agricultural extension

American  

[ag-ri-kuhl-cher-uhl ik-sten-shuhn] / ˌæg rɪˈkʌl tʃər əl ɪkˈstɛn ʃən /

noun

1. the practice of providing support, technical advice, and continuing education to farmers, gardeners, etc..

   The state agricultural department funds agricultural extension for owners of small farms.

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Etymology

Origin of agricultural extension

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

Aponte had a good job at the University of Puerto Rico’s agricultural extension service.

From New York Times • Nov. 8, 2022

Now, agricultural extension workers face overwhelming interest from farmers, said Muhammad Magezi of Enimiro.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 18, 2022

Overuse "is a huge challenge in our field," says Bhupinder Farmaha, a nutrient management specialist at Clemson University in the US, as well as an agricultural extension agent who works with farmers like Ms Sharp.

From BBC • May 26, 2022

In addition, Mississippi State University's agricultural extension service announced last month that floods in early June may have done record-breaking agricultural damage, though assessments are far from done.

From Fox News • Jul. 1, 2021

In fact, its agricultural extension service does not recommend spraying as a community method of control.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson