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2. Farmer participation in research : a model for adaptive research and education
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Gerber, John M. (author / Director, University of Massachusetts Cooperative Extension Service, Amherst, MA)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 1994
- Published:
- USA
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 97 Document Number: C08025
- Journal Title:
- American Journal of Alternative Agriculture
- Journal Title Details:
- 9 (1/2) : 118-121
- Notes:
- search through journal, Many farmers view with skepticism the dominant agricultural research and extension education model, in which knowledge on farming practices is developed by researchers and delivered through extension programs. The participatory research and education model is designed to support a shared vision of research and education as a learning process among partners working in community. The participatory model is offered as a way to achieve better communication and enhanced cooperation among farmers, researchers and extension educators. (original)