Extension educators and specialists, only 8 (33%) indicated that Hispanic farmers are well represented at extension events they host or attend. The majority, 22 (92%), indicated that they wanted to upgrade their skills for working with Hispanic farmers and
value), creating strong relationships with buyers, and acquiring and continuously improving production and marketing skills. Branding and marketing communication also helped strengthen relationships in the market. The survey provided valuable information
workplace and that traditional education does not build certain life skills, such as communication and leadership ( Casner-Lotto and Barrington, 2006 ; Catalano et al., 2004 ; Eccles and Gootman, 2002 ; Mancini and Marek, 1998 ). Well-designed after
, self-confidence ( Khelifa et al., 2004 ), evaluation and communication abilities, time management skills, and interpersonal independence ( Bauer, 2001 ). Above all, hands-on internships give first-hand ideas to students about real world factors that may
satisfaction (97.8%), education specifically about gardening (96.7%), environmental benefits (95.9%), intergenerational activities (94%), education (86.1%), intercultural communication (85.1%), and neighborhood revitalization (78.7%). These findings were
session on identifying potential markets for horticultural crops, learners role-played various strategies for interviewing restaurant and store managers. Short case studies (also referred to as critical incidents) facilitated critical thinking skills
also increased. Some of the benefits identified from these studies include increasing children’s life skills such as gaining self-esteem ( Alexander et al., 1995 ; Montessori, 1912 ; Sarver, 1985 ) and self-understanding ( Robinson and Zajicek, 2005
apply to cultivated vegetable crops of the World. The collection was prepared with several purposes that include facilitating accuracy in communication among people in agriculture and other fields related to vegetables, promoting consistency in
(2012) stated that accuracy is “reliant on three variables: the knowledge and communication skills of the author, the reliability of the sources cited, and the amendments made through the peer review and editing process” and that “Wikipedia’s dynamic
, 2006 ). This cost is much higher than for other manufacturing sectors. Some nurseries report that approximately two-thirds of their annual expenses are related to labor (Studebaker Nurseries, New Carlisle, OH, personal communication). The industry