Characteristics of farms, farmers and hired laborers were examined to provide a basis for decisions about labor needs on Iowa farms. The study was limited to year-round farm jobs in large-sized enterprises to develop some knowledge of working conditions, renumerations, and skills which will be required in the future. A 3-phase study was conducted…

Last in a series of three reports prepared to present the results of a project with the proposal title, An Integrated, Longitudinal Study of Practical Nursing, this report is based on data obtained through 45 cooperating practical nursing programs in Illinois and Iowa. Information was obtained from school records, through interviews with students…

A study was made of 538 disadvantaged and 247 non-disadvantaged household heads in Iowa -- their occupation, training desired, material possessions, membership and participation. The sample included 643 males and 142 females and was distributed in zones from open country to large urban areas. According to the prescribed criteria 14% of the…