Issues-360^TM: an analysis of transformational learning in a controversial issues engagement initiative

Systematic Review of Misinformation in Social and Online Media for the Development of an Analytical Framework for Agri-Food Sector

“…The review of various mis-dis-mal-information frameworks indicates that controversial topics enhance user engagement online. Pfeiffer et al [47] argue that we need to develop the intellectual merit of the next generation of agri-food professionals to engage with controversial topics when agri-food CoPs are highly polarized on scientific issues and these professionals will face an emerging problem related to information integrity and mis-dis-mal-information. The proposed framework has pedagogical, scholarly, and practice merits.…”

“…The proposed framework has pedagogical, scholarly, and practice merits. While the work of [47] provides a solid example of how to enhance the competence of the new generation of agri-food professionals in dealing with controversial topics and ill information, we think that our proposed framework will add value in developing future curriculum on this topic. It will aid future agri-food research and mis-dis-mal-information studies.…”

“…Only recently have the agricultural extension and advisory scholars started recognizing this challenge [7,30,31]. Extension and advisory agents are increasingly facing situations that warrant facilitation of conversations with farmers and other stakeholders on controversial topics, including genetically modified organisms (GMOs), the use of various farm inputs such as pesticides, chemical fertilizers, herbicides, growth hormones, soil management, climate change, food processing and safety, the use of antibiotics, benefits of new technologies, artificial intelligence, farm subsidies, market power, local foods, feed for livestock, use of natural resources and animal welfare [43][44][45][46][47]. Each controversy can be approached in a variety of ways, creating fertile ground in social media for various illintentioned actors to produce and disseminate mis-dis-mal-information.…”

“…Sharing correct or incorrect information in conversation on a topic is only defined as mis-dis-mal-information based on intention behind sharing it [32]. Mis-dis-mal-information can prevent timely and effective adoption of appropriate behaviors and science-based recommendations [45], affect advisor and farmer knowledge sharing and learning, reduce trust, and increase polarization [47].…”

Participatory and community-based approach in combating agri-food misinformation: A Scoping Review

“…With the increased penetration of the Internet and social media, the risk of ill information has increased, and it opens doors for everyone to become a producer and consumer of information (Allcott et al, 2019;Anderson & Rainie, 2017;Berriche & Altay, 2020). Misinformation has the potential to hinder the adoption of new technologies and practices as well as create division within the agricultural community (Pfeiffer et al, 2022). For example, myths that the controversial Golden rice, a product of agricultural development activities, was unnatural, unsafe, and risky have sown skepticism to hinder its diffusion and uptake (Purugganan, 2013).…”