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Download full textBest, K. E.; Blackburn, D. J. – 1972
A study of Haldimand County (Ontario, Canada) farmers' use and understanding of soil test reports and the relationship of these variables with certain personal and social characteristics of the respondents are summarized. The objectives of the study were to indicate the extent to which farmers use the soil test report, the quality of fertilizer…
Descriptors: Adult Farmer Education, Agricultural Education, Data Analysis, Educational Background
National Association of State Universities and Land Grant Colleges, Washington, DC. – 1977
The work and composition of the National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges, the oldest higher education association in the United States, are described in this brochure. It includes a listing of the universities and colleges holding membership in the association. It also reviews the association's history and the way it…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Engineering Education, Higher Education, Land Grant Universities
McIntosh, Dean; Raymond, Gail I. – B. C. Journal of Special Education, 1990
The article presents a teacher training model based on the Agricultural Extension Service Agent Model to meet the educational needs of handicapped students in rural areas. The model involves training regular classroom teachers to become in-house specialists on maintaining the mildly handicapped student in the regular classroom. (DB)
Descriptors: Consultants, Consultation Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Extension Agents
Peer reviewedRusson, Craig; And Others – Evaluation Review, 1995
Because of increased aid to developing nations, cross-cultural evaluation has become more common. Whether culture has an influence on evaluation was studied by simulating a study of Mexican and U.S. agricultural administrators. Results demonstrate the effects of cultural differences on evaluation. (SLD)
Descriptors: Administrators, Agricultural Occupations, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Differences
Peer reviewedKnowledge: Creation, Diffusion, Utilization, 1992
These excerpts from "Education 2005: The Role of Research and Development in an Overwhelming Campaign for Education in America" describe the rationale for the report's full recommendations. They include the text and discussion of the particular recommendation for the creation of a research, development, and dissemination delivery system…
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Educational Change, Educational Improvement, Educational Research
Peer reviewedPeters, Laurence – Knowledge: Creation, Diffusion, Utilization, 1992
Describes and explores the District Education Agent program, a community-based program proposed by the Subcommittee on Select Education of the U.S. House of Representatives, which is comparable to the agricultural extension service. Ways in which it might incorporate new technological capabilities are suggested. (12 references) (DB)
Descriptors: Change Agents, Community Action, Computer Networks, Educational Change
Byram, Martin L.; And Others – 1986
This manual is intended for extension workers involved in rural development programs in developing nations. The focus is on communication skills and education and is aimed at the trainers of extension workers. There are four main sections with each section divided into units with handouts and activities. Section 1, "Basic Education…
Descriptors: Community Action, Community Development, Developing Nations, Extension Agents
Southern Rural Development Center, Mississippi State, MS. – 1999
The Southern Rural Development Center (SRDC) at Mississippi State University aims to stimulate the creation of new partnerships to enhance rural communities' capacity to address key health issues. In 1997, SRDC hosted a conference to develop the following: partnerships among land-grant universities, the health sector, and local citizens and…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Community Action, Community Health Services, Health Education
Stuhr, Christian – 1990
In an effort to meet the demand for off-campus postsecondary education at the degree, diploma, or certificate levels, this report examines the barriers against and reasons for offering decentralized teacher education programs from universities to colleges in rural Canadian provinces. Several reasons exist for the demand for off-campus…
Descriptors: Access to Education, College Planning, Community Colleges, Decentralization
Lilley, Stephen; And Others – 1990
This survey of North Carolina farmers focuses on the impact of important social changes and their interplay with ongoing changes in agriculture. It provides information for policymakers and education researchers to prepare for possible changes in the rural education system. State farmers were interviewed in 1987 and again in 1988. Of 883 people…
Descriptors: Agricultural Production, Agricultural Trends, Economic Change, Economic Factors
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Committee on Agriculture. – 1984
This congressional hearing is the fifth of five volumes examining various aspects of agricultural research, extension, and teaching as a prelude to determining what changes are to be made in Title XIV of the farm bill. Focuses are the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) biotechnology program plans and regulatory concerns and the public benefits…
Descriptors: Agency Role, Agricultural Education, Computers, Federal Legislation
Federal Extension Service (USDA), Washington, DC. – 1966
A PILOT PROJECT (JULY 1959-DECEMBER 1961), AIMED AT NEW WAYS TO ADVANCE EDUCATION FOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS AND LEADERSHIP IN THE COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE, WAS CONDUCTED IN 12 COUNTIES OF SIX STATES. PROGRAM CONSULTANTS RECEIVED TEN WEEKS TRAINING BUILT AROUND A SEMINAR ON CURRENT ISSUES AND ACTIVITIES, AND FOLLOWED BY ORIENTATION CONFERENCES.…
Descriptors: Citizenship, Consultants, Demonstration Programs, Educational Objectives
BIEN, YEHUDA – 1966
THIS PAPER OUTLINES THE SOCIAL STRUCTURE, ACCOMPLISHMENTS, GOALS, INTELLECTUAL BACKGROUND, AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES OF THE KIBBUTZIM IN RURAL ISRAEL WHILE CONCENTRATING ON THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. THE KIBBUTZIM EMPHASIZES CONTINUOUS, LIFE-LONG EDUCATION FOR ALL MEMBERS BASED ON THE NEEDS OF EACH MEMBER AND HIS COMMUNITY. THE AIM OF EACH PROGRAM IS…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Vocational Education, Agricultural Education, Collective Settlements
MILLER, STANDFORD KEITH – 1967
A STUDY WAS MADE OF THE CAPABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE OF 4-H CLUB LEADERS AND OF THEIR TRAINING. TWO MAILED QUESTIONNAIRES OBTAINED DATA FROM 78 LEADERS IN SEVEN INDIANA COUNTIES. COUNTY EXTENSION AGENTS RATED THE LEADERS AS TO EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITY. ALTHOUGH THE MORE CAPABLE 4-H LEADERS FELT THEY WERE MORE ADEQUATELY TRAINED THAN THE LESS…
Descriptors: Ability, Educational Needs, Evaluation, Experience
Alexander, Frank D. – 1968
The study aimed at describing the characteristics of a sample of home demonstration units in Onondaga County; testing the effectiveness of the teaching of a selected project; relating characteristics of the units to the learning of the participants; comparing characteristics of project leaders, trained teachers, and members of the unit; and…
Descriptors: Adults, Demonstrations (Educational), Extension Agents, Home Economics Education
