Enablers of Change

The power of asking more questions

Enablers of Change

Show Notes

In this episode, we’re diving into one of the most underrated tools we have as extension practitioners: asking questions. It’s easy to get caught up in sharing our technical expertise with farmers, but research shows that the simple act of asking questions—especially follow-up questions—can actually make us more effective at helping farmers improve their practices. See all the details and contribute to the discussion over at our blog.

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