Faculty Mentor(s)
Dr. Denise Anderson
Project Type
Student Scholarship
Scholarship Domain(s)
Scholarship of Community Application
Presentation Type
Presentation
Abstract
The researchers have identified the creation of a successful farming cooperative as a goal for the Pembroke Farming Family Association (PFFA), and have examined the literature to determine the components of such cooperatives. A literature review revealed that increased education in many areas is strongly correlated with successful farming cooperatives. The researchers determined that education through mentorship is an evidence based practice which could be implemented as an intervention. Then, the researchers located the measurement instrument of seasonal pre-test and post-test surveys, which would require additional questions related to specifics of farming in Pembroke. Finally, the researchers found that dependent t-tests could be used to analyze the data gathered through the measurement instruments. After evaluating the study for validity and reliability, the researchers believe that the proposal will effectively examine the possibility of the implementation of mentorship programs to assist the creation of a successful farming cooperative in Pembroke.
During this session, participants will
- Learn of the varied needs in the Pembroke Township
- Understand literature results which identify barriers to community development in rural, impoverished communities
- Discover opportunities for community development in the Pembroke community
- Explore the proposed mentorship structure to decrease barriers to employment and increase life skills development
Permission Type
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
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The researchers have identified the creation of a successful farming cooperative as a goal for the Pembroke Farming Family Association (PFFA), and have examined the literature to determine the components of such cooperatives. A literature review revealed that increased education in many areas is strongly correlated with successful farming cooperatives. The researchers determined that education through mentorship is an evidence based practice which could be implemented as an intervention. Then, the researchers located the measurement instrument of seasonal pre-test and post-test surveys, which would require additional questions related to specifics of farming in Pembroke. Finally, the researchers found that dependent t-tests could be used to analyze the data gathered through the measurement instruments. After evaluating the study for validity and reliability, the researchers believe that the proposal will effectively examine the possibility of the implementation of mentorship programs to assist the creation of a successful farming cooperative in Pembroke.
During this session, participants will
- Learn of the varied needs in the Pembroke Township
- Understand literature results which identify barriers to community development in rural, impoverished communities
- Discover opportunities for community development in the Pembroke community
- Explore the proposed mentorship structure to decrease barriers to employment and increase life skills development