Virtual Three-Part Workshop
About the Workshops
BC-ACARN and BC Food Web are excited to present the second year of Seeding Success: Enhancing Farmer-Centered Science Communication! This three-part workshop is designed to develop your skills in the art and science of effective communication for agriculture extension. Join researchers, extension specialists, agrologists, and communication professionals to explore best practices for sharing knowledge and connecting with your audience.
Dates & Sessions
Session 1:
Getting a Lay of the Land: KTT Planning
📅 February 4, 2025
🎤 Guest: Madeleine Arseneau, Knowledge Specialist with Agricultural Climate Solutions, AAFC
- Introduction to Knowledge Translation & Transfer (KTT) planning
- Understanding your audience through user personas
- Building elements of a successful KTT plan
Session 2:
Creating Impactful Knowledge Products: Research Briefs
📅 February 11, 2025
🎤 Guest: Shelagh Pyper, Principal, Fuse Consulting
- Choosing the right medium for knowledge translation
- Crafting plain language and sticky messages
- Developing a research brief with BC Food Web
Session 3:
Leveling Up Your Field Days: Sharing Research Effectively
📅 February 18, 2025
🎤 Guest: Jesse MacDonald, Knowledge Translation and Transfer Officer, AAFC Summerland
- Centering farmers in research communication
- Enhancing learning with your delivery
- Structuring field day activities for success
Who Should Attend?
This training is designed for graduate students, researchers, extension specialists, and agrologists involved in BC agricultural research or extension.
Cost:
- General Registration: $50 for all three sessions
- Students: 50% discount
If cost is a barrier and you are committed to participating in all sessions, please reach out for assistance.
Why Attend?
- Build effective Knowledge Translation and Transfer (KTT) plans.
- Learn to craft impactful knowledge products like research briefs.
- Enhance your field day communication skills to engage farmers and stakeholders.
Register Now:
https://www.bcacarn.ca/events/5801-2/
Co-Hosts:
The Seeding Success communications training is co-hosted by the BC Food Web and the BC Agricultural Climate Action Research Network.
Space is limited, so don’t wait to register!