Those findings show that increasing farmer participation in selecting and conducting appropriate research facilitates adoption of new and sustainable practices. Utah farmers did not express alarm over environmental issues. This lack of concern, economic constraints to change, and traditional farming practices are barriers to adoption of sustainable techniques. Extension must explain the benefits of sustainable practices and tailor studies toward the interest of farmers. Without grower participation in the design and implementation process, growers will be reluctant to adopt sustainable practices.
Society pressures farmers to adopt more sustainable systems.
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