Teaching, Communication, & Extension

Growers are actively seeking assistance to help them navigate through today’s challenging economic environment. Increasing ethnic diversity of farm operators as well as the growth of female operators adds additional complexity to risk management education efforts geared toward Southern agricultural producers. Risk management education and outreach efforts must be intentional in engaging these diverse audiences. Discussion and the question/answer forum will focus on key issues facing diverse producer groups and successful approaches for effective outreach.

This session features four papers exploring new teaching techniques in and out of the classroom. These papers will discuss innovative approaches to curricula designed to reengage student’s interest and willingness to learn.