History of Agricultural Extension in Europe and the US

This video dives into the origins of agricultural advice, the impact of crises like the Irish Potato Famine, and the pioneering role of England’s University Extension Movement. Discover how the U.S. revolutionized agricultural education with the Morrill Act, Hatch Act, and the Smith-Lever Act, creating a model of community-based support that spread worldwide.

Active Recall Questions:

1. What early forms of agricultural advice-sharing existed in ancient civilizations like Mesopotamia and Egypt?
2. How did the Irish Potato Famine influence the development of agricultural advisory services in the United Kingdom?
3. What role did the Smith-Lever Act of 1914 play in establishing the Cooperative Extension Service in the United States?