Extension as a Living Relationship Between Whom

Extension is a living relationship between:

Correct Answer: Extension workers and farmers

Extension is described as a living relationship between extension workers and farmers. This human connection is what makes extension education dynamic and effective — it is not just information transfer but a personal, ongoing relationship.

Roles in the Extension System

• Extension workers (VLW/BEO etc.): Professional leaders who bridge the gap between research stations and farms
• Farmers: The target learners — actively involved (not passive recipients)
• Researchers/Scientists: Source of technical knowledge that extension workers transmit

Three Linkages in Extension

1. Research
2. Teaching
3. Extension

Extension is a two-way channel between researcher and farmer — extension workers facilitate this channel in both directions.