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Application of the Programmable Calculator to Extension Agricultural Management Programs

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  • McGrann, James M.
  • Edwards, William M.

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Extension economists have long struggled with making recommendations to farmers on the basis of "rules of thumbs," which may become obsolete or are not universally applicable, versus encouraging detailed numerical analysis, which, while providing more precise and individualized answers, often involves laborious and difficult calculations as well. Fortunately, the development of computers and electronic data processing has added a new dimension to decision making in agriculture.

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  • McGrann, James M. & Edwards, William M., 1979. "Application of the Programmable Calculator to Extension Agricultural Management Programs," 1979 Annual Meeting, July 29-August 1, Pullman, Washington 278211, American Agricultural Economics Association (New Name 2008: Agricultural and Applied Economics Association).
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:aaea79:278211
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.278211
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    1. Stephen B. Harsh, 1978. "The Developing Technology of Computerized Information Systems," American Journal of Agricultural Economics, Agricultural and Applied Economics Association, vol. 60(5), pages 908-912.
    2. Harold W. Walker, 1978. "Interfacing Research and Extension in Information Delivery Systems: Discussion," American Journal of Agricultural Economics, Agricultural and Applied Economics Association, vol. 60(5), pages 921-922.
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    1. Weber, Michael T. & Pease, James W. & Vincent, Warren H. & Crawford, Eric W. & Stilwell, Thomas C., 1983. "Microcomputers and Programmable Calculators for Agricultural Research in Developing Countries," Food Security International Development Working Papers 54765, Michigan State University, Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics.

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