Rural and urban adult knowledge and perceptions of agriculture

A survey of 456 rural and 428 urban adults found both groups most knowledgeable about animals, least about plants in agriculture. They were most positive about natural resources, least about agriculture policy. Higher levels of education were associated with higher knowledge levels. (SK)

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Published in:Journal of agricultural education 1995, Vol.36 (2), p.44
Main Authors: Frick, M.J. (Montana State University.), Birkenholz, R.J, Machtmes, K
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
ADULTE
ADULTOS
ADULTS
AGRICULTURA
Agricultural Literacy
AGRICULTURE
ANIMAL
ANIMALES
ANIMALS
Attitudes
EDUCACION
EDUCATION
ETATS UNIS
EUA
FOOD INDUSTRY
INDUSTRIA ALIMENTARIA
INDUSTRIE ALIMENTAIRE
NATURAL RESOURCES
PLANTAS
PLANTE
PLANTS
RECURSOS NATURALES
RESSOURCE NATURELLE
RURAL AREAS
Rural Population
URBAN AREAS
Urban Population
USA
ZONAS RURALES
ZONAS URBANAS
ZONE RURALE
ZONE URBAINE
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Summary:A survey of 456 rural and 428 urban adults found both groups most knowledgeable about animals, least about plants in agriculture. They were most positive about natural resources, least about agriculture policy. Higher levels of education were associated with higher knowledge levels. (SK)
ISSN:1042-0541
2162-5212