Research Priorities For Adult Education In Agriculture In The North Central Region

Changes in the industry of agriculture during the 1980% have occurred at a rapid pace. Information acquired in both formal and informal educational settings quickly becomes outdated as new knowledge is generated. Although the number of agricultural producers in the United States has continued to decline, the number of persons employed in related agribusinesses has increased (AgFocus, 1986). Therefore, the need for educational programs in agriculture has expanded beyond those directed toward increasing agricultural productivity (Harbstreit, 1987).