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Peer reviewedThomas, John K.; And Others – Rural Sociology, 1990
Describes integrated pest management (IPM), a more advanced approach than chemical pesticide. Applies diffusion and farming-systems theories to create analytical model to explain IPM's adoption, use, and implications for agricultural change. Telephone surveys of Texas cotton growers on IPM practices found different sources of IPM information…
Descriptors: Adult Farmer Education, Agricultural Skills, Agricultural Trends, Diffusion (Communication)
