International Journal of Agriculture Extension and Social Development

author(s)
G Vamshi, Dr. PP Kharade and Pratiksha Shrikrushna Tale

abstract
This study, conducted across Daund, Haveli and Maval tehsils of Pune District (50 nursery owners per tehsil), examines how nursery owners’ profiles—age, education, experience, landholding, nursery area, income, social participation, extension contact, economic and risk orientation, and achievement motivation—relate to their crisis management practices. Correlation analysis shows strong, significant positive relationships for landholding, nursery area, annual income, and moderate but significant associations with education, economic orientation, achievement motivation, age, and experience. Social participation, extension contact, and risk orientation showed non?significant correlations. The findings emphasize that larger scale and financial stability, alongside cognitive and attitudinal qualities, are key drivers of effective crisis management.