362 research outputs found

    Forest Landowner Workshops--Combining Traditional Forestry Field Days and Short Courses

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    Forest landowner short courses have long been the main programming method for the forestry Extension program at Mississippi State University. While short courses provided training in concentrated areas, participant evaluations indicated the need for more specialized training in specific areas. To address these training needs, forest landowner workshops were created. Workshops combine the classroom training found in short courses with the more hands-on activities associated with field days. This article explains what the workshops are and how they can be used in other programs around the country

    Genetic and protein sequence variation of CBF1-4 in cold hardy wild grapevine germplasm

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    Grapevine (Vitis vinifera) production is limited by a wide array of abiotic stresses including cold, drought, and salinity stresses. The regulation of stress response genes under these conditions is very complex but a common and essential component of the gene network is the C-Repeat Binding Factor (CBF) genes. Four unique CBF genes have been described in grapevine to date and gene or protein level variation may help explain differences in stress resistance phenotypes in grapevine. This study was conducted to evaluate the level of genetic diversity found at these genes in different wild grapevine species as well as in a panel of cultivated grapevine varieties. Examination of the genetic variation at the four CBF genes in grapevine revealed high sequence variation with many different alleles in wild and cultivated grape. However, predicted protein sequence variation of the different genes revealed a different pattern. Vitis CBF genes 1, 2, and 3, which play roles in the stress response to many different stresses, were seen to have high levels of protein sequence variation. In contrast, VCBF4, which is induced by cold, was seen to have very little variation across all wild and cultivated grapevine samples. This contrasting pattern between different gene family members suggests an essential role of VCBF4 in grapevine as the protein sequence is highly conserved between wild North American grapevine species and cultivated varieties.

    Forest Landowner Short Courses at Mississippi State University

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    Extension forestry at Mississippi State University has been providing educational opportunities for forest landowners in Mississippi for more than 70 years. The first forest landowner short course was offered in 1984. Since then, the short course curriculum has grown to include 11 short courses taught throughout the state every year. Since 1987, these short courses have resulted in over 7,000 attendees owning or managing over 2,000,000 acres of forest land and valuing the information they received at over $115,00,000. The short course format described here will combine well with new and emerging technologies such as interactive video, the Internet, and live satellite broadcast

    Evaluating Mississippi Non-Industrial Private Forest Landowners Acceptance of an Interactive Video Short Course

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    An interactive forest landowner short course was held in Mississippi in the spring of 2001. Participants evaluated the interactive video versus traditional short course delivery methods. Ninety-five percent of participants said that they would attend another interactive program in the future if given the opportunity. Technical problems were the main reasons cited for not preferring the interactive video format. Results indicate that several subject areas not currently covered in traditional short courses were requested for future interactive programming. Travel costs were significantly reduced. Suggestions for ensuring the success of future interactive programs are given

    Use of County Tax Rolls for the Creation of Mailing Lists for Extension Programming

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    The Extension forestry programs at Mississippi State and Cornell use county tax rolls for developing county landowner mailing lists. The use of these mailing lists, when combined with traditional past program attendee mailing lists, has increased the visibility and activities of both programs by reaching out to a larger clientele base, including uderserved landowners

    Impacts of Changes to County Educator Position Descriptions on Gender and Educational Diversity

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    For the purposes of more accurately reflecting job duties and increasing diversity, Ohio county agriculture and natural resources educator position descriptions were changed in 2013 to include natural resources as an educational qualification. We examined applicant and hiring data from 3 years before and 3 years after the position description change. Results indicate that the numbers of women applicants and applicants with natural resources degrees increased following the position description change. However, although the percentage of hires with natural resources backgrounds increased, the percentage of female hires decreased sharply. Factors influencing the hiring of county agriculture and natural resources educators need to be examined

    Gelanggang Remaja di Manado. Pendekatan Psikologi Arsitektur

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    Banyak sekali komunitas, klub dan even remaja yang diadakan di Kota Manado, hal ini merupakan tanda bahwa remaja setempat memiliki potensi untuk menunjukan kreativitas maupun eksistensinya. Fenomena ini perlu diimbangi dengan penyediaan berbagai fasilitas untuk mewadahi kegiatan remaja seperti fasilitas olahraga, fasilitas kesenian dan fasilitas komunitas. Meskipun sudah ada beberapa bangunan yang diperuntukan untuk generasi muda di Kota Manado, namun pada Kenyataanya bangunan yang sudah ada belum bisa menarik perhatian para remaja untuk datang dan melakukan kegiatan positif ditempat tersebut.Perancangan Gelanggang Remaja di Manado ini bertujuan untuk mendapatkan desain bangunan yang dapat memberikan fasilitas kegiatan olahraga, kesenian serta kegiatan komunitas ke dalam bentuk bangunan yang mampu mewadahi psikologi remaja guna meningkatkan kreativitas remaja. Persoalan desain adalah: bagaimana ekspresi ruang dan bentuk bangunan yang mewadahi psikologi remaja agar lebih kreatif dapat diterjemahkan ke dalam desain wadah Gelanggang Remaja di Manado, dan Psikologi Arsitektur sebagai solusi desain arsitektural. Prinsip-prinsip Psikologi Arsitektur yang diterapkan pada Gelanggang Remaja ini diharapkan dapat menghadirkan desain bangunan yang mampu mewadahi psikologi remaja agar lebih kreatif dalam berkegiatan di dalamnya

    Potential for Carbon Storage and Technology Transfer in the Southeastern United States

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    As the concern over global warming grows, interest in sequestering carbon in terrestrial ecosystems is expected to intensify. Nonindustrial private forest (NIPF) landowners in the southeastern United States can play a major role in sequestering atmospheric carbon. Sequestering carbon through reforestation/afforestation incentive programs requires participation by university Extension personnel to effectively communicate knowledge to landowners. This article discusses above and belowground carbon sequestration, carbon sequestration programs available to nonindustrial private forest landowners, and activities university Extension personnel may engage in to facilitate the implementation of such programs

    Method and Apparatus for Transferring a Person

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    A method and vehicle preferably a wheelchair (10) for transporting and transferring an invalid person is described. The wheelchair has first and second frames (12 and 48) with drive wheels (18) between which is provided a chair (82) or support (83). The first frame has top and bottom sliding mechanisms (34 and 36) which are mounted by I-beam extensions (38 and 40) to the bars (24 and 26) of the first frame. The second frame has top and bottom rails (54 and 56) which are slidably connected to the sliding mechanisms of the first frame. The rails have slots (78) through which extend the center portions (38C and 40C) of the extensions which allow the first frame to move along the length of the rails. The bottom rails have front wheels (60), intermediate wheels (68) and stabilizing wheels (70). The chair is connected to the second frame by belts (84) and ratchets (86) and has a lifting system (90). In use, the wheelchair is moved adjacent the open doorway (104) of the automotive vehicle (100) and the second frame with the chair and person are slid over the seat (102). As the second frame moves, the second frame tilts such that the intermediate wheels touch the ground surface (72). The seat is lowered using the ratchets and removed from the wheelchair

    Potential for Carbon Storage and Technology Transfer in the Southeastern United States

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    As the concern over global warming grows, interest in sequestering carbon in terrestrial ecosystems is expected to intensify. Nonindustrial private forest (NIPF) landowners in the southeastern United States can play a major role in sequestering atmospheric carbon. Sequestering carbon through reforestation/afforestation incentive programs requires participation by university Extension personnel to effectively communicate knowledge to landowners. This article discusses above and belowground carbon sequestration, carbon sequestration programs available to nonindustrial private forest landowners, and activities university Extension personnel may engage in to facilitate the implementation of such programs
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