An Evaluation of the Operations of Three Farmer Associations in Western Kenya
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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the operation of
three contrasting farmer association in western Kenya in order
to recommend ways in which to improve the economic
performance of the associations. Secondary data were obtained
from the Ministry of Agriculture records while primary data
were collected through administration of a questionnaire to a
sample of 223 households. The sampled households were
randomly selected using the multi-stage sampling procedure.
Data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social
Scientists (SPSS) to identify the relationship between variables
(operations and activities of the farmer associations) and their
influence on economic viability and sustainability of the farmer
associations. It was found that more women were members of
FAs than men. Farm size was important in influencing the range
of services farmer associations provide to their members. It is
important to enhance the capacity of the FAs to develop and
implement viable economic activities to reduce over reliance
on donations.
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