Journal of Applied Sciences1812-56541812-5662Asian Network for Scientific Information10.3923/jas.2008.3064.3067Sadegh AllahyariMohammad ChizariMohammad 122008817This study was carried out to assess the ability of
extension system to accomplish supportive policies of sustainable agriculture
as perceived by extension experts. A sample of 87 respondents was selected
through simple random sampling technique and surveyed through a pre-designed
questionnaire. Descriptive and inferential were used to analyze the date
for drawing conclusion. The findings show that extension experts generally
had a positive perception regarding the ability of extension system for
the achievement of supportive policies of sustainable agriculture in Iran
context. No significant differences between overall means of professionals`
perceptions toward ability of extension system to achieve supportive policies
of sustainable agriculture and their age, organizational position, years
of experience or educational background were found. It is concluded that
extension system had a more effective role to accomplish policies regarding
the supporting local groups for community action.]]>Ahmadvand, M. and E. Karami, 2007738803890Allahyari, M.S. and M. Chizari, 20081610Bartlett, J.E., J.W. Kotrlik and C.C. Higgins,2001194350Chizari, M., J.R. Lindner and M. Zoghie, 1999402027Chizari, M., F. Lashkarara and J.R. Lindner, 200186571Dart, J.J.,20002000Karami, E., 199556172Khan, S. and M. Nafees, 20022584588Lindner, J.R., T.H. Murphy and G.E. Briers, 2001424353Pretty, J.N., 19952312471263Pretty, J.N.,19951st Edn.,Pretty, J.N., 19981998pp: 23-45pp: 23-45Pretty, J.N. and H. Ward, 200129209227Roling, N.G. and J.N. Pretty, 19971997Roling, N.G. and J. Jiggins, 19981998pp: 283-311pp: 283-311