GCEAgricultural ScienceAgricultural Extension2024

In agricultural extension, a 'contact farmer' is one who

Asupplies farm produce directly to urban markets
Bis trained by extension agents to disseminate information to other farmersCORRECT
Cmaintains regular contact with the Ministry of Agriculture
Dgrows crops primarily for export purposes
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A contact farmer (also called a lead farmer) is a progressive farmer selected and trained by extension agents to pass on agricultural information and innovations to neighbouring farmers. This approach is used to extend the reach of extension services, especially where the ratio of extension agents to farmers is low.
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