Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Guang Han, Meredith T. Niles
Summary: This study explores the complexity of farmer adoption of best management practices by developing a framework that considers adoption across multiple components. Through latent class analysis, several types of adopters are identified, challenging existing innovation theories. The factors influencing farmers' adoption classification are further examined using multinomial logit models.
AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
Moses Mosonsieyiri Kansanga, Rachel Bezner Kerr, Esther Lupafya, Laifolo Dakishoni, Isaac Luginaah
Summary: Research shows that participatory farmer-to-farmer training has a positive impact on improving sustainable land management practices among smallholder farmers, increasing the adoption rate of SLM technologies. In resource-constrained settings, participatory F2F training may offer a cost-effective way to reach a wide range of smallholder farmers and promote the use of SLM practices.
Review
Biodiversity Conservation
Riti Chatterjee, Sankar Kumar Acharya
Summary: Conservation Agriculture, as a sustainable cultivation approach, includes principles of soil protection, soil cover maintenance, and crop diversification. It is being promoted globally, with farmer adoption behavior influenced by various factors, playing a significant role in policy-making and farm management.
BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Studies
Siew Lim, Cheryl Wachenheim
Summary: This paper investigates farmer preferences for contract attributes in the Conservation Reserve Program, finding that landowners prefer shorter contracts, higher payment and cost share, mid-contract adjusted payment, and flexibility in land use. Factors such as farm residency, age, previous participation, and gender also influence willingness to enroll in the program, while raising grazing livestock or participating in working lands programs decreases likelihood of participation.
Article
Geography
Bjorn Gunnar Hansen, Elise Langseth, Camilla Berge
Summary: While there are conflicting perspectives on separating the calf from the dairy cow shortly after birth, a study in Norway aimed to explore farmer's barriers to and experiences with keeping cow and calf together during the first few weeks after birth. The study included a survey of 1038 dairy farmers and interviews with 13 farmers practicing cow-calf contact. The results showed that although only a small percentage of farmers currently practice cow-calf contact, a significant number expressed interest in adopting this practice due to perceived benefits such as increased weight gain on calves and better calf health.
JOURNAL OF RURAL STUDIES
(2023)
Review
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Matthew M. Smith, Gary Bentrup, Todd Kellerman, Katherine MacFarland, Richard Straight, Lord Ameyaw
Summary: Windbreaks in the U.S. are primarily used for economic, environmental, and social benefits, with producers focusing on indirect economic benefits and direct agricultural benefits. Despite high satisfaction levels, main reasons for windbreak removal include poor condition and conflicts with farming practices, while non-adoption is often due to lack of land and upkeep. Further investigation is needed to understand producer-reported challenges, monetize windbreak systems for marketable products, and value ecosystem services provided by windbreaks.
AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Santosh Pathak, Krishna P. Paudel, Naveen C. Adusumilli
Summary: Conservation practices focusing on improving soil and water quality in working lands are supported by the United States Department of Agriculture, which may lead to an increase in the number of conservation practices adopted by farmers. Factors such as participation in cost-share programs, precision technology application, and farm integration can all contribute to a higher adoption intensity of on-farm conservation practices. These results have important implications for federal working lands conservation support programs in the United States.
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Studies
Heitor Schulz Macedo, Rodrigo Pereira Medeiros
Summary: This paper analyses the governance of the Environmental Protected Area of Anhatomirim in southern Brazil, finding that the 2013 management plan brought significant improvements and better incentives for stakeholders. However, the lack of inter-institutional and cross-scale connections remains a major weakness in achieving conservation objectives.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jeffrey B. Kast, Margaret Kalcic, Robyn Wilson, Douglas Jackson-Smith, Nicholas Breyfogle, Jay Martin
Summary: The study incorporated conservation identities of farmers in a SWAT watershed model to enhance representation of farmer heterogeneity in decision-making related to conservation practices. Results showed that targeting subsurface phosphorus application to all agricultural HRUs resulted in the greatest reduction in total phosphorus losses, while targeting by HRU-level total phosphorus losses was the most efficient way to reduce phosphorus.
Article
Oceanography
German O. Garcia, Victoria N. Cabral, Francisco Zumpano, Ariadna Gorostegui Valenti
Summary: This study surveyed recreational anglers in Argentina to understand their perceptions and attitudes towards the fishing litter issue and a conservation program aiming to manage waste from recreational fisheries. The results showed that most anglers recognized the potential threat of litter to the ecosystem and took actions to dispose of their own waste. While the conservation program was well-received, the frequency of bin emptying did not meet user needs, impacting their usage. The findings highlight the importance of involving recreational anglers in both conservation efforts and participative management opportunities in coastal environments.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chiara De Notaris, Diego Abalos, Mette Hjorth Mikkelsen, Jurgen E. Olesen
Summary: Crop residues present a dilemma for climate change due to their potential for carbon sequestration and nitrous oxide emissions. This study examined the practical potential and obstacles for implementing management strategies to reduce nitrous oxide emissions from crop residues in Denmark. The research found that crop residue removal and nitrification inhibitors were effective in reducing emissions, but farmers' willingness to adopt these measures was low, possibly due to concerns about reduced carbon sequestration. Dissemination of knowledge and advisory services were identified as crucial for addressing this challenge and motivating farmers to adopt effective mitigation options.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Review
Agronomy
Oscar Montes de Oca Munguia, David J. Pannell, Rick Llewellyn
Summary: Models provide a structured way of thinking about adoption, but the lack of convergence in defining adoption has made it difficult for agricultural extension and policy to offer clear recommendations. Reviewed conceptual models highlighted key elements such as assessing technology performance, learning processes, decision-making, external influences, and adopters' characteristics. Inconsistencies in different models make it challenging to generate quantitative evidence and quantify cause-effect relationships. Further research should explore dynamics between adopters and technology, question basic assumptions in decision-making models, and analyze the adoption process for different technologies.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Helen Kopnina, Naziru Zakari Muhammad, Fatsuma Olaleru
Summary: In the Half-Earth vision, conservationists, scientists, and policymakers collaborate with local communities to protect wildlife and ecosystems. However, there is a lack of data on attitudes towards the Half-Earth vision in countries such as Nigeria, where human populations are growing and biodiversity is declining. This paper addresses this gap by exploring community attitudes through a pilot study in Nigeria, which found that community representatives are open to dialogue with conservationists and that educational programs should focus on empowering community members to combat poaching and alleviate poverty through basic education and skills development.
BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Studies
Margaret A. Beetstra, Robyn S. Wilson, Mary Doidge
Summary: Although many conservation practices have been promoted in agriculture, adoption rates remain low, possibly due to a lack of increase in farmer efficacy.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mark W. Vandever, Sarah K. Carter, Timothy J. Assal, Kenneth Elgersma, Ai Wen, Justin L. Welty, Robert S. Arkle, Rich Iovanna
Summary: The Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) by the U.S. Department of Agriculture aims to protect private lands, provide wildlife habitats, and reduce soil erosion. Results of the study show that most fields have minimal erosion features, with diverse perennial vegetation cover, and variation in grass cover and plant species across different practice types and regions.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Ecology
P. Petrzelka, A. Armstrong
JOURNAL OF SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION
(2015)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rebecca L. Hale, Andrea Armstrong, Michelle A. Baker, Sean Bedingfield, David Betts, Caleb Buahin, Martin Buchert, Todd Crowl, R. Ryan Dupont, James R. Ehleringer, Joanna Endter-Wada, Courtney Flint, Jacqualine Grant, Sarah Hinners, Jeffery S. Horsburgh, Douglas Jackson-Smith, Amber S. Jones, Carlos Licon, Sarah E. Null, Augustina Odame, Diane E. Pataki, David Rosenberg, Madlyn Runburg, Philip Stoker, Courtenay Strong
Article
Ecology
Andrea Armstrong, Richard C. Stedman
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2012)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Andrea Armstrong, Richard C. Stedman
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2020)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Megan Rothenberger, Andrea Armstrong, Trent Gaugler, Sarah Massaro, William Pfadenhauer, Juliana Ventresca
CONSERVATION BIOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Development Studies
Andrea Armstrong, Brian T. Greene
Summary: This study shows that people of color felt less included than whites while on the trail in eastern Pennsylvania, USA, but the sense of inclusion for all trail users can be enhanced through more positive place meanings associated with their visit and more social interaction.
SOCIETY & NATURAL RESOURCES
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Andrew J. Peck, Stevie L. Adams, Andrea Armstrong, Anna K. Bartlett, Marci L. Bortman, Alison B. Branco, Michelle L. Brown, Jessica L. Donohue, Mali'o Kodis, Michael J. McCann, Elizabeth Smith
Summary: Traditional flood risk paradigms and strategies are inadequate for global flood adaptation challenges. The Flood Adaptation Hierarchy proposes a new framework that prioritizes natural ecosystems and includes equity considerations. It focuses on risk avoidance, risk elimination, and accommodation of water, and should be evaluated for applicability to other climate-driven challenges.
ECOLOGY AND SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Development Studies
Andrea Armstrong, Douglas Jackson-Smith
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
(2019)
Article
Development Studies
Andrea Armstrong, Richard Stedman, Grace Tucker
SOCIETY & NATURAL RESOURCES
(2019)
Article
Sociology
Andrea Armstrong, Richard C. Stedman
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Benjamin Cohen, Kira T. Lawrence, Andrea Armstrong, Miranda Wilcha, Alexa Gatti
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SUSTAINABILITY IN HIGHER EDUCATION
(2018)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Megan Rothenberger, Andrea Armstrong, Mia Spitz
Article
Development Studies
Andrea Armstrong, Douglas Jackson-Smith
SOCIETY & NATURAL RESOURCES
(2017)
Article
Sociology
Andrea Armstrong, Richard C. Stedman
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Andrea Armstrong, Douglas Jackson-Smith
JOURNAL OF RESEARCH PRACTICE
(2013)
