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标题：Utilization Pattern of Extension Tools and Methods by Agricultural Extension Agents
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作者：M.Surudhi ; M.Asokhan ; R.Arunachalam 等
期刊名称：Journal of Extension Education
印刷版ISSN：0971-3123
电子版ISSN：2456-1282
出版年度：2017
卷号：29
期号：2
页码：5838-5849
DOI：10.26725/JEE.2017.2.29.5838-5849
语种：English
出版社：Extension Education Society
摘要：A study was conducted in Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu state to understand the utilization pattern of extension tools and methods by the agricultural extension agents.As ICT revolution is slowly conquering the rural sector,it becomes imperative that the agricultural extension agents transform themselves to the changing times and develop competencies in utilizing these ICTs.The study explored the usage of various extension tools and methods by the change agents and the constraints faced in utilizing them.The findings revealed that the extension functionaries frequently used the individual contact methods viz.,telephone,office calls and farm and home visits in the process of transfer of technology.Least efforts were made in sending SMS based communication.Meetings were the common and frequently adopted group contact method.Demonstrations,farmer field school,farmer interest groups,field trips and farmer training programmes were moderately adopted.Posters,leaflets and pre-season campaigns were the widely adopted mass contact methods.They possess least skill in utilizing farm magazines and presenting television and radio programmes.
关键词：Extension method;Extension agent;ICT;individual contact method;group contact method;mass contact method