Farmers’ Perceived Needs of Extension’ Support During Covid-19 in Hawai'i
- Sothy Eng (University of Hawaii, Manoa)
- Tricia Khun (University of Hawai'i at M?noa)
- Monica Esquivel (University of Hawai'i at M?noa)
- Nancy Ooki (University of Hawai'i at M?noa)
- Joanna Bloese (University of Hawai'i at M?noa)
- Shannon Sand (University of Hawai'i at M?noa)
- Noa Lincoln (University of Hawai'i at M?noa)
Abstract
Extension plays an essential role in serving local communities. How it can support farmers during the pandemic is a novel phenomenon that necessitates careful analysis. Drawing from a survey responded by 313 farmers across Hawai'i in late April 2020, this study assesses how farmers feel Extension can support them best during the pandemic. Farmers identified five areas of needs: community engagement and networking, information sharing and education, funding, research, and local sustainability. Discussion regarding the role of Extension support during the pandemic is offered.
Keywords: Extension, farmers’ needs, COVID-19, pandemic, extension support, social networking, Hawaii
How to Cite:
Eng, S., Khun, T., Esquivel, M., Ooki, N., Bloese, J., Sand, S. & Lincoln, N., (2021) “Farmers’ Perceived Needs of Extension’ Support During Covid-19 in Hawai'i”, [TEST] Journal of Extension 59(2). doi: https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.59.02.15
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