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Project Title: Speaking their language: Communicating to the different perspectives of agriculture

You are invited to take part in a research study being conducted by Megan Homeyer, a researcher from Texas A&M University. The information in this form is provided to help you decide whether or not to take part. If you decide to take part in the study, you will be asked to sign this consent form. If you decide you do not want to participate, there will be no penalty to you, and you will not lose any benefits you normally would have.

Why Is This Study Being Done?

The purpose of this study is to investigate the thoughts, beliefs, and opinions people have about agriculture.

Why Am I Being Asked To Be In This Study?

You are being asked to be in this study because you are between the ages of 18 and 32 in Texas.

What Are the Alternatives to being in this study? The alternative to being in the study is not to participate. What Will I Be Asked To Do In This Study?

You will be asked to answer questions about your perspectives of agriculture. Your participation in this study will include 2 meetings.

Will Photos, Video or Audio Recordings Be Made Of Me during the Study? The researchers will take photographs/make an audio/video recording during the study so that they can check their notes for credibility and accuracy only if you give your permission to do so. Indicate your decision below by initialing in the space provided. ________ I give my permission for photographs/audio/video recordings to be made

of me during my participation in this research study.

________ I do not give my permission for photographs/audio/video recordings to be made of me during my participation in this research study.

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The things that you will be doing have no more risks than what you would come across in everyday life.

Will There Be Any Costs To Me?

Aside from your time, there are no costs for taking part in the study. Will I Be Paid To Be In This Study?

You will not be paid for being in this study

Will Information From This Study Be Kept Private?

The records of this study will be kept private. No identifiers linking you to this study will be included in any sort of report that might be published. Research records will be stored securely and only the Primary Investigator and the research team will have access to the records.

Information about you will be stored in a locked file cabinet, and computer files protected with a password. This consent form will be filed securely in an official area. People who have access to your information include the Principal Investigator and research study personnel. Representatives of regulatory agencies such as the Office of Human Research Protections (OHRP) and entities such as the Texas A&M University Human Subjects Protection Program may access your records to make sure the study is being run correctly and that information is collected properly. Information about you and related to this study will be kept confidential to the extent permitted or required by law.

Who may I Contact for More Information?

You may contact the Principal Investigator, Megan Homeyer, B.S., to tell her about a concern or complaint about this research at 979-458-2304 or

[email protected]. You may also contact the Protocol Director, Dr. Billy McKim at 979-845-2954 or [email protected]. You may also contact the Co- Protocol Director, Dr. Holli Leggette at 979-458-3039 or [email protected]. For questions about your rights as a research participant, to provide input regarding research, or if you have questions, complaints, or concerns about the research, you may call the Texas A&M University Human Subjects Protection Program office by phone at 1-979-458-4067, toll free at 1-855-795-8636, or by email at [email protected].

What if I Change My Mind About Participating?

This research is voluntary and you have the choice whether or not to be in this research study. You may decide to not begin or to stop participating at any time. If you choose not to be in this study or stop being in the study, there will be no effect on your

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I agree to be in this study and know that I am not giving up any legal rights by signing this form. The procedures, risks, and benefits have been explained to me, and my questions have been answered. I know that new information about this research study will be provided to me as it becomes available and that the researcher will tell me if I must be removed from the study. I can ask more questions if I want. A copy of this entire consent form will be given to me.

___________________________ _____________________________

Participant’s Signature Date

___________________________ _____________________________

143 APPENDIX D QUESTIONNAIRE

Q2.1 Please select the forms of social media you use at least once per month:  Facebook

 Twitter  Instagram  Pinterest  Snapchat

Q2.2 How often do you use each of the following forms of social media? **Selected social media appears here***

More Than Once Per Week Once Per Week Once In A While Never Facebook     Twitter     Instagram     Pinterest     Snapchat    

Q3.1 Please select the forms of media you use at least once per month:  Television

 Radio - AM or FM

 Sirius - XM Satelite Radio  Magazines  YouTube  Spotify  Pandora  Netflix  Hulu  iTunes

Q3.2 How often do you use each of the following forms of media? **Selected media appears here***

144 More Than Once Per Week Once Per Week Once In A While Never Television     Radio – AM or FM     Sirius – XM Satelite Radio     Magazines     YouTube     Spotify     Pandora     Netflix     Hulu     iTunes    

Q1.5 What is your gender?  Male

 Female

Q30.1 What is your current zip code? ***Text Entry***

Q7.1 Are you currently a student?  Yes

 No

Q7.3 Which of the items, noted below, best describes your highest level of education?  Did NOT complete high school

 Completed high school diploma or equivalent (GED)

 Completed a 2-year college degree (associate's) and/or technical certification  Completed a 4-year college degree (bachelor's)

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Q7.4 Which of the items, noted below, best describes the degree program you are currently enrolled in?

 Bachelor's degree

 Graduate degree (master's or doctorate)  Other

Q5.1 What year were you born? (YYYY) ***Text Entry***

Q6.1 Which of the items, noted below, best describes your relationship status?  Single, NOT in a relationship

 In a relationship, but not engaged or married  Engaged

 Married  Widowed

Q4.1 I listen to music… (Please select all that apply)  While I am driving

 While I am working

 While I am getting ready for the day  During free time

 While I am working out (at the gym)  Other ____________________

Q19.2 What is your estimated annual household income?  Less than $30,000

 $30,000-$49,999  $50,000-$99,999  $100,000-$249,999  More than $250,000

Q20.1 What is your race and/or ethnicity? Please select all that apply.  American Indian or Alaska Native

 Asian

 Black or African American  Hispanic and/or Latino/Latina

 Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander  White or Caucasian

146 APPENDIX E