IFAS Extension
Release Date: 10/26/2026
Community Resource Development
Abstract
This publication is the first in a two-part series focusing on listening sessions and their role in strengthening nonformal educational programming. This first article provides a brief overview of listening sessions and their key components. Written by Maegan Beatty and Christy Chiarelli, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, October 2026.
About this Publication
This document is AEC857, a publication of the Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date October 2026. Visit the Ask IFAS website at https://ask.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication. © 2026 UF/IFAS. This publication is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.
Authors
Maegan Beatty
graduate student trainer, agricultural communication, UF/IFAS Center for Leadership, Gainesville, FL
Christy Chiarelli
Specialist
University of Florida
assistant Extension scientist and director, Wedgeworth Leadership Institute, M.A., UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, Gainesville, FL
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