Presents salary data for rural sociologists employed in U.S. colleges and universities as full professors, associate professors, and assistant professors. Reports maximum, minimum, and mean salaries by region and year from 1986-87 to 1988-89. (SV)

Discusses the rural educational needs that led to the development of the U.S. Extension Service in the early 1900s. Lists demographic, sociological, political, and technological changes currently affecting extension education, and calls for research to clarify the future of the Extension Service. (SV)

Discusses the following alternatives for the colleges of agriculture: (1) continue the status quo; (2) specialize to serve the needs of a group not currently served by traditional colleges of agriculture; or (3) reduce the dependence on traditional clientele groups through more funding with grants from industries or governmental sources. Provides…

Examines worldwide political, economic, and social transformations and their impact on agriculture, focusing on biotechnology. Discusses rise of international corporations and accompanying constraints on government power. Sees trend toward increasing agribusiness role in world food and agricultural sectors. Calls for broader views and research in…