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Title: Conference on Gender Issues in Farming Systems Research and Extension, February 26-March 1, 1986, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida brochure
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Title: Conference on Gender Issues in Farming Systems Research and Extension, February 26-March 1, 1986, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida brochure
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Creator: Women in Agriculture Program at the University of Florida
Publisher: Center for Latin American Studies, University of Florida
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Table of Contents
    Front Cover
        Page 1
    Women in agriculture program
        Page 2
    Topical areas
        Page 3
    Submission requirements
        Page 4
    Back Cover
        Page 5
    Submission form
        Page 6
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,/h E WOMEN IN
AGRICULTURE PROGRAM
(WIA)
at the University of Florida


Conference on
GENDER ISSUES IN
FARMING SYSTEMS
RESEARCH AND EXTENSION
February 26-March 1,1986
University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida
Sponsored By
Center for Latin A merican Studies
Center for A frican Studies
and
Center for Tropical Agriculture
and the Farming Systems Support Project
of International Programs,
Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences









The Women in Agriculture Program of the University of
Florida announces an interdisciplinary conference on
"Gender Issues in Farming Systems Research and Extension
(FSR/E)" to be held in Gainesville, Florida from February
26-March 1, 1986. The conference's primary objective is
to bring together scholars and practitioners with expertise
and interest in Farming Systems Research and Extension
to discuss state-of-the-art issues related to the role of gender
in FSR/E. The conference will include plenary panel discus-
sions, workshops and training sessions, and keynote addresses
by noted speakers. Participation will be by invitation, and
attendance is open to the public. Some workshop sessions
may have limited enrollment.

Proposals for participation in the conference are invited.
Conference sessions will address specific issues of theory,
method, and policy related to FSR/E in developing areas,
systematically comparing African, Latin American and
Asian experiences. Papers should address specific issues
relevant to the conference focus (the whole farming system,
intra-household dynamics, institutional and policy concerns,
definition of research domains, on-farm research and exten-
sion, monitoring and evaluation). Panels of comparative
papers on Africa, Latin America and Asia may also be pro-
posed. Those interested in participation should summarize
their proposed contribution and give specific information
on the data to be used, its relation to FSR/E, the geographic
focus, and relevance to the designed themes.

























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TOPICAL AREAS

*The Whole Farming System. How can key components of
a .il min;r system, including non-farm and off-farm activities,
livestock, secondary crops and food storage and p'i .. Ln;.
be identified? How does the division of labor by age and
gender constrain or facilitate specific economic or produc-
tive goals? What is the potential impact of improved agri-
cultural technology on each of these goals and on household
members responsible for specific production activities?

*Intra-Household Dynamics. What are the key aspects of
internal heterogeneity of household units: differential
access and use of resources within households; multiple
enterprises and their interactions; substitutability and
specialization of labor in agricultural activities; marketing
outlets and their relationship to differing or conflicting
priorities and needs within farm units; and how might
proposed interventions alter the balance of power and
advantage?

*I institutional and Policy Concerns. How does the surround-
ing environment, beyond the farm gate at household,
community and other social levels differ for men and for
women? What specific constraints to production are posed
by these gender differences? How can FSR/E address
constraints such as legal status, restrictions on mobility,
domestic obligations, property rights, access to credit,
markets and employment?


*Definition of Research Domains. How can the key
components and actors within household and farming
systems be identified? What are key constraints to produc-
tive activities and how does access to production inputs
differ by gender? What is the significance of multiple
enterprises within the farm household and their interactions,
and how do they create different labor requirements,
goals, incentives, markets and priorities for different
family members?

*On-Farm Research and Extension. Who are the specific
audiences for direct involvement in on-farm research and
extension? What is the timing of labor needs for proposed
solutions and their expected impact on household members
who differ in their access to resources? How can extension
strategies be devised that are responsive to the productive
activities of both women and men? Which extension
mechanisms are most effective in reaching both male and
female farmers?

*Monitoring and Evaluation. How can strategies be designed
for monitoring the differential impact of FSR/E interven-
tions on different individuals and enterprises within the
farming system? What are the unanticipated effects of
technological change? In what ways does misunderstanding
of gender issues lead to inadequate planning and design, and
diminished returns to FSR/E projects? How can these effects
be minimized?


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Letters of interest and 4 copies of abstracts of papers
(100 words, double spaced) should be sent by October 1,
1985, to:

Dr. Marianne Schmink
WIA Co-Director
Center for Latin American Studies
319 Grinter Hall
University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida 32611
(telephone 904-392-0375)

Registration materials and other information will be included
in a later mailing.

The CENTER FOR AFRICAN STUDIES awards a Certificate
to students who have followed an intensive program of
language and area training in conjunction with the Bachelors,
Masters and Ph.D. degrees in a variety of fields including
the arts, education, law and the health, social, agricultural
and environmental sciences. Special research and training
programs exist on African food issues. Resources include
over seventy faculty in thirty-five departments and an
active Outreach program.

The CENTER FOR LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES offers
undergraduate and graduate training through its certificate
programs and its Master's degree in Latin American Studies.
Prospective students choose from more than 170 Latin
American area and language courses from 26 departments
in eight colleges of the University. The 92 faculty members
affiliated with the Center encompass extensive experience
in virtually every country of Latin America. The Center
also sponsors specialized research and training programs in
the Caribbean and the Amazon region.

IFAS IS:
0 THE INSTITUTE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL
SCIENCES
0 The statewide agricultural arm of the University of
Florida dedicated to Teaching, Research and Extension.
I A faculty team located at the University of Florida, and
at 22 research centers and 67 county Extension offices
throughout the state.
D A partnership in research and education, funded by
state, federal and local government, and with gifts and
grants from individuals, foundations and industry.
O An organization whose mission is to educate students
in agriculture and related sciences, to strengthen Florida's
agricultural industry through research, to improve the
quality of life for all Floridians through IFAS Extension
programs.










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GENDER ISSUES IN FARMING SYSTEMS RESEARCH AND EXTENSION Conference
Sponsored by
THE WOMEN IN AGRICULTURE PROGRAM at the University of Florida
February 26 March 1, 198(

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