Understanding Agriculture
Understanding Agriculture

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 1988-02-01

Total Pages: 84

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This book responds to the widespread recognition among experts that our educational system needs to change in order to provide the skills and knowledge necessary to ensure the future vitality of U.S. agriculture. Understanding Agriculture focuses on agricultural literacy (education about agriculture) and vocational agricultural education (education in agriculture). The section on agricultural literacy addresses the teaching of science through agriculture, teacher education and training, model educational programs, community support, and agricultural career exploration programs. Vocational agricultural education is examined in terms of program enrollment, availability and content, supervised occupational experiences, the Future Farmers of America program, and teacher education and supply.

Planning and Conducting a Program of Instruction in Vocational Agriculture for Young Farmers
Planning and Conducting a Program of Instruction in Vocational Agriculture for Young Farmers

Author: Harry Neville Hunsicker

Publisher:

Published: 1978

Total Pages: 96

ISBN-13:

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This bulletin is designed to help plan and conduct instructional programs for young farmers. It offers suggestions for developing close cooperation among school administrators, teachers, and farm and civic leaders of the community. Information is included in the publication to show the need and importance of a program of instruction for young farmers. The teacher of vocational agriculture is the key person in the success of the local young farmer program, but his success depends to a large degree upon support and cooperation from the school authorities. Providing educational opportunities for young farmers is an important part of the local program for vocational education in agriculture. Young farmers need agricultural instruction. They are in a position to make immediate use of the knowledge and skills which this instruction affords them. Secondary schools which have departments of vocational agriculture can find challenging opportunities to serve these young men by offering programs of instruction for them in the local community.