Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 50 Document Number: C00327
Notes:
AgComm Teaching, Edinburgh, Scotland: Economics and Management Department, The East of Scotland College of Agriculture. 114pp. (Economics and Management Series No. 15)
Agole, David (author), Yoder, Edgar (author), Brennan, Mark (author), Baggett, Connie (author), Ewing, John (author), Beckman, Matthew (author), and Biryabaho Matsiko, Frank (author)
Format:
Journal article
Publication Date:
2021-01-29
Published:
United States: OJS / PKP
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 204 Document Number: D12502
16 pages, Cohesion is a fundamental determinant of performance in farmer groups in which collective action is pursued for the benefit of the members. The study examined the influence of individual members’ objectives, participation culture, group rewards, structure of tasks and perceived equity on cohesion of farmer groups that can promote access to agricultural extension services. Quantitative data were collected from 180 members of 19 farmer groups using questionnaires selected in a multi-stage process that combined purposive and random sampling. Qualitative data were gathered from 20 key informants in oral interviews and three focus group discussions. Regression analysis indicated that there were statistically significant negative relationships between individual members’ objectives, structure of the tasks, group reward system and cohesion of farmer groups. In contrast, perceived equity had a statistically significant positive relationship with cohesion in farmer groups. We recommend that, for sustainability of group cohesion, group facilitators work with the farmer groups to ensure alignment of group and NAADS institutions and performance indicators. A group dynamics perspective to understanding farmer group cohesion should be a helpful organizing principle.
Ahmad, Munir (author), Davidson, Andrew P. (author), and Ali, Tanvir (author)
Format:
Proceedings
Publication Date:
2000-03-29
Published:
Pakistan: Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 133 Document Number: C20236
Notes:
Burton Swanson Collection, In section D of the "2000 conference proceedings: Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education", 16th Annual Conference, March 29th-April 1st, 2000, Arlington, Virginia, USA
Albrecht, Hartmut (author), Hoffmann, Volker (author), Bergmann, Herbert (author), Diederich, Georg (author), Grober, Eberhard (author), Keller, Peter (author), Payr, Gerhard (author), and Sulzer, Rolf (author)
Alumbaugh, Joann (author), Schimek, Rosemary (author), Cooper, Hyler (author), Brandt, Erika (author), Rieker, Jana (author), Herman, Matthew (author), Durs, Don (author), Winter, Kristen (author), Melnyk, Darwin (author), and Rattliff, Robert (author)
Format:
Journal article
Publication Date:
2009
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C28778
