International Case Study

Who decides which programs and policies are needed in French agriculture?

• Farmers

• Government

• Agents

• Program Leaders

How many agents work for the Ministry of Ag?

• 10,000

• 3,600

• 100

• 36,000

Who is the target audience of the Ministry of Ag?

• Agents

• Stakeholders

• Youth

• Producers

What country was the first to have a government funded extension program?

• France

• Italy

• United States

• Ireland

What is the organizational structure of Montana extension?

• Department Head > Program Leaders > Agents

• Admin> Department Head/ Program Leaders > Agents/specialists

• Admin > Agents > specialists

• Program Leader > Admin > Agents

What is a weakness of American Extension?

• Bad information

• Lack of interest

• Lack of staffing

• non-accessible

What does the Ministry of Ag promote?

• innovation

• aquaculture

• commercial agriculture

• free-trade agreements

Which country’s extension services are known for targeting both rural and urban communities?

• Australia

• France

• Italy

• United States

France’s agricultural extension programs are primarily created by local farmers.

• True

• False

Which country is shifting focus toward sustainability and environmental protection?

• United States

• Ireland

• Mexico

• France