Training needs of extension agents’ regarding organic agriculture in Saudi Arabia

Bader Alhafi Alotaibi, Edgar Yoder, Mark A. Brennan and Hazem S. Kassem

Evaluation and Program Planning, 2019, vol. 77, issue C

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to investigate the needs of extension agents for training on organic agriculture (OA) in the Riyadh Region. Fifty-five percent (n = 69) of extension agents were selected to collect data through an electronic survey. Results indicated that extension agents in the Riyadh Region cited on job training as a main source for acquiring knowledge in OA. Agents expressed interest in receiving training in OA in general, OA marketing, and transitioning to OA. The most useful resources were field days at organic farms, OA training sessions at colleges, and attending OA trial plots. There were no differences in the level of interest in training; however, there were significant differences between individuals in terms of their experience in OA, job responsibility for providing information related to OA, and area of specialization in their job. This study recommends developing professional training programs based on the current knowledge of extension agents.

Keywords: Organic agriculture (OA); Riyadh region; Extension agents; Training needs; Saudi Arabia (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2019
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DOI: 10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2019.101711

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