The 2012 ASHS Annual Conference: Extension

Extension

Thursday, August 2, 2012: 8:00 AM

Windsor

Moderator:

Cheryl R. Boyer, Ph.D.

8:00 AM

The University of Tennessee Farmers Market: Providing an Engagement Opportunity for the University Community, Students, and Growers
Annette L. Wszelaki, University of Tennessee; Sue Hamilton, University of Tennessee; Fiona McAnally, University of Tennessee; Mary A. Rogers, University of Tennessee; Margarita Velandia, University of Tennessee

8:15 AM

Sustaining Farmers Markets in Low-income, Urban Areas: Farmer Attitudes Regarding Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) Programs
Dru Montri, Michigan State University; Bridget Behe, Michigan State University; Kimberly Chung, Michigan State University

8:30 AM

Using Business Plans to Empower Women Who Manage Horticultural Businesses in New Jersey and Turkey
Robin G. Brumfield, Ph.D., Rutgers University; Jenny Carleo, Rutgers University; Burhan Özkan, Ph.D., Akdeniz University; Nick Polanin, Rutgers University; Barbara O'Neill, Rutgers University; Stephen J. Komar, Rutgers University; Robert Mickel, Rutgers University; Meredith Melendez, Rutgers University

8:45 AM

Providing Locally Grown Food by Training Non-traditional Students in Agriculture
Stacey R. Bealmear, University of Arizona; Kelly Young, M.S., University of Arizona

9:00 AM

Low Income Seniors Benefit When They Receive Horticulture and Nutrition Information in a Combined Program
Angela M. O'Callaghan, University of Nevada Coop. Extension; Mary Wilson, University of Nevada Coop. Extension

9:15 AM

Creating a Horticultural Curriculum Addressing Environmental Concerns
Carly M. Gillett, LSU AgCenter; Edward Bush, PhD, LSU AgCenter; Kathryn Fontenot, PhD, Louisiana State University AgCenter; Maud Walsh, PhD, LSU AgCenter; Pamela Blanchard, PhD, LSU College of Education

9:30 AM

The Relationship of Tree Canopy Cover and Vegetation with Incidence of Stress-related Illness in Metropolitan Statistical Areas of Texas
Ghazal Tarar, Texas State University; Tina Marie Waliczek, Texas State University; Jayne M. Zajicek, Texas A&M University

9:45 AM

Incorporating Social Media into the Conference Experience
Cheryl R. Boyer, Kansas State University

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