Browsing University of Missouri-Columbia by Thesis Advisor "Gold, Michael Alan"
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Agroforestry education for high school agriculture science : a case study of novel content implementation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)High school agriculture science programs are recognized as meaningful arenas to reach young agriculture professionals as they gain a foundational understanding of their field. While sustainability is at the forefront of ... -
Educating for adoption : understanding long-term outcomes of the Agroforestry Academy
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)Agroforestry adoption remains low in temperate regions despite academic acceptance of diverse benefits. And while education is often cited as a tool for empowering adoption, researchers have struggled to identify generalizable ... -
Factors influencing practitioner adoption of agroforestry : a USDA SARE case study
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)Agroforestry practices offer a compelling alternative to conventional agriculture as they provide a broad range of economic, ecological and social benefits. Despite its' recognized potential, on-the-ground adoption of U.S. ... -
The socioeconomic and cultural significance of food gardening in the Vladimir Region of Russia
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)Russia's family gardens currently produce over half of the country's agricultural output and represent a major sector of the country's economy, involving two thirds of the population. Despite this prominence, household ...