Work record of a NZ Department of Agriculture / Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries Extension Officer. 1969-1987.
Records the extension activities involved in assisting producers make a success of their business. Including, newspaper, radio, advisory literature, journal articles and mass extension activities such as field days, evening classes and short courses at farm training institutes.
In a time when family units were predominant.
Relationships with research organisations and industry liaison are recorded.
Appointments included HAO Hastings. Hawke Bay, Roxburgh & Southland and Chief Advisory Officer (Horticulture) Head Office.
Experience embraced all branches of the horticulture industry; fruit, vegetable , flower, amenity and nursery.
With knowledge of the Industry from North to Southland.