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Each section contained in this packet is necessary for designing an effective program of agriculture education. The curriculum guide that is developed from this model should include the same sections. The model includes: (1) community description; (2) school description; (3) goals and objectives of education in agriculture; (4) evaluation policy; (5) development procedures for an advisory committee; and (6) unit outlines. Unit outlines are examples of Iowa's vocational education in agriculture programs, which are intended to help students apply communications, situational analysis, and problem-solving skills to agricultural work settings. Each unit contains the following information: course name; unit name; unit objectives; introduction/situation; unit sequence--problem area(s), lesson title, and lesson objectives; and unit evaluation. Section I contains six units: home landscape maintenance; house plant propagating and care; turf management; windbreaks; fruit and vegetable crops; and potted mum production. Four units in section II cover these topics: agriculture processing--meats; biological farming; daily personal skills; and farm law. Section III includes six units: tomato production; strawberry production; sweet corn production; lawn care; pasture management; and corn production. Topics in section IV are as follows: chain saw safety; arc welding; farm wells; water quality; plumbing; and liquid petroleum gas. Section V contains eight units: hunting and hunter safety; predator control and trapping; game bird production; beekeeping/honey production; small animal pets; animal rights in veal production; dairy production; and beef production. (NLA)

Developed for use by vocational agriculture teachers in Iowa, this instructional unit provides information about the growing and marketing of sod for lawns. This document is one of three manuals making up a single package. (The other two are Christmas Tree Production and Marketing and Sod Production and Marketing). The manual includes an instructional plan and related technical information. The instructional plan features objectives, interest approach, a listing of materials needed, and teaching procedures. The technical information section provides concise information related to sod production and marketing. A reference list is included for teachers wishing additional information on the topic. Transparency masters and activity sheets are provided and coded to the unit. A list of 10 slides for use with the instructional materials is also provided. Eleven fact sheets from the Iowa Cooperative Extension Service discuss various aspects of turfgrass care. (KC)

This manual provides information needed to meet specific standards for certification as a pesticide applicator. The first section serves as an aid in the diagnosis and treatment of common problems on some of the more common ornamental plants. Recommended control measures are suggested. The second section provides color photographs of common lawn weeds and suggests control techniques. Environmental and human safety factors are discussed in the last section. (CS)