Seven statements are presented describing the basic principles undergirding agriculture and agribusiness education in Iowa. They define agricultural education broadly by its orientations toward (1) democratic participation, (2) pragmatic orientation and values development, (3) change through flexibility and continuity, (4) decision making through…

Designed to aid in learning the main ideas of the agribusiness concept, this document answers the following questions, treating each answer in a separate explanatory section: (1) What is the meaning of the terms "agriculture" and "agribusiness"? (2) What is the relationship of agriculture and agribusiness? (3) What is involved in tracing an…

This publication specified the requirements for certification of pesticide applicators as provided in the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act as amended in 1972. Sections 171.1-171.6 of the Act are outlined in detail for clarification. Included in this document are: definitions of terms, categories of commercial applicators,…

The document is a collection of teacher guides to sample units introducing agriculture at the primary level; part or all of the units can be used along with the regular curriculum during the school year. Intended to acquaint K-3 students with agriculture's important role, the purpose of the course is to impart basic knowledge of materials, tools,…

Developed in an attempt to clarify the concept of agribusiness and intended for use with its companion document, "Teaching the Meaning and Importance of Agribusiness," this manual is designed to assist youth in understanding the magnitude of agribusiness, and shows that agribusiness involves the removal of traditional farm functions to off-farm…

Ethanol and blends of ethanol and gasoline (such as gasohol) offer a near-term fuel alternative to oil. The focus of this handbook is upon the small-scale production of ethanol using farm crops as the source of raw materials. Provided are chapters on ethanol production procedures, feedstocks, plant design, and financial planning. Also presented…

This guide includes 12 source units of instruction developed by teachers of vocational agriculture who participated in an internship program in agriculture/agribusiness, which was designed to up-date the knowledge and skills of teachers of vocational agriculture in their areas of teaching specialization and to develop source units of instruction…

Designed to assist teachers in improving instruction in agriculture and related areas, this curriculum guide is written in terms of student performance using measurable objectives, and is a suggested method of group instruction for students who are employed in an agribusiness program. The material is intended to cover those items which every…

Each of the 61 modules in this packet contains a brief description of the module contents, a list of the major division of units, the overall objectives, objectives by units, content outline, and suggested teaching method, student application activities, and evaluation procedures. A list of resource materials is also included for each. Some of the…

Intended for supplementary use with "A Reference Unit on the Meaning and Importance of Agribusiness," this suggested teaching plan is designed to assist in teaching certain fundamental concepts associated with the meaning and importance of agribusiness. It is composed of the following sections: Purpose, behavioral objectives, situation,…

Each of the 22 curriculum modules in this packet for instruction in agricultural supplies and services contains a brief description of the module content, a list of the major division or units, the overall objectives, objectives by units, content outline, and suggested teaching methods, student application activities, and evaluation procedures. A…

The document is a catalog of behavioral objectives organized by units of instruction in agricultural education. Each of the six units contains an outline of the content, a goal statement, and general and specific objectives. The units were developed by teachers in summer workshops to provide: (1) a bank of objectives for task analyses and job…

This publication is intended to provide a reference for teachers, counselors, and administrators in planning, administering and conducting vocational and technical programs in agribusiness, natural resources and environmental protection at the postsecondary level. The material is presented in sections, each with a list of selected references, as…

Designed to meet the job-related metric measurement needs of forestry students, this instructional package is one of four for the agribusiness and natural resources occupations cluster, part of a set of 55 packages for metric instruction in different occupations. The package is intended for students who already know the occupational terminology,…

Designed to meet the job-related metric measurement needs of horticulture students, this instructional package is one of four for the agribusiness and natural resources occupations cluster, part of a set of 55 packages for metric instruction in different occupations. The package is intended for students who already know the occupational…