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2. "Farmer-back-to-farmer" for suitable technology
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Format:
- Review
- Publication Date:
- 1984-11
- Published:
- Peru: International Program for Agricultural Knowledge Systems, College of Agriculture, University of Illinois, Urbana
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C17150
- Journal Title:
- INTERPAKS Interchange
- Journal Title Details:
- 1(4) : 3-4
- Notes:
- Review of R.E. Rhoades and R.H. Booth, "Farmer-back-to-farmer: a model for generating acceptable agricultural technology," Agricultural Administration, October 1982, pp. 127-137.
3. A cardinal principle : heeding the gatekeeper
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Claar, John B. (author / INTERPAKS) and INTERPAKS
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 1985
- Published:
- USA
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 61 Document Number: C01887
- Journal Title:
- INTERPAKS Interchange
- Journal Title Details:
- 2(2) : 1-2
- Notes:
- Emphasis on a farmer-centered approach by Extension rather than a top-down approach. "...farmers are still in control of which new technologies they will accept, and understanding must precede adoption."
4. Decentralized Extension brings better results
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Claar, John B. (author / University of Illinois)
- Format:
- Commentary
- Publication Date:
- 1990
- Published:
- USA: International Program for Agricultural Knowledge Systems (INTERPAKS), College of Agriculture, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 123 Document Number: D11178
- Journal Title:
- INTERPAKS Interchange
- Journal Title Details:
- 7(1) : 3-4
- Notes:
- In an issue located in a chronological file entitled "INTERPAKS - Newsletter" from the International Programs records of the Agricultural Communications Program, University of Illinois., From the International Programs records of the Agricultural Communications Program, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign., Author introduces reasons why top-down management and decision making generally results in ineffective extension systems. Also addresses reasons why resistance to organizational change is so persistent and difficult. "Huge benefits will come from changing to a decentralized system that fosters acceptance of responsibility through incentives and provides for local programming through involvement and interaction with the clientele."
5. Farmer-to-farmer extension
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Format:
- Research summary
- Publication Date:
- 1990
- Published:
- Niger: International Program for Agricultural Knowledge Systems (INTERPAKS), College of Agriculture, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 123 Document Number: D11179
- Journal Title:
- INTERPAKS Interchange
- Journal Title Details:
- 7(1) : 5
- Notes:
- In an issue located in a chronological file entitled "INTERPAKS - Newsletter" from the International Programs records of the Agricultural Communications Program, University of Illinois., From the International Programs records of the Agricultural Communications Program, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign., Summary of a research report by Constance M. McCorkle, Robert H. Brandstetter, and Gail D. McClure, "A case study on farmer innovations and communication in Niger," Academy for Educational Development, Washington, D.C., 1988.
6. From known to grown, antiquity to present
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Format:
- Review
- Publication Date:
- 1985-07
- Published:
- International: International Program for Agricultural Knowledge Systems, College of Agriculture, University of Illinois, Urbana
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C17161
- Journal Title:
- INTERPAKS Interchange
- Journal Title Details:
- 2(2) : 7
- Notes:
- Review of Vernon Ruttan, "Technology transfer, institutional transfer, and induced technical and institutional change in agricultural development." Prepared for the Agricultural Development Conference at Villa Serbelloni, Bellagio, Italy, May 1973.
7. Is Extension extinct?
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Format:
- summary report
- Publication Date:
- 1990
- Published:
- USA: International Program for Agricultural Knowledge Systems (INTERPAKS), College of Agriculture, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 123 Document Number: D11175
- Journal Title:
- INTERPAKS Interchange
- Journal Title Details:
- 7(2) : 2
- Notes:
- In an issue located in a chronological file entitled "INTERPAKS - Newsletter" from the International Programs records of the Agricultural Communications Program, University of Illinois., From the International Programs records of the Agricultural Communications Program, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign., Summary of a presentation by Charles H. Antholt, Asian Region of the World Bank, at an Extension seminar in Islamabad, Pakistan, March 7, 1990. Case examples of new factors to be considered involving the relevance and responsiveness of agricultural extension: interdependence of nations thrugh trade and telecommunications, limits of land an water resources, and budgetary constraints in all governments. Caneed for closer integration between agricultural universities and extension.
8. On the up-escalator with the small farmer
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 1987-11
- Published:
- International: International Program for Agricultural Knowledge Systems, College of Agriculture, University of Illinois, Urbana
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C17196
- Journal Title:
- INTERPAKS Interchange
- Journal Title Details:
- 4(3) : 1-2
- Notes:
- Summarizes Kenneth Kusterer, "Small farmer perspectives on development," a contract report to the U.S. Agency for International Development, February 1987. "Small farmers themselves…want first and foremost to escape being small farmers."
9. Progress in Malawi shown in case study
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 1986-07
- Published:
- Malawi: International Program for Agricultural Knowledge Systems, College of Agriculture, University of Illinois, Urbana
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C17178
- Journal Title:
- INTERPAKS Interchange
- Journal Title Details:
- 3(2) : 6
- Notes:
- Summary of report, Agricultural technology system in Malawi," submitted to the Malawian Ministry of Agriculture in March 1986.
10. Rural successes in Korea shown in FAO case study
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 1987-03
- Published:
- Korea: International Program for Agricultural Knowledge Systems, College of Agriculture, University of Illinois, Urbana
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C17187
- Journal Title:
- INTERPAKS Interchange
- Journal Title Details:
- 4(1) : 1-2
- Notes:
- Summarizes a case report, "A study of the agricultural experience in the Republic of Korea."