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The mission of the agricultural education program is to prepare outstanding agriculture, food and natural resource educators for leadership positions in the public and private sectors. Students, faculty and staff each contribute in significant ways to fulfilling the mission. The department strives to accomplish its mission through teaching, research and scholarship, and outreach activities related to learning and teaching, communication and leadership in agriculture, food and natural resources.
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Three essays on water scarcity adaptation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2024)[EMBARGOED UNTIL 08/01/2025] This three-essay dissertation examines two types of technologies used for adaptation to water scarcity: pressure irrigation systems and desalination. In addition, this dissertation also ... -
"My path to veterinary school" a case study of perceptions in undergradute animal sciences students
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2024)In 2020, 10,273 students applied to veterinary school, yet only 3,000 were admitted nationwide (Douglass & Johnson, 2020). Preparing for veterinary school begins early, with students taking as many math and science courses ... -
Greenhouse gas emissions reduction policies and trade, cropland responses to incentives, rice farmer efficiency
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2024)The first essay examines the effects of potential EU and USA greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) policies that are unilateral or bilateral and with or without export exemptions. An existing partial equilibrium model of the ... -
Insights into agricultural decision making and firm performance : three essays on the adoption of pesticide safety measures, good management practices, and mergers and acquisitions
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2024)This dissertation explores critical aspects of agricultural decision-making and firm performance through three distinct essays. The agricultural sector faces numerous challenges, including adopting safe and sustainable ... -
A case study of experiential learning in a non-formal STEM education program
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2024)Non-formal STEM education programs can expose youth to STEM concepts outside the formal school environment. These programs employ education techniques such as hands-on learning, problem-solving, and connection to authentic ... -
Barriers to adoption of precision agriculture competencies in secondary agriculture education programs: a case study
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)Precision agriculture has the ability to increase production, reduce costs, increase returns, and reduce environmental impacts if adopted and implemented successfully. Which is why the successful adoption and implementation ... -
A case study of teen leadership development within a 4-H camp counselor experience
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)Utilizing teens as camp counselors for overnight camping is common within Missouri 4-H. It is also an experience that is often described as providing teens an opportunity to develop leadership skills. The purpose of this ... -
Experiences of students with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in online learning environments: a multi-case study
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)Students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have shared that online learning environments present barriers to learning, challenges, and opportunities. Many higher education institutions have incorporated ... -
From crisis to celebration: exploring how extension educators experience mentoring at a midwestern land-grant university
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)The purpose of this grounded theory qualitative research study was to construct a framework that described the informal mentoring processes for Extension educators at a Midwestern land-grant university. The Mentorship in ... -
Physical activity and social comparison : effects of a group-based Fitbit intervention
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Regular physical activity (PA) is one of most important things a person can do for their health. However, the majority of adults do not participation ... -
Complete genome sequence of desulfovibrio desulfuricans IC1, a sulfonate-respiring anaerobe
(American Society for Microbiology, 2019)We report the complete genome sequence of the anaerobic, sulfonaterespiring, sulfate-reducing bacterium Desulfovibrio desulfuricans IC1. The genome was assembled into a single 3.25-Mb circular chromosome with 2,680 ... -
What is the meaning of livestock production for long-standing 4-H members? : a hermeneutic phenomenological study
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)Raising livestock for food production is a unique cultural phenomenon. It has been well documented that showing livestock as part of 4-H (a positive youth development program operating in 50 nations around the world) ... -
The dicamba debate : a content analysis of the portrayal of dicamba herbicide in agricultural media
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI SYSTEM AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] This study performed a content analysis of agricultural print media coverage of dicamba herbicide. Issues from eight publications published over ... -
Perceptions and influences on adolescents' attitudes toward modern conventional and organic foods
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-COLUMBIA AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Adolescents are the future of the food market. Their purchasing power and influence will only increase as time goes forward. This consumer ... -
The perceived impact of the national junior angus show and conference on youth leadership and life skill development
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)The purpose of this study was to identify the relationships between participating in the National Junior Angus Show and perceived gain in youth leadership and life skill development, as well as to describe a relationship ... -
Wild leaves and narrow stems : case study of a school garden in transition
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)Elementary school gardens have grown popular and abundant in recent years, and are established with goals ranging from addressing childhood obesity to improving test scores. With this garden-based learning movement come ... -
The concentration of radium and mesothrorium bromides by fractional crystallization
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1919)Text from page 4: "In the course of this study we were led to the conclusion that the crystallization factor is independent of the acid concentration and varies only with the percent of crystals separating out. Our ... -
Conceptualizing the process of supporting youths' psychological needs and intrinsic motivation within school based agricultural education programs : a mixed methods study
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)The purpose of this mixed methods study was to identify the strategies, actions, and processes School Based Agricultural Education (SBAE) teachers utilize to support the psychological needs and intrinsic motivation of ... -
The process of literacy integration in agriculture classrooms : a grounded theory /
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)The purpose of this grounded theory study was to conceptualize how agriculture teachers' beliefs and literacy experiences translate into classroom practices. The emergent theme focused on teacher belief drivers which started ... -
The influence of social support on teacher self-efficacy in novice agricultural education teachers /
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)Teacher self-efficacy affects student achievement, job satisfaction, and teacher retention. Although the benefits of social support have been extensively studied in medicine and psychology, limited research has been completed ...