Publication Date
1993
Description
An intensive agent training programme in alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) production nnd utilisation was initialed in 1990. The training was organised by slate extension forage specialists to meet the needs of agricultural agents. Previous programmes have offered similar training but did nol resull in graduate credit. This unique approach offered intensive training to agents presented by a multidisciplinary learn of scientists. All requirements for graduate credit were met and the course completion resulted in 3 hours of graduate credit. The course has been rated "superior" by students. When properly organised and implemented, intensive agent training can be offered that will result in well trained agents and also provide graduate credit for those pursuing advanced degrees. This approach has resulted in an efficient approach to meeting educational needs of university administration, forage extension and students.
Citation
Lacefield, Garry; Henning, Jimmy; Rasnake, M; Forsythe, C; and Davis, L, "Combining Agricultural Agent Training in Forages with Graduate Credit" (2024). IGC Proceedings (1993-2023). 14.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/1993/session15/14
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Combining Agricultural Agent Training in Forages with Graduate Credit
An intensive agent training programme in alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) production nnd utilisation was initialed in 1990. The training was organised by slate extension forage specialists to meet the needs of agricultural agents. Previous programmes have offered similar training but did nol resull in graduate credit. This unique approach offered intensive training to agents presented by a multidisciplinary learn of scientists. All requirements for graduate credit were met and the course completion resulted in 3 hours of graduate credit. The course has been rated "superior" by students. When properly organised and implemented, intensive agent training can be offered that will result in well trained agents and also provide graduate credit for those pursuing advanced degrees. This approach has resulted in an efficient approach to meeting educational needs of university administration, forage extension and students.
