CHECKLIST FOR EVALUATING A FARM VISIT Yes No 1. Was I confident of my knowledge and skill? 2. Was the visit well planned? 3. Did the farmer know the purpose of my visit? 4. Did I have specific knowledge or a New practice to communicate? 5. Were all the necessary equipment and supplies at hand? 6. Was my manner friendly and respectful? 7. Did I, in the main, use "open" questions? 8. Did I use lines of communication which put the farmer at ease and encouraged him to express his own views? 9. Did I show a sensitivity to the farmer's problems and concerns? 10. Was I a good listener? 11. Was I clear in conveying information? 12. If I was demonstrating a skill, was my demonstration well organized and easy to follow? 13. Was the farmer given a chance to practise the skill himself? 14. At the end of the visit, did the farmer seem to have a good understanding of the purpose of the visit? 15. Did I give a chance to the farmer to raise any questions or issues? 16. Did I leave the farmer with any handout materials? 17. Was the farmer left with any specific tasks to accomplish before the next visit? 18. Was the next visit prepared for? 19. Did I make a note of any supplies or information I would need to have with me at the next meeting? 20. Did I make a record of the visit?