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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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