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2. The use of local knowledge in agricultural extension: A systematic review of the literature
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Hainzer, Kirt (author), Hugh Brown, Philip (author), and O’Mullan, Catherine (author)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2022-01-31
- Published:
- United States of America: Academic Journals
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 204 Document Number: D12434
- Journal Title:
- Journal of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development
- Journal Title Details:
- Vol.14(1)
- Notes:
- 12 pages, Smallholder farms are complex systems, constantly adapting to context and rely on local, place-based knowledges. The vital role of local knowledge in smallholder farming systems has seen attempts throughout low- and middle-income countries to entwine local knowledge with scientific knowledge to improve outcomes from agricultural extension. Using a systematic review and exploratory meta-synthesis of selected literature, this research explored the use of local knowledge in agricultural extension. The synthesis found local knowledge plays a vital role in the adoption of new technologies or practices because as the dominant form of knowledge in communities they give learners confidence and they provide a context upon which new information can be introduced. However, effective use of local knowledge requires a realistic perspective which recognises that some combination of local and scientific knowledge, developed in a participatory process, will likely result in extension delivering greater outcomes to farmers.
3. Try these strategies to promote local summer produce
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Watson, Joe (author)
- Format:
- Opinion
- Publication Date:
- 2022-05-13
- Published:
- United States
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 205 Document Number: D12593
- Journal Title:
- The Packer
- Journal Title Details:
- Online
- Notes:
- 5pgs, This time of year, fresh produce production is abundant in most U.S. states, with the North arriving to the party little later than those below the Mason Dixon line. While retailers know how to source, merchandise and market locally grown programs, engaging consumers in a locally grown program can prove to be trickier than in the past. But there are a lot of opportunities.