THE 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
PRELIMINARY PROGRAM
and
REGISTRATION
PRELIMINARY PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Tuesday, February 25
8:00-10:00pm Pre-Conference Reception and Regis-
tration (J. Wayne Reitz Union, Arre-
dondo Room)
Wednesday, February 26
8:00am Registration (2nd floor, J. Wayne
Reitz Union)
8:30-9:00 Opening and Welcome (Reitz Union,
Ballroom A)
9:00-10:00 Keynote Address
10:30-12:30 Plenary Session; Gender Issues and
FSR/E: A Cross-Cultural Perspective
(Reitz Union, Ballroom A)
1:30-3:00 Plenary Session; Gender Issues and
FSR/E: Case Studies (Reitz Union,
Ballroom A)
3:30-4:00
4:45-5:00
6:30pm
8:00pm
FSR/E and the Gender Issue: Tallying
the USAID Score (Reitz Union, Ball-
room A)
Summary and Challenge
Conference Banquet
Keynote Address
Thursday, February 27
8:30am-5:00pm
CONCURRENT SESSIONS I
Farming Systems Research and Extension Reports from the
Field (Reitz Union, Ballroom A)
Diagnosing the Problem
Gender and Technology Selection
Analyzing Intrahousehold Dynamics
Gender Analysis in Monitoring and Evaluation
Impact of Gender on Project Outcome
CONCURRENT SESSIONS II
Gender Issues in Agriculture (Reitz Union, 361-363)
Intra-Household Analysis in Commodity Production
Off-Farm Labor and Out-Migration
Gender and Agroforestry Systems
Gender Issues and Nutrition
Gender and Agricultural Policy
The Hidden Factor: Women's Role in Agriculture
Friday, February 27
8:30-12:00 Farming Systems Case Studies Training
Workshop (Reitz Union, 361-363)
8:30-12:00 Farming Systems Extension and Gender
Issues Workshops (Reitz Union, Ball-
room A)
1:30-2:15 Plenary Session; Gender Issues and the
Private Sector (Reitz Union, Ballroom
2:30-5:30
6:00-8:00pm
Saturday March 1
8:30-10:00am
10:30-12:00
12:00-12:30
Plenary Session; Extension and Gender
Issues (Reitz Union, Ballroom A)
No Host Cash Bar
Plenary Session; Gender Isssues and
National Agricultural Policies (Reitz
Union, Ballroom A)
Policy Roundtable
Closing Remarks
The WOMEN IN AGRICULTURE PROGRAM directed by
Dr. Anita Spring and co-directed by Dr. Marianne Schmink
is jointly sponsored by the Center for African Studies of
the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the Center for
Latin American Studies of the Office of Academic Affairs,
and the Center for Tropical Agriculture of International
Programs, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
(IFAS). The Program conducts a biweekly speakers series
and prepares bibliographic and circular materials on gender
issues in domestic and international agriculture. Support for
the Conference is also provided by the Ford Foundation.
The CENTER FOR AFRICAN STUDIES awards a Certifi-
cate to students who have followed an intensive program of
language and area training in conjunction with the Bach-
elors, Masters and Ph.D. degrees in a variety of fields in-
cluding the arts, education, law and the health, social,
agricultural and environmental sciences. Special research
and training programs exist on African food issues. Re-
sources include over seventy faculty in thirty-five depart-
ments 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:
O The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
O The statewide agricultural arm of the University of Florida dedicated to
Teaching, Research and Extension.
O A faculty team located at the University of Florida, and at 22 research
centers and 67 county Extension offices throughout the state.
o 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 inagricultureand
related sciences, to strengthen Florida's agricultural industry through
research, to improve the quality of life for all Floridians through IFAS
Extension programs.
LODGINGS AND TRANSPORTATION
Gainesville is served by Eastern Airlines, Piedmont Airlines
(within Florida only), and ASA (a Delta subsidiary). Con-
ference registrants and their families can save at least 35%
off normal coach fares by traveling on Eastern Airlines,
the official airline of the Conference. In some instances
even greater discounts may be available with certain restric-
tions. Our travel coordinator can guarantee you the lowest
available fare on any airline.
Special savings are also available for round trip transporta-
tion available for all incoming and outgoing flights, regard-
less of arrival and departure times. Special rates are available
with National Car Rental and area hotels.
Payment for your airline tickets may be by check or
credit card. All your travel and lodging arrangements can
be handled by our convention travel coordinator. Just call
1-800-223-3436 or 1-800-223-3426 between 10:00am and
6:00pm EST. Florida and Canada residents please call
collect 904-371-3644. Residents outside the continental
United States may telex Florida #4952322. Please include
all necessary information name, travel dates, telephone
contact, address, etc. All inquiries and information should
be directed to Janet Hickman, Wharton Williams Travel
Agency, 4201 N.W. 16th Blvd., Gainesville, Florida 32605.
HOTELS
*University Centre $60-68 plus tax
*Holiday Inn $60.50 plus tax
*Rush Lake $30-35 plus tax
Travelodge $35 plus tax
Days Inn $35-37 plus tax
Bambi $25 plus tax
Sands $28 plus tax
* walking distance
ABOUT GAINESVILLE
Gainesville, seat of Alachua County, Florida, is located on
the north central plain of the state, 50 miles east of the
Gulf of Mexico, 60 miles west of the Atlantic Ocean, and
70 miles south of the Georgia state border at 29.38 N
degrees longitude and 82.19 degrees latitude.
The city's geographic location affords residents and visitors
a comfortable year round climate. Temperatures during the
months of February and March may range from 40 to 70
degrees Farenheit.
The major portion of Alachua County's 160,000 residents
are located in the Gainesville urban area, where education
has been the chief business since the establishment of the
University of Florida in the early 1900's. Remaining areas
of the county are devoted primarily to agricultural pursuits
and some light industry.
Within a two-hour driving radius of Gainesville, one may
enjoy a variety of attractions that include the charm of the
Cross Creek home of Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, Pulitzer
Prize winning author the "The Yearling," the quaintness of
Cedar Key, a small Gulf fishing village with excellent fresh-
catch dinners; the history and charm of St. Augustine,
America's oldest city; the fun, fantasy and education of
Disney World and EPCOT Center in Orlando; beautiful
beaches on the Atlantic; fine fishing on numerous fresh-
water lakes; and the natural beauty of Florida's famous
springs. The Osceola National Forest is 35 miles north and
the Ocala National Forest is 35 miles south of Gainesville.
The Devil's Millhopper, a state geological site, is located
just north of town and Paynes Prairie State Wildlife Preserve
is near the southern perimeter.
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