Dear Colleagues,
The ESEE is a biennial event that is organized in rotation by European countries for training and research in the purpose of communication for agricultural and rural extension. As it known, the first seminar was organized in Finland 40 years ago. 21st ESEE between September 2 to 6, 2013 in Antalya, Turkey. The main purpose of this seminar traditionally is to share the ideas and
practices of the participants on participatory approach to agricultural extension works. As usual this year we will see and listen the best practice in extension between public and private extension services around the world starting from Europe. We have the possibilities to discuss and argue and to adopt them in other countries, and to meet good friends during years. During these passed years we are the Extension Educators, Scientists and have met all around. The issue, "train trainers to train" is the same but the world around has changed. As it known, we need food, and the farmers are still providing the material for safety food as well as they are most responsible of security of food. We, the extension educators are finding the innovations for new and less time consuming and easier work for agriculture. We will be happy to welcome you in Antalya, hope to see you in sunny Antalya. Coordinator of 21th ESEE
Akdeniz University Faculty of Agriculture
Dept.of Agricultural Economics
Extension Science
07058 Antalya/Turkey
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40YEARS
HISTORY “40years”
Previous Seminars
The first European Seminar was held in 1973 in Finland, when European agriculture was transforming from a traditional practical activity to an industry of managed businesses, and Extension Services were changing from practice based on experience to professional consultation based on communication theories. The seminar gave an opportunity to exchange ideas and experience among university staff and private and professional personnel concerned with Extension Education. During the 40 years of the Seminar history, the seminars have continued each other year, in different host countries. The last ESEE was organized in Helsinki in 2011.
