Extension Approaches in Agriculture

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What are the 8 commonly practiced Extension Approaches?

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1. General Extension Approach 2. Commodity Specialized Approach 3. Training and Visit Approach 4. Agricultural Extension Participatory Approach 5. Project Approach 6. Farming Systems Development Approach 7. Cost Sharing Approach 8. Educational Institution Approach

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the style of action, embodying the philosophy of an extension system which, by and large, determines the direction and nature/ style of the various aspects of that system, such as, its structure, leadership, program, methods and techniques, resources, and linkages

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Extension Approach

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Field staff are assigned all over the country by political subdivision, and methods and techniques are generally standardized.

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What is the implementation strategy of the General Extension Approach?

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It focuses on one crop, usually for export, such as coffee, sugar, rice, or pineapple.

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What is the focus of the Commodity Specialized Approach?

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It involves a fixed schedule of extension agent visits to farmers’ groups, with a focus on improving communication flow and increasing crop yields.

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What is the implementation strategy of the Training and Visit Approach (T&V)?

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1. Greater control of extension priorities by farmers and stakeholders. 2. Local government units as active collaborators. 3. Emphasis on group learning and shared decision-making.

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What are the key features of the Participatory Agricultural Extension Approach?

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To demonstrate what can be achieved in a short period of time with concentrated extension services and external resources.

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What is the main goal of the Project Approach in extension services?

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It is people-centered, problem-oriented, holistic, and participatory, focusing on evolving location-specific technologies.

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What characterizes the Farming Systems Research Extension (FSRE) Approach?

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It is a joint venture between the community and an institution, where beneficiaries share the cost to enhance local development efforts.

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What is the essence of the Cost Sharing Approach?

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They provide technical knowledge relevant to farmers and opportunities for students and faculty to interact with farmers.

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What role do educational institutions play in the Educational Institution Approach?