Training needs of extension agents’ regarding organic agriculture in Saudi Arabia

Published: 2019.
Physical Description: 1 online resource
Additional Creators: Alotaibi, Bader Alhafi, Brennan, Mark A., Kassem, Hazem S., and Yoder, Edgar Paul, 1946-

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Summary: "The purpose of this study was to investigate the needs of extension agents for training on organic agriculture (OA) in the Riyadh Region. Fifty-five percent (n = 69) of extension agents were selected to collect data through an electronic survey. Results indicated that extension agents in the Riyadh Region cited on job training as a main source for acquiring knowledge in OA. Agents expressed interest in receiving training in OA in general, OA marketing, and transitioning to OA. The most useful resources were field days at organic farms, OA training sessions at colleges, and attending OA trial plots. There were no differences in the level of interest in training; however, there were significant differences between individuals in terms of their experience in OA, job responsibility for providing information related to OA, and area of specialization in their job. This study recommends developing professional training programs based on the current knowledge of extension agents."
Collection: Penn State Faculty and Staff Researcher Metadata Database Collection.
Note: Academic Journal Article
Part Of: Evaluation and Program Planning
77, pp. -
0149-7189

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