Journal of
Agricultural Extension and Rural Development

  • Abbreviation: J. Agric. Ext. Rural Dev
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2170
  • DOI: 10.5897/JAERD
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 490

Full Length Research Paper

A Focus Group approach to exploration of the dynamics of farmers’ groups in Trinidad, West Indies

Marcus N. A. Ramdwar
  • Marcus N. A. Ramdwar
  • University of Trinidad and Tobago, O'Meara Campus, O' Meara Industrial Estate, Arima, Trinidad, West Indies.
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Valerie A. Stoute
  • Valerie A. Stoute
  • University of Trinidad and Tobago, O'Meara Campus, O' Meara Industrial Estate, Arima, Trinidad, West Indies.
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Wayne G. Ganpat
  • Wayne G. Ganpat
  • The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad, West Indies.
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  •  Received: 01 April 2014
  •  Accepted: 15 July 2014
  •  Published: 01 September 2014

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