Communication & Stakeholder Relations Flashcards
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Which 1914 federal law established the Cooperative Extension System that links land-grant universities with farmers and communities?
Answer: Smith-Lever Act
The Smith-Lever Act of 1914 created Cooperative Extension to carry university research to the public.
In Rogers' diffusion of innovations model, which adopter group follows innovators and often serves as local opinion leaders?
Answer: Early adopters
Early adopters are respected locally and their example influences the larger majority.
Why are on-farm field demonstration days especially effective for promoting a new conservation practice?
Answer: Producers see results under local conditions and learn from peers
Seeing a practice work on a neighbor's land under familiar conditions builds credibility and peer learning.
Which federal law requires agencies to use clear, concise communication that the intended audience can readily understand?
Answer: Plain Writing Act of 2010
The Plain Writing Act of 2010 requires federal agencies to write public documents in plain language.
What should be the FIRST step when developing an outreach plan for a new nutrient management program?
Answer: Analyze the target audience and their needs
Audience analysis informs messages, channels, and timing for every later step.
Grunig's two-way symmetrical model of communication is characterized by:
Answer: Dialogue aimed at mutual understanding and adjustment by both sides
The two-way symmetrical model uses dialogue so both the organization and its publics can adjust.
Under the EPA Worker Protection Standard, pesticide safety training for agricultural workers must be delivered:
Answer: In a manner the workers can understand
The WPS requires training to be presented in a way workers can understand, such as their own language.
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