Purpose: New approaches to extension service delivery are needed that stimulate increased agricultural production, contribute to collective action and which also foster the emergence of agricultural innovation systems. Research in Peru and Mexico explores some of these new approaches. Design/methodology/approach: In both countries, a qualitative…

The aim of this study was to understand the role that agricultural consultants in New Zealand were undertaking in the Research, Development and Extension (RD&E) system--and in particular in relation to environmental extension. New Zealand does not have a public extension service and hence there is a strong reliance on consultants and regional…

The outline has been used to classify the content of the Review of Extension Research, Bibliography on Extension Research, Bibliography on Foreign Based Extension, Recent Extension Research Reports, and additions to the Division File of Extension Research Materials. Major classification headings include administrative organization and management;…

The extension worker stands as the interface between the university and the public. (LY)

Through its educational programs, extension is increasingly concerned with helping people know better how to live as well as how to make a living. Extension works with local people on problems calling for community consideration and group decision. The need for this type of education is particularly pressing in rural areas; hopeful signs are…

Pioneer survey of 180 farmers and 75 extension workers of Nigeria indicated radio, newsletters, and posters as rich sources of information for rural farmers; extension workers often did not realize the free use of mass media. Decentralization of media preparation and the mobilizing effect of mass media need future accomplishment. (EA)

This paper reviews guidelines of the Cooperative Extension Service, as set forth in Smith-Lever Act of 1924. It discusses the early educational program, examines the efforts of the present program, pointing out weaknesses and methodology, and sets forth objectives for future program efforts. (NF)

Reports a study of the extent that informal support systems might compensate for lack of formal services in rural retirement communities. Demonstrates working with local Extension offices to identify study committees, gather information, perform research valuable to Extension workers, and provide information helpful to the rural population and…

The intervention of the United States government in agriculture in the 20th century is an explainable response to basic characteristics of agriculture: unpredictability, immobile resources, technological changes and disproportionate supply and demand factors. The concentration of large benefits among relatively few producers and diffusion of costs…

While the extension concept is historically linked to rural populations through the original land grant college movement, the population requiring assistance has now broadened and shifted to an essentially urban one. Several alternative functions for extension programs in urban areas are outlined which will require a new resource and clientele…

On the assumption that agricultural extension professionals can do a better job when they know how people feel about their programs, an attitude scale with statements selected to represent degrees of attitude from favorable to unfavorable was administered to 60 farmers in Clinton County, Missouri. Findings indicated an overall positive image…

Discusses the challenge of educating interest groups in the functioning of government and the policy-making process by examining the initiation and implementation of an agricultural drainage program in Manitoba. Presents guidelines on how Extension workers can operate in such politically difficult situations. (JOW)

Farm and home visits are an essential part of extension education. The U. S. Department of Agriculture has provided these guidelines for extension and village workers for implementing a successful extension workers program. The topics covered are: (1) the reasons for the visit, (2) types of visit (public relations, service, teaching, organization,…

A summary of an Extension Education dissertation on a study to develop a framework of curriculum and learning theory features, to determine needs of Extension agents, and to show its application to dairy science is presented. Tyler's rationale for deriving educational objectives (curriculum theory) and Bloom's taxonomy of cognitive behavior…