This study explored the educational strategies used by livestock feed, chemical/fertilizer, and seed businesses (n=79) in Iowa. Agribusinesses used a variety of educational methods to reach their clientele. Farm visits and meetings were frequently used by all. (JOW)

Significant differences exist between agribusiness workers and agricultural production workers in Missouri in the affective work skills they demonstrate. Significant differences also appear between agricultural supervisors and workers. (SK)

This study attempted to ascertain if a difference existed between the affective competencies exhibited by production agriculture and agribusiness workers when grouped according to age. (SSH)

A survey of 201 Missouri vocational agriculture teachers assessed their perceptions on selected local curricular adjustments. Results indicated that teachers supported incorporation of agribusiness instruction. Local program expansion in other areas may be worthy of investigation. (CH)

This debate focuses on the location of federal-level administration of vocational agriculture and agribusiness: Should the program be administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture or by the U.S. Department of Education? (CT)

To establish a vocational education program that is relevant to the actual job requirements, the specific activities associated with the job must first be identified. The technique used to secure and present information related to job activities is known as job analysis. (SSH)

The article is a report of a two-phase project designed to determine the employment opportunities for persons who have knowledge and skills in agricultural subjects and the community resources available to programs of vocational agriculture in Connecticut. (Author/BP)

Reports findings from a study conducted in Alabama to compare the validity of two sources of follow-up data for secondary agribusiness program completors, from vocational agriculture teachers, and from the former students. Includes recommendations for similar periodical studies and for teacher education programs. (MF)

The procedures, findings, and recommendations of a study designed to determine the degree of diffusion of safety education into the agribusiness programs in Alabama and to relate twelve selected teacher and situational variables to the diffusion described in this research report. (BM)

The authors attempted to determine what computer skills are needed by students for entry-level employment in agribusiness. Although teachers are using computers for instruction, few employers rate computer skills as important for entry-level workers. (CH)

Research was conducted to assess the level of mastery of Florida students enrolled in the Applied Principles program. Results are reported in the following categories: student achievement, current grade in school, previous enrollment in agriculture, membership in Future Farmers of America, SOEP (Supervised Occupational Experience Programs)…

Research was conducted to determine the benefits derived from agribusiness supervised occupational experience programs and to identify factors important in planning and/or conducting students' agribusiness employment experiences as perceived by employers of vocational agriculture students. (CT)

Twenty-five of 46 vocational agriculture departments in Utah were surveyed with the following results: very little correlation between teachers' and employers' perceptions of content emphases; positive relationship between student performance and teacher emphases in agribusiness and negative in agricultural production; and positive relationship…

The study determined the perceptions of interns and agribusinessmen towards the internship course at Auburn University, a supervised practicum in technical agribusiness competencies. Questionnaire responses from 37 interns and 37 agribusinessmen rated characteristics of the internship as very good to outstanding. Nine recommendations for program…