Farmer, Agent, and Specialist Perspectives on Preferences for Learning Among Today's Farmers

Authors

Nancy K. Franz, Iowa State UniversityFollow
Fred Piercy, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityFollow
Joseph Donaldson, University of Tennessee ExtensionFollow
Johnnie Westbrook, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityFollow

Volume

48

Issue

3

DOI

10.34068/joe.48.03.16

Abstract

Few studies have examined the types of educational delivery methods preferred by farmers (Eckert & Bell, 2005; Eckert & Bell, 2006). The research project reported here explored the preferred learning methods of farmers in Louisiana, Tennessee, and Virginia. Data on learning methods collected directly from farmers were compared with preferred teaching methods of Extension agents and specialists. The findings should shape agent and specialist perspectives on appropriate educational delivery methods when educating farmers and working towards farmer adoption of new practices.

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Recommended Citation

Franz, N. K., Piercy, F., Donaldson, J., & Westbrook, J. (2010). Farmer, Agent, and Specialist Perspectives on Preferences for Learning Among Today's Farmers. The Journal of Extension, 48(3), Article 16. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.48.03.16