Using Farmers, Advisors and Extension Officers as Co-Operative Partners in the Training of Agricultural Students: A South African Experience

Carlu van der Westhuitzen

No 346455, 11th Congress, University of Calgary, Canada, July 14-19, 1997 from International Farm Management Association

Abstract: This Technikon has made use of extensive research to determine which management skills and knowledge a student should possess for success in farming. Because of an increase in the number of black tertiary students, usually with limited previous exposure to farming activities, the training methodology used had to be adapted as well The information was integrated into eight projects that were formulated for completion during the students ’ second year of training. Due to the fact that continuous physical monitoring of students is virtually impossible, several control systems are built into the system. The system is designed so that both the student (widening field of reference) and the farmer benefits from the presence of the student on the farm. This is achieved by means of a commitment from the farmer and a mentor to check the projects for suitability, which ensures that the student obtains relevant management information that can be applied readily.

Keywords: Farm Management; Teaching/Communication/Extension/Profession (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 12
Date: 1997
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.346455

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