Investigating the educational needs of saffron farmers in Kermanshah TownshipA New Achievement in Virtual Agricultural Education in Covid-19 Disease

In recent decades, climate change has led to authorities turn to drought-resistant crops with low water needs, such as saffron. Although the growth of saffron in Kermanshah has a long history and special potential, but its cultivation in Kermanshah has not been developed and its educational needs have not been identified. Therefore, identifying and prioritize the educational needs of saffron farmers in Kermanshah is important. In this research which was conducted using Mix method design (qualitative-quantitative) and descriptive-analytical method, the educational needs of saffron farmers were identified and prioritized, samples selected purposefully. Data collect through Telephone interview (31 people). The results of this evaluation showed that the “planting” and “post-harvest” stage need strengthening; and before planting, holding, and harvesting stages do not require training. The implication of this study can help the authorities of Kermanshah province in identifying the educational needs of saffron growers so that they can develop the area under cultivation of this valuable product.