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Techniques Used in Dairy Technology Extension

Department of Dairy Husbandry, University of Maryland, College Park

ABSTRACT

The Agricultural Extension Service of the various state universities has assisted farmers in the practical application of new developments in the area of agricultural production for many years.

Assisting processing firms is newer and involves services that help increase the efficiency of the firms and improve their products through the use of research results. In assisting large corporations, the specialist is required to be highly trained and in many cases to be experienced in industry.

The services rendered by the Dairy Technology Extension Specialist may well f all in this latter category, and the following questions may be asked:

What is the role of the Extension Dairy Technology Specialist?

Where does the Extension Dairy Technology Specialist belong in the extension organization?

What should be the duties of the Extension Dairy Technology Specialist?

Your program committee has made an attempt to locate capable people with a high degree of professional competency to present the papers in this section of the program, which includes the aspects of bringing research results and techniques to the aid of dairy products processing companies and related firms.