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| Title: | Testing Nonlinear Logit Models of Performance Effectiveness Ratings: Cooperative Extension and Organic Farmers |
| Authors: | Lohr, Luanne
Park, Timothy A. |
| Keywords: | cooperative extension
nonlinear logit model
organic farming
performance
ratings |
| JEL Codes: | C25
Q16
Q01 |
| Issue Date: | 2008-08 |
| Abstract: | Survey evidence from U.S. organic farmers is evaluated to identify the factors influencing
effectiveness ratings of cooperative extension advisors by organic farmers. A nonlinear logit
model is specified for the ratings provided by organic producers, and critical demographic
and management factors that influence the ratings are identified. The impact of the organic
farmers’ status in transitioning to organic production is highlighted. The results indicate
that part-time, newer adopters of organic farming methods are more likely to rate extension
service providers as effective providers of information. Scenarios to predict extension
effectiveness when interacting with specific groups of organic farmers are developed. |
| URI: | http://purl.umn.edu/47206 |
| Institution/Association: | Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics>Volume 40, Number 02, August 2008 |
| Total Pages: | 13 |
| From Page: | 667 |
| To Page: | 679 |
| Collections: | Volume 40, Number 02, August 2008
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