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Klonglan, Gerald E. – Rural Sociology, 1987
Discusses research, teaching, and extension opportunities for rural sociologists in current social/economic conditions of agriculture/rural America. Describes challenges to the resource base of rural sociology and ways to extend the discipline. Stresses need to expand linkages to the general scientific community and to increase communication among…
Descriptors: Agriculture, Change Strategies, Curriculum Development, Financial Support
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Clearfield, Frank; Warner, Paul D. – Rural Sociology, 1984
Reports on Green Thumb, a government-sponsored, university-operated, computer-based videotext system that disseminated agricultural information to 200 Kentucky farmers for 13 months. Findings suggest that adoption of videotext systems may follow a different adoption pattern than other farming innovations. (MH)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adoption (Ideas), Adult Farmer Education, Agricultural Trends