Advancements in Agricultural Development

🚨 New AI Policy Announcement 🤖 Artificial intelligence is transforming research, and responsible use is important. AAD is committed to maintaining the integrity of scholarly work as AI tools evolve. Here's what you need to know about our new policy: ✅ For Authors: You remain responsible for the accuracy and authenticity of your submitted work, even when using AI tools. Any AI tools used must be clearly described in the methods or acknowledgments sections. Submission acknowledges your compliance with this policy. ✅ For Editors & Reviewers: The use of AI technologies to review articles is not permitted. This policy ensures transparency and trust in the research we publish. Let’s work together to responsibly harness the power of AI. https://loom.ly/6nTAwIc #AIResearch #ResponsibleAI #ScholarlyIntegrity #AADJournal

🌱 Let’s Talk Ethics in AI Research 🤖 As AI becomes a powerful tool in social science research, especially in food, agriculture, and natural resources, ensuring ethical practices is more important than ever. We want to hear from YOU: What are your thoughts on ethical considerations for using AI for research in these fields? How do you navigate issues like data privacy, bias, and transparency in your work? 💬 Share your perspectives in the comments! Stay tuned until later this week for an update to AAD's AI policy for authors. #AIResearch #EthicsInAI #SocialScience #FoodAndAgResearch #AADJournal

📢 How Are YOU Using AI in Research? 🤖 Attention social science researchers and practitioners in food, agriculture, and natural resources: we want to hear from YOU! AI is transforming the way we work, innovate, and solve problems. Whether you’re using tools like ChatGPT for content creation, data analytics platforms, or AI-powered survey tools—we’re curious about how AI is helping advance your research and impact in these fields. 💬 Comment below and share: How are you integrating AI into your work? What tools or platforms are your go-to for leveraging AI? Stay tuned until later this week to learn about AAD's latest AI policy update! 🔍 #AIResearch #ExtensionLeadership #ScienceCommunication #ArtificialIntelligence #AADJournal

🌟 #FlashbackFriday 🌟 Let’s take a trip back to 2022 and revisit some impactful research from Advancements in Agricultural Development, Vol. 3, No. 4! https://loom.ly/YTXEAoE 📖 Featured Articles: 1️⃣ Factors Relating to Agriculture Teachers’ Perceived Use of Instructional Methods Authors: Blake Colclasure, Andrew Thoron, Jack Dempsey 2️⃣ Residents’ Perceptions of Rural Renewal in Farming-Dependent Counties Authors: Audrey King, J. Shane Robinson, Tyson E. Ochsner, Paul Weckler, Mark Woodring 3️⃣ Best Practices for Mentoring: Cooperating Teacher and Student Teacher Perspectives Authors: Heather Nesbitt, Debra Barry, Kati Lawson, John Diaz 4️⃣ Social Media Professional Learning Networks in Agricultural Development Authors: Nicole Ray, Robert Strong, Courtney Meyers Each of these studies examines critical topics, from innovative teaching methods to mentoring, rural renewal, and professional learning networks. 🌾💡 📰 Revisit these insights today and see how they continue to shape the field of agricultural education and development! #AgriculturalDevelopment #RuralRenewal #Mentoring #SocialMedia #EducationResearch

🌍 New AAD Publication! 🌍 Exploring the Long-Term Impacts of Agriculture-Focused Global Experiences 🌱✨ 🔍 Study Highlights: Explored the effects of a global education program for college students 3–7 years after participation. Key themes included social connections, hospitality, resourcefulness, career enrichment, and lasting personal values. Findings suggest these experiences influence career enrichment more than career choice, with participants applying program values to their professional and personal lives. 📚 This study bridges a gap in the literature, highlighting the mid-range impacts of agriculture-focused global programs. It calls for more research to enhance our understanding of these transformative experiences. 📖 Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gnpnRtY3 Sorensen, T. J., Henderson, T. M., Schager, A., Vierra, R. C., & Mecham, M. (2024). Exploring the impacts of an agriculture-focused global experience three to seven years after the program. Advancements in Agricultural Development, 5(4). #GlobalEducation #Agriculture #StudyAbroad #QualityEducation #SDG4 #CareerDevelopment

🌱 New Publication! 🌱 This latest study examines the relationship between knowledge and behavior change in gardening practices. https://lnkd.in/gJDuBpKv Joshi, A., Diaz, J., Kumar Chaudhary, A., Jayaratne, K. S. U., & Galindo, S. (2024). Enhancing effectiveness of extension program evaluations by validating the trustworthiness of self-reported measures of extension program outcomes. Advancements in Agricultural Development, 5(4). 📊 Key Insights: Participants' subjective (self-assessed) and objective (actual) knowledge after training were moderately correlated, meaning self-perception wasn't entirely accurate before training. Subjective knowledge before training was the strongest predictor of gardening engagement after training—not objective knowledge! 🎯 Takeaway for Extension Programs: To inspire lasting behavior change, it's crucial to address participants' existing beliefs and perceptions during training. By tailoring programs to these preconceptions, we can better turn knowledge into actionable, long-term practices. #Gardening #ExtensionPrograms #BehaviorChange #KnowledgeIsPower

#FlashbackFriday 🌟 Revisiting AAD Vol. 3, No. 3 (2022)—a packed issue exploring diverse facets of agricultural development! 🌱 Hemp Markets: What drives industrial hemp purchases? 🎓 Ag Ed: Student teachers’ motivation & supervision preferences. 📚 Leadership: High-impact practices in ag leadership education. 💻 Tech Adoption: Precision ag & nitrogen use efficiency. 🤝 Extension Trust: Florida extension agents’ trust in leadership. 🏫 Intercollegiate Collaboration: Factors shaping Extension programs. 🔗 https://loom.ly/kZ29Pv4 #AgDevelopment #Hemp #AgEducation #PrecisionAg #Extension

🔍 Looking for research on regional food systems? Use our keyword search tool to discover insightful articles exploring food systems, sustainability, and more. 🌾🌍 Start your search today: https://loom.ly/z9aUdTE #AgDevelopment #RegionalFoodSystems #AgResearch

Article Spotlight - Forestland management and empowerment: A phenomenological inquiry into the experiences of women forestland managers in the state of Georgia, USA| Advancements in Agricultural Development https://lnkd.in/e5EjjTrP #empowerment #woman #georgia #forest

#FlashbackFriday 🌟 Let's take a look back at Volume 3, No. 2 (2022) 📰. This issue dives into critical topics shaping agricultural education and communication worldwide. https://loom.ly/Y-rS_vs 🌾 Consumer Education: "Can you cite that?" explores how Tennessee consumers navigate GMO information. ✏️ Curriculum Design: Advancing career readiness in Nigerian agricultural education. 🐦 Gene-Editing Conversations: A deep dive into Twitter discussions on gene-editing in agriculture. 🌱 Climate-Smart Adoption: Investigating cultural predictors of agricultural innovations in Kenya. 🦠 Pandemic Communication: Insights into how Americans searched for and shared information during COVID-19. #AgriculturalDevelopment #ScienceCommunication #GlobalEducation #Throwback