Is the Extension education model still relevant today or is it outdated, why?
Note: The posts are read from top to bottom.
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agchat:
Q9 cominup...it's a tough one again. I don't want to hear crickets! #agchat
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agchat:
Q9 Via @cornguy Is the Extension education model still relevant today or is it outdated, why? #agchat
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LPELC:
Q9 I believe extension is more relevant than ever b/c so adaptable to local needs & use of innnovative methods #agchat
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esagor:
Q9 Great question! As an Extension guy I'm much more interested in organizing a vibrant learning space than dispensing answers. #agchat
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DebbieLB:
Q9: Honestly, I don't attend many local extension ag mtgs, but I do attend state mtgs and conferences. My fam is big in 4-H locally. #agchat
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lgreiner:
Q9 - More now than ever. Extension is about communicating, we just need to do it in more ways. #agchat
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llippke:
Q9 To the extent Extension remains engaged with the issues that affect peoples' lives, it can/will remain relevant #agchat
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jamies4families:
Q9 Programming, research, and info still relevant... methods of delivery maybe not so much IMO #agchat
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CastAgScience:
Q9 there is a need for extension work, it's the means in which they contact producers that needs to keep up with the times #agchat
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JMJLaurent:
Q9 I think there are improvements that could be made to communications and outreach. I feel Ext is underutilized by Ag in my area. #agchat
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PutnamAg:
Q9 Most state Extension specialists must answer to academic depts 1st and extension 2nd. Tough for them to do. #agchat
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TEFGal:
Q9-We need some source of public information can't rely on private business to share.Need to use new technology to delivery info #agchat
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PeteAlexion:
Q9 Some parts of model are continued for political reasons - too many dinosaurs in the way of improvement #agchat
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vmdavis:
Q9: Extension is still relevant, but might start looking different and needs direction. #agchat
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esagor:
Q9 No one model is right or wrong for all. Depends on audience, program purpose, desired outcomes, etc. Flexibility required. #agchat
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thomas69osu:
RT @: Q9 ! As an Extension guy I'm much more interested in organizing a vibrant learning space than dispensing answers. #agchat #agchat
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Women4Ag:
Q9 Always will need to transfer research and technology to production - part of ag's great success in implementing new technology. #agchat
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RinckerLaw:
Q9: I wrote an article about livestock animal welfare laws in NY- relationship with ext agents are a key to defending prosectution #agchat
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purduephil:
Q9 extension, like everything else must be evolving, adapting and ever changing #agchat
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huskerag:
Q9 Think of Extension as the Verizon Wireless commercial suggests...we have people and a great network! #agchat
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WestfieldAg:
Q9 - we value extension services to learn about what's happening with farmers and agribusinesses we insure #agchat #agchat
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esagor:
Well said @llippke! Q9 To the extent Extension remains engaged with the issues that affect peoples' lives, it can/will be relevant. #agchat
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drewbender:
RT @PutnamAg: Q9 Most state Extension specialists must answer to academic depts 1st and extension 2nd. Tough for them to do. #agchat
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glendafreeman:
Q9 Information glut opens door for Extension's reputation as source for reliable research-based info #agchat
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jenreesources:
Q9 We will always need Extension to take the research to the people. How we do this needs to continually adapt. #agchat
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iTweetMeat:
Q9 Some of us try to be up-to-date, and I take *huge* risk hoping administration/P&T recognizes it. Again, #justsayin #agchat
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LPELC:
yep RT @huskerag: Q9 Think of Extension as the Verizon Wireless commercial suggests...we have people and a great network! #agchat
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ricbradbury:
Q9 Could it be updated, sure. When extension has no value we will most likely be facing some really nasty problems. #agchat
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ndbob:
Yay! RT @glendafreeman: Q9 Information glut opens door for Extensions reputation as source for reliable research-based info #agchat
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RinckerLaw:
Q9: With so many people attacking agricultre, we need extension programs to help keep ag production profitable #agchat
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BethStuever:
Q9 transformational education will never go out of style. :) But specific methods are constantly evolving. #agchat
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CastAgScience:
Q9 you have to consider how difficult it is to reach the diverse audience today, especially those that are not so tech-savy #agchat
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cowartandmore:
Q9 I think it depends on the agent. Some are better than others at staying relevant and up to date with current events. #agchat
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yourlocalfoods:
Q9 those here believe in sm. What is climate back at ext offices for SM, distance learning, web meetings, ebooks, etc #agchat
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Porkchop1950:
In regards to Q9. How does NIFA (Natl Institute of Food & Ag) as a federal partner impact future extension offerings? #agchat
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EddieMill:
#agchat Q9 I'm thinking internet, CD R's, webinars, library, and documentary film for the next local #agchat education revolution.
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NYAgriWomen:
RT @Women4Ag: Q9 Always will need 2 transfer research & technology 2 production - part of ag's great success n implementing new tech #agchat
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JMJLaurent:
Q9 I'd like to see SM AGvocacy as a part of Ag-related 4-H projects #agchat
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aafromaa:
Q9 We now have opportunities to develop education in better ways, to more collaboration, even beyond our universities. #agchat
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JMJLaurent:
Q9 I love online Ext courses!!! Would like to see more for youth. #agchat
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huskerag:
Q9 The digital divide and generational educational delivery preferences stretch our resources to deliver education in many formats #agchat
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jxs138:
RT @aafromaa: Q9 We now have opportunities to develop education in better ways, 2 more collaboration, even beyond our universities. #agchat
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4hfarmer:
RT @aafromaa: Q9 We now have opportunities to develop education in better ways, to more collaboration, even bynd our universities. #agchat
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toddjim:
we need to continue to be driven from clientele and not on top down programming or grant driven programming---local is important--q9 #agchat
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exteneducate:
RT @toddjim: we need to continue to be driven from clientele and not on top down programming or grant driven programming---local is important--q9 #agchat
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RinckerLaw: Q9: Extension will never be outdated! #agchat
drewbender: RT @agchat: Q9 Via @cornguy Is the Extension education model still relevant today or is it outdated, why? #agchat
jamies4families: Q9 Programming, research, and info still relevant... methods of delivery maybe not so much IMO #agchat
CastAgScience: Q9 there is a need for extension work, it's the means in which they contact producers that needs to keep up with the times #agchat
JMJLaurent: Q9 I think there are improvements that could be made to communications and outreach. I feel Ext is underutilized by Ag in my area. #agchat
PeteAlexion: Q9 Some parts of model are continued for political reasons - too many dinosaurs in the way of improvement #agchat
thomas69osu: RT @: Q9 ! As an Extension guy I'm much more interested in organizing a vibrant learning space than dispensing answers. #agchat #agchat
purduephil: Q9 extension, like everything else must be evolving, adapting and ever changing #agchat
WestfieldAg: Q9 - we value extension services to learn about what's happening with farmers and agribusinesses we insure #agchat #agchat
glendafreeman: Q9 Information glut opens door for Extension's reputation as source for reliable research-based info #agchat
ksfarmboy: RT @RinckerLaw: Q9: relationship with ext agents are a key to defending prosectution #agchat
jenreesources: Q9 We will always need Extension to take the research to the people. How we do this needs to continually adapt. #agchat
iTweetMeat: Q9 Some of us try to be up-to-date, and I take *huge* risk hoping administration/P&T recognizes it. Again, #justsayin #agchat
ricbradbury: Q9 Could it be updated, sure. When extension has no value we will most likely be facing some really nasty problems. #agchat
ndbob: Yay! RT @glendafreeman: Q9 Information glut opens door for Extensions reputation as source for reliable research-based info #agchat
BethStuever: Q9 transformational education will never go out of style. :) But specific methods are constantly evolving. #agchat
cowartandmore: Q9 I think it depends on the agent. Some are better than others at staying relevant and up to date with current events. #agchat
yourlocalfoods: Q9 those here believe in sm. What is climate back at ext offices for SM, distance learning, web meetings, ebooks, etc #agchat
Porkchop1950: In regards to Q9. How does NIFA (Natl Institute of Food & Ag) as a federal partner impact future extension offerings? #agchat
NYAgriWomen: RT @Women4Ag: Q9 Always will need 2 transfer research & technology 2 production - part of ag's great success n implementing new tech #agchat
bnr1: RT @iTweetMeat: Q9 Some of us try to be up-to-date, and I take *huge* risk hoping admin/P&T recognizes it. Again, #justsayin #agchat #agchat
exteneducate: RT @toddjim: we need to continue to be driven from clientele and not on top down programming or grant driven programming---local is important--q9 #agchat
SIPtheGoodLife: grower-to-grower! RT @exteneducate:RT @toddjim:we need be driven from clientele and not on top down---local is important--q9 #agchat
cornguy: RT @RinckerLaw: Q9: Extension will never be outdated! #agchat