AGRICULTURAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROGRAM
Projects Funded 07/01
1. University of California, Davis - Dairy Beef: Maximizing Quality and Profits
Project Director: Dale A. Moore, DVM, PhD Co-PIs: Michael Payne, UC Davis; Donald J. Klingborg, UC Davis; Robert W. Sams, UC Davis; Franklyn Garry, Colorado State University; William R. Wailes, Colorado State University; Dean Falk, University of Idaho; Donald Hansen, Oregon State University
Collaborating Institutions: California Department of Food and Agriculture; California Dairy Quality Assurance Program; Colorado State University; Oregon State University; New Mexico State University; Washington State University; University of Idaho, Twin Falls; University of Arizona; National Cattlemens Beef Association; Academy of Dairy Veterinary Consultants; Philip Morris Shared Solutions Program
Abstract: This project will deliver a web-based dairy beef food safety curriculum to dairy producers, veterinarians and farm advisors. The goals are focused on packer HACCP plans, farm-specific risks for food safety and carcass quality, and ways to enhance markets for cull cattle and generate greater profits. This program will increase veterinarian and farm advisor knowledge and services for producers and will impact producers by providing information on dairy beef food safety and quality to maintain markets, comply with regulations and meet packer needs
2. University of Florida - RadioSource.NET
Project Director: Ashley Wood Co-PIs: Barry Jones, University of Georgia; Thomas Knecht, Mississippi State University; Robert DeMatinna, University of Kentucky; Onegga J. McGhee, Florida A&M University
Collaborating Institutions: University of Arkansas, University of California, University of Connecticut, University of Florida, University of Georgia, University of Illinois, Kansas State University, University of Kentucky, Louisiana State University, Mississippi State University, North Carolina St. University, Purdue University, South Dakota State, University of Tennessee Texas A&M University, Virginia Tech, Florida A&M University
Abstract: This project will expand an existing grant establishing an Internet radio network for land-grant universities. The project provides an ongoing marketing and promotional campaign to help increase audience exposure to member programming and information by sharing acquired technical and collaborative expertise. It will expand the project to include 1890s and tribal institutions, as well as continue to grow the land-grant membership base. The RadioSource.NET project is al training model and resource for institutions making the digital transition, and contains programming that will directly impact the lives of millions of people.
http://radiosource.net/
3. Georgia State University - FSMOD: Internet-delivery of Context-specific Food Safety Modules
Project Director: Mildred Cody Co-PIs: Mary E. Kunkel, Clemson University
Collaborating Institutions: Black River Technical College, Clemson University, East Carolina University, Florida International University, Fort Valley State University, Georgia State University, Harding University, Lipscomb University, Louisiana State University, Louisiana Tech University, Murray State University, South Carolina State University, Tennessee Technological University, University of Georgia, University of Kentucky, University of Southern Mississippi, Virginia State University
Abstract: FSMOD is a consortium which includes 21 faculty members from 17 colleges/universities in 10 southeastern states. This project will develop, evaluate, and disseminate food-safety modules via the Internet for integration into nutrition and foodservice courses. FSMOD has developed and implemented a module review process, surveyed specialists for topics, and developed a pilot module and the online template. In addition to adding modules, FSMOD will improve accessibility. Learning about food safety within the context of their pre-professional academic programs will better prepare dietetics students to serve vulnerable populations in community, clinical, and food service settings. FSMODs online module template provides aids to enhance learning from a variety of sources, including information-rich food safety websites.
http://www.gsu.edu/~wwwfsm/about/index.htm
4. Michigan State University - International Food Law Distance Education Program
Project Director: Tom Wilson
Collaborating Institutions: University of Washington, University of South Dakota, Norman Borlaug University, University of Guelph, University of Reading, England, University of Zimbabwe
Abstract: The International Food Law Distance Education Program at Michigan State University is a distance education program established to meet the need for comprehensive knowledge of local, state, U.S. and international food laws and regulations essential to food industry professionals, food science students, government officials and consumers. This project will develop a course in Latin American Food Laws and Regulations. The program will comprise four, credit-based, graduate or undergraduate level, region specific food law courses taught by an agricultural telecommunications network of over 20 key domestic and international food law experts from collaborating institutions. The instructors include attorneys, academic institutions and government agency officials. Additional courses covering the food laws of other geographic regions will be developed as funding permits. The program is taught completely over the Internet using real-time communication technologies, Internet resources including access to University and government sponsored legal databases, federal registers, codes of domestic and international food related regulations.
http://www.vu.msu.edu/preview/anr-ifl/
5. University of Nebraska-Lincoln - Internet2 Applications to Enhance the Management of Natural and Agro-ecosystems
Project Director: Dan Cotton Co-PIs: Charles Shapiro, Patrick E. Reece, Dennis McCallister, Martha Mamo, Walter H. Schacht, Elizabeth Walter-Shea, Shashi B. Verma, all of University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Collaborating Institutions: This project supplements the ADEC National Science Foundation grant. Content and software development will be lead by a team of Nebraska faculty researchers collaborating with Iowa State University
Abstract: This project will demonstrate how wireless networking and Internet2 applications can combine to strengthen the ability of the agricultural community to conduct real-time research, education, and extension. Nebraska will collect content-specific data from key research sites throughout the state using wireless network services. Data will be collected, transported and input to Internet2 applications that will organize and archive data, interpret it, and prepare educational and informational products for use by audiences, each with unique needs and uses.It will demonstrate how wireless networking can benefit the land-grant community by taking raw data (the commodity) and producing a series of value-added visually enhanced educational products. This work will contribute significantly to the research agenda of the ADEC "Advanced Internet Satellite Extension Project" (AISEP). It will increase a researcher's ability to interpret and present complex information to other researchers, students, and clientele. Audiences include ADEC, NSF, agricultural and natural resource scientists; resource advisory personnel in state and federal agencies; institutions interested in the use of wireless Internet services and Internet2 applications; students with access to learning modules synchronized with real-time research; production agriculture.
6. University of Nebraska-Lincoln - Weed Science Electronic Library Modules
Project Director: Deana Namuth Co-PIs: Susan M. Fritz, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Scott Nissen, Colorado State University; Tracy M. Sterling, New Mexico State University
Abstract: The goal of this project is to build upon Internet-based teaching modules developed in a previous ADEC grant. This new effort will involve developing interactive learning modules that will target applied as well as advanced biochemical information suitable for non-credit and credit offerings. A lack of emphasis in herbicide physiology training during the last two decades has resulted in inadequate resources to extend this information to the audiences in need. The project will overcome these limitations with the collaborative efforts of research and extension personnel from several land-grant universities. It will provide valuable information on herbicide mode of action, herbicide resistance weed management and basic weed ecology to a wide audience that will include Spanish speaking farm workers. Learners who complete the Internet modules will know how to make decisions to delay the onset of herbicide resistance and how to use herbicides within the context of an integrated pest management (IPM) system.
http://croptechnology.unl.edu
7. Cornell University - Using Advanced Internet Technology to Promote Soil Health Information Exchange
Project Director: Phil Arneson Co-PIs: Laurie E. Drinkwater, Cornell
Collaborating Institutions: AgNIC, International Cover Crops Clearinghouse (CIDICCO), Cover Crops Information and Seed Exchange Center for Africa (CIEPCA), International Institute for Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Educational Concerns for Hunger Organization (ECHO)
Abstract: The Tropical Soil Cover and Organic Resource Exchange (TropSCORE) Consortium and Mann Library at Cornell University are developing an Internet portal for tropical soil management that allows all AgNIC partner sites--including U.S. land-grant universities to function as one comprehensive portal for agriculture-based Internet resources. MOIST/CIIFAD, a Cornell-based TropSCORE member, proposes to expand this site to: 1) include U.S.based research and training materials; 2) link researchers in tropical and temperate zones through interactive discussion features; and 3) develop online learning modules keyed to discussions occurring on English, Spanish and French listservs managed by TropSCORE members. To reach a broader audience, important information from the Gateway will also be posted in selected hardcopy agricultural newsletters.
http://ppathw3.cals.cornell.edu/mba_project/moist/TropSCORE.html