Extension Facilitated Scenario Planning to Direct a Preferred Agriculture Future

Authors

• JE Rowntree, Michigan State UniversityFollow
• MR Raven, Michigan State UniversityFollow
• JP Schweihofer, Michigan State UniversityFollow
• DD Buskirk, Michigan State University ExtensionFollow

Volume

50

Issue

3

Abstract

One role of Extension is to challenge clientele about what the future of a given industry may look like. Developing a scenario is a well-established process to help frame the question, "What might we need to do?" and guide future planning and decision-making. To develop a plan for a preferred future, clientele can be instructed on what futures are and challenged to think through potential factors that can influence the future. From this discussion, a scenarios framework outlining plausible, probable and preferred futures can be developed. This article incorporates the methods and outcomes of a scenario workshop.

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Recommended Citation

Rowntree, J., Raven, M., Schweihofer, J., & Buskirk, D. (2012). Extension Facilitated Scenario Planning to Direct a Preferred Agriculture Future. Journal of Extension, 50(3), Article 69. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.50.03.69