Guide to Extension Training

Guide to Extension Training
Author: Peter Oakley
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
Total Pages: 156
Release: 1985
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9789251014530

The framework of development; Understanding extension; Social and cultural factors in extension; Extension and comunication; Extension methods; The extension agent; The planning and evaluation of extension programmes; Extension an special target groups.

Global Agricultural Extension Practices

Global Agricultural Extension Practices
Author: Dixon Olutade Torimiro
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2019
Genre: Agricultural extension work
ISBN: 9781536160123

While the global marketplace is cluttered with books and products about agriculture and related issues of development, very few speak specifically to agricultural extension and its practices worldwide. Agriculture is the main source of livelihood for a majority of rural people and is often referred to as the mainstay of the economy of the developing world. Agricultural Extension practices or advisory services as per usage in some countries provide a close examination of country-by-country approach. In the book, contributions are drawn from thirteen countries in four regions of the world. Furthermore, the editors list the countries alphabetically. The countries are Botswana, Cameroon, Canada, Ghana, India, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Ukraine and the United States of America.The many contributors of the book at the onset explore the historical evolution of agricultural extension in their respective countries. For example, during the colonial era and prior to self-governance in several African countries, agriculture was the sole powerhouse that supplied raw materials to the industries of the now western societies. The effective connection between the 'colonial masters' and the search for rural raw materials was the agricultural extension worker. In one way, this book helps to connect the history of colonial and post-colonial Africa in the sustenance of agricultural development in Europe and America.Canada and the United States of America share a lot but also have many differences in their approach to agricultural extension. While America owes its origins to the land grant cooperative extension service with a mandate to state supported universities for the implementation of its programs, Canada traced its need for agricultural extension services to the adaptation of technologies to individual skills for expanded production for growing population (Hamby, 2019). Additionally, while Canada, at one time with reason, withdrew from public agricultural extension, the USA never followed that path since its inception of extension work in 1785.Formal law organizing the agricultural extension service sector in Ukraine is recent. Extension law of Ukraine was adopted in 2004 allowing for a robust participation of both public and private sector. (Windon and Zaburanna, 2019).The chapter on Ukraine provides insights to the understanding of this effort.The success of India's agricultural revolution could be traced to the resilience of local rural farmers who labored day and night tilling the soil in a sustainable manner. Indian and Pakistani farmers worked alongside extension workers in their respective countries to provide the advice and education that helped the transformation of the agricultural sector. Finally, there are two important points to make here. First, this book, while based on agricultural extension practices, provides a country-by-country comparative assessment. It is easy to read and a good narrative to follow. However, the comparisons are largely limited to the countries examined in the book. Second, the book allows us to review the success and failures of major institutions such as the World Bank, international development agencies and other donor organizations for their participation and recommendation to the efforts of countries involved in the practice of agricultural extension worldwide.

Colleges of Agriculture at the Land Grant Universities

Colleges of Agriculture at the Land Grant Universities
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 138
Release: 1996-08-19
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0309175798

Since their inception in 1862, the U.S. land grant colleges have evolved to become the training ground for the nation's and the world's agriculturists. In this book, the committee examines the future of the colleges of agriculture in light of changing national priorities for the agricultural, food, and natural resource system. The effects of federal funding constraints also are examined, as are opportunities for growth presented by developments in science. The committee's preceding volume, Colleges of Agriculture at the Land Grant Universities: A Profile, is a compilation of the data that helped formulate the specific questions to be addressed. Colleges of Agriculture at the Land Grant Univerisities: Public Service and Public Policy is the deliberative report, rating conclusions and recommendations for institutional innovation and public policy. It addresses these and other questions: What education mission should colleges of agriculture adoptâ€"and what strategies should they useâ€"in light of significant changes in the agricultural complex? Research in agriculture is expected to respond to consumer demands, environmental concerns, world population growth, and increasing pressure on agricultural lands. Is the century-old structure of land grant university-based research up to the task? What is the role of extension in light of today's smaller farming communities and larger farming conglomerates? This volume is the culmination of a landmark evaluation of land grant colleges of agriculture, an American institution. This document will be of value to policymakers, administrators, and others involved in agricultural science and education.

Agricultural Extension, Rural Development and the Food Security Challenge

Agricultural Extension, Rural Development and the Food Security Challenge
Author: William McLeod Rivera
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO)
Total Pages: 104
Release: 2003
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

This publication reviews key trends and policy developments aimed at reforming agricultural extension systems, in order to address issues of food security, poverty alleviation and rural sustainable development. It highlights the importance of the public sector in promoting rural development through extension and communication. A number of recommendations are made for developing countries, which seek to encourage institutional reforms and dialogue among diverse providers of extension services, all aimed at advancing livelihoods and income generation of poor rural people.

Agricultural extension: Global status and performance in selected countries

Agricultural extension: Global status and performance in selected countries
Author: Davis, Kristin E., ed.
Publisher: Intl Food Policy Res Inst
Total Pages: 380
Release: 2020-09-02
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 0896293750

Agricultural transformation and development are critical to the livelihoods of more than a billion small-scale farmers and other rural people in developing countries. Extension and advisory services play an important role in such transformation and can assist farmers with advice and information, brokering and facilitating innovations and relationships, and dealing with risks and disasters. Agricultural Extension: Global Status and Performance in Selected Countries provides a global overview of agricultural extension and advisory services, assesses and compares extension systems at the national and regional levels, examines the performance of extension approaches in a selected set of country cases, and shares lessons and policy insights. Drawing on both primary and secondary data, the book contributes to the literature on extension by applying a common and comprehensive framework — the “best-fit” approach — to assessments of extension systems, which allows for comparison across cases and geographies. Insights from the research support reforms — in governance, capacity, management, and advisory methods — to improve outcomes, enhance financial sustainability, and achieve greater scale. Agricultural Extension should be a valuable resource for policymakers, extension practitioners, and others concerned with agricultural development.

Extension Education

Extension Education
Author: Khritish Swargiary
Publisher: Scholar's Press
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2023-06-04
Genre: Education
ISBN:

"Expanding Horizons: A Comprehensive Guide to Extension Education" is a comprehensive book that provides a thorough exploration of extension education. It covers various aspects, including its definition, historical background, principles, and philosophies. The book delves into the essential role of extension educators, highlighting their responsibilities, competencies, and the ethical considerations involved. Effective communication, building partnerships, and continuous improvement are emphasized as crucial elements in the field. The book presents different extension education models and approaches, ranging from community-based strategies to technology-enhanced methods. It delves into the process of needs assessment, program planning, curriculum development, and evaluation, emphasizing the importance of identifying target audiences and setting clear program objectives. Teaching and learning strategies in extension education are explored, focusing on adult learning principles, experiential and active learning, facilitation techniques, and inclusive teaching practices. The book also provides specific applications of extension education in agriculture and rural development, health and nutrition, community development, and urban environments. Additionally, the book addresses the importance of professional development in extension education, offering insights into continuing education, research, networking, and leadership development. It concludes by exploring future trends and innovations in the field. Throughout the book, real-life examples, case studies, and practical tools are provided to enhance understanding and application. The appendices include sample needs assessment tools, program planning worksheets, evaluation forms, and a comprehensive list of resources and references. "Expanding Horizons: A Comprehensive Guide to Extension Education" serves as a valuable resource for extension educators, professionals, researchers, policymakers, and students seeking to understand and excel in the field of extension education. It equips readers with the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to effectively engage and empower communities for sustainable development and positive change.

The Training and Visit Extension System

The Training and Visit Extension System
Author: Gershon Feder
Publisher:
Total Pages: 62
Release: 1985
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

The paper analyzes several aspects of the operation and effects of the T & V extension system. Specific questions related to the supply of, and demand for, extension agents (VEW) visits, the presence or absence of farm size bias in VEW visits, seasonal and longer-term variations in the pattern of VEW visits, the relative importance of the VEW as a source of information to farmers, and the crop yields obtained by farmers in relation to their main sources of agricultural advice are addressed in detail. The paper draws the following main conclusions. Most (85 percent) contact farmers are visited regularly, and the majority of noncontact farmers also have some interaction with VEWs, suggesting that the supply of extension services is adequate. VEWs appear to be more active in the dry season than in the rainy season, which may be attributable to an emphasis on irrigated crop technology. As experience with the T & V system increases, contact farmers appear to receive fewer visits from VEWs, but visits to noncontact farmers increase. VEWs play a more important role as a disseminators of information in areas operating the T & V system than in areas relying on the older community development system of extension.