The Impact of Agricultural Extension in Supporting Food Security Policies in the Capital Governorate of Amman in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

This research aimed to identify the role of agricultural extension in supporting food security policies in the capital, Jordan. This research was conducted at the Directorate of Agriculture of the Governorate. Data was collected using a questionnaire and personal interviews from a regular, deliberate sample of agricultural specialists and administrators at the Agriculture Directorate in Amman. The sample consisted of 60 individuals during the period from October to December 2024. Frequencies, percentages, relative weights, and Pearson's correlation coefficient were used as statistical analysis tools to extract the research results. The most important results are summarized as follows:Regarding age groups, the results showed that agricultural specialists were most likely to be in the 31-40 age group, while administrators were in the 20-30 age group. Regarding educational qualifications, the results showed that 56.6% of agricultural specialists were university graduates, while 53.3% of administrators had an intermediate education level. Regarding the length of experience in agricultural extension work, the results indicated that 40.0% of farming specialists had between 2 and 12 years of experience, while 50.0% of administrators had between 13 and 21 years of experience. Regarding the type of training courses received by agricultural specialists, 33.4% and 36.6% of farming specialists attended courses on food safety and hygiene, respectively. 30.0% of administrators participated in the same courses. 40%. This indicates the state's interest in food security for its citizens, as evidenced by the provision of these courses. The study recommends working to open agricultural channels that focus on food security.