The Role of Extension in Communicating Contentious Issues
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- Date of Publication
- January 25, 2022
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Overview
Extension educators must sometimes address issues that are contentious or controversial. Examples include:
- Climate change
- Genetically modified organisms (GMOs)
- Hydraulic fracturing (fracking)
- Water rights
- Endangered species
This factsheet provides suggestions for dealing with controversial subject matter so that you can address potentially contentious issues while maintaining your constituents ' Aos trust. (2 pages)
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