Literal Meaning of Extension

Extension literally means:

Correct Answer: Stretching out

The literal meaning of extension is 'Stretching out' — derived from Latin roots: ex (out) + tensio (stretching).

Conceptual Meaning in Agriculture

In agriculture, 'stretching out' refers to extending or carrying knowledge, technology, and skills from the research institutions 'out' to the rural farming community — making knowledge available to those who need it most.

Key Definitions of Extension

• Extension is education for all people.
• Extension is changing knowledge, skill, and attitude of all the people.
• Extension is helping people to help themselves.
• Extension is "learning by doing and seeing is believing".
• Extension is a two-way channel between researcher & farmer.
• Extension is informal education of rural people in an out-of-school situation.