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Download full textRivera, William M. – 1989
This paper examines trends and issues in international agricultural extension and offers seven reasons for the establishment of extension systems after World War II. It makes the case that, although the general situation is somewhat similar today, three current developments color and shape extension and may cause its demise: (1) institutional…
Descriptors: Agricultural Trends, Comparative Analysis, Conflict, Dissent
Peer reviewedKidd, A. D.; Lamers, J. P. A.; Ficarelli, P. P.; Hoffmann, V. – Journal of Rural Studies, 2000
Discusses forces promoting privatization of agricultural extension. Discusses experiences of privatization and commercialization of extension and related problems in various countries, particularly developing countries. Suggests that the state will continue to play an important role in agricultural extension in many countries and that…
Descriptors: Adult Farmer Education, Delivery Systems, Developing Nations, Educational Change
