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The proper use of agricultural pesticides is the major emphasis on the unit of instruction developed as a guide for use by teachers in planning and conducting young farmer and adult farmer classes. Seven lessons are included in the unit covering topical areas related to the utilization of pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and the development of a comprehensive pest control program. Suggestions for teaching the lessons and suggested materials are presented. Teaching forms and a unit evaluation questionnaire are presented. (VA)

The unit on beef cattle production is designed primarily for the adult farmer program in Kentucky as an aid to making the beef enterprise more profitable. It is aimed primarily at the commercial producer. The lessons center on some of the more important economic points in beef cattle production. Ten lessons comprise the unit, which can be adapted for local needs and situations: (1) selection and breeding for increased herd production, (2) controlling costs, (3) increasing birth rate, (4) raising calves to weaning, (5) feeding, (6) producing replacement heifers, (7) maintaining health of herd, (8) managing the stocker program, (9) equipment needs, and (10) comprehensive management planning. Several suggestions for supplementary enrichment activities are listed for each lesson. Several forms and a course evaluation instrument are appended. (VA)

The document presents an adult farmer course in farm finance. It was developed especially for teaching adults employed in agriculture in Kentucky. Because of the diversity of age, expertise, and experience levels of class members and instructors, the unit was designed to cover the basic areas of farm finance. Six lessons have been included which may be modified or expanded to suit each particular course. Lessons are in outline form with the major headings of objective, problem analysis, content, and suggestions for teaching the lesson. Supplementary material in the form of illustrations and charts is provided. Appended are class planning forms and a unit evaluation instrument. (Author/LJ)

The unit of instruction is designed for use by teachers in planning and conducting young farmer and adult farmer classes. The purpose of this course is to develop the effective ability of farmers to efficiently handle forages for economic livestock feed on Kentucky farms. The unit is divided into five lessons. The lessons deal with the following topics: (1) the extent of mechanization of forage handling desirable in order to produce the most economical feed, (2) harvesting forages by grazing, (3) harvesting and storage forages in barn type structures, (4) harvesting, storing, and feeding silage, and (5) harvesting, storing, and feeding forages in the field. Transparency and handout masters are found at the end of each lesson in the unit. Teaching forms and a unit evaluation questionnaire are appended. (VA)

The instructional unit was developed for use as a guide for planning and teaching adult or young farmer classes in Kentucky. The unit consists of 12 lessons covering various aspects of soybean production and marketing. The course objective is to develop the effective ability of farmers to plan for profitable soybean production. Transparency and handout masters are included at the end of each lesson in the unit. (Author/VA)

Farm output projections show increases for all farm products, with large increases needed in feed grains. This instructional unit was developed to promote the effective ability of producers to plan and develop a system of storing and handling home grown grain crops for maximum profits. The unit is structured in eight lessons which can be adapted to fit a particular teaching situation. It was designed for use as a guide by teachers in planning and conducting young adult and adult farmer classes. Transparency and handout masters are found at the end of each lesson in the unit. In addition, several suggestions for supplementary enrichment activities are listed for each lesson. Teaching forms and a course evaluation questionnaire are appended. (Author/VA)

An adult farmer course designed to develop the effective ability of land holders to plan for and implement wise land use is presented. The unit consists of eight lesson plans: (1) the importance of land use, (2) the physical and chemical properties of the soil, (3) soil testing as a tool of land use, (4) balanced fertilization of soils, (5) selection of productive crop and/or livestock programs based on wise land use, (6) soil and water conservation, (7) soil and water management for rural use, and (8) soil water management for urban use. Masters for transparencies are included for each lesson. In addition, a teaching plan for the course and other planning forms are appended. (VA)

The unit was developed as a guide for use by teachers in planning and conducting adult classes in horticulture. The target audience is adults employed in agriculture in Kentucky. Because of the diversity in age, expertise, and experience levels of class members and instructors, the unit was designed to cover the basic areas of greenhouse management. Seven lessons have been included which may be modified or expanded to suit each particular course. Lessons are in outline form with the major headings of objective, problem and analysis, content, and suggestions for teaching the lesson. Supplementary materials in the form of illustrations and charts are provided. Appended are unit planning forms and a unit evaluation instrument. (LJ)