Discover the life and lasting impact of Dr. Seaman A. Knapp and the farming reform that reshaped rural America.
This nonfiction work examines the invention and spread of the farm demonstration method, its roots in early extension education, and the driving ideas behind the farm family plan. It highlights how practical demonstrations, community engagement, and a new sense of cooperative farming helped elevate country life and agricultural literacy. The book also explores the roles of county agents, home and school connections, and the blueprint for a national system that linked farming with education and civic progress.
Through chapters on the farm demonstration concept, youth and home clubs, and the evolution of demonstration agencies, readers gain historical context and practical insight into how farming knowledge was organized, taught, and applied to real markets and everyday life.
Ideal for readers curious about agricultural history, extension education, and the people who built modern farming systems.
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Anbieter: Forgotten Books, London, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book gives a detailed account of the life of Dr. Seaman A. Knapp, the father of the Farm Demonstration Work and a renowned agricultural leader. Knapp's philosophy of teaching agriculture by the itinerant demonstration method is explored in depth. The author discusses how Knapp developed the idea of teaching farmers best practices by having them conduct demonstrations on their own farms, and how this method eventually evolved into the vast network of agricultural extension services that exist today. The book also provides a historical context for Knapp's work, highlighting the agricultural challenges faced by farmers in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The author delves into the impact of Knapp's work, not only on the agricultural industry but also on rural life in general. Overall, this book offers a comprehensive understanding of Knapp's contributions to agricultural education and his lasting legacy in shaping the modern agricultural landscape. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781330606377_0
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Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 322 pages. 8.98x5.98x0.75 inches. This item is printed on demand. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers zk133060637X
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Zustand: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 322 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 25928511/2
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