Farmers’ Perceived Needs of Extension’ Support During Covid-19 in Hawai'i

Authors

Sothy Eng, University of Hawaii, ManoaFollow
Tricia Khun, University of Hawai'i at MānoaFollow
Monica Esquivel, University of Hawai'i at MānoaFollow
Nancy Ooki, University of Hawai'i at MānoaFollow
Joanna Bloese, University of Hawai'i at MānoaFollow
Shannon Sand, University of Hawai'i at MānoaFollow
Noa Lincoln, University of Hawai'i at MānoaFollow

Volume

59

Issue

2

DOI

10.34068/joe.59.02.15

Abstract

Extension plays an essential role in serving local communities. How it can support farmers during the pandemic is a novel phenomenon that necessitates careful analysis. Drawing from a survey responded by 313 farmers across Hawai'i in late April 2020, this study assesses how farmers feel Extension can support them best during the pandemic. Farmers identified five areas of needs: community engagement and networking, information sharing and education, funding, research, and local sustainability. Discussion regarding the role of Extension support during the pandemic is offered.

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Recommended Citation

Eng, S., Khun, T., Esquivel, M., Ooki, N., Bloese, J., Sand, S., & Lincoln, N. (2021). Farmers’ Perceived Needs of Extension’ Support During Covid-19 in Hawai'i. The Journal of Extension, 59(2), Article 15. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.59.02.15