Professor Zebedayo S. K Mvena, for their continuous support and guidance throughout the course of this work. I sincerely thank all the staff and students in the Department of Agricultural Education and Studies at Iowa State University for their good support and kindness during my one-year stay in Ames as a student. My special thanks also go to the iAGRI (Innovative Agricultural Research Initiative) for sponsoring my study as well as this research. Furthermore, I would also like to thank all of my participants who were willing to take part in this study as well as all local government officials who gave me good support on my way to access my participants. Finally, I would like to present my appreciation to my family and friends for their support and love that gave me courage to work hard in my studies.
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