Communicating Weed Science Information
Last week I presented a session on agricultural communications in the new media world at the Weed Science Society of America annual meeting. My contact was Chad Brommer, Emory University, who is a champion for new media channels in the organization.
If you don’t know much about WSSA then listen to my interview with him in this week’s program and get caught up. These folks really need new channels to distribute their information and perhaps the world wide web is making that possible.
HISTORY:
The Weed Science Society of America was founded in 1956. The Society was established to encourage and promote the development of knowledge concerning weeds and their impact on the environment.
MISSION:
The Weed Science Society of America, a non-profit professional society, promotes research, education, and extension outreach activities related to weeds; provides science-based information to the public and policy makers; and fosters awareness of weeds and their impacts on managed and natural ecosystems.
This week’s program ends with music from the Podsafe Music Network. It’s called, “Dead Weeds,” by Blame It On Society. I hope you enjoy it and thank you for listening.
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1 Comment
Gill
It is really good to see NGOs working and spreading awareness about agriculture and about weed control. The media(Zimmcast) is doing a great job promoting these type of agricultural programs. I think these type of programs along with media support are very essential because researchers get the chance to reach millions of people all around the world. Great work.
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