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Conor Hammersley; Noel Richardson; David Meredith; John McNamara; Paula Carroll; Paul Jenkins – Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension, 2025
Purpose: Farmers face particular challenges with their mental health and wellbeing programmes are necessary resources of support. This study evaluated the effectiveness of the 'On Feirm Ground' farmer mental health training programme targeted at farm advisors in Ireland. Methodology: Between October 2021 and April 2022, 'On Feirm Ground' Trainers…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Agricultural Occupations, Mental Health, Mental Health Programs
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Kandi O'Neil; Rachelle Vettern; Rebecca Harrington; Sarah Maass; Patricia McGlaughlin; Josset S. Gauley – Journal of Extension, 2024
The Developmental Stages of an Extension Professional (DSEP) model depicts how professionals can move through the stages of service, education, management, and leadership to build volunteer and program capacity. It encourages Extension professionals to assess the situation and adjust their leadership style. Researchers used a mixed methods…
Descriptors: Volunteers, Volunteer Training, Extension Agents, Extension Education
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David C. Rose; Juliette Schillings; James Breen; Rosie Morrison – Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension, 2025
Purpose: To evaluate the success of behavioural interventions designed to improve preventative animal health planning by dairy farmers in Wales. Methods: Interviews of farmers, veterinarians; focus group with extension officers; post-hoc written reflections from project managers; survey of farmers and veterinarians; farmer dropout analysis.…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Agricultural Occupations, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Medicine