describe various types of extension with example. in c
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The choice of any of the methods available will depend on:
- the extension agents' goals,
- the circumstances in which they work,
- the type and volume of information to be delivered,
- the capacity of the extension service,
- the number of people addressed, and
- the problems to be solved.
Generally speaking, mass media help extension agents to reach large numbers of farmers simultaneously. However, there is little opportunity for these farmers to interact among themselves or to provide feedback to the extension agents. Group methods reach fewer farmers but offer more opportunities for interaction and feedback. Individual extension consists mainly of a dialogue between extension agent and farmer.
The extension agents must also decide on how they will use these different methods (e.g. lecture type or participatory approach, see also chapter 6.1)
The choice of any of the methods available will depend on:
- the extension agents' goals,
- the circumstances in which they work,
- the type and volume of information to be delivered,
- the capacity of the extension service,
- the number of people addressed, and
- the problems to be solved.
Generally speaking, mass media help extension agents to reach large numbers of farmers simultaneously. However, there is little opportunity for these farmers to interact among themselves or to provide feedback to the extension agents. Group methods reach fewer farmers but offer more opportunities for interaction and feedback. Individual extension consists mainly of a dialogue between extension agent and farmer.
The extension agents must also decide on how they will use these different methods (e.g. lecture type or participatory approach, see also chapter 6.1)