Farmers' Perspectives of Michigan State University Extension: Trends and Lessons from 1996 and 1999

Murari Suvedi; Maria Knight Lapinski; Shelly Campo

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Farmers' Perspectives of Michigan State University Extension: Trends and Lessons from 1996 and 1999

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Farmers' Perspectives of Michigan State University Extension: Trends and Lessons from 1996 and 1999

Murari Suvedi, Maria Knight Lapinski and Shelly Campo

Journal of Extension, Vol.38(1)

02/2000

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Abstract

Surveys of Michigan farmers in 1996 (851 responses) and 1999 (730 responses) found that, by 1999, part-time farmers outnumbered full timers and more were employed outside farming. Part-time farmers participated less in Michigan State University extension programs. By 1999, marketing, business management, and farm economics had become important topics. Farmers preferred one-on-one interaction with extension agents.

Attitudes

Educational Needs

Extension Education

Farmers

Part Time Employment

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Title: Subtitle: Farmers' Perspectives of Michigan State University Extension: Trends and Lessons from 1996 and 1999
Creators: Murari Suvedi
Maria Knight Lapinski
Shelly Campo - University of Iowa, Community and Behavioral Health
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: Journal of Extension, Vol.38(1)
ISSN: 0022-0140
eISSN: 1077-5315
Language: English
Date published: 02/2000
Academic Unit: Communication Studies; Community and Behavioral Health; Graduate College Admin and Gen
Record Identifier: 9984063999402771

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