Stevens, J. B., & Terblanché, S. E. (2005). Sustainable agriculture development through effective farmer groups. South African Journal of Agricultural Extension, 33(1), 40–51. https://doi.org/10.4314/sajae.v33i1.3660
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Sustainable agriculture development through effective farmer groups
J B Stevens
Department of Agricultural Economics, Extension and Rural Development, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, University of Pretoria, Pretoria 0002
S E Terblanché
Department of Agricultural Economics, Extension and Rural Development, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, University of Pretoria, Pretoria 0002
Abstract
Group formation cannot simply be achieved by calling people together. The formation and development of an effective farmer group is influenced by the skills of the group promoter and the adherence to certain basic group dynamic principles. This paper reflects on the experience of establishing and working with farmer groups as they progressed through the different stages of group development and social capital formation.
SA Jnl. Agric. Ext. Vol. 33 2004: 40-51
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