Understanding Agriculture: New Directions for Education

by National Research Council

Description

This book responds to the widespread recognition among experts that our educational system needs to change in order to provide the skills and knowledge necessary to ensure the future vitality of U.S. agriculture. Understanding Agriculture focuses on agricultural literacy (education "about" agriculture) and vocational agricultural education (education "in" agriculture). The section on agricultural literacy addresses the teaching of science through agriculture, teacher education and training, show more model educational programs, community support, and agricultural career exploration programs. Vocational agricultural education is examined in terms of program enrollment, availability and content, supervised occupational experiences, the Future Farmers of America program, and teacher education and supply. show less