Volunteer farmer trainers play a key role in disseminating improved dairy feeding practices and technologies to fellow farmers in Kenya and Uganda. According to a study, volunteer farmers are motivated both intrinsically, through gaining knowledge and helping others, and extrinsically, through social and financial benefits. While increasing their expertise and social networks are strong motivators for continuing as volunteers, opportunities to generate income from seed sales and services also help sustain their motivation over time. The research recommends supporting volunteer farmers with ongoing training, market linkages, and recognition to maintain the success of the farmer-to-farmer extension approach.
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