Developed by the Global Forum for Rural Advisory Services (GFRAS), the New Extensionist is a global view of extension and advisory services (EAS) that articulates the role of EAS in the rural context and agricultural innovation systems.

The Learning Kit contains 13 modules designed for self-guided, face-to-face or blended learning. Modules should be used in conjunction with the accompanying workbook. Module 1, Introduction to the New Extensionist, provides the foundation and context needed for the other modules.  

Visit this link for all the modules and resources (manual, workbook, presentation slides and lecturer guide).

Module 1: Introduction to the New Extensionist

Module 2: Extension Approaches and Tools

Module 3: Agricultural Extension Programme Management

Module 4: Professional Ethics

Module 5: Adult Learning for Behavioural Change

Module 6: Basic Knowledge Management and Extension

Module 7: Introduction for Facilitation for Development

Module 8: Community Mobilisation

Module 9: Farmer Organisational Development

Module 10: The Role of Extension in Value Chains

Module 11: Agricultural Entrepreneurship

Module 12: Gender in Advisory Services

Module 13: Risk Mitigation and Adaptation in Extension

Module 14: Developing Capacity for Evaluation of Rural Extension and Advisory Services

Module 15: Policy Advocacy for Rural Advisory Services

Module 16: Nutrition-Sensitive Extension