Entrepreneurship

Extension support for developing 
entrepreneurial capacity

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Entrepreneurship in farming
Training and extension support
Extension support is required before, during and after training. 
Training programmes should be balanced and take into account 
the learning capacity of the farmers, the time available, resource 
constraints and desired learning outcomes. Extension workers 
need to follow up formal training with guidance and support 
in taking actions on what has been learned. Training will be 
effective only if farmers have access to get the resources and 
services needed to establish and expand their farm businesses, 
such as finance and markets. Extension workers may also need 
to facilitate the establishment of producer organisations that 
can contribute to stimulating entrepreneurship, and to guide 
farmers through changes.