www.sare.org publications reaching-women-in-agriculture-a-guide-for-virtual-engagement introduction Introduction Intended Audiences This guide is intended for practitioners such as nonprofit staff, Extension agents, farmer educators and facilitators who have prior experience conducting face-to-face education with women farmers and ranchers, and who want to transition programs online. It also provides information that will assist people who are new to offering programs for women farmers, ranchers […]
www.sare.org publications reaching-women-in-agriculture-a-guide-for-virtual-engagement acknowledgements-references Acknowledgements/References It Takes a Network We are grateful to the many farmer organizations and Extension professionals who shared information, tips and lessons learned over the past several months. This guide would not have been possible without their generous contributions. Funding for this guide was made possible by the Natural Resource Conservation Service, University of Vermont, and […]
www.sare.org publications reaching-women-in-agriculture-a-guide-for-virtual-engagement case-studies Case Studies from Partner Organizations Case studies were developed in the summer of 2020. As part of our effort to understand how organizations in the agriculture and natural resources field pivoted to the online format, we sought input and stories from partners in the field, sharing successes and challenges in doing their work in the virtual space. We asked respondents […]
www.sare.org publications reaching-women-in-agriculture-a-guide-for-virtual-engagement toolkit-resources Toolkit Resources Example Learning Circle Pre-Work Email Here’s a sample email you might send Learning Circle members to share how they should prepare for an upcoming event they’ve registered for. Subject line: Welcome to our Virtual Women for the Land Learning Circle Attachments: Thank you for registering for our Women for the Land Learning Circle! The purpose […]
www.sare.org publications reaching-women-in-agriculture-a-guide-for-virtual-engagement organizing-your-event Organizing Your Event Pre-Event: Designing Your Event Female brains, according to some studies, tend to be well adapted to making connections between analytical reasoning and intuitive processes (Ingalhalikar 2014). Additionally, farm and ranch women bring a wealth of experience to learning events: On average, they are over the age of 50, have diverse on- and off-farm work experience, […]
www.sare.org publications reaching-women-in-agriculture-a-guide-for-virtual-engagement the-benefits-of-women-centered-spaces The Benefits of Women-Centered Spaces for Effective Learning Though not a perfect replacement for in-person learning, these virtual gatherings are providing a lifeline for many women who are feeling a bit isolated right now. We’ve started to see that these gatherings can be an antidote to that isolation, a salve for the open wounds between struggling farmers and the agencies meant to support […]
www.sare.org publications reaching-women-in-agriculture-a-guide-for-virtual-engagement getting-started-with-online-learning Getting Started with Online Learning There are many different options for delivering online outreach, from social media and streaming video to web meetings, webinars and multi-session online courses. Selecting the right platform and approach begins with thinking through your outreach and educational objectives. Consider the following questions before planning an event: Goals Audience Logistics Equity Inclusion The answers to these […]
www.sare.org publications manage-weeds-on-your-farm about-the-authors About the Authors Charles (“Chuck”) Leon Mohler was a senior research associate in the Section of Soil and Crop Sciences, School of Integrative Plant Science, at Cornell University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Dr. Mohler was born in Salem, Ore., graduated from the University of Oregon in 1971 with a bachelor’s degree in biology, and obtained a […]
www.sare.org publications manage-weeds-on-your-farm managing-weeds-glossary Managing Weeds Glossary After-ripening: The transition of a seed from a dormant to a non-dormant state, which takes place after the seed is physiologically independent of the parent plant. Allelopathy: The poisoning of one plant by another. Alternate: An arrangement in which leaves, branches or flowers are not paired along the stem. Annual: A plant that completes its […]
www.sare.org publications manage-weeds-on-your-farm pigweeds Pigweeds Other common names: Powell amaranth, Amaranthus powellii S. Watson Redroot pigweed, Amaranthus retroflexus L. Smooth pigweed, Amaranthus hybridus L. Identification of Pigweeds Family: Amaranth family, Amaranthaceae Habit: Erect, often branched, summer annual herbs Description: Seedlings have reddish-pink stem bases and oval shaped true leaves. Powell amaranth: Stems are nearly hairless and red tinged. Cotyledons are […]