Scale construction to identify training needs of agripreneurs to enhance their competency for value chain development: A methodological approach Shruti*,1, Scientist, Sharma J.P.2, Joint Director Extension, Burman R.R.3, Principal Scientist, Gills R.4, Scientist, Singh M.5, Scientist 1ICAR-Directorate of Mushroom Research, Solan 2ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi 3Agricultural Extension Division, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi 4Agricultural Extension Division, ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Kochi 5Agricultural Extension Division, ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil and Water Conservation, Dehradun *Corresponding author email id: shrutikush0983@gmail.com
Abstract Recently, emphasis is given on beyond farmer production and productivity means from farm to fork, thus, many of the agripreneurs are involve in processing of agricultural produce to reduce post-harvest losses and adding value to produce in terms of quality and price. Therefore, identification of the areas of training needs of agripreneurs involve in processing was requisite. For that reason, a scale was constructed to measure the training needs of agripreneurs involve in processing to enhance their competency for value chain development based on Likert's summative rating technique of scale construction. The scale consisted of final 40 statements including 23 positive and 17 negative statements. Reliability of the scale was measured by using Spearman Brown formula (0.785) as well as Cronbach's alpha (0.855). The overall scale content validity index was 0.93. Thus reliability and validity of the scale indicates its consistency and precision of the results. The developed scale can facilitate planners, policy makers, institutions to determine the new areas of training and can help in identifying the training needs of agripreneurs beyond the study area with suitable modifications. Top Keywords Training, Agripreneurs, Likert's scale, Spearman Brown, Cronbach's alpha. Top |