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Agroforestry
Extension
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 A099 Agroforestry Extension Training Sourcebook
Louise E. Buck. CARE 1989
A very comprehensive sourcebook, well illustrated, in ten modules (reviewed in resource
A005
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The introduction states: "The Agroforestry Extension Training Sourcebook is a guide for training
agroforestry project staff to work effectively
with farmers and other rural people. It is designed to help build individual and group knowledge and
skills, and to generate the type of
attitudes necessary to help rural communities develop and use agroforestry to improve their lives. The
SOURCEBOOK will help trainers
structure the teaching and learning necessary to achieve this purpose. The ten Modules of the SOURCEBOOK
are organized to guide a
systematic learning process. Effective use of the materials depends on a teaching approach that promotes
enquiry, dialog and participation
from trainees. This approach is key to a successful training program and essential to effective agroforestry
extension work. Each Module
contains several lessons. Users of the SOURCEBOOK will need to examine and adjust the lessons to the
level of his or her group and to
the circumstances of the project and training environment. The training Modules are accompanied by a
collection of background information referred to as SOURCEBOOK SUPPORT MATERIALS. These are reproductions of papers, sections of books, or
pages from manuals and
pamphlets pertaining to specific lesson topics. References to materials on a particular topic are provided
in the lessons. SOURCEBOOK
SUPPORT MATERIALS may be used first to help trainers prepare and conduct lessons. Trainers can then
judge which of these to
reproduce for trainees. The collection of SUPPORT MATERIALS can be modified to suit each training program's
needs and resources by
replacing or adding to the material provided. The SOURCEBOOK originated from an agroforestry extension
project supported by CARE
International in Kenya. The project is based on a participatory approach that involves farmers in designing
and adapting a variety of
agroforestry techniques to address their problems and needs."
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Should be available from: CARE, Regional Technical Advisory Office, POBox 43864, Nairobi, Kenya
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(comment: no internet source has yet been found. This document would seem worthwhile digitising).
CONTENTS:
TRAINING MODULE 1 BEGINNING AGROFORESTRY EXTENSION TRAINING
Orientation to the project the training program and one another.
TRAINING MODULE 2 INTRODUCTION TO AGROFORESTRY
The relevance of agroforestry. Basic concepts and principles.
TRAINING MODULE 3 PROJECT APPROACH TO AGROFORESTRY EXTENSION
Developmental approaches. Roles of extension team members and farmers in participatory agroforestry
extension.
TRAINING MODULE 4 AGROFORESTRY EXTENSION COMMUNICATION
Teaching and communication techniques for participatory extension.
TRAINING MODULE 5 LAND USE DIAGNOSIS FOR AGROFORESTRY
Diagnosing land use and farming system problems. Survey and inventory techniques.
TRAINING MODULE 6 AGROFORESTRY DESIGN
Designing appropriate agroforestry interventions.
TRAINING MODULE 7 PLANNING, MONITORING AND EVALUATING AGROFORESTRY EXTENSION ACTIVITIES
Planning, monitoring, and evaluating agroforestry activities.
TRAINING MODULE 8 SEED SUPPLY
Agroforestry seed supply, collection and storage techniques for developing reliance on local supplies.
TRAINING MODULE 9 NURSERY MANAGEMENT
Plant production in small scale, farmer-managed nurseries.
TRAINING MODULE 10 TREE PLANTING, PROTECTION AND MANAGEMENT
Agroforestry tree planting, protection and management
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