Agriculture Best Extension Practices
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FineResults Research Services invites you to training on:
AGRICULTURE BEST EXTENSION PRACTICES
INTRODUCTION
Application of scientific research and new knowledge to agricultural practices through farmer education is called extension. The field of 'extension' now encompasses a wide range of communication and learning activities organized for rural people by educators from different disciplines. Agricultural extension services provide critical knowledge in the form of techniques and skills to farmers, with the aim to improve the productivity and sustainability of their operations. Over the years, improvements in extension services have been noted. This have culminated into best extension practices. Such extension methods promote existing, location-specific knowledge and experience that farmers have.
DURATION
5 Days
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:
Understand the historical context and evolution of extension and advisory systems
Gain insights in extension approaches, models and methods, in order to apply in their own settings
Be able to organize demonstrations/ farmer field days.
Acquire tactics and be able to provide trainings.
Inspire farmers to contribute towards extension processes so that they too can have a say over the quality of service.
Get knowledge on the use of posters, radio and ICT for outreach.
Be able to encourage interaction and sharing information within groups / associations.
COURSE OUTLINE
Concepts in agricultural extension
Historical context for the evolution of extension and advisory systems
Primary agricultural development goals
Primary objectives of agricultural extension and advisory services
Clientele to be served by a pluralistic agricultural extension and advisory system
Extension approaches, models and methods
Demand-driven or farmer-led extension
Market-driven Extension
Financial constraints limiting the effectiveness of public extension systems
Challenges and opportunities
Group formation and management for participatory research and extension
Tools and approaches for participatory research and development
Progress and process monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment
TRAINING CUSTOMIZATION
This training can also be customized for your institution upon request. You can also have it delivered your preferred location. For further inquiries, please contact us through Mobile: +254 759 285 295. You can also email us on: [email protected]
REQUIREMENTS
Participants should be reasonably proficient in English. During the trainings, participants should come with their own laptops.
TRAINING FEE
The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, lunch, and study visits.
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation is arranged upon request. For reservations contact us through Mobile: +254 759 285 295 or Email: [email protected]
PAYMENT
Payment should be transferred to FineResults Research Services bank account before commencement of training. Send proof of payment through the email: [email protected]
CANCELLATION POLICY
- All requests for cancellations must be received in writing.
- Changes will become effective on the date of written confirmation being received.
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FineResults Research Services offers training solutions to individuals, communities, governments and civil society organizations, both local and international.
We also provide application-oriented and field-based consultancy services in all aspects of research and evaluations from inception to completion. This includes research designs, designing monitoring and evaluations systems, technical reviews, programme evaluations, questionnaire validation, data collection, data capture, data analysis and report writing. FineResults Research Services is a limited company incorporated under the laws of Kenya. Its head office is in Nairobi Kenya.
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