Recommendations and Implications
Although farmer education has been the focus of multiple research studies, research specific to the educational needs and preferences of YBFR must continue to expand. Much of the existing research was dated and does not take into account new communication technologies and their increasing presence in society today. Future researchers should explore the formal and informal educational opportunities that currently exist for YBFR. Research focusing on the difference between educational needs and preferences of YBFR and older, established farmers and ranchers is also needed. Although past researchers have considered the needs and preferences of both groups, little research actually compares the two groups. Long-term research that follows this group of YBFR through the life stages would provide insight into not only the educational needs of each age range, but also details of how education, age, and experience impacts needs and preferences.