Dr. Chowdhury received the Early Career Research Award in recognition of his work, particularly in the areas of Artificial Intelligence, knowledge mobilization and addressing agri-food/climate misinformation. The award has been established by the Livestock Research Innovation Corporation to recognize the research excellence of the early career researcher with the support from Grand River Agricultural Society,…

Finally, the edited book has been published, thanks to the contributions of many authors. The book gathered insights into mediated participation (e.g., social media, and AI-powered) and takes a fresh and forward-looking perspective on post-COVID. The book provides a number of new perspectives, including agri-food misinformation and alternative social media, digital, and data-mediated participation. This…

Maggie McCormic defended her thesis, “Exploring Prince Edward Island Beef Farmer Perceptions of Participation in Climate Change Mitigation“. Congratulations, Maggie! Her work explores how Prince Edward Island (PEI) beef farmers perceive their participation in climate change mitigative activities at the farm level. Framing analysis in the context of identity theory isolated frames in communication used…

Zoe Sharp, April, 25, 2024 As I look back on my enriching six months at the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), I can’t help but feel immense gratitude for the opportunities I’ve had and the growth I’ve experienced. My time at IFAD has been nothing short of transformative, filled with valuable learning experiences, meaningful…

Dr. Ataharul Chowdhury, an Associate Professor in Capacity Development and Extension, was inducted as the president of the Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education (AIAEE) during their annual conference at the University of Florida on April 24, 2024. This is a wonderful recognition as it is the most prestigious international scholarly association for faculties…