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May 17, 2026People and NatureOpen Access

Mapping the flow of conservation information across Wisconsin farming communities: Evidence from a social network analysis

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SWSophia Winkler-SchorHCHeather D. CraskaMSMarin E. Skidmore

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Overview

Randomized trial examines information flow among farmers, suggesting improved conservation adoption strategies.

Key Points

  • This research aims to understand how conservation information circulates among farming communities in Wisconsin.
  • Conducted social network analysis among 45 farmers in a demonstration farm program.
  • Applied hierarchical clustering and regression modelling to analyze communication patterns.
  • Identified central actors and factors influencing connections between farmers.
  • Programme managers were the most central actors in information networks.
  • Geographic proximity and shared program regions predicted farmer connections, highlighting geography's role.
  • Two clusters emerged: socially connected 'conservation leaders' with more cover crop adoption and 'conservation curious' with lower engagement.

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Winkler-Schor et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a095c5d7880e6d24efe2665https://doi.org/10.1002/pan3.70350
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