Overview of

Agricultural
Extension
Table of contents
Definition of Concepts of
A Extension B Extension

Definition of Purpose of
C Education D Extension
Table of contents
Objective of Philosophy of
E Extension F Extension

Meaning of
G Extension in other
Countries
 A
DEFINITION
OF
EXTENSION
 Refers to a crucial aspect of
agricultural education and
outreach. Agricultural extension
services aim to disseminate
research findings, scientific
knowledge, and best practices to
farmers, rural communities, and
other stakeholders involved in
agriculture.
Extension typically involves:
Education and Technology
Training Transfer

Advisory Information
Services Dissemination

Networking and
Advisory Services
Collaboration
 B
Concept of
Extension
• Extension is a n informal educational
process directed toward the rural
population

Offers advice and information

Dissemination of knowledge,
information and technology to
farmers

Intermediary between agricultural

development institutions and target
groups
 C
Definition of
Education
Education
• Refers to the broader process
of imparting information and
skills, encompassing various
subjects.

• A formal process of acquiring

knowledge.
 D
Purpose of
Extension
 offers advice and
information to help
them solve their
problems

informal educational
process directed toward the aims to increase the
rural population efficiency of the family farm,
increase production and
generally increase the
standard of living of the
farm family
 E
Objective of
Extension
The primary objective of extension in agriculture is to
facilitate the transfer of knowledge, technology, and best
practices from agricultural research and development
institutions to farmers, rural communities, and other
stakeholders involved in agriculture. The overarching goal
is to improve agricultural productivity, sustainability, and
livelihoods.

Educating farmers Linking farmers/producers

and producers with research-based
information
 F
Philosophy of
Extension
The philosophy of extension in
agriculture revolves around the
principles of empowerment, capacity
building, and sustainable
development. At its core, agricultural
extension aims to bridge the gap
between scientific knowledge and
practical application, empowering
farmers and rural communities to
improve their livelihoods, enhance
food security, and contribute to
sustainable agricultural development.
 Several key principles:

Capacity
Empowerment Building Partnership and
Collaboration
 Several key principles:

Sustainability Inclusivity and Adaptation and

Equity Innovation
 G
Meaning of
Extension in
other Countries
The term "extension" in other countries
typically refers to the same concept as in
agriculture, which involves disseminating
agricultural knowledge, technology, and best
practices to farmers and rural communities.
However, the specific structure, focus, and
terminology of extension services may vary
from one country to another based on
cultural, social, economic, and institutional
contexts. Here are a few examples of how
extension is referred to in different
countries:
 COUNTRIES
UNITED
INDIA KENYA
STATES

UNITED BRAZIL
KINGDO
M
DAGHANG
SALAMAT!