Workshop Intervention on Behavioral Changes in Using Pesticide Among Farmers in Rong Kwang District, Phrae Province

Abstract

The objectives of this research were to study the effects of workshops in changing the behavior of farmers with regard to their use of pesticide and to develop guidelines for changing behavior of farmers. The research methodology was conducted in 3 phases: phase 1 - getting ready to change, phase 2 - making the change and phase 3 - transferring changes back-home.

The results of the workshop were:

1. In the workshop the participants were encouraged to share ideas, explain practices and make decisions together, by facilitators who gave advice when consulted. By this process the participants changed their behavior considerably.

2. Guidelines for changing people's behavior should include a workshop-type procedure or any other procedure which encourages target groups to participate and share ideas.

3. The process of changing people behavior should involve organizing people into groups or organizations as this can be effective in empowering and encouraging them to change.