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Öğe Evaluation of public agricultural extension programs : the case of Hatay province (Turkey)(2018) Demirtaş, BekirToday, in the majority of developing countries, the agricultural sector still maintains its importance in the economy. In a rapidly changing world, developing countries are facing more complex issues as a result of the innovations in agricultural and food industries. In these countries, public agricultural extension and training activities are reducing the problems of the agricultural sector and has important role in the rural development. Therefore, governments, assumes the financial burden of agricultural extension work carried out. In this study, agricultural extension programs in Hatay province are examined within the framework of rural development. The agricultural extension practices being carried out in the region have been evaluated in terms of the agricultural production processes and other agricultural issues needed by producers. Implemented during the period discussed in agricultural extension activities, demonstration, field days, courses, meetings, competitions and various campaigns have been executed. During those activities, the printed material prepared in various subjects were distributed among farmers. In addition, technical training for extension personnel was organized within the scope of the development of agricultural extension capacity. Although extension studies in the region have increased in terms of number of participants and activities over time, it has been found that there are some problems about extension staff and organization. For the delivery of more efficient extension services to farmers, cooperation with the university and the increase of the use of information communication technologies are suggested.
