Intercultural Competencies: Value Orientation Theory
Workers harvesting sweet potatoes in Suwannee County, Florida. Photo taken 10-04-18. UF/IFAS Photo by Tyler Jones.
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cultural behavior
cultural differences
communication skills

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Lamino, Pablo, John Diaz, Laura Valencia, and Jaehyun Ahn. 2025. “Intercultural Competencies: Value Orientation Theory: AEC819 WC481, 4 2025”. EDIS 2025 (3). Gainesville, FL. https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc481-2025.

Abstract

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.

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