Advancements in Agricultural Development

?? NewResearch! "Factoring Food Security: A Q Methodology Study with Ghanaian Educators" explored how educators view & prioritize food security challenges in Ghana. ?? Key Findings: ? 4 distinct perspectives identified: Quality Over Quantity, Waste Not, Sustainable Sisters, & Futurists ? Aligning education with educator perspectives can enhance food security efforts ? Calls for tailored professional development to empower teachers & youth ?? Read more: https://lnkd.in/g-wNr_Aa #FoodSecurity #AgEducation #ZeroHunger #SDG2 #SDG4 #Ghana

?? New Publication! Validation of the School-Based Agricultural Education Model of Support Instrument explored the key needs of SBAE teachers. ?? Key Findings: ? 5 key support areas identified (personal, instructional, program, relationship, & school-based needs) ? New validated tool helps assess & improve teacher well-being ? Supports teacher retention & job satisfaction ?? Read more: https://lnkd.in/gJpEFVzX #AgEducation #TeacherSupport #SBAE #AgEdResearch

?? New Research Alert! Survey response rates by requestor’s characteristics. This new study examined the question: How do the characteristics of a survey requestor impact response rates? ?? Key Findings: ? Gender and position of the requestor do not significantly influence survey response rates. ? Trust and social capital within the agricultural community may not drive participation. ? Researchers should focus on reducing survey fatigue and enhancing community trust for better engagement. ?? Read more: https://lnkd.in/g4saBACZ #SurveyResearch #AgScience #ResponseRates #SocialScience #AgEd

?? New publication! Assessing the readiness of central California agricultural educators to teach multilingual learners A study by Miller et al. explored teacher readiness, training gaps, and the need for culturally responsive teaching. ???? ?? Most educators lack ML-specific training ?? Confidence is higher with fluent English speakers than beginners ?? More PD is needed in language support & inclusive teaching Read more: https://lnkd.in/g64VVPKP #AgEducation #MultilingualLearning #CulturallyResponsiveTeaching #SustainableDevelopment

?? New Article! International interests: Student and industry perspectives on agicultural communications curriculum development in Ontario ???? This study explored student and industry perspectives on the need for an agricultural communications program, highlighting its potential to bridge the gap between producers and consumers. ???? Key takeaways: ?? Students recognize the power of ag comm but lack awareness of the field. ?? Industry professionals stress the need for skilled storytellers and crisis communicators. ?? Interest is high—could an academic program be on the horizon? Read the full study here: https://lnkd.in/gJ3dtvyi #AgCommunications #HigherEd #AgEducation #CurriculumDevelopment #SustainableDevelopment #AgStorytelling

#FlashbackFriday: A Look Back at AAD Vol. 3 No. 4 (2022)! ?? Revisit key research from this edition of the AAD Journal, featuring studies on: ?? Agriculture teachers’ instructional methods ?? ?? Rural renewal & community perceptions ?? ?? Best practices in mentoring for ag educators ???? ?? Social media’s role in agricultural learning networks ?? ?? Read the full volume here: https://loom.ly/YTXEAoE #AADResearch #AgEducation #RuralDevelopment #Mentoring #SocialMedia #Agriculture #AgTeachers

AAD Article Spotlight ???? How can leadership programs better support local elected officials? A study in AAD Vol. 4 No. 3 (2023) explored how Florida county commissioners perceived leadership development programs offered through University of Florida Extension and the Florida Institute for County Government. ?? Key Findings: ? Leadership programs improve local government effectiveness ? Top priorities: Strategic planning, communication, economic trends, conflict resolution, and critical thinking ? University-county partnerships help rural communities build leadership capacity ?? Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/eRK74Wrz #LeadershipDevelopment #CommunityCapacity #Extension #LocalGovernment #HigherEd #LeadershipEducation #AAD

?? Job Opportunity Reminder! Texas A&M University’s Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications (ALEC) is hiring an Assistant Professor of Practice in Agricultural Communications and Journalism! ????? ?? Location: College Station, Texas ?? Start Date: August 1, 2025 ?? Position: Full-time, 9-month academic appointment (Non-Tenure) ?? Focus: 100% teaching in AGCJ, including digital & print media, media writing, and strategic communications Review of applications will begin on or around March 15th. ?? More details & application: https://loom.ly/kCyHH8A #Hiring #AcademicJobs #AgCommunications #Journalism #HigherEdJobs #TexasAM

?? #FlashbackFriday ?? Explore Vol. 3 No. 3 (2022)! ?? Industrial hemp purchasing insights ?? Student teacher motivation & supervision ?? High-impact practices in ag leadership ?? Precision ag tech adoption behaviors ?? Trust in Florida extension leadership Discover these studies and more: https://loom.ly/kZ29Pv4 #AgResearch #AgEd #Leadership #PrecisionAg

Article Spotlight: How Undergraduates Think Critically About Climate Change & Food Security ????? How do undergraduate students critically analyze the impacts of climate change on global food security and hunger? A study by Stedman and Brown explored how scenario-based learning enhances students’ critical thinking skills. ?? Key Takeaways: ? Employers seek graduates who understand agriculture’s complexities ? Faculty play a crucial role in developing students' global mindset ? Scenario-based teaching improves depth and quality of critical thinking ?? Read the full article: https://loom.ly/zF_mHoE #AADResearch #CriticalThinking #ClimateChange #FoodSecurity #HigherEd #FacultyDevelopment #Agriculture