A framework for the analysis of farm-level decision making is proposed where the farm household is used as the primary unit of analysis. Each household has a unique set of socioeconomic and biophysical conditions. Agroforestry technology and investment decisions are evaluated by farmers and agricultural entrepreneurs based on key external factors including:
· access to markets;
· access to support services;
· access to scientific and indigenous knowledge; and
· policies, rules and regulations.
The second half of the paper suggests alternative extension strategies based upon an understanding of the farm household. Emphasis is given to tailoring extension approaches to help move farmers from a subsistence orientation to a more entrepreneurial orientation where appropriate.
