Upgrading the expertise of new apple orchard consultants
Daniel Cormier
Researcher, Ph.D.
450 653-7368
ext 360
Gérald Chouinard
Researcher, agr., Ph.D.
450 653-7368
ext 340
Description
Although there are many information sources and tools consultants can use to acquire the knowledge and expertise they need for their work, a number of gaps exist in terms of integrated knowledge sources available in the Québec apple industry.
New consultants are guided by more experienced colleagues, but no integrated tools are available to help them in their work or facilitate the transfer of knowledge and expertise in an efficient, well-structured way. This project built on existing tools and knowledge available to new consultants. For priority topics, new learning content was produced (videos, course materials, tests, texts, etc.)
In the long term, this online training platform will help improve technical support for Québec apple growers by furthering the training of new consultants.
Objective(s)
- Create a structure for regularly updating training for new consultants
- Make it easier to update current and future content
- Provide opportunities for experienced consultants to share their expertise
- Test new consultants’ learning
- Enhance interactive learning modules over time
From 2017 to 2018
Project duration
Fruit production
Activity areas
This dissemination platform will be a valuable tool for sharing the latest developments in apple growing with farmers and consultants.
Partners
Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation du Québec | Quebec Reference Center for Agriculture and Agri-food
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