Mid Reflection Paper

Mid Reflection This mid-reflection was based on the first six interviews during the data collection. The purpose of the mid-reflection was to compare the researcher’ pre-reflection and understand of the African-American farmer's experience with UF/IFAS Extension with deeper actual knowledge of the data (Wilcke, 2002). From this point, the researcher identified the new understanding of the lived experiences with African-American farmers with UF/IFAS Extension. This enabled the researcher an opportunity to expand and gain fresh perspective of the phenomena. The following information displays new information generate from the live experiences of UF /IFAS Extension of African-American farmers: trust, reasons for using UF/IFAS Extension, outreach and customer satisfaction revealed a new revelation of knowledge. Comparable to the pre-reflection, trust in UF/IFAS Extension identified by the participants remains a consistent issue within the African-American farming community. From the interviews, trust in Extension was revealed as an issue when using UF/IFAS Extension. Participants …show more content…
Participants never mentioned that their involvement in Extension was based on distress or immediate assistance needed with their farming enterprise. Participants mentioned that their involvement with extension was primarily voluntarily but purposeful. Therefore, if the participants had an issue they could not figure out on their own then they would used extension. Another reason why participants used Extension was based on certifications or permits needed for their farm. Two participants view extension as a way to gain access to the farmers market. Since current requirements to sell at the local farmers market must obligate. Participants were more inclined to go to the county extension office to get their permit renewed then to participate with extension programs or short