Characteristics, Educational Preparation, and Membership In Professional
Organizations of Agricultural
Communicators
Cheryl A. Buck
Curtis E. Paulson
As the profession of agricultural communication continues to develop and refine its mission in society, we must relate this mission to our academic programs. Therefore, we must continually examine the profession where our graduates will find professional positions. By doing so, we continually refine our programs for academic content, gain new knowledge to realistically advise our students, and therefore produce graduates who will meet the expectations of our profession. This article looks at selected characteristics of practicing agricultural communication professionals from six professional organizations and gives insights into concepts we must consider as we plan our academic programs and advise our students.
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