Recent Posts
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As the Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) turns 50, several of their past CAST Borlaug Communication award recipients were asked to discuss past and future efforts. Dr. Lamm shared her thoughts on how CAST can expand their communication efforts to reach and engage a broader audience. Her call to action included placing an…
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Did U.S. audiences in different geographic areas access media sources differently during COVID-19 when under shelter in place orders? Our recent publication uses sense-making theory to explore the differences in news access based on four geographic regions.
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In early 2020, when we were all locked up in our homes, waiting to learn more and relying on the internet as our sole source of information regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, we all wondered where this mysterious virus came from with little scientific information available. Conspiracy theories ran rampant ranging from a form of warfare…
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What do African countries do when they face the challenge of personnel shortages in rural advisory services? The Malawi Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services (MaFAAS) is striving to assist during times of extension personnel shortages. This case study examined the impact of a country for a network on ensuring farmers get the support they need.…
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Does the way we talk about technology impact the sustainability of digital agricultural innovations?
UGA researchers examine how artificial intelligence in agriculture is currently discussed on Twitter.
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Proposing a framework including identity and cultural-responsiveness within evaluation practice: Conference presentation
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How do we best communicate with U.S. residents who have the most potential for improving their water conservation efforts? Using a cluster analysis and audience segmentation, Lamm Lab members determined specific messaging for those who need to conserve water the most.
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Katie Sanders, Dr. Fallys Masambuka-Kanchewa and Alexa Lamm shared information about the intersection of cultural identity and social media and its impact on agricultural and environmental communication with the Association for Communication Excellence on October 21st via Zoom. Participants shared how they use social media sites and the diverse ways we see/display our identities based…
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Does our identity impact the way we interact with agricultural and environmental information online?
Researchers investigate the role of identity within social media networks for agricultural and environmental communications.
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Kristin Gibson published her thesis data about engaging the public in water policy and whether political affiliation and ideology influence voting preparation.