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Release Date: 1/25/2026
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Abstract
This is the fifth article in the Participatory Action Research in Agriculture series, designed for Extension professionals working in agricultural contexts. It provides practical guidance on evaluation strategies, approaches, and common challenges in participatory action research projects, offering tools and insights to help practitioners assess progress, document outcomes, and strengthen both research quality and community impact. Written by John Diaz and Ysabel Polanco, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, January 2026.
About this Publication
This document is AEC841, a publication of the Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date January 2026. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication. © 2026 UF/IFAS. This publication is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.
How to Cite
Diaz, J., & Polanco, Y. (2026). Evaluating Participatory Action Research Projects: Process, Outcomes, and Use. EDIS, 2026(1). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc504-2026
Authors
John Diaz
Specialist
University of Florida
associate professor and Extension specialist, program development and evaluation, Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, UF/IFAS Gulf Coast Research and Education Center, Plant City, FL
Ysabel Polanco
postdoctoral research associate, Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, UF/IFAS Gulf Coast Research and Education Center, Plant City, FL
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