EDUCATING FARMERS AND LANDOWNERS ON THE OPERATION OF RENTAL WALK BEHIND TRACTORS
Extension Education
William Landis
Louisburg
Abstract
At the 2018 NC Small Farms Field Day hosted by North Carolina A&T State University a delegation of small farmers from Warren County, NC saw the BCS two wheeled tractor demonstrated for the first time. They were so impressed by its performance they requested that one be available for small farmers and landowners in their county. They equipment was purchased by the Economic Development Commission and Warren County Cooperative Extension was tasked with leasing the equipment out, and educating those who wished to lease on how to operate it. Warren County Cooperative Extension delivered the program through: 1). Newspaper article, 2). How to video, 3). Demonstrations 4). One-on-one demonstrations at point of delivery. Each educational method successfully increased knowledge of the BCS tractor, and how to operate it. Through observation and participant feedback it was determined that of the 4 program delivery methods one-on-one demonstrations was the most effective and preferred method. For many leasing the BCS tractor was the first time using extension services.
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Authors: W. Landis
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Landis, W. Small Farms/ Agricultura and Natural Resource Agent, Warren County Cooperative Extension, North Carolina, 27589