agricultural extension

[ ag-ri-kuhl-cher-uhl ik-sten-shuhn ]

noun

1. the practice of providing support, technical advice, and continuing education to farmers, gardeners, etc.:

   The state agricultural department funds agricultural extension for owners of small farms.

Word History and Origins

Origin of agricultural extension¹

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

A new agency has been created in the agricultural extension act which was signed by President Wilson on the 8th of May in 1914.

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With the aid of these funds Agricultural Extension Schools have been organized.

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In no country in the world has agricultural extension been more rapid.

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