Evidence Based Extension

Student Learning Objectives

• Understand the importance of the audience in identifying extension issues
• Explain why it is important to use evidence-based messages as part of an extension program

Presentations

Field Trials with Farmers
Dr. Koon Hui Wang

Field Trials with Farmers PowerPoint Slides

Conducting and Transfering Science to the Consumer
Dr. Joannie Dobbs

Conducting and Transfering Science to the Consumer PowerPoint Slides

Readings and Resources

• The World is a Global Village [video] by Marshall McLuhan, Author of The Medium is the Massage.
• Dobbs, J et al. Sizes of Currently Available Produce May Significantly affect Nutrient Intake Assessment 2004 28th National Nutrient Databank Conference.
• Got Nutrients? Intergeneration Nutrition Essentials for Health
• Got Nutrients [video]
• Health Options Articles
• Food Systems
• Gelb, M. J. (2000). How to think like Leonardo Da Vinci: Seven steps to genius every day. New York, N.Y: Dell Pub.
• Russo, J. E., & Schoemaker, P. J. H. (1989). Decision traps: Ten barriers to brilliant decision-making and how to overcome them. New York: Doubleday / Currency.