http://www.syndicatemizzou.org Fri, 09 Jan 2009 02:14:14 GMT en-us 40 Center for eResearch Connecting you with the University of Missouri’s innovative research and creative activity http://www.syndicatemizzou.org/images/logo.png 384 80 http://syndicatemizzou.org/resources/garcia/ipod/Garcia02.m4v Education http://syndicatemizzou.org/resources/garcia/ipod/Garcia02.m4v Garcia describes a few projects within the realm of sustainable agriculture. For example, Garcia trains extension educators on various sustainability issues. The educators may then go back to their communities and work directly with farmers and workers, “so that those farmers are more exposed to sustainable agriculture issues, including, for example, sustainable agriculture practices, natural resources, conservation issues, and funding opportunities for sustainable agriculture projects for their farms.” Garcia works as well with MU’s community of students, staff, and faculty, offering a monthly seminar called, “What’s New in Sustainable Food and Farming.” 3 Wed, 31 Oct 2007 02:25:30 GMT http://syndicatemizzou.org/resources/garcia/ipod/Garcia04.m4v Education http://syndicatemizzou.org/resources/garcia/ipod/Garcia04.m4v While he sometimes presents workshops directly to Latino farmers and agricultural workers, often Garcia targets employers of food and agricultural workers. He provides them with information about legal issues, communication, and culture necessary in order to hire and retain Latino agricultural workers. 3 Tue, 31 Jul 2007 20:28:11 GMT http://syndicatemizzou.org/resources/garcia/ipod/Garcia05.m4v Education http://syndicatemizzou.org/resources/garcia/ipod/Garcia05.m4v “There are a number of issues that impact the Latino labor force in rural parts of the state of Missouri,” explains Garcia. Immigration is obviously a big one, along with education, poverty, health, and vulnerability to abuse. Sometimes the main challenges involving Latino agricultural workers results from their past negative experiences with authority and the government. To address these issues, Garcia has coordinated a series of workshops and institutes on cultural competency for extension workers. 3 Tue, 31 Jul 2007 20:29:42 GMT