Agricultural Extension: Principles and Approaches

The present book entitled “Agricultural Extension: Principles and Approaches”contains eight -chapters covering all related disciplines. These chapters include agricultural extension an introduction, education meaning, definition and types, agricultural extension systems in India, extension methods – individual, group and mass contact, ICT and agricultural extension, importance of strategic research and extension plan, private sector extension in India, agricultural extension programs and institutional support. Related terminology is given at the end for ready reference. This book would be invaluable asset for the scientists, students, teachers, researchers, extension workers and progressive farmers engaged in the field of agricultural extension. This book is also a valuable reference source for anyone interested in knowing more about extension education and rural development.