This guide consists of materials for use in developing a vocational agriculture curriculum. Addressed in the individual sections of the guide are the following topics: reviewing program objectives for vocational agriculture; reviewing program coding and taxonomy areas; reviewing community needs with school and advisory committees and recommending taxonomy areas; developing a course sequence; developing course outlines, student outlines, learning activities, and evaluation instruments in relation to school goals; planning a vocational agriculture budget; designing a lesson plan to fit the course outline; and developing a course outline for each of 14 vocational agriculture subject areas. Various sample forms and questionnaires are provided, including a list of teaching assignment codes, a sample area job analysis, a core curriculum occupational readiness record, a needs assessment rating scale, a student evaluation scale, a sample course outline form, a financial records form, a sample lesson plan, and lists of suggested units of instruction for various vocational agriculture curriculum areas. (MN)