Compiled from materials collected from 150 teachers of agriculture across New York State who participated in a series of 11 regional agriculture inservice workshops, this resource guide contains innovative techniques for classroom operation as well as suggestions for using available resources. The ideas have been organized into the following eight sections: check lists and forms, content outlines and organization, demonstrations and field trips, diagrams and plans, games and puzzles, references and resources, review and study guides, and role play and simulation. Topics covered in individual learning activities include planting crops, pricing, energy conservation, livestock production and management, shop equipment safety, work incentives, shop management, work experience programs, developing grant proposals, community problem solving, community development and government, farm management, soil structure and conservation, styles of leadership, milk marketing, basic nutrition, embryology and incubation, equipment operation and safety, botany, computer use, plant science, commodities, and career exploration and job hunting. (MN)