Describes two studies concerned with the implementation and maintenance of Young Farmer programs. Overall findings and implications showed that the local teacher's belief in and positive interest and attitude toward the Young Farmer program is of paramount importance. (HD)

Emphasizing the scope and importance of the agricultural supply and service industry, the author suggests specialized or advanced training in this area for vocational agriculture/agribusiness students. The nature of such a training program, related Future Farmers of America (FFA) opportunities, appropriate instructional units, and a possible…

This article discusses a study completed at West Virginia University to determine the degree to which selected variables influence students withdrawal after the first year of vo-ag. The data from this study tends to indicate that a greater number of students might be retained in the program if teachers were to encourage first-year students to…

Forty Nebraska vocational agriculture teachers recorded the use of their time for one year. The time was recorded in 27 duty categories. Comparisons were made to determine whether selected factors made a difference in how agriculture teachers used their time. This article gives details of this study. (HD)

A general shift from single teacher to multiple teacher vocational agriculture departments can result in weakened advisory leadership of the Future Farmers of America (FFA) programs. This problem can be solved by establishing a departmental chart that would assign specific FFA responsibilities to every teacher in the department. (BM)

Both school year and summer activities of Oregon vocational agriculture teachers were identified and the number of working hours spent on each activity was tabulated. The study indicated that over half the teachers' professional work time was spent in activities outside the classroom, including project supervision, placement development, and work…

Suggestions for helping agricultural instructors organize and plan their activities are presented by identifying and prioritizing these activities in the following order: of equal importance are classroom instruction, supervised occupational experience, and Future Farmers of America (FFA) activities; second in priority is office management; and…

The Future Farmers of America (FFA) is more than a leadership development organization and when used as an intracurricular activity, it can serve as a teaching tool. The FFA adds advantages to the program in areas such as supervised experience, award motivation, providing real world experience, public relations, travel, and competition. (LRA)

Reviews the past and future of vocational agriculture education in the United States. Discusses aspects of the program relating to social and economic change, community-based programs, teacher education, supervision, core curriculum approach, and vocational agriculture teachers. (LRA)

Describes a study of 192 first-year vocational agriculture teachers to determine their attitudes toward using the Future Farmers of America as an instructional technique. Sixteen conclusions from the analysis of data are listed. Seven recommendations for improvement of beginning vocational agriculture teachers are provided. (LRA)

Describes how the course of study is a starting point for making the Future Farmers of America (FFA) an integral part of the vocational agriculture program. Example courses of study with related FFA activities are presented for a basic agriculture class and a horticulture class. (LRA)

Describes the Future Farmers of America chapter as an integral part of the agriculture teacher education program. Lists the purposes and activities of the chapter. College credit is given to students participating in the chapter through enrollment in the class entitled FFA Leadership. (LRA)

A U.S. Office of Education conference in Washington, D.C., examined the success of the Future Farmers of America (FFA). Report summarizes findings on four issues concerning the relationship between career education and FFA. Issues involve career education and FFA goals/activities, advisors, alumni, and in-service career education trainining. (LRA)