709-3 Extension and the Developing World.

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Wednesday, 8 October 2008: 8:55 AM
George R. Brown Convention Center, 371D

Stefan C. Einarson, Plant Breeding and International Programs, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
Abstract:
This talk will focus on new digital tools and techniques for extending agricultural knowledge to the developing world. It will discuss on-going projects involving video, rich media, e-learning tools and new emerging software and hardware deployed in India, and Africa where these technologies are being utilized effectively to enhance the agricultural education. The talk will demonstrate some of these technologies and talk about the lessons learned in working with them.

See more from this Division: A06 International Agronomy
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