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2. World experts assess agricultural extension
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 1991
- Published:
- International: 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: D11171
- Journal Title:
- INTERPAKS Interchange
- Journal Title Details:
- 8(1) : 1-2
- Notes:
- This issue is in a chronological file entitled "INTERPAKS Newsletter" from the International Programs records of the Agricultural Communications Program, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign., Summary of the first Global Consultation on Agricultural Extension held at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, Rome, Italy, December 4-8, 1989. Focused on seven major problem areas or issues addressed in the report.
3. "Farmer First" approach: scientist-farmer reversal
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Format:
- Book review
- Publication Date:
- 1991
- 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: D11173
- Journal Title:
- INTERPAKS Interchange
- Journal Title Details:
- 8(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., Review of a book, Farmer first: farmer innovation and agricultural research, edited by Robert Chambers, Arnold Pacey, and Lori Ann Thrupp, Intermedia Technology Publications, London, 1989.
4. Whacking the pendulum or middle of the road?
- 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: D11174
- Journal Title:
- INTERPAKS Interchange
- Journal Title Details:
- 7(2) : 1
- 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., Review of articles by Robert Rodale, Robert E. Wagner, Dennis Keeney, and Peter E. Hildebrand in the July-September 1990 issue Journal of Production Agriculture. Authors send messages to "many former outsiders" in the "agricultural road:" inventors, consumers, lobbyists, politicians, environmentalists, input suppliers, and scientists. "...they must now share their power to transform agriculture."
5. 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.
6. Transforming systems: Pakistan outreach case
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Seiders, William (author)
- Format:
- Article
- Publication Date:
- 1990
- Published:
- International: 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: D11176
- Journal Title:
- INTERPAKS Interchange
- Journal Title Details:
- 7(2) : 6-7
- 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., First-hand experience in a technical assistance program aimed at the transfer of the extension function from an established government base to a new university base, capitalizing on the university's competencies in instruction and capacities in technology development - and experience with the next-best alternative when the optimum could not be realized.
7. Transfer guidelines for national research systems
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Woods, John L. (author)
- 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: D11177
- Journal Title:
- INTERPAKS Interchange
- Journal Title Details:
- 7(2) : 8
- 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., Nine guidelines for national research systems in the transfer of information about new agricultural technologies, with emphasis on maximizing communication, interaction, and collaboration between researchers and transfer agents during the entire development process, from national to local levels.
8. 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."
9. 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.
10. Information to farmers: directing or responding?
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Format:
- Review
- Publication Date:
- 1983-11
- 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: C17136
- Journal Title:
- INTERPAKS Interchange
- Journal Title Details:
- 1(1) : 2
- Notes:
- Reviews comments by Michael Laflin in "Is the information community serving farmers' needs?" Development Communication Report, March 1982.
11. Gaps between research and extension missions
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 1984-03
- 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: C17141
- Journal Title:
- INTERPAKS Interchange
- Journal Title Details:
- 1(2) : 3
12. Strengthening extension: an international quest
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Format:
- Review
- Publication Date:
- 1984-03
- 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: C17143
- Journal Title:
- INTERPAKS Interchange
- Journal Title Details:
- 1(2) : 5-6
- Notes:
- Review of Everett M. Rogers, Diffusion of innovations (3rd edition), Free Press, New York, 1983.
13. Failure vs. misdirection
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Format:
- Review
- Publication Date:
- 1985-07
- Published:
- Tanzania: 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: C17159
- Journal Title:
- INTERPAKS Interchange
- Journal Title Details:
- 2(2) : 4
- Notes:
- Review of "Has extension failed? A case study of maize-growing practices in Iringa, Tanzania," RER Paper No. 1, Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, University of Dar es Salaam, Morogoro, Tanzania, 1976.
14. American extension choice: change or end by year 2000
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 1986-07
- Published:
- USA: 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: C17175
- Journal Title:
- INTERPAKS Interchange
- Journal Title Details:
- 3(2) : 1-2
- Notes:
- Summary from Donald A. Dillman, "Cooperative Extension at the beginning of the 21st Century," address presented at the National Community Resource Development Program Leaders Workshop, Utah State University, September 24, 1985.
15. The world according to Rip
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 1986-07
- 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: C17180
- Journal Title:
- INTERPAKS Interchange
- Journal Title Details:
- 3(2) : 8
16. Technology transfer: making it work better
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 1987-03
- 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: C17189
- Journal Title:
- INTERPAKS Interchange
- Journal Title Details:
- 4(1) : 5
- Notes:
- Summarizes W. Gerald Matlock, "Problems and solutions in agricultural technology change or transfer," International Journal for Development Technology, June 1984.
17. Out with "average farmer" and "technological package"
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 1987-07
- 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: C17194
- Journal Title:
- INTERPAKS Interchange
- Journal Title Details:
- 4(2) : 3
- Notes:
- Summarizes remarks by James Beebe, "A farming systems approach as a tool in linking research and extension." Presentation to research and extension experts at Los Banos, Philippines, April 1986.
18. New ideas and approach for African extension
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 1988-03
- 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: C17271
- Journal Title:
- INTERPAKS Interchange
- Journal Title Details:
- 5(1) : 4
19. Most frequent sources of extension failure
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Claar, John B. (author)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 1988-03
- 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: C17273
- Journal Title:
- INTERPAKS Interchange
- Journal Title Details:
- 5(1) : 8
20. Potato technology system in Ecuador
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 1988-07
- Published:
- Ecuador: 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: C17274
- Journal Title:
- INTERPAKS Interchange
- Journal Title Details:
- 5(2) : 1-3
21. T&V (Tragic and Vain) extension?
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Axinn, George H. (author)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 1988-11
- 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 Box: 125 Document Number: C17279
- Journal Title:
- INTERPAKS Interchange
- Journal Title Details:
- 5(3) : 6-7
22. Further discussion of T&V extension
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Venkatesan, V. (author)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 1989-03
- 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: C17282
- Journal Title:
- INTERPAKS Interchange
- Journal Title Details:
- 6(1) : 8
23. U.S. extension adaptation only a partial success
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Beal, George (author)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 1989-07
- 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: C17285
- Journal Title:
- INTERPAKS Interchange
- Journal Title Details:
- 6(2) : 4-5
24. Search for new approach to extension in Poland
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 1989-07
- 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: C17288
- Journal Title:
- INTERPAKS Interchange
- Journal Title Details:
- 6(2) : 8
25. Shortfall in FSR/E: USAID's evaluation
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 1989-11
- 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: C17290
- Journal Title:
- INTERPAKS Interchange
- Journal Title Details:
- 6(3) : 7
26. What FAO has learned about needed education
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 1989-11
- 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: C17292
- Journal Title:
- INTERPAKS Interchange
- Journal Title Details:
- 6(3) : 11
27. Staffing ratios and extension problems
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 1983
- Published:
- USA: Office of International Agriculture, College of Agriculture, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 61 Document Number: C01884
- Journal Title:
- INTERPAKS Interchange
- Journal Title Details:
- 1(1) : 5
- Notes:
- Provides data, by region, from an international survey of Extension directors: Summary of Extension Personnel, Extension Directors' Perceptions of Problems, and Extension Problems Ranked in Order of Seriousness by Extension Directors.