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25th Annual Conference

Association for International Agriculturaland Extension Education

“25 Years of Strengthening International Agricultural and Extension Education”

San Juan, Puerto Rico May 24-28, 2009

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26th Annual AIAEE Conference

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AIAEE Conference Attendees ArriveALL DAY

Executive Board Meeting

8 A.M. - 2 P.M. Corporate Boardroom

Conference Registration

2 P.M. - 6 P.M. Windward Foyer

Spouse/Guest Reception

3 P.M. - 5:30 P.M. Flamboyan Garden El Yunque (bad weather option)

New AIAEE Member Orientation All new members and AIAEE leadership team are welcome

5 P.M. - 6 P.M. Boardwalk Surfside (bad weather option)

SUNDAY, MAY 24

AIAEE 25TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE

MAY 24 - 28, 2009

SUNDAY, MAY 24Activities on page 3

MONDAY, MAY 25Activities on page 4

TUESDAY, MAY 26Activities on page 9

WEDNESDAY, MAY 27Activities on page 15

THURSDAY, MAY 28Activities on page 15

2008 - 2009 LEADERSHIP TEAMpage 16

AIAEE PAST PRESIDENTS & CONFERENCE SITESpage 17

PAST JOURNAL EDITORSpage 18

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Concurrent Session I (1 P.M. - 2:30 P.M.) Session I-A: Globalization & Agricultural Development in Asia Summit Boardroom Chair: Murari Suvedi

1 P.M. The Use of Micro-grants to Mitigate Gender Inequity in Afghanistan by Empowering Rural Farmers and Agribusiness EntrepreneursPresenters: Timothy Kock, Sheyenne Krysher, M. Craig Edwards

1:22 P.M. A Case Study of Capacity Building: Adapting and Applying E-Learning in AfghanistanPresenters: Kristen Zander, Catherine Schloeder, Michael Jacobs, Theresa Pesl Murphrey

1:44 P.M.Identify Key Components and their Value in Development of an Effective Chinese Business by United States Agricultural Companies: A Delphi Study Presenters: Jiajiang Peng, Roger Tormoehlen, B. Allen Talbert, Mark Russell

2:06 P.M.Participatory Agricultural Development in Nepal: Discrepancies between Policies, Views, and Experiences Presenters: Nav R. Ghimire, R. John Petheram, John M. Perkins

RegistrationALL DAY Windward Foyer

Continental Breakfast 7 A.M. - 8:30 A.M. Atlantic Ballroom

Opening Session Welcome by Dr. Pete Vergot, President Keynote Address by Dr. Fedro S. Zazueta

8:30 A.M. - 10:30 A.M. Caribbean Ballroom

Break

10:30 A.M. - 11 A.M. Atlantic Ballroom

Logistics Gary Wingenbach, President-Elect 11 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. Caribbean Ballroom

Lunch

11:30 A.M. - 1 P.M. Atlantic Ballroom

Spouse/Guest Tour Old San Juan1:15 P.M. - 4:30 P.M. InterContinental Lobby

MONDAY, MAY 25

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Concurrent Session I (1 P.M. - 2:30 P.M.) Session I-C: International and Domestic Linkages El Yunque Chair: Adewale Alonge

1 P.M. Strengthening Faculties of Agriculture in Africa through Collaborative Post-Graduate Degree Training by U.S. and African Universities: The HEPAD Experience Presenters: J. Mark Erbaugh, Eric Crawford, Ekwamu Adipala

1:22 P.M. An Exploratory Investigation of the Influence of Donated English-language Books upon the Reading Fluency Scores of Students from Rural Tanzania Presenters: Patrick Plonski, Richard M. Joerger

1:44 P.M.Internationalizing Plant Protection through Extension: The International Plant Diagnostic Network Presenters: Carrie L. Harmo, P. Vergot, J. Xin, T. Momol, S. Miller

2:06 P.M.The Impact of Cross-cultural Training Experiences on Malian Journalists Who Report on Agricultural and Environmental Issues: Did Their Views on Job Duties, Media and Ethics Change? Presenters: D. Dwayne Cartmell II, Cindy Blackwell, Shelly Sitton, M. Craig Edwards, James W. Hynes, Tracy Irani

Concurrent Session I (1 P.M. - 2:30 P.M.) Session I-B: Extension Delivery Systems Surfside Chair: Amy Harder

1 P.M. Extension’s Role in Organizing Producer Groups: A Case Study from Orissa, India Presenters: Sanat Mishra, Burton E. Swanson

1:22 P.M. Indian Country and County Extension: A Comparison of Programs in the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension System Presenters: Sabrina Tuttle, Abigail Dambeck, Melvina Adolf, Matt Livingston, Linda Masters, Terry Crowley

1:44 P.M.Farmer Field School Completers’, Non-Completers’, and Non-Participants’ Perceptions of Integrated Pest Management: The Case of Trinidad and Tobago Presenters: Samuel Goff, James R. Lindner, David Dolly

2:06 P.M.Assessing the Impact of a Farmer Field Schools Project in East Africa Presenters: Kristin Davis, Ephraim Nkonya, Daniel Ayalew, Edward Kato

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Break

2:30 P.M. - 3 P.M. Surfside/Windward

Concurrent Session II (3 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.) Session II-A: Extension Delivery Systems Summit Boardroom Chair: Theresa Murphrey

3 P.M. Training for Extension Professionals Using Blended e-Learning Tools: A Case Study Presenters: Gregory Davis, Graham Cochran, Jerold Thomas

3:22 P.M. Using Group Facilitation Skills to Provide Training for Extension Modernization Presenters: John Preissing, Tom Cadwallader, Arlen Albrecht

3:44 P.M.Developing a Collaborative Evaluation Toolkit to Work with Extension Audiences: Economic Development and Carteret Catch Presenters: Rita O’Sullivan, John M. O’Sullivan

4:06 P.M.Revisiting Past Agricultural Extension Approaches Presenters: William M. Rivera, Gary E. Alex

Concurrent Session I (1 P.M. - 2:30 P.M.) Session I-D: Globalization and Agricultural Development in Latin America Leeward Chair: David Lawyer

1 P.M. Agro-ecotourism in Costa Rica: A Participatory Rural Appraisal Case StudyPresenters: Jessica M. Bagdonis, Emily Hand, Ginger Larson, Melanie Sanborn, Thomas H. Bruening

1:22 P.M. An Examination of Customer Satisfaction in the GGAVATT Program in Veracruz, MexicoPresenters: Sebastian Galindo-Gonzalez, Glenn D. Israel

1:44 P.M.Promoting Youth Development in a Territorial Context: The Case of the Yeguare Region, Honduras Presenters: Ivan M. Borja, Kim E. Dooley

2:06 P.M.A Case Study on Utilizing Cacao-based Agroforestry Systems to Replace Low Productivity Crops on Hillsides in Honduras Presenters: Jesús Sanchez, Aroldo Dubon, Don Breazeale

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Concurrent Session II (3 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.) Session II-C: International and Domestic Linkages El Yunque Chair: Timothy Kock

3 P.M. Longitudinal Impacts of a Faculty Abroad Program: 1994-2007 Presenters: Kim E. Dooley, Lauren A. Rouse

3:22 P.M. Motivations and Reasons for Participation: Professional Development Study-Tour to Mexico Presenters: Jessie Snaza, B. Allen Talbert, Janet S. Ayres, Mark A. Balschweid, Susan Tharp

3:44 P.M.Reflective Writing in Study Abroad Programs: Hunting a Story in South Africa Presenters: Ginger Larson, Thomas H. Bruening, Jacklyn A. Bruce

4:06 P.M.Perceptions and Assessments of Armenian University Faculty Members Who Participated in a Professional Development Seminar in 2007 Presenters: Brian Parr, Jason B. Peake, Dennis W. Duncan, Maria Navarro, Glen Shinn

Concurrent Session II (3 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.) Session II-B: Globalization and Agricultural Development in Africa Surfside Chair: Kristin Davis

3 P.M. Selected Factors Affecting the Performance of Women’s Self-Help Groups in Western KenyaPresenters: Billy A. Jivetti, M. Craig Edwards

3:22 P.M. Setting Agricultural Research Priorities: The Case for the Agricultural Sector in Swaziland Presenters: Barnabas M. Dlamini, Marietta Perez-Dlamini

3:44 P.M.Participatory Innovation Development and Extension in Ethiopia: A Case Study Presenter: Marta Hartmann

4:06 P.M.The Impact of Technologies Diffused by the Tikonko Agricultural Extension Centre (TAEC) on Farmers of the Tikonko Chiefdom in Sierra Leone Presenters: Samba Moriba, Joseph B.A. Kandeh, M. Craig Edwards

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Opening Night Reception AIAEE 25th Celebration

5:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. Old San Juan

Concurrent Session II (3 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.) Session II-D: Globalization and Sustainable Agriculture Leeward Chair: David Amudavi

3 P.M. Factors Affecting the Global Mindedness of Extension Agents: Implications for Building Global Awareness of Extension Agents Presenters: Daniel Smith, Gary Moore, K.S.U. Jayaratne, Mark Kistler, David Smith

3:22 P.M. Impacts of Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Grant Program: Case of North Central Region SARE Program Presenters: Murari Suvedi, Susan Smalley

3:44 P.M.Using Modernized Relic Technology to Better Enable Sustainable Agricultural Practices in Developing Countries: A Philosophical and Practical Reorientation for Mali’s Farmers Presenters: James W. Hynes, M. Craig Edwards, Theresa Pesl Murphrey

4:06 P.M.A Comparison of Small Scale Farming in Barbados, Dominica, and Trinidad and Tobago Presenters: Anita Závodská, David Dolly

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TUESDAY, MAY 26

8:21 A.M. International Implications for Focusing Research in Career and Technical Training and Workforce Development Presenters: Jeanea M. Lambeth, Theresa Pesl Murphrey, Jack Elliot, Richard M. Joerger

8:42 A.M.A Brain–Based, Experiential Learning Framework to Guide International Experiences Presenters: T. Grady Roberts, B. Lynn Jones

9:03 A.M.Issues, Trends and Constraints in Integrating Technology into K-12 Education: A comparative Analysis of Japan, Trinidad and United States Presenter: Adewale J. Alonge

9:24 A.M.An Assessment of the Needs of Georgian Secondary Agricultural Educators Presenters: Dennis W. Duncan, Brian Parr, Jason Peake, John C. Ricketts, Jennifer Williams, Nestan Tsitsishvili

RegistrationALL DAY Windward Foyer

Continental Breakfast 7 A.M. - 8:30 A.M. Surfside/Windward

Spouse/Guest Tour El Yunque Rainforest9 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. InterContinental Lobby

Concurrent Session III (8 A.M. - 9:45 A.M.) Session III-A: International Agricultural Education Summit Boardroom Chair: Kim Dooley

8 A.M. A Model for Developing a Well-Prepared Agricultural Workforce in Egypt Presenters: R. Kirby Barrick, Mohamed M. Samy, Michael A. Gunderson, Andrew C. Thoron

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8:42 A.M.Knowledge Gaps and Training Needs of Afghanistan’s Agricultural Extension Agents Presenters: Doe Adovor, Juan Estrada-Valle, Runsheng Yin

9:03 A.M.Using Mobile Technology in an Extension Leadership Development Program Presenters: Hannah Carter, Lisa Hightower

9:24 A.M.Revisiting Storytelling in Ghana: A Possible Link to Leadership Development through the Agricultural Extension Service Presenters: Felix K. Amenumey, Bradley C. Greiman

Concurrent Session III (8 A.M. - 9:45 A.M.) Session III-B: Globalization and International Agriculture Surfside Chair: Marta Hartmann

8 A.M. Post-Conflict Agricultural Development: Lessons Learned in Eight Provinces in Iraq Presenters: Glen C. Shinn, Gary E. Briers

8:21 A.M. Post War Education of Small Ruminant Farmers of the Bekaa Valley, Lebanon Presenter: Justen Smith

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8:42 A.M.Citation Structure: An Analysis of the Literature Cited in the Journal of International Agricultural and Extension Education from 1997 to 2006 Presenter: Leslie D. Edgar

9:03 A.M.Lessons Learned from a Camp Health Aide Safety Program for Farm Workers Presenters: Diane Mashburn, Paul Monaghan, Amy Harder, Glenn Israel, Tracy Irani

9:24 A.M.Communicating Agricultural and Health-Related Information in Low Literacy Communities: A Case Study of Villagers Served by the Bougoula Commune in Mali Presenters: Assa Kanté, Florence Dunkel, Ashley Williams, Sam Magro, Haoua Traoré, Abdoulaye Camara

Concurrent Session III (8 A.M. - 9:45 A.M.) Session III-C: Diffusion of Technology El Yunque Chair: John O’Sullivan

8 A.M. Assessment of Technical Efficiency of Farmer Teachers in the Uptake and Dissemination of Push-pull Technology in Western Kenya Presenters: D.M. Amudavi, Z.R. Khan, J.W. Wanyama, C.A.O. Midega, I.M. Nyangau, J. Pittchar, A. Hassanali, J.A. Pickett

8:21 A.M. The Comparative Role of Intervening Variables in Understanding Farmers’ Adoption Behavior Presenters: Charles Annor-Frempong, Gustav H. Düvel

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8:42 A.M.Service-learning Benefits Gained by Agricultural Students in Costa Rica : A Case Study Presenters: Wilmara Corrêa Harder, Thomas H. Bruening, Sandra Graham, David Drueckhammer

9:03 A.M.Female Students’ Participation in the University Mid-Carrier Agricultural Extension Training Program in West Africa: Constraints and Challenges Presenter: Mercy Akeredolu

9:24 A.M.Internationalizing University of Florida IFAS Extension - Developing and Implementing an Innovative Horticulture Extension Program in Costa Rica Presenters: Pete Vergot III, B.K. Singh, Dan Culbert, Larry Halsey, Adrian Hunsberger, Linda Seals, Henry Mayer, David Marshall, Alex Bolques

Concurrent Session III (8 A.M. - 9:45 A.M.) Session III-D: International and Domestic Extension Linkages Leeward Chair: Don Breazeale

8 A.M. An Evaluation of Selected Technology Tools for Extension Work: Use, Satisfaction, and Practice Change Presenters: Gregory A. Davis, Graham R. Cochran, Jerold R. Thomas

8:21 A.M. Understanding Hispanic Farmers and Their Educational Needs: A Case of Southwestern Michigan Presenters: Bernardo Lopez Ariza, Murari Suvedi

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Break

9:45 A.M. - 10:15 A.M. Surfside/Windward

Journal Board Meeting

10:15 A.M. - NOON El Yunque

Lunch and Invited Presentation “Fulbright Scholar Program” by Dr. Marty Frick

NOON - 1:30 P.M. Caribbean Ballroom

Graduate Student Lunch

NOON - 1:30 P.M. Alfredo Private

Poster Setup

1:30 P.M. - 3:30 P.M. Caribbean Ballroom

Concurrent Committee Meetings 1:30 P.M. - 3 P.M.

Membership Committee Meeting Antilles

Scholarly Activities Committee Meeting Pinnacle Boardroom

Awards Committee Meeting Summit Boardroom

Communications Committee Meeting Surfside

Conference Planning Committee Meeting El Yunque

Constitution & Bylaws Committee Meeting Leeward

Break

3 P.M. - 3:30 P.M. Surfside/Windward

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Concurrent Workshops 3:30 P.M. - 5 P.M.

Preparing, Supervising and Evaluating Agricultural Extension Projects Presented by Dr. Burton E. Swanson, Professor Emeritus of Rural Development at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign El Yunque

Higher Education Partnerships for Value Chain Education Linkages in Africa Presented by Dr. Osmund Mwandemele, Pro Vice Chancellor at the University of Namibia andDr. Martin Schneider, Deputy DeanFaculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Namibia Surfside

Poster Session Reception and Hors d’oeuvres

5:30 P.M. - 7 P.M. Caribbean Ballroom

Student Social 7 P.M. - 8 P.M.

Caribbean Ballroom

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THURSDAY, MAY 28WEDNESDAY, MAY 27

Breakfast Business Meeting Committee Reports2010 Annual Meeting Presentation Election Results7:30 A.M. - 11 A.M. Caribbean Ballroom

Professional Development Tour (Boxed Lunch Included) Hacienda Buena Vista and Ponce, Puerto Rico

11 A.M. - 6 P.M. InterContinental Lobby

Graduate Student Service Projects

11 A.M. - 6 P.M. TBA

Awards Reception and Officer Installation 8 P.M. - 9 P.M. Caribbean Ballroom

Executive Board Meeting (Invitation Only)8 A.M. - NOON Leeward

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2008 - 2009 LEADERSHIP TEAM

PresidentPETE VERGOT III University of Florida IFAS Extension

President-ElectGARY J. WINGENBACH Texas A&M University

Past PresidentJOHN R. VREYENS University of Minnesota

SecretaryKRISTIN DAVIS International Food Policy Research Institute

TreasurerJ. MARK ERBAUGH The Ohio State University

Board Member-at-LargeDERMOT RUANE National University of Ireland

Student DirectorsBILLY JIVETTI Iowa State University KATIE LEIGH Texas Tech University

Journal Executive EditorJAMES R. LINDNER Texas A&M University

Journal Managing EditorKIM E. DOOLEY Texas A&M University

Auditing Committee ChairNICK PLACEConstitution/Bylaws Committee ChairJACK ELLIOT

Nominations Committee ChairPETE VERGOT III

Awards CommitteeW. WADE MILLER

Membership CommitteeJEANEA LAMBETH

Newsletter EditorJENNA KUJAWSKI

Regional RepresentativesWAYNE GANPAT, BEN STEVENS, RUTH BEILIN, DERMOT RUANE

Scholarly Activities CommitteeKORALALAGE “JAY” JAYARATNE

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PAST PRESIDENTS AND CONFERENCE SITESPete Vergot III 2009InterContinental San Juan Resort, San Juan, Puerto Rico

John R. Vreyens2008 E.A.R.T.H. University, Costa Rica

Nick Place2007 Best Western KwaTaqNuk Resort, Polson, Montana

B. Lynn Jones2006 Sand Key Resort, Clearwater Beach, Florida

James Phelan2005 La Mansión del Rio, San Antonio, Texas

Steve Jones2004 University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

Gustav Düvel2003 Sheraton, Capital Center, Raleigh, North Carolina

John Richardson2002 Holiday Inn, Elangeni, Durban, South Africa

Wade Miller2001 Marriott Hotel, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Satish Verma2000 Quality Hotel, Arlington, Virginia

Jan Henderson1999 Hilton Hotel, Port of Spain, Trinidad & Grafton Beach Resort, Tobago

Jack Elliot 1998Hotel Park Tucson, Tucson, Arizona

Barbara Ludwig1997 Roger Steele1996Quality Hotel, Arlington, Virginia

Robert Maxwell1995 Excelsior Hotel, Little Rock, Arkansas

Miley Gonzales1994 Frank Bobbitt1993Howard Johnson’s/National Airport, Arlington, Virginia

David Acker1992 Fawcett Center Columbus, Ohio

John Crunkilton1991 Riverfront Holiday Inn, St. Louis, Missouri

Robert Martin1990 Edna McBreen1989Kip Nelson1988David Riley1987William Thuemmel1986Burt Swanson1985National 4-H Center, Chevy Chase, Maryland

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PAST JOURNAL EDITORS

2008 - 2010JAMES R. LINDNER KIM E. DOOLEY Volumes 15-17

2005 - 2007GARY J. WINGENBACH Volumes 12-14

2002 - 2004GARY J. WINGENBACH Volumes 9-11

1999-2001JAMES J. CONNORS Volumes 6-8

1996-1998SATISH VERMA Volumes 3-5

1994-1995JACK ELLIOT Volumes 1-2

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