The purpose of this study was to investigate the California Agricultural Teacher Induction Program (CATIP) and examine its effectiveness in California School-Based Agricultural Education. Prior literature about networking and mentorship was reviewed to aid in formulation of the survey questions asked in this quantitative study. Participants for this study included 44 middle school and secondary agriculture teachers in California representing the seven pathways. Findings from this study determined that agricultural instructors from around the state of California have comprehensive careers that require constant networking and mentorship to build efficacy. Having a discipline specific mentor can help guide new agriculture educators clear their credentials, as well as aid in all three rings of the agriculture education model. This study is the first of its kind regarding this induction method. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com.bibliotheek.ehb.be/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]