The impact of Extension Education on Greenhouse Management from the View of Pakdasht Greenhouse Owners

The main purpose of this study was to assess the impact of extension education on greenhouse management from the view of Pakdasht educated Greenhouse owners. It is based on information collected from survey and a researcher-made questionnaire. The face validity (based on expert opinion) and reliability (Coronbach Alfa coefficient) were established for the questionnaire. The statistical population consisted of 850 greenhouse owners of ornamental plants in Pakdasht County and the sample size was determined by Cochrane formula (n= 117) through a random sampling technique. SPSS was used to analyze data. Correlation analysis showed significant and positive relationship between the variables of content and methods of educationa extension with management of greenhouses. In addition، the results of multiple regressions showed that content and methods of extension education had a positive impact on greenhouse management.