The Mkulima TV Program coordinating team is already in the field recording programs for this year 2012. So far we have been able to air 20 programs since late last year. The enthusiasm from farmers is very high based on the many questions and comments we are receiving from viewers.
People are simply hungry for agricultural knowledge and information! Dr. Kagima, the JKUAT coordinator for the program and also the Director, Extension & Technology Transfer is busy with his team trying to solicit for funding to grow this important dissemination tool. “Donors, we are looking for funding and partnerships.”
Catch the Episodes on Sundays 4:30 pm
Penn State team of 7 ladies guided by Fran Alloway visited JKUAT on June 7th, 2011. The group of seven included Cooperative Extension County Educators from the 2nd oldest State in United State of America. The extension educators provide community education in food, nutrition, health, budgeting, 4-H Youth Program, and family resiliency. Conversations have been going on between Ms. Fran Alloway and Dr. D. Kagima regarding extension work in both our countries.
The shooting of Mkulima TV Program episodes on JKUAT innovations commenced in March 2011. So far 17 complete shows/episodes have been shot and ready to be aired on KBC Television. Already 10 scholars have answered frequently asked questions that will be aired at the same time. The program shooting and interviews will resume from mid-July 2011. Make a date to watch the first episode on Saturday July 9th 2011 just before 7pm News for 25 minutes and other subsequent Saturdays from then on.