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KEVAN LAMM


Kevan Lamm
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Supporting Farmers: A New Approach to Extension Services in Malawi
Extension networks are an important part of the agricultural and food system, facilitating knowledge transfer, innovation, and improved...
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Kevan Lamm
Jan 302 min read
Targeted Solutions: Leveraging Localized Insights for Agricultural Production Success
Needs assessments are essential to ensure that agricultural outreach and programming respond directly to local agricultural production...
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Kevan Lamm
Jan 232 min read
Building Bridges: Harnessing Source Credibility for Better Agricultural Water Messaging
Effectively communicating about agricultural practices is very important, especially when discussing water use. People’s perceptions are...
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Kevan Lamm
Jan 162 min read
Cultivating Resilience: Addressing Rural Stress Through Extension Programming
Farming is deeply tied to nature, community, and resilience, yet it is also one of the most challenging and stressful careers. Several...
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Kevan Lamm
Jan 93 min read
From Farm to Fork: Addressing Critical Issues in Food Safety and Sustainability
The importance of a safe, sustainable, and efficient food system cannot be overstated. Food is central to human health, economic...
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Kevan Lamm
Dec 19, 20242 min read
From Data to Decisions: Strengthening Extension Services Through Knowledge Management
A few weeks ago, I explored the role of knowledge management in extension services , highlighting how turning raw data into actionable...
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Kevan Lamm
Dec 12, 20242 min read
Preparing Tomorrow’s Leaders: The Role of 4-H in Youth Development
Youth development programs like 4-H play a critical role in equipping young people with the skills and experiences needed to succeed in...
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Kevan Lamm
Dec 5, 20242 min read
Organizational Excellence in Extension Services: Building Capacity for the Future
Extension services play an important role in connecting agricultural innovation and research with real-world applications, acting as a...
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Kevan Lamm
Nov 21, 20242 min read
Tailoring Leadership Development: The Role of Personality in Agricultural Programs
Adult agricultural leadership development programs play an important role in preparing emerging and established leaders for the future of...
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Kevan Lamm
Nov 14, 20242 min read
Critical Issues in Georgia’s Agricultural and Forestry Industries: A Strategic Overview
Agriculture and forestry are central to Georgia’s economy, contributing over $80 billion annually to the economy and employing more than...
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Kevan Lamm
Nov 7, 20243 min read
Unlocking the Power of Data: Strategies for Knowledge Management in Extension Networks
This past week I received an alert from my phone letting me know I was starting to run low on storage. This made me think about the rate...
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Kevan Lamm
Oct 17, 20242 min read
Transforming Leadership in Higher Education for Student Success
As universities face growing challenges, higher education leadership plays an important role in shaping the future of institutions and...
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Kevan Lamm
Oct 10, 20243 min read
Beyond Technology Promotion: Adapting the Diffusion of Innovations in Modern Agriculture
Diffusion of Innovations theory has been one of the primary drivers behind contemporary agricultural development, helping farmers adopt...
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Kevan Lamm
Oct 3, 20242 min read
From Awareness to Action: Elevating Extension Service Professional Standards in Agriculture
As agricultural production and the food system becomes increasingly complex and integrated establishing professional standards for...
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Kevan Lamm
Sep 12, 20242 min read
Building Strong Teams in Agriculture and the Food System: Strategies for Success
This week in my undergraduate Communication and Leadership in Groups and Teams class we were discussing stress. As part of the...
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Kevan Lamm
Sep 5, 20242 min read
Targeted Communication in Agriculture and the Food System: Insights into Audience Preferences
Effective communication is fundamental in agricultural and food systems - innovations and updates are happening with greater frequency,...
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Kevan Lamm
Aug 29, 20242 min read
Empowering Agricultural Leaders Through Policy Engagement
Last spring I had the opportunity to teach a course on advocacy and public policy for graduate students. This was a great opportunity to...
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Kevan Lamm
Aug 22, 20242 min read
Harnessing Core Self-Evaluations for Leadership Growth in Agriculture and the Food System
In the context of agricultural leadership development programs, effective leadership development is not only limited to external skills...
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Kevan Lamm
Aug 15, 20242 min read
Building Lasting Connections: Developing Alumni Networks in Agricultural Leadership Programs
Leadership programs, including those focused on agricultural and natural resource adult leadership development, do more than just...
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Kevan Lamm
Aug 7, 20242 min read
Leadership Perspectives on the Critical Issues Facing Crop Production
Agriculture plays a fundamental role in society, providing the food, fiber, and resources necessary to sustain daily life and drive...
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