Agricultural producer perceptions of climate change and climate education needs for the Central Great Plains

Amber Campbell Hibbs, Daniel Kahl, Lisa PytlikZillig, Ben Champion, Tarik Abdel-Monem, Timothy Steffensmeier, Charles W. Rice, Kenneth Hubbard

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Abstract

The Central Great Plains Climate Education Partnership conducted focus groups throughout Kansas to gain a better understanding of farmer perceptions and attitudes towards climate change education. Results indicate concern about climatic changes, even if producers are unsure that "human caused climate change" is occurring. Participants indicated they would like access to information through Webbased programs that allow them to manipulate variables relevant to their area and situation. Participants prefer locally relevant information and identified Extension agents as trusted educators. The study provided an expanded understanding of agricultural producer perceptions that will be valuable to individuals or organizations providing climate education.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article number# 3FEA2
JournalJournal of Extension
Volume52
Issue number3
StatePublished - Jun 2014

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Education

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