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2.2.4 Personal letters
It is a personal and individual letter written by the extension worker to a farmer or vice-versa in connection with extension works . In practice, personal letters are used to answer enquiries from farmers regarding specific farm problems, supplies and services etc. This method can also be used to seek the farmer’s co-operation in extension activities. 1. Individual problem can easily be solved. 2. Cheap method. 3. It facilitates farmers’ co-operation. 4. It helps to develop good relations and confidence. 1. It is a time consuming method. 2. Has the limited usage for illiterates. 3. It is, sometimes, very difficult for the extension worker to get first-hand information about the problem and to answer each and every individual problem. |