Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine the relative influence exerted by different sources of information on the adoption of deferred grazing systems by selected Texas ranchers. To achieve the purpose of this study the following specific objectives were established: 1. Determine the types of grazing systems adopted by the selected ranchers. 2. Determine the sources used by selected Texas ranchers to obtain information about deferred grazing systems. 3. Determine whether or not the source of information used varied according to the stage in the innovation design process reached with respect to types if deferred grazing systems. 4. Determine the influence that: (a) lowered forage production, (b) size of ranch, (c) tenure, (d) type of livestock grazed, (e) age of rancher, and (f) educational level of rancher exerted in the adoption of deferred grazing systems. Three null hypotheses were developed from a previously determined theoretical base to be tested statistically in order to achieve the purpose and objectives of the study. Data from the questionnaires were obtained from 377 ranchers operating in Texas Agricultural Extension Service Districts Three and Seven. From data analysis it was revealed that 22 sources of information about deferred grazing systems were available to the ranchers..
Scandarani, Muhei-eddin Giuma (1978). Sources of information affecting adoption of deferred grazing systems as a range improvement tool by selected Texas ranchers. Texas A&M University. Texas A&M University. Libraries. Available electronically from
https : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /DISSERTATIONS -638460.