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Peer reviewedEmah, George N. – Studies in Educational Evaluation, 1994
The effects of farm size on farmers' participation in agricultural development programs initiated by the government in Rivers State (Nigeria) were studied. Results for 300 farmers with varying holdings indicated no effect of farm size on participation, suggesting that extension work could advance without regard to farm size. (SLD)
Descriptors: Agriculture, Attitudes, Farmers, Foreign Countries
Blum, Abraham – 1988
A study analyzed the use of extension services by traditional Arab farmers in Israel (Nazareth region) and in the Gaza Strip. The study was an attempt to follow up on work done in the l960s and the early l970s by Arnon. The research questions for this study were as follows: (1) How strong is the demand for extension now? (2) Which are the most…
Descriptors: Agriculture, Arabs, Attitudes, Cultural Differences
Download full textBurns, Derwood G. – 1969
Agricultural extension sometimes fails to relate itself to the total socio-economic picture of the community as it establishes policies and programs for the future; this research attempts to explain some concerns of farmers related to this problem, particularly the hiring of regional specialists. Data were gathered by a questionnaire given to over…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Bibliographies, Business, Community Leaders
Tompkins, E. H.; And Others – 1973
The report presents information about client families and their farms during their contact with the Vermont Rural and Farm Family Rehabilitation (RFFR) project from March 1, 1969 to June 30, 1971. Data are from 450 family case histories which include 2,089 members. Most were from northern Vermont. Families averaged 4.64 persons each, about 1 more…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Disabilities, Extension Agents, Extension Education
Lilley, Stephen; And Others – 1987
Interviews with 725 North Carolina farm operators revealed: the extent of economic, social, and emotional stresses on farm families; perceptions of the future of agriculture; the degree of reliance on off-farm income; financial management practices; and programs needed from the Agricultural Extension Service. Almost 66% viewed their future in…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Attitudes, Demography, Educational Needs
Nitsch, Ulrich – 1980
The traditional method of conducting evaluation studies of agricultural extension programs is not sufficient when evaluating the impact on rural development, and must, therefore, be complemented by qualitative studies and careful evaluations of program objectives based on farmer needs. Traditional experimental evaluation studies do not register…
Descriptors: Agriculture, Aspiration, Attitudes, Educational Quality
Bruening, Thomas H.; Martin, Robert A. – 1992
A sample of 731 farmers was surveyed to identify perceptions regarding selected soil and water conservation practices. The sample was stratified and proportioned by conservation district to have a representative group of respondents across Iowa. Items on the mailed questionnaire were designed to assess perceptions regarding issues in soil and…
Descriptors: Adult Farmer Education, Agricultural Education, Attitudes, Conservation Education
Lionberger, Herbert F.; Wong, Tso Sang – 1979
Growing concern that the Cooperative Extension Service was failing to adequately reach small farmers with education materials through regular extension channels led to the implementation of Missouri's Small Farm Family Program. In this program, education assistants, many of whom are small farmers themselves, link the educational resources of the…
Descriptors: Adult Farmer Education, Agriculture, Attitudes, Change Agents
Bakri, Mohammad Saleh – 1991
The relationship between agricultural extension agents and wheat farmers in the Medina region, Saudi Arabia, was analyzed, based on each group's perception of the relationship. Participants were 73 randomly selected wheat farmers and 31 of 34 agricultural extension agents working in the region during spring 1990. Farmers were interviewed, and…
Descriptors: Adoption (Ideas), Adult Farmer Education, Agricultural Education, Agronomy
TULLY, JOAN. – 1966
AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION HAS LONG ASSUMED THAT IF FARMERS ARE GIVEN INFORMATION, SOME WILL USE IT, AND THAT IDEAS WILL DIFFUSE FROM INNOVATORS TO OTHER FARMERS. HOWEVER, RESEARCH FINDINGS INDICATE THAT ABOUT 16 PERCENT OF FARMING POPULATIONS USE THE INFORMATION PROVIDED AND THAT WIDESPREAD DIFFUSION MAY TAKE UP TO 10 YEARS. DIFFERING VALUES AND…
Descriptors: Adoption (Ideas), Attitude Change, Attitudes, Behavior Change
