Sigh. Yes, but can you give me an in-the-field example of what you mean by
logical structure and conceptual overview? As I recall, this entire
discussion started with a difference of opinion about the usefulness of
anecdotal information vs replicated research for farmers' needs. My
expectations are my own problem, of course, but I suppose I was expecting a
description of a field experiment or a project which in your view *has*
logical structure and conceptual overview. Tell me about an experiment you
did or you liked, because although I am usually extremely good with abtract
concepts, I confess to being mystified by your comments above.
Whether I or anyone else likes it or not, contemporary industrialized
science is a very valued form of knowledge in our society. We certainly
spend an awful lot of money on it. As a teacher, I consider it my
responsibility to help students sort out good science from shoddy science.
And if no one is willing to help me figure it out in some practical terms,
I'm afraid I'm just going to look at all the posters hanging in the halls
of this department and draw my conclusions from there. My favorite one is
"Reduced saturated fatty acid levels in transgenic soybean somatic embryos
transformed with A-mammalian delta-9 desaturase." Say that five times fast.
My place in sustainable agriculture is in the classroom just now. I'd like
to do the very best by both agriculture and my students that I possibly
can, and I very much value the help of people on this list and in other s-a
communities.
Somewhat-frustrated-but-at-the-point-of-learning,
Sincerely,
Victoria Mundy
Univ. of Kentucky Agronomy
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