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    1. Agricultural extension: good intentions and hard realities

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Anderson, Jock R. (author)
    Format:
    Journal article
    Publication Date:
    2004
    Published:
    International
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C24977
    Journal Title:
    World Bank Research Observer
    Journal Title Details:
    19(1) : 41-60
    Notes:
    "The analysis highlights the efficiency gains that can come from locally decentralized delivery systems with incentive structures based on largely private provision, although in most poorer countries extension services will remain publicly funded."

    2. Influence of farm management style on adoption of biologically integrated farming practices in California

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Brodt, Sonja B. (author), Klonsky, Karen (author), Tourte, Laura (author), Duncan, Roger (author), Hendricks, Lonnie (author), Ohmart, Cliff (author), and Verdegaal, Paul (author)
    Format:
    Research paper
    Publication Date:
    2004-12
    Published:
    USA
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 147 Document Number: C23445
    Journal Title:
    Renewable Agriculture and Food Systems
    Journal Title Details:
    19(4) : 237-247
    Notes:
    The authors consider the adoption of biologically integrated agricultural practices from the perspective of farm management style. Adoption decisions for farming practices must fit into a broader farm decision-making context that incorporates economic, environmental, social, family and personal considerations, as well as use of agricultural information sources. Drawing from a study of California almond and winegrape growers, the authors demonstrate that management styles differ substantially among farmers and that these differences affect use of information sources and adoption of biologically based practices on the farm. A two-season mail survey of farming practices and information sources demonstrated that differences in management styles affect the adoption of practices.