Using Urban Farmer Perceptions of Urban Agricultural Resources to Inform Extension Programming: A Q Methodology Study

Urban farmers face challenges as they work among traditionally underserved populations, are new to farming, and may not recognize the resources available them. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) prioritizes urban food production research has recognized unique faced by farmers. purpose this study was better understand perspectives toward agricultural resources. Using USDA Agricultural Toolkit (2016) a conceptual framework, found three Oklahoma producers regarding resource challenges: Visionary Farmer, Business-minded Learning Farmer. Farmers emphasize application agriculture social community-building needs. need for economic financial education highlight continued in operations. findings suggest an opportunity Extension farmer-serving agencies provide innovative communication, programming support designed address struggles