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The planning functions and application of planning models to agricultural extension

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Dr (Mrs.) E.F. FabiyiAgric. Economics and Extension DepartmentLandmark University, Omu-Aran

Personnel Administration is thus an effort on the part of the administrator to work with members of the organisation in such a way as to ensure that a willing co-operating groups of members are employed and maintainedThe Planning Functions1 Employment2 Training3 Job evaluation and classification4 Provision of service feature5 Conduct of negotiation with labour leaders6 HealthFunctions of a Personnel Department1An agric. Officer with a rural background2University degree with several years of extension experience3He should have training in extension administrationQualification and function of Administrative officer qualificationAdministrators function is in general the management of human and material resources for the effective accomplishment of goals and objectives. Specifically the function includes.FunctionsPreferably they should hold a masters degree1They should have special training in extension education as well as field experience.2He should be conversant with scientific bibliography.3He should be conversant with policies and programmes of related agencies to enhance coordination.4He should represent extension in the development of communities.Qualification and Functions of Extension Supervisors Qualification5Prepare and keep up to date record of accomplishments in his field.6Help in preparing teaching aids and publications.7He should carry out evaluation studies.8Visit extension agents in the field.9He should be part of team that select extension agents for his area.Qualification:He should have a degree in agriculture and a liberal training in extension teachingHe must show interest on the rural people they are working withFunctionsThe local extension worker is the most important single element in achieving the aims and objects of extension organisation. His specific duties are1He should live in the area assigned so as to develop friendly farming relationship with their clientele.

Qualification and functions of Extension Agent 2He should freely move and regularly assist farmers in their villages.3He should be in contact and cooperate with farmers community leaders and local dealer in farm product.4He should prepare extension programmes and annual plan of work with the help of rural leaders, extension supervisors and subject matter specialist (SMS).5He should plan and conduct demonstrations, attend meetings, teaching the farmers how to fill records and send reports to administrators.Williams ModelPlan of workCalendar of workExecution of plan of workEvaluationReconsiderationSituation analysisDefinition of problemsProgramme objectivesBeginning of next cycle123456789Lesters ModelAnalyse Programme RequirementDetermine Educational NeedsConduct and Evaluate ProgrammeFeedback and InteractionPlan, develop and validate programmeDevelop objectives1432511