This instructor's manual and resource package are intended to aid teachers in teaching a basic framework of knowledge in the areas of agricultural production and record keeping. The manual contains the following items: upfront pages (content information and information on measuring student performance gains, required criteria for a competency-based education program, and corrections and suggestions); a curriculum and duty/task crosswalk; a basic skills matrix; instructor's guide, answers to assignment sheets and tests, and test code sheets for each of the 22 units; and an instructional supplement (one set for all of the basic skills enablers appearing in the book). The instructor's guides to the units include required and optional activities, focus assignments, general instructions, objectives, evaluation, lists of required and optional resources, and unit references. The 22 units are organized in 6 sections that cover the following: (1) orientation and safety; (2) leadership and Future Farmers of America; (3) supervised occupational experience programs; (4) animal science; (5) plant science; and (6) agricultural mechanics. The resource package contains the following items: one set per each of the 22 units of Learning Activity Package (LAP) sheets, transparency masters, written test, handouts, and other required materials as needed. Also included are a basic skills matrix and competency profile. (KC)