Comments for UF/IFAS Center for Public Issues Education http://www.centerpie.com Tue, 10 Jan 2012 21:08:42 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Small Farms Grant Update by Aaron http://www.centerpie.com/2011/04/29/small-farms-grant-update/#comment-324 Aaron Tue, 10 Jan 2012 21:08:42 +0000 http://www.centerpie.com/?p=1592#comment-324 I am interested in finding out is there ane any regualtions or rules that a small farmer must adhere to imposed by he Fl. Dept. of Agriculture regarding direct marketing. I am interested in finding out is there ane any regualtions or rules that a small farmer must adhere to imposed by he Fl. Dept. of Agriculture regarding direct marketing.

]]> Comment on Are there water words that work?? by jonathan squires http://www.centerpie.com/2011/10/12/are-there-water-words-that-work-2/#comment-103 jonathan squires Thu, 13 Oct 2011 16:46:07 +0000 http://www.centerpie.com/?p=1786#comment-103 You have ask for comment no comment just thank you. jon squires You have ask for comment no comment just thank you. jon squires

]]> Comment on Are there water words that work?? by Liz Felter http://www.centerpie.com/2011/10/12/are-there-water-words-that-work-2/#comment-99 Liz Felter Thu, 13 Oct 2011 01:56:44 +0000 http://www.centerpie.com/?p=1786#comment-99 Staci, You nailed it. Wish I would have known about that seminar, so I too could have been a positive voice for agriculture along with you. I'm finding that using words that are relevant to everyday life and meaningful to the target audience are critical to getting your message communicated. Good job! Staci, You nailed it. Wish I would have known about that seminar, so I too could have been a positive voice for agriculture along with you. I’m finding that using words that are relevant to everyday life and meaningful to the target audience are critical to getting your message communicated. Good job!

]]> Comment on What Does the Future of Cooperative Extension Hold? by Thelma Barnes http://www.centerpie.com/2010/05/21/what-does-the-future-of-cooperative-extension-hold/#comment-25 Thelma Barnes Sat, 09 Jul 2011 00:40:01 +0000 http://www.centerpie.com/?p=697#comment-25 I find this to be a timely and interesting article. The survival of the Extension service nationwide seems to be an issue due to budget constraints and the present state of the economy. With less money to work with, state governments are forced to prioritize spending, and those entities that seem to be irrelevant could possibly be eliminated. As an Extension professional in Mississippi, I too am concerned with the future of the organization operating in it current mode. I think that if we are to survive, change is absolutely necessary. I find this to be a timely and interesting article. The survival of the Extension service nationwide seems to be an issue due to budget constraints and the present state of the economy. With less money to work with, state governments are forced to prioritize spending, and those entities that seem to be irrelevant could possibly be eliminated. As an Extension professional in Mississippi, I too am concerned with the future of the organization operating in it current mode. I think that if we are to survive, change is absolutely necessary.

]]> Comment on New Study Reveals Insights into Consumer Perceptions of Agricultural Messages by Rick Brown http://www.centerpie.com/2011/03/07/new-study-reveals-insights-into-consumer-perceptions-of-agricultural-messages/#comment-14 Rick Brown Tue, 08 Mar 2011 10:23:14 +0000 http://www.centerpie.com/?p=1499#comment-14 This is all very helpful information. This is all very helpful information.

]]> Comment on Communicating Past Our Comfort Zone by Ben Bolusky http://www.centerpie.com/2010/12/20/communicating-past-our-comfort-zone/#comment-12 Ben Bolusky Thu, 23 Dec 2010 14:44:15 +0000 http://www.centerpie.com/?p=1392#comment-12 No surprise, Jennifer has nailed it. To influence public policies and shape consumer perceptions, we in Florida agriculture must reach beyond our traditional comfort zones. We must coopt the verbiage, tap into the emotions and re-position our brands so our elected officials and consumers will embrace what we're lobbying and selling. I'm very pleased we're employing the professional talents of the PIE Center to help our industry re-learn how to spell P-R. No surprise, Jennifer has nailed it. To influence public policies and shape consumer perceptions, we in Florida agriculture must reach beyond our traditional comfort zones. We must coopt the verbiage, tap into the emotions and re-position our brands so our elected officials and consumers will embrace what we’re lobbying and selling. I’m very pleased we’re employing the professional talents of the PIE Center to help our industry re-learn how to spell P-R.

]]> Comment on Communicating Past Our Comfort Zone by Bill Weller http://www.centerpie.com/2010/12/20/communicating-past-our-comfort-zone/#comment-11 Bill Weller Wed, 22 Dec 2010 18:49:57 +0000 http://www.centerpie.com/?p=1392#comment-11 Great article! You are right on the money when you speak of the need to target consumers. Great article! You are right on the money when you speak of the need to target consumers.

]]> Comment on Communicating Past Our Comfort Zone by Steve Cissel http://www.centerpie.com/2010/12/20/communicating-past-our-comfort-zone/#comment-10 Steve Cissel Wed, 22 Dec 2010 18:37:13 +0000 http://www.centerpie.com/?p=1392#comment-10 I can hear Jonathan Bardzik saying "ANLA has a 100 year history, and every decade there is a discussion of industry promotion, but every decade it fails. Why are will still having the same discussion decade after decade?" Jennifer, I think you and your peers are on to something with your 'Florida Garden Select' (FGS) program for consumers. I think it has potential if you utilize the media of the coming decade (not yesteryear's media channels). By doing so will break out of the rut that Jonathan speaks of. I would also encourage you to not try to ride a single horse to success. There are other groundswell initiatives out there that FGS should piggyback on - and vica versa. Let's talk. Steve Steve Cissel, CEO 10-20 Media, Inc. I can hear Jonathan Bardzik saying “ANLA has a 100 year history, and every decade there is a discussion of industry promotion, but every decade it fails. Why are will still having the same discussion decade after decade?”

Jennifer, I think you and your peers are on to something with your ‘Florida Garden Select’ (FGS) program for consumers. I think it has potential if you utilize the media of the coming decade (not yesteryear’s media channels). By doing so will break out of the rut that Jonathan speaks of.

I would also encourage you to not try to ride a single horse to success. There are other groundswell initiatives out there that FGS should piggyback on – and vica versa.

Let’s talk.

Steve

Steve Cissel, CEO
10-20 Media, Inc.

]]> Comment on Communicating Past Our Comfort Zone by Georgia Malpartida http://www.centerpie.com/2010/12/20/communicating-past-our-comfort-zone/#comment-9 Georgia Malpartida Wed, 22 Dec 2010 18:17:53 +0000 http://www.centerpie.com/?p=1392#comment-9 The article is interesting and sparks my interest in the USGBC & LEED. I hope one day we can expand the education in agriculture we have to other countries! The article is interesting and sparks my interest in the USGBC & LEED.
I hope one day we can expand the education in agriculture we have to other countries!

]]> Comment on The Ag Industry and Journalists: Why Can’t We All Just Get Along? by Lisa Lochridge http://www.centerpie.com/2010/04/23/the-ag-industry-and-journalists-why-can%e2%80%99t-we-all-just-get-along/#comment-7 Lisa Lochridge Wed, 28 Apr 2010 16:01:50 +0000 http://www.centerpie.com/?p=593#comment-7 Meredith, As another former journalist (21 years at the Orlando Sentinel), I couldn't agree more. Many in agriculture don't feel comfortable dealing with the media for a whole host of legitimate reasons. But a mutually beneficial relationship can exist. The key word is relationship. It's very tough to build those with reporters in this media landscape, but the effort should be made. I'd much rather take a call from a reporter when there's bad news if I've already dealt with him or her on previous stories. Thanks for your insights. Meredith,
As another former journalist (21 years at the Orlando Sentinel), I couldn’t agree more. Many in agriculture don’t feel comfortable dealing with the media for a whole host of legitimate reasons. But a mutually beneficial relationship can exist. The key word is relationship. It’s very tough to build those with reporters in this media landscape, but the effort should be made. I’d much rather take a call from a reporter when there’s bad news if I’ve already dealt with him or her on previous stories. Thanks for your insights.

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