Agec 313:Agricultural Extension Question Paper
Agec 313:Agricultural Extension
Course:Agriculture
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2013
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 3RD TRIMESTER 2013 EXAMINATION
FACULTY : SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT : AGRICULTURE
UNIT CODE : AGEC 313
UNIT TITLE : AGRICULTURE EXTENSION
TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS : Answer ALL the questions in Section A and any TWO in Section B
SECTION A
Question One
Give the meaning of the following terms as used in Agricultural extension:
Agricultural extension
Society
Culture
Norms
Social values.
(5marks)
Briefly discuss how an Agricultural extension would determine the farmers values and beliefs in a rural community.
(5marks)
Question Two
Discuss the principles of extension science.
(5marks)
What is the importance of Agricultural extension in rural development?
(5marks)
Question Three
Discuss the different ways in which an extension agent can try to change community`s culture.
(5marks)
Discuss any FIVE factors which affect technological adoption in rural areas.
(5marks)
SECTION B
Question Four
Despite North Eastern Province of Kenya contributing more than 90% if the red meat consumed in Kenya more than 80% if the households are food insecure. What do you think are the problems in these areas and how can they be mitigated? (20marks)
Question Five
Write short notes on the following types of power:-
Referent power
Expert power
Reward power
Co-ercise power.
(12marks)
Discuss the different types of communities which an extension agent is likely to meet in rural areas.
(8marks)
Question Six
Discuss the personal characteristics of the following adoptor categories:
Innovators
Early adoptors
Late majority
Late adopters (lagards).
(20marks)
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