GCEAgricultural ScienceAgricultural Extension2023

Which of the following is a characteristic of early adopters of agricultural innovations?

AThey are the last group to accept a new technology after it has been widely proven
BThey are respected opinion leaders who adopt innovations after careful evaluationCORRECT
CThey are sceptical individuals who resist change for as long as possible
DThey adopt innovations out of economic necessity rather than personal choice
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Early adopters are the second category in the adopter classification. They are typically well-educated, respected opinion leaders within their communities who carefully evaluate innovations before adopting them. Their adoption influences the early and late majority. Laggards are the group that resists change the longest.
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