Implementing Participatory Action Research in Agricultural Contexts

This publication provides Extension professionals with practical guidance for implementing participatory action research (PAR) in agricultural contexts. As the fourth installment in the Ask IFAS series on PAR, it focuses on the transition from planning to action, offering strategies to launch participatory projects, collect data collaboratively, navigate group dynamics, and sustain engagement during the implementation phase. Written by John Diaz and Ysabel Polanco, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, April 2026.