Closer Cooperation between Research and Extension

Lack of adequate cooperation between research and extension activities in agricultural economics has long been a problem. Evolution from separate physical location and separate administration, to the same physical location and separate administration, to combined location and administration has improved program coordination. However, many problems ranging from personality conflicts, inadequate communication, and basic lack of understanding still plague the profession. Joint appointments, combined funding, and a better understanding of the problem itself may lead to more effective program performance in agricultural economics research and extension.