In view of possible budget cutbacks in summer vocational agriculture programs, the author (from California, a State providing summer supervision) offers suggestions for appropriate summer program activities as well as guidelines for strengthening and justifying summer programs. (EA)

A well planned calendar of scheduled events and established priorities are necessary for a successful summer vocational agriculture program. The article includes suggestions for instruction and professional improvement and methods of assisting the public to identify community services offered by vocational agriculture. (EA)

Discusses factors and features for consideration in planning facilities for agriculture programs. Issues covered are industry relocation, school consolidation, legislation, and program diversification and specialization. (TA)

Recommendations are offered for revision in agricultural education programs which would take into consideration students' educational and occupational goals. The recommendations are based on the results of a survey of 623 junior and senior high school students in 30 randomly sampled Iowa high schools. (AG)

Comments on the need for more effective teaching in vocational agriculture programs by vocationalizing agriculture, or re-emphasizing "learning by doing" and offers one specific suggestion of organizing the work of teachers of agriculture in multi-teacher programs so each teacher serves a community (geographic area) within the school district. (HD)

Based on responses from 183 Iowa vocational agriculture students who had participated in various types of supervised occupational experience (SOE) programs, the environmental and program factors that these students felt important in planning and conducting their SOE programs are presented in rank order. (BM)

A two-year pilot program was conducted in two high schools in Kentucky presenting an interdisciplinary approach in vocational education. (Author)

Planning summer programs of vocational agriculture should begin well before the summer months. Teachers should make a priority list of activities containing items such as changes or improvements in the curriculum, Future Farmers of America activities, summer supervision, professional improvement, preparation of facilities and equipment, and…

Summer programs of vocational agriculture can be both effective and accountable if they are well planned, placed into action, and publicized. Written plans should contain a daily list of activities. The effectiveness of the program will depend upon the efforts of the teacher. Public relations should continue into the summer months. (LRA)

Reviews the research on summer vocational programs and suggests how to justify a summer program. Presents major criticisms of summer vocational agriculture instructors and programs. Discusses acceptable summer activities (for example, those centering around students within the local community) and planning summer programs. (LRA)

Discusses a project demonstrating that standardized tests can be developed in vocational agriculture under certain conditions to serve a wide geographical area and a diversified agriculture. (HD)