A review of the history of Michigan State University's annual Farmer's Week shows attendance declining as the number of farmers in the State declines, continued high interest in school and commercial displays, and a drop-off in "classroom" attendance. Subject matter meetings no longer draw; well-known speakers still attract audiences,…

Describes how agricultural colleges in Europe and the United States are barring visitors and curtailing travel to prevent an epidemic of foot-and-mouth disease. (EV)

From 1980 to 1995, the University of Western Sydney at Hawkesbury (formerly Hawkesbury Agricultural College) in Richmond, New South Wales, Australia, pioneered an innovative undergraduate degree in Systems Agriculture based on experiential education, systems thinking, and adult learning theory. Today this program is in trouble and has reverted…

This document presents an overview of and recommendations concerning the agricultural programs in California public higher education. Some of the recommendations are: (1) all new programs, options, and courses should be screened on a regular basis to determine if collaborative action would not lead to improvement; (2) ways and means of increasing…

This study investigated the similarities and differences found in agricultural education programs housed in colleges of agricultural and in colleges of education. No major differences were found. (JOW)

Examines the converging forces in U.S. and Britain responsible for the belief that the educational experience of Hampton and Tuskegee had a particular lesson for Black Africa. Studies the transference of the Tuskegee model to Liberia in the late 1920's and 1930's, and the role of the Phelps-Stokes Foundation of New York. (RJ)

This agriculture extension service publication from Pennsylvania State University introduces the identification and control of common ornamental insect pests. For each of the insects or insect groups (i.e. aphids) identified in this publication, information on host plants, pest description, and damage caused by the pest is given. Also a calendar…

BECAUSE AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE ENROLLMENTS WERE NOT KEEPING PACE WITH THE DEMANDS FOR AGRICULTURAL GRADUATES, A STUDY WAS UNDERTAKEN TO DETERMINE FACTORS WHICH INFLUENCE SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE ENROLLMENT AT CLEMSON UNIVERSITY AND REASONS FOR THE HIGH PERCENTAGE OF MAJOR COURSE CHANGES. A FOUR-SECTION SCHEDULE, ADMINISTERED IN CLASSES TO 159 SCHOOL OF…

Uses data from a 1995-96 national survey of agricultural scientists at land-grant universities to investigate the relative importance of 19 sources of influence on agricultural scientists engaged in six areas of agricultural research: productionist-oriented, sustainable agriculture, environmental, basic, consumer-oriented, and rural…

Reports a study that compared universities that do and do not provide agricultural training examining similarities and differences among the nations with respect to such characteristics as size, affluence, and technological emphasis. (JT)

This agriculture extension service publication from Pennsylvania State University discusses techniques and equipment used in spraying field crops. In the discussion of field hydraulic sprayers, specific topics include types of sprayers, tanks, pumps, pressure regulators, hoses, boom spraying, directed spraying, and nozzle bodies. In the discussion…

This agriculture extension service publication of Pennsylvania State University discusses the damage from and control of vertebrate pests. Specific discussions describe the habits, habitat, and various control measures for blackbirds and crows, deer, meadow and pine mice, European starlings, and woodchucks. Where confusion with non-harmful species…

Agricultural Education in the Netherlands is categorized as Scientific, Higher Secondary, Middle Secondary, and Lower Secondary. Scientific education is given at the agricultural university which has a 6- or 7-year curriculum. Higher secondary education is given at agricultural and horticultural colleges with a 3- to 4-year curriculum. Middle…

Academic characteristics and high school courses of freshmen entering Ohio State University's College of Agriculture (1982-87) were studied before and after the 1984 implementation of a policy requiring college preparatory curriculum for unconditional admission. Vast majority of freshmen completed three to four years of vocational agriculture,…