Effective implementation of an adult farmer education program and of work experience programs for college students in Brazil was accomplished through the advisory council principle. This advisory group of farmers and local leaders in an area helped with practical work experience programs for freshman agriculture students. (MF)

Inviting policy development is an attempt to cordially summon those who are involved and affected by rules, codes, and procedures to understand and participate in the formulation, implementation, and evaluation of policies. This paper first presents criteria for an invitational framework for policy development and then goes on to discuss the…