Understanding Training Preferences Among Farm Women in Parbhani District, Maharashtra

Farm women play a vital role in agriculture, yet their participation in formal training programs is often limited due to various constraints. This study was conducted in Parbhani and Manwath tehsils of Parbhani district, Maharashtra, using an ex-post-facto research design. A total of 120 farm women were selected through random sampling, and data were collected via structured interviews. The study focused on training preferences related to duration, place, time, method, organizing institutions, and seasonal suitability. Results showed that most farm women (41.60%) preferred short-duration training (0-1 day), with a majority (69.10%) favouring sessions within their own village. Krishi Vigyan Kendras were the most preferred training organizers (49.10%), and a combination of lecture and practical methods was favoured by 70.00% of respondents. Evening sessions (53.30%) and the Zaid season (48.30%) were identified as the most suitable for training.