Moore, Keith M.2016-04-192016-04-192014Presented at the Virginia Tech Africa Coalition Brownbag, Blacksburg, VA, May 2014.7989_Moore_Brownbag_Presentation.pdfhttp://hdl.handle.net/10919/70263This presentation describes research which assesses agricultural knowledge flows and mindsets among farmers in Kenya, Uganda, Lesotho, and Mali. It begins with a discussion of communicative competence, principles for enhancing innovative performance, and knowledge networks. Background information to the studies is provided, including an explanation of network components. Results from three surveys in four countries are then examined, with assessments of both agricultural mindsets and agricultural support networks in each location.application/pdfen-USIn CopyrightLocal knowledgeConservation agricultureAdoption of innovationsSocial learningSocial network analysisAgricultural mindsetAgricultural support networkMindset factor analysisWatershedPresentation