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Huerta, Jose Manuel. "Attitudes of county Extension agents toward agent specialization in Ohio /." The Ohio State University, 1993. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1487846354481973.

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Huerta, Jose M. "Attitudes of county extension agents toward agent specialization in Ohio." Connect to resource, 1993. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc%5Fnum=osu1202155098.

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Hopkins, Sarah. "Arizona Extension Agents' Use of Communication Technologies." Thesis, The University of Arizona, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/292699.

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Arizona Cooperative Extension strives to address community issues and needs through a research based educational process. The specific foci of the Extension agent gradually changed over time. Today's Arizona Extension agents should have good communication skills as they work to identify community resources, form community partnerships, and develop educational materials, among other things. The study sought to describe how Arizona Extension agents utilize nine communication technologies: cell phones, Smartphones, tablet computers, wikis, blogs, podcasts, YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter. G
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Harder, Amy Marie. "Characteristics and barriers impacting the diffusion of e-extension among Texas Cooperative Extension County Extension agents." [College Station, Tex. : Texas A&M University, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/ETD-TAMU-1408.

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Gibson, Jerry D. "Training Needs Of Area Specialized Extension Agents in the North Carolina Extension Service." Diss., Virginia Tech, 1992. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/37548.

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The study determined the level of agreement between ASEAs and their administrators and subject-matter specialists as to the competency areas considered most important to the effectiveness of the agents. The study also determined the specific items within the competency areas that ASEAs would like to have included in their in-service training. Selected demographic characteristics were collected to determine characteristics such as agents' age, race, gender, level of education, and years of experience. The population for this study consisted of 66 ASEAs, 49 administrators, and 18 subject-matt
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Benge, Matt. "The pre-entry competencies of Florida extension agents." [Gainesville, Fla.] : University of Florida, 2009. http://purl.fcla.edu/fcla/etd/UFE0041322.

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Nandasiri, Ratnayake Mudiyanselage 1957. "Institutional constraints affecting county extension agents in Arizona." Thesis, The University of Arizona, 1990. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/277302.

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The purpose of this study was to determine the county extension agents' perceptions of institutional constraints to the performance of their duties within the Arizona Cooperative Extension System. Study population was 66 county extension agents in the state of Arizona. They were surveyed by mailed questionnaire. Study results indicated, on the average, most of the institutional constraints affect slightly on the county extension agents' work performance. Considerable variation observed among respondents in their perceptions of severity of the constraints. Some of the other important findings i
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Schwarz, Michael H. "A Needs Assessment of Aquaculture Extension Agents, Specialists, and Program Administrators in Extension Programming." Diss., Virginia Tech, 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/29768.

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The purpose of this study was to identify continuing education and training needs of aquaculture Extension agents, specialists, and program administrators on the list serve AQUA-EXT. Ten competency areas were evaluated regarding perceived importance, and need for continuing education or training. In addition, 14 resources on the Aquaculture Network Information Center (AquaNIC) website were evaluated from this population for frequency of use and recommended improvements. Lastly, demographic data were collected to determine possible relationships to continuing education and training needs. Th
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Gregg, Jon Austin. "Use of information technology by county extension agents of the Florida cooperative extension service." [Gainesville, Fla.] : University of Florida, 2002. http://purl.fcla.edu/fcla/etd/UFE0000539.

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Chandler, Galen Douglas. "Organizational and individual factors related to retention of county extension agents employed by Texas Cooperative Extension." Texas A&M University, 2004. http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/1331.

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The purpose of this study was to determine the organizational and individual factors related to job retention of Texas county Extension agents and learn why agents choose to stay employed by Texas Cooperative Extension. The population for the study included 419 Texas county Extension agents employed for at least three years. The response rate for the web-based questionnaire was 87% or 364 respondents. The Likerttype scale instrument consisted of thirty-eight questions divided into four sections: eleven organizational factors; ten individual work related factors; five individual non-work rela
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Hurst, Ashley Maria. "Local marketing and promotional efforts of Florida cooperative extension agents." [Gainesville, Fla.] : University of Florida, 2005. http://purl.fcla.edu/fcla/etd/UFE0012144.

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Cevallos, Sakdavong Nancy del Rocio. "Extension de la coopération entre agents à la déduction distribuée : application à l'environnement multi-agent SYNERGIC." Toulouse 3, 1994. http://www.theses.fr/1994TOU30244.

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L'essor des logiques non classiques est justifiee par leur interet dans des nombreux domaines d'application. Un systeme multi-agent est par essence pluridisciplinaire car il reunit dans une meme societe plusieurs domaines de competences qui peuvent etre integres dynamiquement au cours du developpement d'une application. Cela implique de pouvoir ajouter a la demande, des raisonnements non classiques qui peuvent etre absents de l'environnement de developpement initialement choisi. La these presentee propose une methodologie permettant l'utilisation de logiques non classiques dans les systemes mu
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Bhardwaj, Ajay. "Cognitive levels of the educational programs offered by the Ohio Cooperative Extension Service county agricultural extension agents /." The Ohio State University, 1989. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1487671108305766.

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Agents, University of Arizona Agricultural Extension Service County Agricultural. "1957-1958 Annual Report of County Extension Agents for Coconino County." University of Arizona, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/323457.

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Rossano, Emmalou. "Factors associated with the turnover intentions of Ohio Cooperative Extension county agents /." Connect to resource, 1985. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view.cgi?acc%5Fnum=osu1260642090.

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Tladi, Flora Mando Modiane. "Opportunity for skill use and the job environment of extension agents : the case of six agricultural districts in the eastern regions of Botswana." Thesis, University of Reading, 1996. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.307798.

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Nelson, Carrie B. "Evaluation of information transfer between extension agents and dairy producers in Pennsylvania." Morgantown, W. Va. : [West Virginia University Libraries], 2008. https://eidr.wvu.edu/etd/documentdata.eTD?documentid=5637.

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Thesis (M.S.)--West Virginia University, 2008.<br>Title from document title page. Document formatted into pages; contains x, 121 p. : col. ill. Vita. Includes abstract. Includes bibliographical references (p. 73-75).
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Lutz, Alison Eve. "Knowledge, perceptions, and behaviors of Florida Extension agents regarding community food security." [Gainesville, Fla.] : University of Florida, 2006. http://purl.fcla.edu/fcla/etd/UFE0015641.

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Gravina, Maria Virginia. "Investigating leadership characteristics and attitudes toward creativity according to agency context for agriculture extension agents in Uruguay." Thesis, Oklahoma State University, 2014. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3614414.

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<p> The purpose of this study was to investigate attitudes toward creativity and leadership characteristics according to the agency context for extension agents in Uruguay. Extension agents come from the three different agency contexts in Uruguay of the University, government, and private institutions. Leadership characteristics are those that combine to describe leadership approaches or styles. Attitudes towards creativity concerns the values one holds about using creativity in work situations. The link between these variables is important due to the diverse challenges that agriculture exte
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Cullen, Travis J. "Evaluation of information transfer between beef producers and extension agents in West Virginia." Morgantown, W. Va. : [West Virginia University Libraries], 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/10450/11062.

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Thesis (M.S.)--West Virginia University, 2010.<br>Title from document title page. Document formatted into pages; contains viii, 100 p. : ill. Vita. Includes abstract. Includes bibliographical references (p. 58-60).
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Neehouse, Lisa Michelle. "Mass communication delivery methods used and possessed by extension agents in West Virginia." Morgantown, W. Va. : [West Virginia University Libraries], 2005. https://etd.wvu.edu/etd/controller.jsp?moduleName=documentdata&jsp%5FetdId=3923.

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Chetsumon, Sireerat. "Attitudes of extension agents towards expert systems as decision support tools in Thailand." Lincoln University, 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/10182/1371.

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It has been suggested 'expert systems' might have a significant role in the future through enabling many more people to access human experts. It is, therefore, important to understand how potential users interact with these computer systems. This study investigates the effect of extension agents' attitudes towards the features and use of an example expert system for rice disease diagnosis and management(POSOP). It also considers the effect of extension agents' personality traits and intelligence on their attitudes towards its use, and the agents' perception of control over using it. Answers to
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Mwangi, John Gowland. "Factors related to the motivation of extension agents in Kenya's Rift Valley Province /." The Ohio State University, 1993. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1487848531362887.

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Ishaya, Joseph B. "Relationships between psychological types and assessment center performance of Ohio Cooperative Extension agents /." Connect to resource, 1991. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc%5Fnum=osu1202406885.

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Rodriguez, Baide Joysee Mariela Molnar Joseph J. "Barriers to adoption of sustainable agricultural practices in the South change agents perspectives /." Auburn, Ala., 2005. http://repo.lib.auburn.edu/2005%20Fall/Thesis/RODRIGUEZ_BAIDE_18.pdf.

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Rennehamp, Roger Alan. "The relationship between selected antecedent characteristics and the perceived educational needs of extension agents with Four-H youth development responsibilities /." The Ohio State University, 1987. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1487585645577237.

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Jeffers-Sample, Ashley, and Ashley Jeffers-Sample. "21st Century Change Agents? A Description of the Entrepreneurial Leadership Proclivities of Arizona Extension Educators." Thesis, The University of Arizona, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/626378.

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The current knowledge-based economy demands a workforce equipped with the skills to advance innovation through entrepreneurial strategies (Powell & Snellman, 2004). Currently, Extension educators contribute to social and economic development in the sectors of agriculture, natural resource, consumer education, and youth development. Extension educators provide community members with the knowledge and skills needed to obtain a higher quality of life. The strategies of entrepreneurial leadership are relevant to the contemporary work of Extension educators and would provide the opportunity to inc
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Lahai, Bernadette A. N. "Effectiveness of agricultural extension agents in reaching farmers with extension services in Oyo, Kaduna and Rivers State Agricultural Development Projects in Nigeria." Thesis, University of Reading, 1998. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.242339.

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French, Cora L. "The Relationship of Intercultural Sensitivity to Extension Agents' Cross-cultural Experiences and Other Factors." The Ohio State University, 1996. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1391586832.

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Mohamed, Ahmed Ramadan Ahmed. "County agents' assessment of The Ohio State University extension support and performance evaluation system /." The Ohio State University, 1998. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1487953567769553.

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Cahyono, Edi Dwi. "Challenges Facing Extension Agents in Implementing the Participatory Extension Approach in Indonesia: A Case Study of Malang Regency in the East Java Region." The Ohio State University, 2014. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1404402942.

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Hersman, Erin M. "Knowledge and dissemination of sustainable agriculture practices by county extension agents in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia." Morgantown, W. Va. : [West Virginia University Libraries], 2004. https://etd.wvu.edu/etd/controller.jsp?moduleName=documentdata&jsp%5FetdId=3398.

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Thesis (M.S.)--West Virginia University, 2004.<br>Title from document title page. Document formatted into pages; contains vii, 67 p. Vita. Includes abstract. Includes bibliographical references (p. 50-51).
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Murray, Deborah Adkins. "ORGANIZATIONAL ADAPTATION THROUGH DIFFUSION AND SOCIAL NETWORKS: A STUDY OF FAMILY CONSUMER SCIENCES EXTENSION AGENTS." UKnowledge, 2012. http://uknowledge.uky.edu/edl_etds/2.

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This study examines the interconnectedness of social networks of the early adopter Family and Consumer Science Extension Agents (FCS Agents) of the Mental Healthiness and Aging Initiative (MHAI) pilot conducted in eleven (11) eastern Kentucky counties between October 2007 and April 2009 and compares the social network connections of the FCS Agents in the other six Extension Districts in Kentucky. This research used whole-network survey analysis applying the social network approach, a conceptual model for explaining the communication of new ideas and information within an organizational network
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Woodrum, William John. "Leadership Practices of West Virginia University Extension Agents Working the 4-H Youth Development Program." The Ohio State University, 2001. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1409146718.

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Schmiesing, Ryan Joseph. "Factors related to Ohio State University extension agents perceptions of organizational justice and job satisfaction /." The Ohio State University, 2002. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1486459267520894.

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Gliem, Rosemary R. "Choice of faculty or administrative and professional career tracks by Ohio State University extension agents /." The Ohio State University, 1998. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1487950153599672.

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Custer-Walker, Anne M. "Learning styles of extension agents responsible for pesticide re-certification training programs in West Virginia." Morgantown, W. Va. : [West Virginia University Libraries], 2004. https://etd.wvu.edu/etd/controller.jsp?moduleName=documentdata&jsp%5FetdId=3340.

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Thesis (M.S.)--West Virginia University, 2004.<br>Title from document title page. Document formatted into pages; contains ix, 65 p. : ill. Vita. Includes abstract. Includes bibliographical references (p. 54-57).
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Rhea, Joseph Richard. "Balancing work and family responsibilities as an extension 4-H agent." Diss., Mississippi State : Mississippi State University, 2009. http://library.msstate.edu/etd/show.asp?etd=etd-07072009-230114.

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Hudson, Marcy Ann. "The Relationship Between Learning Style and Selected Characteristics of Northeast District Ohio State University Extension Agents." The Ohio State University, 1997. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1392981755.

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Guo, Yuhan. "Metaheuristics for solving large size long-term car pooling problem and an extension." Thesis, Artois, 2012. http://www.theses.fr/2012ARTO0206/document.

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La dispersion spatiale de l'habitat et des activités de ces dernières décennies a fortement contribué à un allongement des distances et des temps de trajets domicile-travail. Cela a pour conséquence un accroissement de l'utilisation des voitures particulières, notamment au sein et aux abords des grandes agglomérations. Afin de réduire les impacts dus à l'augmentation du trafic routier, des services de covoiturage, où des usagers ayant la même destination se regroupent en équipage pour se déplacer, ont été mis en place partout dans le monde. Nous présentons ici nos travaux sur le problème de co
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Lockett, Landry. "Competencies, benefits and limitations for Master Gardener Coordinators: a delphi technique involving county extension agents in Texas." Diss., Texas A&M University, 2003. http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/5984.

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This study sought to develop a list of best management competencies, benefits and limitations for Texas Cooperative Extension Agents who are Master Gardener Coordinators using a Delphi technique. The study utilized fifteen expert County Extension Agent Master Gardener Coordinators throughout the State of Texas as the expert Delphi panel. Three research questions were asked of the expert panel members. Those questions included: 1. What competencies do you need to be an efficient and effective Master Gardener Coordinator?, 2. What are the perceived benefits of being a Master Gardener Coordinator
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Nestor, Jared N. "Unethical practices in exhibiting animals as observed by West Virginia extension agents and high school agriculture teachers." Morgantown, W. Va. : [West Virginia University Libraries], 2001. http://etd.wvu.edu/templates/showETD.cfm?recnum=1833.

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Thesis (M.S.)--West Virginia University, 2001.<br>Title from document title page. Document formatted into pages; contains vi, 46 p. Vita. Includes abstract. Includes bibliographical references (p. 29-30).
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Arnold, Nicole Leanne. "Assessment Of Consumer Perceptions About Food Processing Technologies For Cooperative Extension Educational Initiatives." Diss., Virginia Tech, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/102748.

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New food processing technologies are needed to create safe, high-quality food products that are still considered "fresh" by consumers. Despite the numerous benefits attributed to 'food processing', consumers continue to perceive the term negatively. Consumer acceptance of foods processed with different technologies generally increases when factual information is provided to the consumer. Educators working within Cooperative Extension are a resource for public dissemination of food information. By working directly in the community, Extension educators often cultivate positive relationships with
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Sparks, Brian Ray. "The relationship between learning style and selected characteristics of West Virginia University Agricultural and Natural Resources Extension Agents." The Ohio State University, 2001. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1392915726.

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Kandeh, Joseph B. A. "The relationship between the performance of Ohio Cooperative Extension Service agricultural agents and their educational and occupational background /." The Ohio State University, 1989. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1487673114115993.

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Huffaker, Stacey A. "Successes and Challenges of Family and Consumer Science Extension Agents in the Implementation of Couple and Relationship Education." DigitalCommons@USU, 2011. https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd/855.

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Although healthy relationship initiatives are becoming more common, relatively little is known about the processes and outcomes of these initiatives. This study uses a phenomenological qualitative approach to examine the experiences of Family and Consumer Science (FCS) extension agents in the implementation of couple and relationship education in the Utah Healthy Relationship Initiative. Data were collected through quarterly report forms submitted by extension agents describing successes and barriers to their work. Successes in the project related to collaborative partnerships, attendance/p
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Reed, Christina L. "Attitudes of extension agents and program assistants in West Virginia towards involvement of special needs populations in 4-H programs." Morgantown, W. Va. : [West Virginia University Libraries], 2004. https://etd.wvu.edu/etd/controller.jsp?moduleName=documentdata&jsp%5FetdId=3318.

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Thesis (M.S.)--West Virginia University, 2004.<br>Title from document title page. Document formatted into pages; contains vii, 83 p. Vita. Includes abstract. Includes bibliographical references (p. 41-42).
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Tamba, Winfrid Erneus. "Extension Agents’ Effectiveness and Good Agricultural Practices Adoption: A Case Study Amongst Cashew Nut Growers in the Masasi District Council, Tanzania." The Ohio State University, 2017. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1500551083794493.

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Gerhard, Gary Wayne. "Factors associated with mastery of the 4-H professional research and knowledge base by extension agents, 4-H in Ohio /." The Ohio State University, 1988. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1487592050227845.

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See, Amanda Rae Swecker. "A needs assessment of West Virginia environmental educators West Virginia Environmental Education Association and West Virginia University county extension agents /." Morgantown, W. Va. : [West Virginia University Libraries], 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10450/10308.

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