The ages of the respondents ranged from 22 to 81 and
the mean age was 44 (SD = 13.56, N = 208). Majority
(56.7%, n =118) of respondent were 30-54 years old. All
of the respondents in the study were male. The years of
experience of respondents ranged from 3 to 50 and the
mean of their experience was 22 years. The educational
level of majorities (30%) of farmers was primary, average
number of family size of farmers was five people. The
average size of farm to each farmer was equal to 5.5 ha,
average of irrigated land was 4.1, and 1.5 ha of their lands
were dry lands. Average number of pieces for the farmers
under this study was 3.3 pieces. Majority of farmers were
landowner and dominant farming system was agronomy
and animal husbandry in this region (45.2%) and mostly
have alternative cropping and they used of labor for their
agricultural activities. 43.3% of farmers in this study have
off-farm activities and 45% of farmers access to
agriculture credits for their activities. Only 30% of
respondents participated in extension courses