein and James A. Draper, Eds.Culture Concepts Inc., Toronto, Canada.
Participatory Workshops – a sourcebook of 21 sets of ideas and activities.
2002. Robert Chambers. Earthscan Publications Ltd. London, UK.
Questions that Work – A resource for facilitators.
2001. Dorothy Strachan. ST Press, Ottawa Canada.
The Secrets of Power Presentations.
2000. Peter Urs Bender. The Achievement Group Publishers. Toronto, Ontario.
Future Options and Prospects in Rural Extension and Technology Transfer.
1987. Harold R. Baker. University of Saskatchewan Department of Rural Extension Studies & University of Guelph, Ontario http://www.uoguelph.ca/~res/download/op_1.html
National Survey of Rural Landowners 2003 (Phase III): Attitudes and Behaviors Regarding Land Stewardship http://www.stewardshipcanada.ca/documents/nationalrurallandownersurvey2003.pdf
A benchmark national survey of farmers and ranchers on the topic of land use and land stewardship.
IV. 2006 "Engaging Rural Clients II" WORKSHOP PRESENTATIONS & NOTES
First Nations Agricultural Council of Saskatchewan Inc (2351KB)
Fraser Stewart - Planning Successful Technology Transfer (3068KB)
V. 2007 "Engaging Rural Clients III" WORKSHOP PRESENTATIONS & NOTES
Dan McGill - SWA - Using Appreciative Inquiry to Enhance Collaboration (39KB)
Diane Fletcher - Calderwood Consulting - Art of Facilitation (539KB)
Judy Wright - Gateways Counselling - Facilitating with Neuro-Linguistic Programming (456KB)
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Funding for this workshop provided by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's GreenCover Canada Program
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