This publication contains the three communication skills units of the three levels of Support Materials for Agricultural Training (SMAT) in the area of farmers as employers: Level 1 (starting), 2 (continuing), and 3 (completing). The units are designed to help the learner improve his or her written and spoken communication and numeracy skills needed to deal with employment of agriculture workers. SMAT materials can be used by the individual, with a mentor, or in a group or class. An introduction describes how to use the materials, types of activities, and materials needed. Four types of activities are found in the communication unit: key word activities, reading activities, writing activities, and spoken communication activities. Model answers are provided. Topics covered in Level 1 are as follows: jobs on the farm, employment conditions, job descriptions, interviews, job advertisements, and job application letters. Topics covered in Level 2 include the following: person specifications, job advertisements, personal history forms, negotiations, tax, employment declaration forms, and employment surveys. Topics covered in Level 3 are as follows: job advertisements and applications, resumes, interviewing management staff, training and profitability, and motivating people. (YLB)