Agricultural education

Training in farming, natural resources, and land management

Agricultural education is the systematic and organized teaching, instruction and training (theoretical as well as hands-on, real-world fieldwork-based) available to students, farmers or individuals interested in the science, business and technology of agriculture (animal and plant production) as well as the management of land, environment and natural resources. Agricultural education is part of the curriculum of primary and secondary schools along with tertiary institutions such as colleges, universities and vocational and technical schools. Agricultural education resources are provided by youth organizations, farm apprenticeships and internships, non-profit organizations, and government agencies and ministries, as well as by agricultural workshops, training programs, shows, fairs, and research institutions.

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