Another function is to provide information above to extension advisors
According to this system, extension advisors can quickly receive information on technical matters and information on extension methods from advisors in other prefectures.
Besides, farmers can also look for the informative sites in other prefectures, and receive specialized technical information from extension advisors in other prefectures.
On the other hand, the methods of both collecting and providing information have been drastically improving for about 30 years. Up until today the methods of providing CIEA have been changing from snail mail, fax, and personal communication network to Internet.