Needs and Perceptions of Cooperative Extension Educators Serving Latino Populations in the South

Authors

Molly C. Herndon, North Carolina State UniversityFollow
Andrew O. Behnke, North Carolina State UniversityFollow
Maria Navrro, The University of GeorgiaFollow
Jenna B. Daniel, The University of GeorgiaFollow
Julia Storm, North Carolina State UniversityFollow

Volume

51

Issue

1

DOI

10.34068/joe.51.01.26

Abstract

A survey of 982 Extension educators from 12 southern states provides a snapshot of their experiences working with Latino communities. The objective of this article was to gather data regarding Extension educators' desire and perceived ability to work with the new Latino audiences in their communities and inform the development of cultural competency training. The rapid growth of the Hispanic population in rural communities in the South has left many Extension offices ill prepared to meet these new clients' needs. Suggestions for helping Extension educators develop effective partnerships and provide bilingual services are discussed.

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Recommended Citation

Herndon, M. C., Behnke, A. O., Navrro, M., Daniel, J. B., & Storm, J. (2013). Needs and Perceptions of Cooperative Extension Educators Serving Latino Populations in the South. The Journal of Extension, 51(1), Article 26. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.51.01.26