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J. Dairy Sci. 89:1147-1154
© American Dairy Science Association, 2006.

Major Advances in Extension Education Programs in Dairy Production

L. E. Chase*,1, L. O. Ely{dagger} and M. F. Hutjens{ddagger}

* Department of Animal Science, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853
{dagger} Department of Animal and Dairy Science, University of Georgia, Athens 30602
{ddagger} Department of Animal Sciences, University of Illinois, Urbana 61801

1 Corresponding author: lec7{at}cornell.edu

The dairy industry has seen structural changes in the last 25 yr that have an impact on extension programming. The number of cows in the United States has decreased by 17%, whereas the number of dairy farms has decreased by 74%. The average milk production per cow has increased from 5,394 to 8,599 kg/lactation. Even though there are fewer farms, dairy farm managers are asking for more specific and targeted information. The extension resources available have also decreased during this period. Because of these changes, shifts have taken place in extension programming and staffing. A key change has been a shift to subject matter-targeted programs and workshops. Extension has also incorporated and expanded use of the Internet. Discussion groups, subject matter courses, and searchable databases are examples of Internet use. There will be continuing shifts in the demographics of the US dairy industry that will influence future extension efforts. It is also probable that fewer extension professionals will be available to provide programming due to changes in funding sources at national, state, and local levels. Future shifts in extension programming will be needed to provide the information needs of the industry with a smaller number of extension workers.

Key Words: extension • Internet • program delivery






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