Measuring the Progress of Extension Work: A Study of 304 Farms and Farm Homes in Vermilion County, Ill., 1928 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Meredith C. Wilson

9780260489524: Measuring the Progress of Extension Work: A Study of 304 Farms and Farm Homes in Vermilion County, Ill., 1928 (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0260489522 ISBN 13: 9780260489524

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Measuring the Progress of Extension Work reveals what really works to spread practical farming and home economics knowledge in rural Illinois.

This 1928 study profiles 304 farms and farm homes in Vermilion County to show how extension efforts translate into real, on‑farm changes.

The book explains how data was gathered, who delivered the information, and what factors helped or hindered adoption of better practices. It presents clear findings on how farm and home improvements spread through communities, and how variables like farm size, land tenure, and road quality correlate with progress. Readers will see which extension methods and local leadership proved most influential in getting farmers and home makers to adopt new practices.

How extension activities on farms and in homes relate to actual practice changes
Which methods and messengers had the strongest influence on adoption
Patterns by farm size, ownership, distance to office, and community involvement

Ideal for readers interested in agricultural history, rural education, and the evaluation of extension programs, this edition sheds light on the practical outcomes of early 20th‑century outreach. It is a useful reference for researchers, students, and anyone curious about how knowledge travels from classroom to kitchen table and field.

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