Research in the field of advisory work.

Abstract

A summary of sociological research in the Netherlands on behalf of the agricultural extension service. Two major problem areas are discussed: (1) The difference in the way of thinking of the modern farm managers, who are willing to utilize the extension service whenever possible, and the traditional peasants. (2) The communication processes through which the farmers receive information about new practices, especially communication with other farmers. The need for more psychological research in this field is stressed. D.R.S.-W. (Abstract retrieved from CAB Abstracts by CABI’s permission)