This study was aimed at identifying the various ways agricultural extension would enhance poverty
reduction. The specific objectives were to describe the socio-economic characteristics of the respondents,
identify agricultural extension strategies for poverty reduction among the respondents, identify the roles
agricultural extension play in reducing poverty among the respondents and determine the effectiveness of
the strategies. A structured questionnaire was administered to 78 contact farmers and 42 extension agents
purposively selected in Imo State. Information obtained was analyzed using frequency distribution tables
and percentages. The information obtained shows the major agricultural extension strategies for poverty
alleviation. These include participatory extension service, community empowerment and formation of farmer
associations amongst others. Several roles played by agricultural extension in alleviation poverty among the
respondents in the study area include improved livelihood, education of farmers and increased production
amongst others. Agricultural extension should be decentralized, while empowering communities as well as
people in the same vein so as to effectively meet the needs of the people. Infrastructures and social
amenities should be provided, that will boost production, raise income of farmers and gradually drive them
out of poverty.