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Small Farm Quarterly - Spring 2010
No full textSmall Farm Quarterly is for farmers and farm families — including spouses and children - who value the quality of life that smaller farms provide.CONTENTS:
SMALL FARM PROGRAM UPDATE -Cornell Small Farms Program Update, Page 3;
COMMUNITY AND WORLD -French Lesson, by Bob Weybright and Cheryl Leachr, Page 8;
COWS AND CROPS -The Future of Conventional and Organic Farming in a Carbon-Constrained World, by Brian Aldrich, Page 7; Frost Seeding, by Gary Goff, Ilana Goldowitz, Meagan Black and Rich Tabor, Page 15;
Catch the Early Worm!, by Sandy Buxton, Page 20;
GRAZING -Breeding and Marketing Grass-Fed Beef, by Kathy Engel, Page 4;
HOME AND FAMILY -Help for Home Owners, by Thomas Becker, Page 16;
HORTICULTURE -Getting Your New Blueberry Planting Off to a Good Start - Part 2, by Cathy Heidenreich and Marvin Pritts, Page 5; Cover Crops Case Studies-Gary’s Berries, by Molly Shaw, Page 18;
LOCAL FOODS & MARKETING -Here’s The Beef!, by Jennifer Wholey, Page 4;
NEW FARMERS -This Land is Our Land, by Hugh Joseph and Jennifer Hashley, Page 13; Passionate About Poultry, by Martha Herbert Izzi, Page 17;
NON-DAIRY LIVESTOCK -When Do Sheep Need Shelter?, by Ulf Kintzel, Page 16;
NORTHEAST SARE SPOTLIGHT -Ground Covers for Wine Grapes, by Violet Stone, Page 9;
ORGANIC FARMING -How Organic Dairies Are Faring, by Brian Aldrich, Page 7;
RESOURCE SPOTLIGHTS -Selecting Blueberry Varieties, Page 5; Small Farm Energy Innovations, Page 6; Frost Seeding, Page 15; Managing Stress, Page 18; Cover Crops Decision Tool, Page 18;
SMALL FARM ENERGY -Right to the Root Zone: Radiant Heated Greenhouses, by Adrienne Masler, Page 6;
SMALL FARM SPOTLIGHTS -A Garden of Opportunities, by Sandy Buxton, Page 12;
STEWARDSHIP & NATURE -Agricultural Environmental Management: For The Love of Farming, by Barbara Silvestri and Mark Kenville, Page 19;
URBAN AGRICULTURE -Goats, Sheep and Chickens in Your Suburban Backyard?, by Martha Herbert Izzi, Page 3;
WOMEN IN AGRICULTURE -The Connecticut Women’s Agricultural Network, by Trish Manfredi, Page 14; Stress Management For Women Farmers, by Kristin Reynolds, Page 18;
YOUTH PAGES -Raising Sheep Weaves Many Opportunities Together, by Ethan Kennedy, Page 10; My 4-H Horticulture Story, by Kathryn Lawson, Page 10; Finger Lakes Ag Camp 2008-2009, by Katie Mason, Page 11;
Fun with Horses, by Sarah Anderson, Page 11Cornell Small Farms Program, Cornell University Cooperative Extension, NYS 4-H Teen Program, NY Farm Viability Institute, NY Agricultural Environmental Management, Watershed Agricultural Counci
Cult: A Composite Novel
No full textCult (redacted)
The first component of the thesis is a composite novel called Cult which falls into two parts with seven narratives in each. Part 1 tracks the protagonist, Ellen, from her first involvement with the cult through to her eventually leaving it. Although fiction, the first half of the book answers the kinds of questions the author is asked when people discover that she was once a sannyasin (a follower of the guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh). While the experiences of meditation, group therapy and communal living are all faithfully rendered within the stories, the need for strong characters, narrative drive and a lightness of touch takes precedence.
Part 2 picks up Ellen’s story some twenty or so years later and explores what becomes of her in middle age. It also looks at other groups in society, such as academia, the law and the internet dating community which each have their own jargon, hierarchies, rituals and rules but are not considered to be cults.
The book examines the question raised in the Epigraph, ‘how do we be together when we feel so alone’ with a focus on relationships other than the familial and the romantic.
Collisions, Chasms and Connections: a Performative Exploration of the Composite Novel Form
The second part of the thesis is both a critical and creative response to three contemporary American books: Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout; A Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan; and Legend of a Suicide by David Vann. The critical element comprises a close reading of the three books; a chronological reconstruction of their overarching storylines; and a consideration of what their authors have said about writing the books. It concludes that, in the composite novel, the simultaneous presentation of multiple views and storylines operate much like a 3D image to give the impression of depth to the characters and situations rendered. The creative element of the essay is a playful and personal response to the texts
Aesthetic representations of community
No full textThis teacher/action-research inquiry investigated awareness and understanding about students’ sense of place (community) through arts-based lessons within a classroom ethnography framework. Two Teacher Candidates used social constructivist pedagogy to plan and teach the same lessons to two groups of elementary students in two different locales, Kamloops (small city) and Ashcroft (rural). Soundscapes, visual imagery maps, role play and reflective writing were the aesthetic media utilized. Interpretation of the data collected (video, audio, observation and field notes, class discussion and informal teacher-student and student-student conversation) were developed and created using autobiographical, reflective narratives by the teacher-researchers involved. Findings included: (1) shared creative experiences utilizing acoustic awareness and the use of aural representation as a way of expressing understanding was a new and effective learning tool for students in this study; (2) sounds and images, as concrete representations of reality as well as symbolic abstractions, metaphorically reflected broad socio-cultural associations and norms, which were represented as strikingly similar in the two different communities; (3) unexpectedly, community aspects represented on both the map and soundscape were exclusively focused on place, without people; (4) the various art forms permitted students multiple ways to understand, express and communicate understanding that addressed a diversity of learning styles as students built skills in, and made connections between, the art forms and notably, these modalities made learning more accessible and enjoyable for some reluctant learners in both classes; and (5) generative, collaborative decisions about representing ideas had to be negotiated, thereby requiring critical thinking skills of students as they demonstrated personal attitudes, values and beliefs, providing opportunities for peer leadership and scaffolding.Peer reviewe
Aesthetic Representations of Community
No full textThis teacher/action-research inquiry investigated awareness and understanding about students’ sense of
place (community) through arts-based lessons within a classroom ethnography framework. Two
Teacher Candidates used social constructivist pedagogy to plan and teach the same lessons to two
groups of elementary students in two different locales, Kamloops (small city) and Ashcroft (rural).
Soundscapes, visual imagery maps, role play and reflective writing were the aesthetic media utilized.
Interpretation of the data collected (video, audio, observation and field notes, class discussion and
informal teacher-student and student-student conversation) were developed and created using
autobiographical, reflective narratives by the teacher-researchers involved.
Findings included: (1) shared creative experiences utilizing acoustic awareness and the use of aural
representation as a way of expressing understanding was a new and effective learning tool for students in this study; (2) sounds and images, as concrete representations of reality as well as symbolic abstractions, metaphorically reflected broad socio-cultural associations and norms, which were represented as strikingly similar in the two different communities; (3) unexpectedly, community aspects represented on both the map and soundscape were exclusively focused on place, without people; (4) the
various art forms permitted students multiple ways to understand, express and communicate understanding that addressed a diversity of learning styles as students built skills in, and made connections between, the art forms and notably, these modalities made learning more accessible and enjoyable for some reluctant learners in both classes; and (5) generative, collaborative decisions about representing ideas had to be negotiated, thereby requiring critical thinking skills of students as they
demonstrated personal attitudes, values and beliefs, providing opportunities for peer leadership and scaffolding.Peer reviewe
Small Farm Quarterly - Fall 2009
No full textSmall Farm Quarterly is for farmers and farm families — including spouses and children - who value the quality of life that smaller farms provide.CONTENTS:
SMALL FARM PROGRAM UPDATE -Cornell Small Farms Program Update, Page 3;
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT -Future of the Farm, by Rebecca Schuelke-Staehr, Page 8; Diversifying the Farm, by Barbara Gibbs, Page 18;
COWS AND CROPS -Cover Crops Case Studies-Stoughton Farm, by Molly Shaw, Page 7; Restocking the Bread Basket, by Martha Herbert Izzi, Page 17;
FOREST AND WOODLOT -Get Ready for the Emerald Ash Borer, by Peter Smallidge, Holly Menninger, Mark Whitmore, Charles O’Neil, Jr., Rich Taber, Page 6;
Agroforestry Options for the Northeast, by Mike Farrell, Page 14;
GRAZING -Hard Times Make for Easy Choice, by Fay Benson, Page 20;
HORTICULTURE -Getting Your New Blueberry Planting Off to a Good Start, by Cathy Heidenreich and Marvin Pritts, Page 4;
LOCAL FOODS & MARKETING -Vermont’s New Raw Milk Law, by Jennifer Colby, Page 15;
NEW FARMERS -Smoothing Out the Learning Curve, by Kevin Straughan, Page 7; New Farmers Gain Ground in Pennsylvania, by Suzanne Milshaw, Page 16;
NON-DAIRY LIVESTOCK -Weaning Age of Lambs, by Ulf Kintzel, Page 5;
NORTHEAST SARE SPOTLIGHT -Flower City Mushrooms, by Abha Gupta, Page 9;
RESOURCE SPOTLIGHTS -Getting Started with Blueberries, Page 4; Help with Farm Financial Management, Page 8; Northeast SARE Upcoming Grants & Deadlines, Page 9; Agroforestry Options, Page 14; Raw Milk Resources, Page 15; State Agricultural Finance Programs, Page 16;
SMALL FARM SPOTLIGHTS -Green Earth Farm Celebrates a Successful First Season!, by Erica Frenay, Page 12;
STEWARDSHIP & NATURE -Agricultural Environmental Management: Promise Land Farm, by Barbara Silvestri and Gerry Smithson, Page 19;
WOMEN IN AGRICULTURE -Stress Management for Women Farmers, by Kristin Reynolds, Page 13;
YOUTH PAGES -Bubba was “Some Pig”, by Hannah Stark, Page 10; Poultry as a Passion, by Chloe Barker-Benfield, Page 10; Even A Kid Can Do It!, by Jesse Bonin, Page 11; It’s A Matter of Trust, by Ben Kerner, Page 11; Exploring the Small Farm Dream, by Violet Stone, Christine Im and Emily Wing, Page 11Cornell Small Farms Program, Cornell University Cooperative Extension, NYS 4-H Teen Program, NY Farm Viability Institute, NY Agricultural Environmental Management, Watershed Agricultural Counci
The culture of public fathers in the small city: Where does the culture of involved fathering reside in the public spaces of the small city?
No full textFather Involvement research often focuses on issues relating to the impacts of paternal engagement on child development and the broader benefits of Father Involvement for fathers and their families. This study arose from an initiative taken by a group of service providers from various children- and family-serving organizations in the Comox Valley which together constitute the Comox Valley Father Involvement Network. Their task was to identify an activity and event in which fathers were able to actively and publicly parent in this small city. Mapping spaces appropriate to the nurturing of Father Involvement was its first mission.Peer reviewe
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No full textA proverbial objective in nanomaterial science is to construct low-dimensional nanoparticle (NP) assemblies with fascinating properties, which have shown great promise in optical, electronic and biomedical applications. [1-4] Thereinto, organization of Au NPs into one-dimensional (1D) chainlike nanostructures has attracted a booming interest because of the unique plasmonic properties arising from the coupling effect of the Au NP's surface plasmon resonance (SPR). ? 2014 Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim.http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000342687700003&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=8e1609b174ce4e31116a60747a720701Chemistry, MultidisciplinaryChemistry, PhysicalNanoscience & NanotechnologyMaterials Science, MultidisciplinaryPhysics, AppliedPhysics, Condensed MatterSCI(E)[email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]
The Culture of Public Fathers in the Small City: Where does the culture of involved fathering reside in the public spaces of the small city?
No full textFather Involvement research often focuses on issues relating to the impacts of paternal engagement on child development and the broader benefits of Father Involvement for fathers and their families. This study arose from an initiative taken by a group of service providers from various children- and family-serving organizations in the Comox Valley which together constitute the Comox Valley Father Involvement Network. Their task was to identify an activity and event in which fathers were able to actively and publicly parent in this small city. Mapping spaces appropriate to the nurturing of Father Involvement was its first mission.Peer reviewe
Directing, Producing, And Creating Arts In The Small City: Roundtable Discussion
No full textThis discussion, edited and transcribed for publication, took place on Thursday, March 26, 2009, as a keynote panel of “Whose Show is it, Anyway? Community-Engaged Performance and Exhibition Arts in the Small City” a Community-University Research Alliance Conference held at Thompson Rivers University. Participants represented a variety of arts organizations and university theatre departments across Canada: James Hoffman (Thompson Rivers University), Mike Youds ( Kamloops Daily News), Derek Rein and Samantha MacDonald (Project X Theatre), Kathy Humphreys (Kamloops Symphony Orchestra), Ted Little (Concordia University), Ted Price (Theatre North West), Alan Corbishley (BC Living Arts), Annette Hurtig (Kamloops Art Gallery), Robin Whittaker (St. Thomas University), Lina de Guevara (Puente Theatre), Bruce Barber (NSCAD University), Lori Marchand (Western Canada Theatre), Erin Hoyt (Thompson Rivers University), and Ken Blackburn (Campbell River Arts Council). The panel was moderated by Dr. James Hoffman, chair of TRU’s Visual and Performing Arts DepartmentPeer reviewe
Directing, producing, and creating arts in the small city: Roundtable discussion
No full textThis discussion, edited and transcribed for publication, took place on Thursday, March 26, 2009, as a keynote panel of “Whose Show is it, Anyway? Community-Engaged Performance and Exhibition Arts in the Small City” a Community-University Research Alliance Conference held at Thompson Rivers University. Participants represented a variety of arts organizations and university theatre departments across Canada: James Hoffman (Thompson Rivers University), Mike Youds ( Kamloops Daily News), Derek Rein and Samantha MacDonald (Project X Theatre), Kathy Humphreys (Kamloops Symphony Orchestra), Ted Little (Concordia University), Ted Price (Theatre North West), Alan Corbishley (BC Living Arts), Annette Hurtig (Kamloops Art Gallery), Robin Whittaker (St. Thomas University), Lina de Guevara (Puente Theatre), Bruce Barber (NSCAD University), Lori Marchand (Western Canada Theatre), Erin Hoyt (Thompson Rivers University), and Ken Blackburn (Campbell River Arts Council). The panel was moderated by Dr. James Hoffman, chair of TRU’s Visual and Performing Arts DepartmentPeer reviewe
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