Nature and Impact of TVA'S Agricultural Resource Development Program

摘要

The TVA agricultural development program, initiated in the 1930s, was an integrated effort of many agencies and institutions working at the grassroots with the people. TVA provides a regional development orientation to augment the educational mission of the universities. It deals with developing and using local resources, relates agriculture to total development, involves incentives to encourage individuals to try new technology, and frequently involves a research component. The cooperative program has provided a way to identify, assess, and solve problems quickly. The thrust has been to evaluate and demonstrate benefits from using new technology under a wide range of farm conditions. This publication identifies program objectives and how program emphasis has changed over the years. It also provides examples of impact on agricultural development during the past 50 years. (ERA citation 09:026130)