Analyzing the Natural Resource Extension Needs of Spanish-Speakers
Analyzing the Natural Resource Extension Needs of Spanish-Speakers
2011.10.25
This article, published in the Journal of Extension, highlights the need for regional, culturally relevant extension materials for Spanish-speakers. A study conducted in Florida found that extension agents felt unprepared and that they had inadequate resources to reach the growing Hispanic population in their communities. The extension agents felt that print materials, especially fact sheets and brochures, translated into Spanish would help them communicate with Spanish-speaking audiences about natural resource and environmental topics.
To read the article visit: http://treesearch.fs.fed.us/pubs/39159
