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  1. 3. Schools : Established in the Philippines in 1910, these schools trained future leaders in agriculture, ensuring a strong workforce for the nation's farms
  2. 4. Education : This type of education, aimed at adults, empowers individuals to learn new skills and knowledge, enriching their lives and communities.
  3. 5. Nayon : These grassroots organizations, established in the Philippines, aimed to empower communities and promote rural development.
  4. 6. : A three-way partnership, this extension service brings together federal, state, and local governments to empower communities.
  5. 7. Stations : Think of them as agricultural laboratories, where researchers experiment and develop new techniques to improve farming practices.
  6. 10. : This fungal foe, a blight on the potato, caused widespread famine in the 19th century, highlighting the vulnerability of agriculture.
  7. 11. Reform : This crucial program aimed to address land ownership issues and improve the productivity of farms, creating a more equitable agricultural system.
  8. 14. 99 : This ambitious program aimed to make the Philippines a rice powerhouse, a goal symbolized by its name, meaning "bountiful."
  9. 15. : This extension model, known for its emphasis on training and visits, helped bring agricultural knowledge directly to farmers' fields.
  10. 16. : Like seeds scattered on fertile ground, this process spreads knowledge and innovation, fostering growth and development.
  11. 17. Credit : This vital aspect of agricultural extension helps farmers access financial resources, enabling them to invest in their farms and improve their livelihoods.
  12. 18. Extension : This branch of extension focuses on improving the lives of families, addressing issues related to household management, nutrition, and food preservation.
  13. 19. : This approach to extension emphasizes collaboration and active participation, ensuring that farmers are involved in shaping the future of their agriculture.
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  1. 1. These institutions, born from the Morrill Act, are the heart of agricultural research and extension, shaping the future of farming.
  2. 2. : Sounds like the island where Donquixote Doflamingowere ruled. This is the surname of the founder of the home extension service.
  3. 8. : Founded in Ireland in 1841, this agricultural society aimed to improve farming practices, much like its British counterpart.
  4. 9. Agents : These dedicated individuals act as guides and mentors for farmers, helping them adopt new technologies and improve their farming practices.
  5. 10. : Born in 1952, this organization played a key role in unifying and expanding agricultural extension efforts in the Philippines.
  6. 12. : Think of it as a hands-on approach, where agricultural extension workers demonstrate new techniques, showing farmers how to improve their practices.
  7. 13. : Think of it as a bridge, connecting the ivory towers of academia with the everyday lives of communities.