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| Fleischman, Forrest; Texas A&M University, Department of Ecosystem Science & Management; forrestf@tamu.edu; Briske, David D.; Texas A&M University, Department of Ecosystem Science & Management; dbriske@tamu.edu. |
| Successful natural resource management is dependent on effective knowledge exchange and utilization. Local/traditional/indigenous knowledge derived from place-based experience and scientific knowledge generated by systematic inquiry are the most commonly recognized knowledge domains. However, we propose that many natural resource decisions are not based on local or scientific knowledge, but rather on a little recognized domain that we term professional ecological knowledge (PEK). Professional ecological knowledge is founded upon codification of broad ecological principles, but not necessarily scientific evidence, to legitimize agency programs, support operational efficiency, and encourage user compliance. However, in spite of these benefits, PEK may reduce... |
| Tipo: Peer-Reviewed Reports |
Palavras-chave: Government agencies; Knowledge domains; Knowledge integration; Local knowledge; Scientific knowledge; Science-policy gap. |
| Ano: 2016 |
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| Zawojska, Aldona. |
| This article attempts to determine significance of differences among young and older farmers’ judgments on selected performance aspects of two EU paying agencies in Poland, namely Agency for Restructuring and Modernization of Agriculture (ARMA) and Agricultural Market Agency (AMA). The survey across Poland was conducted in late 2006 on a total of 194 respondents. The Likert-scale questionnaires were used to obtain data responses regarding the performance of the agencies. The sampling unit was the individual farm, the respondent being the person in charge of managing the farm and being customer of both agencies. The following hypotheses were set up for the study: 1. The young and older farmers’ perceptions of the government agencies impact on economic... |
| Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation |
Palavras-chave: Government agencies; Farmers; Poland; Agricultural and Food Policy. |
| Ano: 2008 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/43941 |
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