Stakeholders’ perspectives on the effectiveness of agricultural advisory sources in Ontario: a Q methodology approach
Modern market and digital forces have transformed agricultural extension into an integrated, pluralistic system across countries such as Canada. A survey of 49 Ontario agricultural stakeholders was conducted to evaluate which advisory…
3 ways to improve Canada’s wildfire advisory capacity
According to the Senate’s Canada on Fire report, Canada’s wildfire response stays mostly reactive. This timely piece proposes three fixes. First, treat advisory services as part of disaster prevention, following a U.S.…
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Discourses on the roots and resilience of climate misinformation: perspectives from the Canadian agri-food sector
The study identifies three distinct perspectives: “Ideology Over Evidence,” “The Literacy Gap,” and “The Platform Problem.” Together, they show that climate misinformation cannot be addressed through fact-checking alone. Political and identity-based beliefs,…
Who wants to reduce greenhouse gas emissions?
This paper explores the reasons behind some people’s support for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, focusing on cognitive, economic, and partisan theories. The study, conducted through a survey in central Pennsylvania, finds that…
The impact of polices on government social media usage: Issues, challenges, and recommendations
This paper explores how U.S. federal government agencies use social media to enhance services, gather ideas, and improve decision-making. It highlights the challenges of privacy, security, and data management that arise from…
Social network analysis of spreading and exchanging information on Twitter: the case of an agricultural research and education centre in Mexico
This paper investigates how a research and education center in Mexico utilized Twitter to connect and engage within an agricultural research and education community. Through Social Network Analysis (SNA) of 1585 tweets,…
Social Media for Enhancing Innovation in Agri-food and Rural Development: Current Dynamics in Ontario, Canada
This paper explores how digital tools, particularly social media like Facebook, Twitter, and blogs, are used in agricultural and rural development for innovation. It examines whether these Web 2.0 technologies enable more…
Should We Be Worried About GMOs?
The article discusses and explores the reasons for the disparity between scientific consensus and public opinion on genetically modified organisms (GMOs). While 88% of scientists from the American Association for the Advancement…
Facebook Papers Show Employees Raised Concerns About Misinformation
This article examines how Facebook workers flagged concerns over the dissemination of false information and incendiary material on the site before and after the U.S. presidential election. Despite taking various actions, Facebook…
Combating fake news: An agenda for research and action.
This paper examines the growing threat of fake news to democratic societies, exacerbated by the rapid spread of information in today’s media ecosystem, especially on social media. It highlights how the abundance…
