Testing Nonlinear Logit Models of Performance Effectiveness Ratings: Cooperative Extension and Organic Farmers

Luanne Lohr and Timothy Park

Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics, 2008, vol. 40, issue 2, 13

Abstract: Survey evidence from U.S. organic farmers is evaluated to identify the factors influencing effectiveness ratings of cooperative extension advisors by organic farmers. A nonlinear logit model is specified for the ratings provided by organic producers, and critical demographic and management factors that influence the ratings are identified. The impact of the organic farmers’ status in transitioning to organic production is highlighted. The results indicate that part-time, newer adopters of organic farming methods are more likely to rate extension service providers as effective providers of information. Scenarios to predict extension effectiveness when interacting with specific groups of organic farmers are developed.

Keywords: Agribusiness; Farm Management; Productivity Analysis (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2008
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.47206

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