ADDRESSING EXTENSION
AND TRAINING NEEDS
OF FARMERS
WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES

A Case Study of
the Islamic Republic of Iran

Extension, Education and Communication Service
Research, Extension and Training Division
Sustainable Development Department

FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS
Rome 2003
 

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CONTENTS

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

PREFACE

ACRONYMS

INTRODUCTION

Background
The study area
Human resources
People with physical disabilities
Methodology

FINDINGS

Farmers with physical disabilities
The relatives of farmers with physical disabilities
Extensionists' points of view and recommendations

CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

REFERENCES

ANNEX