Spider Plots: A Tool for Participatory Extension Learning

Authors

Tara P. Gareau, The Pennsylvania State UniversityFollow
Richard G. Smith, The Pennsylvania State UniversityFollow
Mary E. Barbercheck, The Pennsylvania State UniversityFollow
David A. Mortensen, The Pennsylvania State UniversityFollow

Volume

48

Issue

5

DOI

10.34068/joe.48.05.30

Abstract

Here we demonstrate how spider plots can be used in a participatory fashion to simultaneously assess the performance of agricultural systems. We present how we used spider plots to assess ecosystem services from cover crops at a field day and suggest how the activity can be adapted to other purposes. We conclude by providing recommendations to educators for successfully facilitating a participatory assessment using the spider plot.

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Recommended Citation

Gareau, T. P., Smith, R. G., Barbercheck, M. E., & Mortensen, D. A. (2010). Spider Plots: A Tool for Participatory Extension Learning. The Journal of Extension, 48(5), Article 30. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.48.05.30