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Morales, Sarahi; Brashears, Michel T.; Boren-Alpizar, Amy; Meyers, Courtney; Oldewage-Theron, Wilna – Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension, 2021
Purpose: The objective was to investigate the role of traditional leaders in the implementation of food security projects in South Africa. Design/Methodology: A qualitative, phenomenological approach was used as a research design. A purposive sample of seven individuals was selected representing the community, extension agents, and researchers.…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Hunger, Food, Nutrition
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Manalo, Jaime A., IV; Pasiona, Sonny P.; Bautista, Anna Marie F.; Villaflor, Jennifer D.; Corpuz, Donna Cris P.; Biag-Manalo, Hanah Hazel Mavi – Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension, 2019
Purpose: This paper explores the intersections between community development and youth development in an initiative that mobilized farmers' children as Rice Crop Manager (RCM) infomediaries (information mediators). RCM is an ICT-enabled nutrient management application. Design/Methodology/Approach: The study engaged 30 farmers' children in high…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Community Development, Youth Programs, Agricultural Occupations
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Wellard, Kate; Rafanomezana, Jenny; Nyirenda, Mahara; Okotel, Misaki; Subbey, Vincent – Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension, 2013
Purpose: Farmer-to-farmer extension offers a potentially low-cost and wide-reach alternative in supporting agricultural innovation. Various approaches are being promoted but information on their impact and sustainability is sparse. This study examines experiences of Self Help Africa and partners in Ghana, Uganda and Malawi. It asks: What is good…
Descriptors: Evidence, Innovation, Agricultural Occupations, Agriculture
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Curtis, David J. – Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension, 2011
Extension services face an increasing challenge as the state of Australia's environment declines. It is, therefore, opportune to explore some innovations in the way extension is traditionally delivered. This paper introduces the concept of the visual and performing arts being useful in extension of natural resources management issues such as land…
Descriptors: Community Development, Conservation (Concept), Environmental Education, Conservation (Environment)
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Crawford, Anne; Nettle, Ruth; Paine, Mark; Kabore, Carolyn – Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension, 2007
Managing the competing interests of productivity growth, environmental concerns, landscape change and societal expectations presents challenges for agricultural industries. Innovation projects supporting knowledge development to address these challenges often involve partnerships with commercial farms, a methodology which promises much but has…
Descriptors: Productivity, Community Development, Industry, Innovation
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Albaladejo, Christophe; Couix, Nathalie; Barthe, Laurence – Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension, 2007
This paper is an interpretation by researchers of oral and written accounts of ten development agents who have participated in various seminars and discussions since 2001, organized by researchers of INRA and of the University of Toulouse. According to the transcripts of lectures, discussions and articles written by development agents, it seems…
Descriptors: Socialization, Learning Processes, Foreign Countries, Rural Development