Intercultural Competencies series

María Fernanda Zepeda yPablo Lamino

This fourth publication in the Intercultural Competencies series provides valuable insights and recommendations on engaging various clientele by understanding and applying concepts related to monochronic vs. polychronic cultures. It also offers strategies for adapting behaviors to effectively connect with audiences from various cultural backgrounds. Written by María Fernanda Zepeda and Pablo Lamino, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, January 2026.

Pablo Lamino yJohn Diaz

This first publication in the Intercultural Competencies series provides valuable insights and recommendations on engaging individuals from various backgrounds by understanding and applying high-context and low-context cultural communication styles. Written by Pablo Lamino and John Diaz and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, November 2024.

Pablo Lamino yJohn Diaz

La primera publicación de la serie Competencias Interculturales proporciona información y recomendaciones valiosas para involucrar a un público diverso mediante la comprensión y la aplicación de estilos de comunicación cultural de alto y bajo contexto. Este documento es AEC813-Span, una publicación del Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, UF/IFAS Extension. Publicación original de enero 2026.

Pablo Lamino, John Diaz, Laura Valencia, yJaehyun Ahn

This second publication in the Intercultural Competencies series examines the implications of value orientation theory for Extension work in Florida agriculture, providing practical recommendations for developing intercultural competence and program effectiveness. Written by Pablo Lamino, John Diaz, Laura Valencia, and Jaehyun Ahn, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, April 2025.

Sofia Chianella yPablo Lamino

This third publication in the Intercultural Competencies series provides insights and recommendations to Extension agents for understanding and applying cultural relativism. Written by Sofia Chianella and Pablo Lamino, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, November 2025.