Evaluation of

Alibaygi, Amirhossein; Mirakzadeh, Aliasghar; Baniamerian, Leila

Evaluation of "Facilitating Transfer of Research Findings' Project" from the Viewpoint of Farmers in Kermanshah Province

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The main purpose of this descriptive survey study was to evaluate "Facilitating Transfer of Research Findings Project" (FTRFP) from viewpoint of farmers, using the CIPP (Context, Input, Process, and Product) evaluation model. The statistical population for the study consisted of farmers who implemented FTRFP on their farms (N=72). The evaluation revealed that FTRFP was moderately effective. The level of effectiveness in Inputs (Mean= 3.85 form 5) was higher than those in the Context (Mean= 3.82 form 5), Product (Mean= 3.32 form 5), and Process (Mean= 3.28 form 5), respectively. The most important strength points of FTRFP were reported as the effective social and professional linkage among farmers, extension agents, and researchers, facilitating diffusion of appropriate research findings and suitable new technologies, increasing the level of participation and cooperation among farmers, and higher level of farm performance. Negligence of the indigenous knowledge of farmers and as well the increase in production expenses were observed as the most important points of weakness of FTRFP.

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