Trends and Issues in Extension

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  [...] Back in later December I posted Jim Carroll’s 10 trends for agriculture. Here is his latest post showing where he is presenting them and some brief comments on the postive qualities he sees in the agricultural community. Its a brief post, but here is one quote: The typical city-dweller has an image of someone who complains and runs to the government for subsidies; the reality is that the typical farmer is an astute business person with a fine ear for innovation, someone who thrives by the exhiliaration and challenge of an extremely complex business; someone who it optimistic about the future and the potential profitability of their industry. The groups I have been dealing with relish learning about the new science surrounding the industry, and are eager to learn what needs to be done to continue going forward with a focus on opportunity. [...]

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