Describes a study conducted to determine if selected demographic variables were related to job satisfaction of vocational agriculture teachers in the Southeast United States as measured by the Job Descriptive Index. The research procedures and findings are presented, along with the authors' recommendations. (CT)

A study was conducted to determine the summer activities in the vocational agriculture program that should be and are being conducted in the United States. Significant differences existed between what teachers thought they should do during the summer and what they actually did. Recommendations are included. (CT)

A survey of 212 secondary vocational agriculture teachers attempted to determine the current level and types of use of microcomputers in vocational agriculture programs nationwide. Sixty-two percent of the respondents indicated that they use a computer in their work. (CH)

High school vocational agriculture teachers completed a closed-form questionnaire designed to determine their perceptions of the role of selected external factors and programmatic components in program planning. External factors receiving high ratings were teacher quality/retention and funding. Program components of perceived importance include…

The study determined influences on the career decisions of vocational agriculture students and their vocational and nonvocational peers. Data were collected from all seniors in Louisiana public high schools. Parents were the top influence among all types of students; vocational agriculture teachers were a major influence to their students. (CH)

A study was conducted to secure demographic information about state and national vocational agriculture teacher association officers; determine the officers' perceptions of teacher education and supervision in agriculture in the U.S.; and determine if differences exist in the perceptions of these officers toward state supervision and teacher…

A study was conducted to determine the technical agriculture knowledge level attained by Vocational Agriculture II students on a criterion-referenced test developed from Louisiana's Vocational Agriculture II basic curriculum; and determine if students' scores on the test differed according to selected variables: Future Farmers of America…

The author surveyed Louisiana vocational agriculture teachers to determine why some have students apply for Future Farmers of America (FFA) proficiency awards regularly while most never do. Teachers favor awards because they develop skills, motivate students, improve self-concept, and result in favorable local publicity. (CH)