Sultana Yeasmin defended her thesis on “The Influence of Misinformation on the Participation of Rural Young People with Disabilities (PWD) in Agriculture in Bangladesh.” Her work contributes to the critical research areas of social inequality and social justice, particularly in the less-explored field of agri-food and rural misinformation research. The findings reveal that widespread misinformation…

OAC’s School of Environmental Design and Rural Development at the University of Guelph is excited to be hosting the 1st International Conference on Canadian Agri-Food & Rural Advisory, Extension, and Education (CAREE). See the call for proposals and how you and your colleagues can contribute to this timely and important event on a topic that matters to…

Hello! You might not know me but, as I write this, today is the last day of my internship with The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). I am so grateful for the opportunity to work with IFAD! Words aren’t enough to express my gratitude. I still find it hard to believe that I even…

Ethan Luce, December, 06, 2024 My six-month internship at IFAD is an experience I am truly grateful for and will never forget. From meeting passionate, brilliant professionals working to improve the lives of rural smallholder farmers, to gaining insights into international development within the context of a UN agency, this journey has been incredibly rewarding.…

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…

Global and Local Discourse on Climate Change Misinformation: The Perspective Based on the Conversations on X (formerly known Twitter) and Iranian Agricultural Advisor On December 7, 2023, Hadis Azizi successfully defended her thesis. Her research focused on analyzing global conversations on X (formerly Twitter) regarding climate change misinformation related to agricultural development. She then used…