In 1980, Borich presented a new model that allowed errors in an individual's judgment of self-
proficiency to be offset by considering the perception of a group. The model relied upon the …

As nanotechnology continues to advance in food and agriculture, there is the need for
pragmatic decisions as to how to prepare the workforce, and human resource development …

Purpose: This article assesses a non-traditional training methodology for extension agents,
focused on the exchange of experiences among peers and the reflection on practice, with …

This scoping study aimed to answer the question: What is known from existing research
studies about the major competencies required of Extension professionals? Scoping studies …

This study aimed at identifying required competencies for the labor market by the graduates
majoring in the agricultural extension education field. The study population included …

Given an increasingly interconnected world with an expanding knowledge base, this
research engaged 15 international scholars to resolve two research questions:(a) what are …

Developing the human capacity of extension systems is a necessary part of improving
services intended to meet the needs of small farmers. The purpose of this study was to …

The use of competencies within extension can be an effective way of training and
developing extension practitioners (Stone, 1997). In preparation for careers in tomorrow's …

Agricultural extension plays a significant role in the global production and supply of food. A
problem with extension services in developing countries is the lack of an adequate balance …

The purpose of this study was to assess changes in intercultural sensitivity among
Agriculture college students at a land-grant university who participated in a designated …