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Adeoti, Adetola; Barry, Boubacar; Namara, Regassa; Kamara, Abdul – Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension, 2009
Treadle pump (TP) technology has been promoted by Enterprise Works in West Africa as an alternative to the traditional rope and bucket irrigation. The aim is to improve output and incomes and reduce poverty among farm households. This paper reports a short term (two years) assessment of the dynamics of its adoption and impacts, with a special…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Poverty, Water, Agricultural Machinery
Hutchinson, Kenneth E. – Agr Educ Mag, 1969
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Machinery, Agricultural Machinery Occupations
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Peek-Asa, Corinne; Sprince, Nancy L.; Whitten, Paul S.; Falb, Scott R.; Madsen, Murray D.; Zwerling, Craig – Journal of Rural Health, 2007
Context: Crash fatality and injury rates are higher on rural roadways than other roadway types. Although slow-moving farm vehicles and equipment are risk factors on rural roads, little is known about the characteristics of crashes with farm vehicles/equipment. Purpose: To describe crashes and injuries for the drivers of farm vehicles/equipment and…
Descriptors: Restraints (Vehicle Safety), Prevention, Motor Vehicles, Risk
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Abi-Ghanem, Rita; Carpenter-Boggs, Lynne; Koenig, Richard; Pannkuk, Chris; Pan, William; Parker, Robert – Journal of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Education, 2009
Iraq, formerly known as Mesopotamia, is the birthplace of agriculture. The recent war and instability have significantly impacted the country's agricultural production and knowledge support systems. To support revitalization of the Iraqi agricultural system, the USDA funded a consortium of five U.S. universities (Washington State University,…
Descriptors: Information Needs, Rural Extension, Extension Agents, Agricultural Production
Eck, Roy F. – Agr Educ Mag, 1969
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Agricultural Machinery, Agricultural Machinery Occupations, Educational Needs
Ohio State Univ., Columbus. Center for Vocational and Technical Education. – 1965
THE OBJECTIVE OF THE 16-MODULE COURSE OUTLINED IN THIS GUIDE IS TO HELP TEACHERS PREPARE FORMER FARMERS, HIGH SCHOOL DROPOUTS AND GRADUATES, AND UNEMPLOYED, AND EMPLOYED PERSONS FOR OCCUPATIONAL ENTRY AS AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY SETUP MEN, MECHANIC'S HELPERS, MECHANICS, PARTS MEN, AND SERVICE SUPERVISORS. IT WAS DEVELOPED BY A NATIONAL TASK FORCE ON…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Agricultural Machinery, Agricultural Machinery Occupations, Bibliographies
Ewing, Kent – Agricultural Education, 1976
Descriptors: Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Machinery, Agricultural Machinery Occupations, Program Descriptions
HILL, DURWIN; VENABLE, BENNY MAC – 1966
THE PURPOSE OF THIS DOCUMENT IS TO PROVIDE A STUDY GUIDE FOR STUDENTS PREPARING FOR AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY OCCUPATIONS IN A VOCATIONAL AGRICULTURE COOPERATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM. THE MATERIAL WAS DESIGNED BY SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALISTS ON THE BASIS OF STATE ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS, TRIED IN OPERATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND REFINED BY A TEACHER.…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Agricultural Machinery, Agricultural Machinery Occupations, Answer Keys
Ohio State Univ., Columbus. Center for Vocational and Technical Education. – 1965
ONE OF A SERIES DESIGNED TO HELP TEACHERS PREPARE POSTSECONDARY STUDENTS FOR AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY SERVICE OCCUPATIONS AS MECHANICS, MECHANIC'S HELPERS, PARTS MEN, AND SERVICE SUPERVISORS, THIS GUIDE AIMS TO DEVELOP STUDENTS' KNOWLEDGE OF THE OPERATING PROCEDURES OF A SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND ABILITY TO CARRY OUT THE FUNCTIONS OF A SERVICE…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Agricultural Machinery, Agricultural Machinery Occupations, Bibliographies
Jacobs, Clinton O. – 1966
The investigation was conducted to analyze selected activities in farmstead mechanization as experienced by farmers and associated businesses and to interpret the findings. Data were obtained from Kansas Farm Management Association records and by interviews with 30 selected farmers with functional mechanized farmsteads, 18 dealers, and 16…
Descriptors: Agricultural Machinery, Agricultural Machinery Occupations, Employment Opportunities, Farm Management
Ohio State Univ., Columbus. Center for Vocational and Technical Education. – 1965
THE PURPOSE OF THIS GUIDE IS TO HELP TEACHERS PREPARE POSTSECONDARY-LEVEL STUDENTS FOR THE AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY SERVICE OCCUPATIONS AS PARTS MEN, MECHANICS, MECHANIC'S HELPERS, AND SERVICE SUPERVISORS. IT WAS DESIGNED BY A NATIONAL TASK FORCE ON THE BASIS OF RESEARCH FROM STATE STUDIES. THE MAJOR OBJECTIVE IS TO DEVELOP (1) STUDENT UNDERSTANDING…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Agricultural Machinery, Agricultural Machinery Occupations, Bibliographies
Fore, J. M.; And Others – 1970
Written for the tractor operator, the manual describes, with the aid of colored illustrations and diagrams, the tasks involved in the proper operation and daily maintenance of tractors. It offers explanations for the desirability of the various servicing and adjustment operations, as well as guidelines for tractor operation and safety. The…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Agricultural Machinery, Agricultural Machinery Occupations, Agricultural Safety
Ohio State Univ., Columbus. Center for Vocational and Technical Education. – 1965
ONE OF A SERIES DESIGNED TO HELP TEACHERS PREPARE POSTSECONDARY STUDENTS FOR THE AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY SERVICE OCCUPATIONS AS PARTS MEN, MECHANICS, MECHANIC'S HELPERS, AND SERVICE SUPERVISORS, THIS GUIDE AIMS TO DEVELOP STUDENT UNDERSTANDING OF THE FUNCTIONS OF LUBRICANTS FOR AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY, SKILL IN THEIR SELECTION, AND UNDERSTANDING OF…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Agricultural Machinery, Agricultural Machinery Occupations, Assembly (Manufacturing)
Ohio State Univ., Columbus. Center for Vocational and Technical Education. – 1965
ONE OF A SERIES DESIGNED FOR HELPING TEACHERS PREPARE POSTSECONDARY-LEVEL STUDENTS FOR AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY SERVICE OCCUPATIONS AS PARTS MEN, MECHANICS, MECHANIC'S HELPERS, AND SERVICE SUPERVISORS, THIS GUIDE AIMS TO DEVELOP STUDENT COMPETENCY IN ADJUSTING, REPAIRING, AND MAINTAINING CROP HARVESTING MACHINERY. SUGGESTIONS FOR INTRODUCTION OF THE…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Agricultural Machinery, Agricultural Machinery Occupations, Bibliographies
Massey, Jeremy; Louwerens, Shane; Galey, Joe – Research and Curriculum Unit, 2007
As the world economy continues to evolve, businesses and industries must adopt new practices and processes in order to survive. Quality and cost control, work teams and participatory management, and an infusion of technology are transforming the way people work and do business. Employees are now expected to read, write, and communicate…
Descriptors: Vocational Education, College Curriculum, Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Machinery
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