Fisheries Extension Education (2+1)

2.3.1.3 Organizing and Conducting the Demonstration 

1. Analysis of the situation

Study the local problem, select the practice, analyse whether the farmers' needs for demonstration. Plan the demonstration; while planning, define the objective. Discuss the plan with selected farmers and make a detailed written plan.

2. Selection of the farmer

Consult the local leaders and select the farmer. He should have the ability to conduct demonstration successfully and is respected by the neighbours. A responsible, co-operative and average farmer with a field where most of the villages can go should be selected. Make sure that the water and other conditions are typical of the area.

3. Prepare the action plan

After selecting the farmer, prepare a plan of actions with him; a copy of the plan must be given to the demonstrator. Help the farmer in procuring the necessary inputs.

4. Conducting the demonstration

Before starting, make sure that all the necessary inputs are procured. Extension worker should help the farmer to carry out the activities. It must be ensured that all the work is being done as planned. Help the farmers in keeping the records.

5. Supervision of the demonstration

Extension worker should pay the regular visit to the demonstration farm. Give the specific suggestion, furnish new information when needed, check progress and see that the succeeding steps are performed as planned. Give him reorganization and provide him opportunities to meet the scientist and other extension specialists.

6. Recording the results

The results must be carefully observed, measured and recorded especially in the presence of other fellow farmers. Invite other farmers to see the effect of the new method.

7. Follow-up

Extension worker should publish the results through all mass media. The impact of result of demonstrations measured by a number of people who are persuaded to try the new practice.