International Agricultural Programs Agricultural Extension Programs Participants Professionals from developing countries who are involved in extension or other nonformal education programs. The course does not deal with technical agricultural subject matter and research results which extension programs deliver to farmers, but rather with the concerts, principles, strategies and methods of extension education and its role in agricultural and rural development.
Agriculture is interpreted to include both livestock and plant practices.
Participants should bring specific materials such as maps, pictures, slides, brief bulletins, or data to share with others in class and during their field study. Course Structure Training format emphasizes participatory learning within a seminar format, short lectures, small group work, individual consultation, and several field studies, including a two-day county experience to become familiar with local agricultural extension programs. Several field experiences including a two-day visit to local county extension programs. Twenty-nine years previous experience in offering similar courses to over 516 extension professionals from more an 65 developing countries. Critical analysis of issues utilizing faculty with extensive international training and field experience.