Agricultural Production. Level 1. Level 2. Level 3. Support Materials for Agricultural Training.

This publication contains the three communication skills units of the three levels of Support Materials for Agricultural Training (SMAT) in agricultural production: Level 1 (starting), 2 (continuing), and 3 (completing). The units are designed to help the learner improve his or her written and spoken communication skills needed to deal with agricultural production. 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 commodities, discussions, yellow pages, a census form, and information sheets. Topics covered in Level 2 are exports to Asia, crop information, fertilizers, mind your language, and land care. Topics covered in Level 3 are conservation and land care, gathering information, consulting the experts, and negotiating with the bank. (YLB)