Volume
36
Issue
5
Abstract
A needs assessment of beginning farmer education in Iowa with implications to Extension is described in this article. Beginning farmers viewed Extension as a major educational provider. These farmers rated experiential learning, problem solving, and critical thinking as important skills in the future. Using a variety of instructional techniques, including cutting-edge technologies, for program delivery were preferred. Programs related to the "business management of farming rated very high as current and future topics. these results support current and future program efforts by extension in beginning farmer education, particularly for programs delivered at the local.
Recommended Citation
Trede, L. D., & Whitaker, S. (1998). Beginning Farmer Education in Iowa: Implications to Extension. The Journal of Extension, 36(5), Article 5. https://open.clemson.edu/joe/vol36/iss5/5
