Agricultural Extension Needs of Grape Growers in Jordan and It's Relation to Some Personal Characteristics

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The aim of this study was to determine the agricultural extension needs of grape growers in Jordan and it's relation to some Personal characteristics. A sample of 900 growers was selected and interviewed individually. Using a questionnaire included two parts; the first was the personal and socioeconomic information of the growers and the second was a measure of knowledge levels on the grape cultivation areas.For analyzing data, frequencies, percentages, mean, standard deviations, Pearson & Spearman correlation, chi-square, and t-test. The most important results were:
1-There was three categories for need levels; low (< 16) degree, medium between( 16-32) degree  and high
       (> 32) degree. It was found that 13.2%, 71.4%, and 15.4 % of the growers were fall in the low, medium, and high levels, respectively.
2-There was a significant relationship between the agricultural extensionneeds and each of age, number of family members, number of experience years, , and exposure to information sources.
3-There was no significant relationship between the agricultural extensionneeds and each of educational level, size&holding type ,and residence place.
4-The study recommends strengthening the role of agricultural extension in educating grape growers through the preparation of the plan dealing with the detailed results of this study.

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