Spider Plots: A Tool for Participatory Extension Learning

Authors

• Tara P. Gareau, The Pennsylvania State UniversityFollow
• Richard G. Smith, The Pennsylvania State UniversityFollow
• Mary E. Barbercheck, The Pennsylvania State UniversityFollow
• David A. Mortensen, The Pennsylvania State UniversityFollow

Volume

48

Issue

5

DOI

10.34068/joe.48.05.30

Abstract

Here we demonstrate how spider plots can be used in a participatory fashion to simultaneously assess the performance of agricultural systems. We present how we used spider plots to assess ecosystem services from cover crops at a field day and suggest how the activity can be adapted to other purposes. We conclude by providing recommendations to educators for successfully facilitating a participatory assessment using the spider plot.

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Recommended Citation

Gareau, T. P., Smith, R. G., Barbercheck, M. E., & Mortensen, D. A. (2010). Spider Plots: A Tool for Participatory Extension Learning. Journal of Extension, 48(5), Article 30. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.48.05.30