This document discusses blogs, their advantages over hard copy publications, and how they can be used in extension work. Some key points: - Blogs can be edited by groups or individuals and allow readers to comment. They are free to create and distribute, easy to update and archive. - Blogs have advantages over hard copy like being free, fast to update and having feedback/comments. They can have unlimited subscribers and authors. - Hard copy is portable and doesn't require technology or internet access. - Blogs can replace or augment newsletters by quickly updating the public on extension activities and field trials. - Free blog platforms include blogs.lib.ncsu.edu and blogger.

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