New Research: Farmers’ Informational Needs and Factors that Influence their Information Choices

Posted on January 29, 2010 by in Education, Farming Practices, Publications, Research // 0 Comments

In the December 2009 issue of the Journal of Extension, Florian Diekmann examines farmers’ informational needs and identified factors that influence their information choices.

“The results highlight the differences in farmers’ search strategies regarding type, amount, and sources of information. Findings show farmers practiced high-, moderate-, and low-search strategies to stay current on topics important to their farm business. The implications for Extension professionals are discussed.”

Read the article online at: https://www.joe.org/joe/2009december/a8.php