Computer Software for Farm Management Extension

Wilfred Candler, Michael Boehlje and Robert Saathoff

American Journal of Agricultural Economics, 1970, vol. 52, issue 1, 71-80

Abstract: The authors describe their recent experience in designing computer programs for use in farm management extension. They argue that the software (that is, computer programs) needs of extension are more demanding than the corresponding needs for research and that this explains the slow adoption of computer technology in the extension field. Although the development of appropriate computer programs can involve a major initial investment, this is nevertheless the only way to get the variable (and average) cost of computer advice to farmers down to an economic level.

Date: 1970
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