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Testing Nonlinear Logit Models of Performance Effectiveness Ratings: Cooperative Extension and Organic Farmers

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  26 January 2015

Luanne Lohr  and
Timothy A. Park
Luanne Lohr
Affiliation:
Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics at the University of Georgia
Timothy A. Park
Affiliation:
Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics at the University of Georgia
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Abstract

Survey evidence from U.S. organic farmers is evaluated to identify the factors influencing effectiveness ratings of cooperative extension advisors by organic farmers. A nonlinear logit model is specified for the ratings provided by organic producers, and critical demographic and management factors that influence the ratings are identified. The impact of the organic farmers' status in transitioning to organic production is highlighted. The results indicate that part-time, newer adopters of organic farming methods are more likely to rate extension service providers as effective providers of information. Scenarios to predict extension effectiveness when interacting with specific groups of organic farmers are developed.

Keywords

cooperative extensionnonlinear logit modelorganic farmingperformance ratingsC25Q16Q01
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Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics , Volume 40 , Issue 2 , August 2008 , pp. 667 - 679
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Copyright © Southern Agricultural Economics Association 2008

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