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Farmer participation in research: A model for adaptive research and education

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  30 October 2009

John M. Gerber
John M. Gerber
Affiliation:
Associate Dean/Director of the University of Massachusetts Cooperative Extension System, Stockbridge Hall, Amherst, MA 01003.
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Abstract

Many farmers view with skepticism the dominant agricultural research and extension education model, in which new knowledge on f arming practices is developed by researchers and delivered through extension programs. The participatory research and education model is designed to support a shared vision of research and education as a learning process among partners working in community. The participatory model is offered as a way to achieve better communication and enhanced cooperation among farmers, researchers and extension educators.

Keywords

participatory researchexperimental designextension education
Type
Selected Papers from Conference on “Innovative Policies for Agricultural Research,” Boston, MA, November 21–22, 1991
Information
American Journal of Alternative Agriculture , Volume 7 , Issue 3 , September 1992 , pp. 118 - 121
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1992

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