Discusses principles for the development and implementation of agricultural literacy programs: all should have a basic understanding of agriculture; schools have a responsibility to educate citizenry about agriculture; students should be able to apply scientific principles to agriculture; agricultural literacy is too broad to be implemented…

Describes the Agricultural Satellite Corporation, a consortium of universities and organizations established to conduct agricultural information and instructional services through advanced telecommunications. Looks at incentives that can motivate faculty to plan and deliver distance education programs. (JOW)

A series of articles discusses requirements for optimum growth of horticulture education programs. Includes beginning a program, simulating working conditions, the need for mechanical skills, starting a business, and other areas to be considered for a successful horticultural program. (JOW)

Four basic steps in the planning phase of establishing a new program are detailed. (MU)

Eight articles in this theme issue deal with the nationwide implementation of agricultural literacy programs--discovering how to do it. Discussed are experiences in planning and conducting agricultural literacy programs at state and local levels. (JOW)