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ERIC Number: EJ660413
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2002
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ISSN: ISSN-0158-037X
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The Learning Facilitation Role of Agricultural Extension Workers in the Adoption of Integrated Pest Management by Tropical Fruit Growers in Thailand.
Elsey, Barry; Sirichoti, Kittipong
Studies in Continuing Education, v24 n2 p167-80 Nov 2002
A sample of 120 Thai fruit growers reported that agricultural extension workers were influential in their adoption of integrated pest management, which balances cultural tradition and progressive practice. Extension workers used discussion and reflection on practical experience, a participatory and collaborative approach to the adoption of innovations. (Contains 32 references.) (SK)
Descriptors: Adoption (Ideas), Adult Education, Change Agents, Educational Strategies, Extension Agents, Foreign Countries, Innovation, Nonformal Education, Pests
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Thailand
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