Most Effective Extension Teaching Method

Most effective as well as most expensive method of extension teaching is:

Correct Answer: Farm & Home visit

Farm and Home visit is considered both the most effective and the most expensive individual method of extension teaching. In this method, the extension worker visits the farmer directly at their farm or home to give personalized guidance.

Why Farm & Home Visit is Most Effective

• It is a direct, face-to-face, individual contact method.
• The extension worker can observe the actual farm situation and give tailor-made advice.
• It builds personal trust and rapport between the extension worker and farmer.
• Problems can be diagnosed on-the-spot and practical demonstrations can be given.

Why It is Most Expensive

• Requires significant time and travel per individual farmer.
• Cannot reach large numbers of farmers at once — low scalability.
• High cost-per-farmer compared to group or mass methods.

Classification of Extension Teaching Methods

• Individual methods: Farm & Home visit, Office call, Personal letter, Telephone call
• Group methods: Method demonstration, Result demonstration, Meetings, Field day, Study tour
• Mass methods: Radio, Television, Newspaper, Exhibitions, Campaigns

Method Demonstration vs. Result Demonstration

• Method demonstration (oldest method): Conducted by the extension worker in front of farmers; shows HOW to do a recommended practice (e.g., how to prepare a balanced ration).
• Result demonstration: Conducted by the farmer under the guidance of an extension worker; proves the VALUE of a recommended practice at the local farm level.