Robert M. Stwalley

Department of Agriculture and Biological Engineering, Purdue University, Lafayette, United States

Publications

• Research Article   
  The methodology and development of a market assessment survey for lake restoration of lake bosomtwe and increased livelihoods for small-holder farmers
  Author(s): Robert M. Stwalley*
  
  A market assessment survey was created to conduct a comprehensive baseline survey of agricultural and fishing practices within the Lake Bosomtwe area, providing small holder-farmers the opportunity to share their needs, insight, and input into a demonstration farm design. This survey was developed from two overall goals and six research questions. The primary goals were to understand the general population and to prioritize the components for inclusion in an agricultural demonstration farm, which would then serve as an example of improved agricultural methods. From the six research questions, 147 specific questions were developed, which included GPS locations for community households, pit latrines, and water well boreholes. The study sought to interview 10-15 farmers per village. The survey contained five sections: demographics; land use; farming practices; water, sanitation, and hygi.. View More»
  

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