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"The UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication (AEC) develops leaders, educators and communicators to meet the challenges society is facing in the agriculture and natural resource industries." --- About AEC

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RECENT & REVISED PUBLICATIONS

School-Based Agricultural Education Industry Certifications: Part 1—Introduction to Industry Certifications

WC437/AEC776by Devon E. Morrison, Debra M. Barry, and Carla B. JaggerMarch 14th, 2024"Introduction to Industry Certifications" briefly discusses the history of agricultural education and the Smith-Hughes Act. It also provides an explanation as to what industry certifications are, as well as recognizes the organizations and the different types of certifications available to students within the Agriculture and Natural Resources pathway.Critical Issue: Youth

School-Based Agricultural Education Industry Certifications: Part 2—Getting Started

WC438/AEC777by Devon E. Morrison, Debra M. Barry, and Carla B. JaggerMarch 14th, 2024"Getting Started" discusses how to get involved with industry certification testing organizations and entities. It also explains the registration process for many different testing organizations and entities to better prepare students for test day.  Critical Issue: Youth

School-Based Agricultural Education Industry Certifications: Part 3—Resources and Regulations

WC436/AEC775by Devon E. Morrison, Debra M. Barry, and Carla B. JaggerMarch 14th, 2024"Resources and Regulations" discusses where to find test prep and study materials to better prepare students for industry certification testing. This article also discusses a few important rules and reminders to follow while preparing for and distributing industry certification tests. Critical Issue: Youth

Using the Four-Frame Leadership Approach to Mobilize Strategic Science Communication Efforts

WC452/AEC791by Christine Krebs, Matthew Sowcik, and Jamie LoizzoMarch 14th, 2024This publication outlines some organizational strategies to consider when participating in science communication through the lens of Bolman and Deal’s four-frame leadership approach. Written by Christine Krebs, Matthew Sowcik, and Jamie Loizzo, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, March 2024.Critical Issue: Other

Communicating About Water in the Floridan Aquifer Region: Part 1—What Do People Know About Water Science?

WC447/AEC786by Sadie Hundemer and Shenara RamadanMarch 1st, 2024Meaningful engagement by the public in the water decisions that affect their lives requires basic scientific knowledge, such as where their water comes from, the factors that affect quality and availability, and the challenges that influence water supply. A 2020 study suggests that Florida and Georgia residents lack fundamental knowledge about their water resources, including regional water processes, including its challenges, and policies. This is the base information that would enable a person to competently participate in water discussions and make citizen-level voting decisions on topics related to the Floridan aquifer. The knowledge deficits identified in the study are areas on which water communicators can build the public’s water science comprehension and, thereby, support increased public engagement. The findings also suggest the level of water science complexity that the public is equipped to understand. Critical Issue: Natural Resources and Environment