Recognize the limits of regulation in producing behavior change:

• Regulation leads to adoption of specific regulated behaviors only. (e.g. the target audience performed required nitrogen test but did not apply resulting information when making decisions about nitrogen application)

Individual 
The learning experience: Relates to personal interests and provides for personal choice and control. (the learning experience is “learner centered”)

Beyond the Community 
The learning experience: Builds value for education as part of policy development and implementation.

Citation: Bosch, D. J., Cook, Z. L., & Fuglie, K. O. (1995). Voluntary versus mandatory agricultural policies to protect water quality: Adoption of nitrogen testing in Nebraska. Review of Agricultural Economics, 17(1), 13-24.
Citation Type: Research