Discusses a study to identify and verify the professional competencies needed by extension agents in Pennsylvania and when these competencies should be learned. (JOW)

The Leadership Practices Inventory and Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire were completed by 27 of 41 4-H and Youth Development extension agents. Respondents' use of both transactional and transformational leadership practices was average, with nearly equal usage of both leadership approaches. Stronger development of transformational leadership…

Compares peer mentoring, peer coaching, and executive coaching. Presents an evaluation of extension professionals with peer coaches, indicating that it increased their skills in program planning and implementation. Suggests that peer coaching is more successful over a shorter time frame and requires follow-up. (SK)

In a rapidly changing society like Botswana, the competition for employment, training and progression on the job has become very high. The development of skills is therefore a crucial and integral part of nation building, which needs a direct link to a training programme to continuously help staff to cope with the different needs they meet in the…

The field level extension agents (FLEAs) are the lifeline of the agricultural extension system in Nigeria. Their motivation and job performance are therefore important to achieving faster agricultural development in Nigeria. The study identified the factors motivating the FLEAs working with Ogun State Agricultural development programme (OGADEP)…

The article, part 2 of a two-part series, focuses on the extension educator applying his skills to the analysis of the problem and establishing extension programs that will meet the needs of the people facing the problem. The authors provide a framework for the practicing extension educator to use. (Author)

Lessons written to help trainer agents prepare aides for work with families in the Food and Nutrition Program are presented in this booklet. The key nutrients discussed in the 10 lessons are protein, carbohydrates, fat, calcium, iron, iodine, and Vitamins A, B, C, and D. the format of each lesson is as follows: Purpose, Presentation, Application…

Articles submitted to newspapers by 100 agents of the North Carolina Agricultural Service were studied to determine the readability or reading ease of the articles, and to determine the extent to which certain selected factors were associated with reading ease scores. Five of each of the respondents' newspaper articles were randomly selected, and…

Following a study of literature pertinent to the subject, a proposed job description and organizational alignment for the extension economist in Ghana were developed. The study implications and recommendations are given. (DB)

This paper attempts to define the process of recruitment, the understanding of the potential leaders, and factors which affect recruitment, various recruitment methods that Cooperative Extension could utilize, and a brief relationship of the recruitment process to disadvantaged leaders. It is concluded that recruitment is an important element in…

Describes development of a 4 H Club record-keeping and mailing system based on use of donated computer time. (ABM)

Describes results of a study focused on the role and relationship of 4-H agents working with program management volunteers in clubs, communities, and counties. Factors found to be instrumental in the expanded involvement of key volunteers include agent self-confidence, belief in volunteerism, strong support system, and careful volunteer selection.…

Extension professionals are in a position to benefit personally and professionally from the development of networks and can help others reap such benefits as increased job opportunities, improved well-being, and enhanced communications. (SK)

Article gives some examples of how Extension staffs are serving the special needs of senior citizens. (GB)