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ERIC Number: EJ1347858
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022
Pages: 7
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
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EISSN: EISSN-1077-5315
Working Together for Soil Health: Liberating Structures for Participatory Learning in Extension
McFarland, Carol R.; Friedrichsen, Claire; Tao, Haiying; Friesen, Maren L.
Journal of Extension, v60 n2 Article 7 2022
Liberating Structures (LS) provide a user-friendly toolkit to shift group power dynamics and allow all stakeholders to contribute. We explored the novel use of LS in soil health extension to conduct high-engagement events with diverse stakeholders. Our goals were to promote social learning, networking, and to encourage innovation. Soil health themes emerged highlighting specific practices, and the necessity of addressing broader scope issues of education, economics, and policy. Participants reported increased knowledge of soil health, professional connections, and forecasted participation in soil-health-promoting activities. Participants also expressed a sense of community, expanded perspectives, and appreciation of the co-development process.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
Sponsor: US Department of Agriculture (USDA); National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) (USDA)
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers - Location: Washington
Grant or Contract Numbers: 5830648002; 1014527