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Direct linkFrese, Stephen J. – History Teacher, 2004
The parage of foreign policy usually skipped rural Iowa, but on September 23, 1959, the eyes of the nation focused on Coon Rapids. Invited guests, curious onlookers, anxious reporters and photographers surrounded Roswell and Elizabeth Garst's white, wooden farmhouse. More than 700 National Guardsmen lined the highway between Des Moines and Garst's…
Descriptors: Foreign Policy, Agricultural Occupations, United States History, Agricultural Skills
Download full textStill, Steven – 1985
This slide script, part of a series of slide scripts designed for use in vocational agriculture classes, deals with ornamental annual plants and their uses. Included in the script are narrations for use with a total of 254 slides illustrating 97 different plants. At least two slides are provided for each plant: one shows the growth habits of the…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Agricultural Skills, Botany, Floriculture
Wheelock, Gerald C.; Zekeri, Andrew A. – 1988
Former agricultural students from five Southern land-grant universities evaluated the relevance of curriculum competencies and skills to their careers. Using a 4-point scale, 291 respondents from 1862 institutions and 105 respondents from 1890 institutions rated 15 action competencies and 23 agricultural competencies. On action competencies,…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Agricultural Skills, Alumni, Curriculum Evaluation
Arnott, Michael – 1985
This book describes one approach to building and operating biogas systems. The biogas systems include raw material preparation, digesters, separate gas storage tanks, use of the gas to run engines, and the use of the sludge as fertilizer. Chapters included are: (1) "Introduction"; (2) "Biogas Systems are Small Factories"; (3)…
Descriptors: Agricultural Skills, Biological Influences, Energy Conservation, Energy Management
LOEWENSTEIN, DUANE E.; AND OTHERS
A STUDY ON FARMERS' USE OF SUGGESTED PRACTICES IN HANDLING ALFALFA CROP PRODUCTION WAS CONDUCTED TO DETERMINE (1) IF SELECTED PERSONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL CHARACTERISTICS MIGHT AFFECT HAY PRODUCTION METHODS, (2) IF A DISCREPANCY EXISTS BETWEEN THE FARMER'S LEVEL OF KNOWLEDGE OF QUALITY HAY PRODUCTION PRACTICES AND HIS USE OF THESE PRACTICES, AND (3)…
Descriptors: Adoption (Ideas), Adults, Age Differences, Agricultural Skills
MYERS, KENNETH H. – 1966
WRITTEN PRIMARILY FOR THE PERSON WITH LITTLE OR NO FARMING KNOWLEDGE OR EXPERIENCE WHO EXPECTS FARMING TO PROVIDE THE MAJOR PART OF HIS AND HIS FAMILY'S INCOME, THIS PUBLICATION BRIEFLY EXPLORES NUMEROUS ASPECTS OF OPERATING A FAMILY-MANAGED COMMERCIAL FARM. IN DESCRIBING WHAT FARMING IS LIKE TODAY, THE FOLLOWING POINTS ARE COVERED--IMPORTANT…
Descriptors: Agricultural Production, Agricultural Skills, Agriculture, Career Choice
Dall, Frank – Simulation/Games for Learning, 1984
Discusses training needs of agricultural students and the process, activities, and resources utilized by a simulation game designed to encourage development of appropriate conflict resolution and communications skills and to create awareness of agricultural extension needs. Summarizes results of field test evaluation of VILLAGE and deficiencies in…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Agricultural Skills, Communication Skills, Developing Nations
Peace Corps, Washington, DC. Information Collection and Exchange Div. – 1994
The Peace Corps Programming and Training System (PATS) manual is designed to help field staff members of the Peace Corps train volunteers. This supplement to the PATS manual was developed to provide complementary information about key aspects of Peace Corps programming and training for agriculture. It is intended for individuals involved in Peace…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Agricultural Skills, Agriculture, Developing Nations
Potter, Jana – 1994
Noting the importance of agriculture in a developing nation, this manual provides primary school teachers with ideas for lessons and activities that can be taught in the school garden setting to improve students' application of skills acquired in class. The guide provides examples of specific lesson plans in science, math, social studies, and…
Descriptors: Agricultural Skills, Curriculum Design, Developing Nations, Elementary Education
McCann, Kevin – 1984
This slide script, part of a series of slide scripts designed for use in vocational agriculture classes, deals with commercially important woody ornamental landscape plants. Included in the script are narrations for use with a total of 253 slides illustrating 92 different plants. Several slides are used to illustrate each plant: besides a view of…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Agricultural Skills, Botany, Landscaping
Linhardt, Richard E.; Burhoe, Steve – 1981
This document is a curriculum unit in agricultural structures designed to expand the curriculum materials available in vocational agriculture in Missouri. The guide consists of three units on constructing farm buildings, planning farm water systems, and building fences. Each unit contains 10-15 lessons on various aspects of the unit's topic. Each…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Agricultural Skills, Behavioral Objectives, Construction (Process)
BAKER, RICHARD A. – 1966
IN ORDER TO DETERMINE PREEMPLOYMENT EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS ENTERING NONPROFESSIONAL OFF-FARM AGRICULTURAL OCCUPATIONS, THIS STUDY WAS DESIGNED TO IDENTIFY EMPLOYING FIRMS, EXISTING OCCUPATIONS, DESIRABLE CHARACTERISTICS OF BEGINNING EMPLOYEES, EMPLOYERS' FAMILIARITY WITH VOCATIONAL AGRICULTURAL PROGRAMS, EMPLOYERS'…
Descriptors: Agricultural Skills, Cooperative Education, Curriculum Development, Educational Needs
CURTIS, C.M.; MONDART, C.L. – 1965
A SURVEY OF 1,067 BUSINESSES OR AGENCIES HANDLING FARM PRODUCTS OR PROVIDING AGRICULTURAL SERVICE IN SEVEN METROPOLITAN AREAS IDENTIFIED PRESENT AND EMERGING AGRICULTURAL OCCUPATIONS OTHER THAN FARMING AND RANCHING FOR WHICH INSTRUCTION IN VOCATIONAL AGRICULTURE SHOULD BE MADE AVAILABLE. DATA PROVIDED EMPLOYEE INFORMATION FOR SELECTED OCCUPATIONAL…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Agricultural Skills, Educational Needs, Employment Opportunities
Heaney, Donald S. – 1966
Data were obtained by interview with managers in a random sample of 161 businesses in 10 selected Montana trade and service centers to (1) identify present and emerging off-farm agricultural occupations, (2) estimate present and anticipated numbers of employees, (3) estimate annual entry opportunities, (4) determine needed competencies, and (5)…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Agricultural Skills, Educational Needs, Employer Attitudes
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The study, based on a survey of agricultural industry in Hawaii, was conducted to obtain current job task information to be used as the basis for curriculum improvement in agricultural technology and ornamental horticulture. It determines the kinds and frequency of job skills and the importance of the accompanying knowledge required. A checklist…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Agricultural Skills, Agricultural Technicians, Check Lists
